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The Player Development Conference
THE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE!!!
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

The PD Pod - Behind The Pause
The Player Development Pod is pressing pause for the moment. This blog will take you deeper in to the decision to pause.

Community Impact Plan - Environment
The last and final step of the Beyond the Field Community Impact Plan is the environment. The impact which can be made in the environment is pretty evident to many. There is a ton of work around the country and world being done when it comes to this topic. With that said, there is still an impact waiting to be made in your local community. Here are a few ideas:

Community Impact Plan - Health
The third step of the BTF Community Impact Plan is creating opportunities to promote the health of the local community.
When I was at the University of Houston as the Director of Player Development, I was approached by an organization on campus. They wanted to combat the childhood obesity that was prevalent in the local community, specifically those who are minorities.

Community Impact Plan - Hunger
In this blog we discuss the next step in the Community Impact Plan, which is hunger. In this blog you’ll find out how to fight hunger in the local community that you serve.
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