Alignment is one of the most overlooked responsibilities in player development.In this episode of the 12 Days of Player Development, Edward Jones II breaks down how alignment through communication shapes the athlete experience across an entire program.With so many departments influencing athletes, misalignment can quietly derail culture, trust, and effectiveness. This episode introduces a simple but powerful framework to keep everyone moving in the same direction.In this episode, you will learn:What alignment actually looks like in player developmentWhy connection is the foundation of trustHow to communicate strategically with internal and external stakeholdersWhy collaboration turns departments into teammatesA real story that shows how collaboration creates buy-inWhether you work in college athletics, high school sports, professional sports, or are preparing for a player development role, this episode will help you lead with clarity and intention.BOOK - Get YOUR copy of the Beyond The Field Player Development Guide: https://amzn.to/3TtnaA8 2026 Player Development Summit - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit2026 Player Development Summit Sponsorship - https://forms.gle/vPucKVKaZmTVcLDq9Player Development Newsletter → https://substack.com/@btfprogram🎙 About Ed Jones II:Founder of Beyond The Field | Author of The Player Development Guide | Host of The Player Development Pod | Creator of the Player Development SummitFollow Ed:LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/edjonesii/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/Twitter → https://twitter.com/BTF_Program

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