After three straight years of weekly episodes and months of producing multiple episodes every week, the Player Development Pod finally took a much needed break. Today, we are officially back and ready to bring even more clarity, direction, and support to everyone serving in the player development space.

In this comeback episode, Ed Jones II shares why the reset mattered, what changed during the break, and what you can expect from this new season of the show. From deeper dives into real player development scenarios, to international conversations, to behind the scenes insight on the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit, this season will be the most impactful yet.

If you work with athletes, lead a program, or want to grow in the player development field, this episode sets the tone for everything coming next.

In this episode:

• Why the break was necessary

• Lessons learned from stepping away

• What to expect in this new season

• Upcoming series on coaching transitions

• Why support staff face a different reality than head coaches

• The return of guests and international voices

• Behind the scenes of the 2026 Summit

• How to tap into all the new content and resources

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🎙 About Ed Jones II:

Founder of Beyond The Field | Author of The Player Development Guide | Host of The Player Development Pod | Creator of the Player Development Summit

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