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Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook

Head Coaches Guide to Player Development eBook

In preparing for this series, I had the thought of “Hey. let me create an actual guide as well.” Well, the guide is HERE. This blog is here to share with you what to expect from the actual guide.

The goal of this guide it to:

A. Define player development

B. Explain the impact player development can have on a program

C. Give advice on three different situations a head coach may experience in staffing this role

D. Give a reflection of what the player development department wants the head coach to know

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Creating A Player Development Program
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Creating A Player Development Program

Today we will talk about creating player development in a program. There are three main questions coaches must ask themselves when creating player development in their program:

What are the most important skills you want your players to have in life?

What experiences do you want your players to have while in your program?

Outside of wins, what actions of your players would bring you the most pride?

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Player Development Pod Season Two Review
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Player Development Pod Season Two Review

Season Two of The Player Development Pod is complete. Season Two was a massive success because of the guests who came on the show. I would first like to thank them for taking the time to come on and share with us their experiences, expertise and passion for this space. Thank you Lamonte Winston, Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson, Tony Hull, Chris Smith, Darien Harris, Alexander Martin, Tobruk Blaine, Syndric Steptoe, Tony Washington Jr, Ashley Goodman, James Sherman, Andre Sims Jr, Dr. Lori Robinson and Gus Felder.

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The Player Development Conference
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The Player Development Conference

THE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE!!!

Join The Player Development Mailing List here: https://forms.gle/eBKKwn3k8QSQgByLA

Let’s go! If you’re reading this you may know that last week I announced that I will be hosting a Player Development Conference. (If you didn’t hear go listen here: https://youtu.be/mJMyClA37v8) This is something that has been on my mind for about three years now.

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Gus Felder - 3 Takeaways

Gus Felder - 3 Takeaways

Creating and producing the Player Development Pod has been a great joy for me. I spoke in detail about this in a blog post. (https://www.btfprogram.com/blog/10k-plays-what-ive-learned-about-podcasting)

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Dr. Lori Robinson - 3 Takeaways

Dr. Lori Robinson - 3 Takeaways

Creating and producing the Player Development Pod has been a great joy for me. I spoke in detail about this in a blog post. (https://www.btfprogram.com/blog/10k-plays-what-ive-learned-about-podcasting)

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Andre Sims Jr - 3 Takeaways

Andre Sims Jr - 3 Takeaways

Creating and producing the Player Development Pod has been a great joy for me. I spoke in detail about this in a blog post. (https://www.btfprogram.com/blog/10k-plays-what-ive-learned-about-podcasting)

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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James Sherman - 3 Takeaways

James Sherman - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Tony Washington Jr - 3 Takeaways

Tony Washington Jr - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Ashley Goodman - 3 Takeaways

Ashley Goodman - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Syndric Steptoe - 3 Takeaways

Syndric Steptoe - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Tobruk Blaine - 3 Takeaways

Tobruk Blaine - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Alexander Martin - 3 Takeaways

Alexander Martin - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Darien Harris - 3 Takeaways

Darien Harris - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Chris Smith - 3 Takeaways

Chris Smith - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Tony Hull - 3 Takeaways

Tony Hull - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson - 3 Takeaways

Dr. Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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Lamonte Winston - 3 Takeaways

Lamonte Winston - 3 Takeaways

Season One’s purpose was to provide education and insight into the player development profession. Season Two’s purpose was to highlight those who do the work in the player development space. There are many different titles these guests hold, but the common denominator is they all help enhance the lives of athletes.

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10K Plays - What I Learned About Podcasting

10K Plays - What I Learned About Podcasting

I reached out to the podcast mentor himself, Jonathan Jones. He put me through elite education and training to have create and produce a successful podcast, one that impacts many. I was nervous at first and wondered if anyone would listen. Would anyone support me? I was BLOWN away by the support given to me in a time I needed it the most. Now, TEN THOUSAND (10K) plays later I wanted to take time to reflect on my first seasons of podcasting.

Here are the three takeaways I have from my first two seasons of podcasting:

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