From Zoom Call to National Stage (The Rise of the Player Development Summit)
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From Zoom Call to National Stage (The Rise of the Player Development Summit)
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About this listen
As we prepare for the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit, Michigan (May 29–30), this episode takes you inside the movement.
This isn’t just a conference recap.
This is the story of how a virtual gathering of 28 people turned into a national in-person summit with leaders from the NFL, NBA, MLS, collegiate athletics, and beyond.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• The origin story of the Player Development Summit and how it started in 2023
• What made the 2025 Kansas City in-person summit different from any other sports conference
• Why collaboration, not competition, defines this community
• A powerful speaker spotlight featuring a leader from Monumental Sports & Entertainment
• A real attendee reflection from someone who experienced the summit firsthand
• A direct invitation for strategic partners looking for real ROI in 2026
If you work in:
Player development
Athlete engagement
Player care
Student-athlete development
Athletic administration
Or leadership development in sports
This episode will show you why this summit exists — and why it matters.
The Player Development Summit isn’t about titles.
It’s about impact.
It’s about enhancing the athlete experience through holistic and intentional programs.
It’s about the people who serve athletes being served themselves.
Whether you want to attend, speak, or sponsor the 2026 Summit in Detroit, everything you need is linked in the show notes.
BOOK - Get YOUR copy of the Beyond The Field Player Development Guide: https://amzn.to/3TtnaA8
2026 Player Development Summit - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
2026 Player Development Summit Sponsorship - https://forms.gle/vPucKVKaZmTVcLDq9
Player 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 Summit
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