Before fall camp, training camp, and the new school year begin, this episode is dedicated to the people serving athletes behind the scenes.

Whether you work in player development, student-athlete development, academics, community engagement, player services, coaching, athletic administration, or another athlete-facing role, you need to hear this:

You are needed.

In this episode, Edward Jones II shares eight reminders to help you enter the season encouraged, prepared, and grounded:

You are needed.

You are equipped.

Do not lose yourself while serving everyone else.

Find your community.

Enjoy the moments.

Share your work.

Do not measure your impact only by what you see.

Stay close to your why.

The work can be demanding, lonely, and underappreciated. Some of your greatest impact may happen in conversations nobody else hears or through seeds you may not see grow for years.

Keep showing up. Keep serving. Keep developing people. Your work matters.

Share this episode with someone who serves athletes and needs encouragement today.

Developing People. Elevating Programs.

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