Every athletic program needs speakers — but not every speaker is the right fit. The wrong choice can cost thousands of dollars and leave your players uninspired. The right choice can transform the room, energize your athletes, and strengthen your culture.In this episode of The Player Development Pod, Ed Jones II — founder of Beyond the Field and author of The Player Development Guide — shares lessons learned from his time in player development at the University of Houston, Kansas, and Baylor. You’ll hear real stories of speakers who landed with power, and others who completely missed the mark.We break down:The 3 questions to ask before booking any speakerWhy video proof and testimonials matter more than social media followersHow to evaluate a speaker’s true lane of expertiseThe underrated way to protect your credibility with coaches and staffWhy intentional speaker selection builds long-term trust in your roleIf you’re a coach, administrator, or player development professional, this episode will give you a practical framework for finding the right voices to inspire your athletes.🎧 Tune in and learn how to research, vet, and book speakers who don’t just talk — but truly connect.The Player Development Guide → https://amzn.to/3TtnaA8Player Development Accelerator Assessment → https://edward-jones-po11g9mt.scoreapp.comIs Your Program Player Development READY? → https://edward-jones-0amn1dyi.scoreapp.comPlayer Development Newsletter → https://substack.com/@btfprogram100 Tips of Player Development → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/09c6129dc1Player Development 101 → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/pd101🎙 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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