The Player Development Pod
The Player Development Pod
Edward Jones II
How Smaller Programs Can Build Incredible Player Development Without Big Resources
21 minutes Posted Jul 22, 2026 at 11:15 am.
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Do you need Power 4 resources to create meaningful player development?


Absolutely not.


In this episode of the Player Development Pod, Edward Jones II shares the practical framework smaller schools can use to create transformational athlete experiences regardless of budget.


Learn why intentionality is the true competitive advantage and discover the 4 C's that every player development professional should leverage:


• Campus


• Community


• Conference


• City & County


Filled with stories from Houston, Kansas, Baylor, and successful HBCU player development leaders, this episode provides practical strategies for directors, coaches, and administrators looking to maximize impact with the resources they already have.


If you're responsible for developing student-athletes, this episode belongs in your playlist.


Want to build a player development program from the ground up? My book, The Player Development Guide, provides practical frameworks, templates, and strategies you can implement immediately.


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