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Beyond The Field has created this newsletter which is dedicated to player development. Player development is the enhancement of the athlete experience through holistic and intentional programming and initiatives.
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5 Mistakes I Made in Player Development (opens the original)
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The newsletter is back!I took a little break from content to make sure I could continue bringing you premier player development content that will impact the lives of the athletes you serve.Sometimes you have to pull back, look at what you’re doing, make some adjustments, and then get back to work.And we are BACK TO WORK!This past week, I shared two posts on LinkedIn that really represent where Beyond The Fie
TONIGHT! NFL Player Engagement: Inside The Huddle - Registration Link Here (opens the original)
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If you are interested in working in NFL Player Engagement, tonight is an opportunity you should take advantage of.The NFL is hosting NFL Player Engagement: Inside The Huddle tonight at 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central.This webinar offers an inside look at one of the NFL’s most impactful and evolving career fields. It is designed for aspiring Player Engagement professionals and will explore:The strategic role Player Engagement plays across the NFLWhat the profession actually looks likeThe skills
Why Most Player Development Programs Fail (opens the original)
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When people hear that a player development program didn’t go well, they usually assume the programming wasn’t good.Maybe the speaker wasn’t engaging.Maybe the topic wasn’t relevant.Maybe the event wasn’t organized well.Over the years, I’ve learned that’s rarely the reason.Some of the most disappointing player development experiences of my career involved outstanding opportunities.The problem wasn’t the content.The problem was everything surrounding the content.Looking back at my time at the Univ
Stop Trying to Survive Fall Camp. Start Using It. (opens the original)
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Every year, coaches, player development professionals, athletic trainers, equipment staffs, graduate assistants, and operations personnel all say the same thing:“I just need to survive fall camp.”I understand why.The days are long.The schedule changes.Everyone is tired.The pressure increases.But after several years working inside college football, I eventually realized something.Fall camp isn’t just exhausting.It’s revealing.It reveals your players.It reveals your staff.It reveals your systems.<
If I Started Player Development Today, Here's Exactly What I'd Do (opens the original)
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When people ask me what they should do during their first few weeks in a player development role, they’re usually expecting me to talk about leadership programming, career development, financial literacy, or community service.My answer is usually much simpler.Don’t start with programming.Start with people.If I were beginning my career in player development today, these are the five priorities I’d focus on before creating a single initiative.1. Learn Every Player’s NameBefore you can influence a
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