The REAL Truth About Working for a Coach Who Doesn't Understand Player Development

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In this episode, I’m keeping it real about what it’s actually like to work for a head coach who doesn’t “get” player development. Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned pro, these are the eight hard truths I’ve learned in my career — and what they mean for you.

Here are the 8 things I’ve found out about coaches who don’t understand player development:
1️⃣ They are either for you or against you
2️⃣ They will say they get it
3️⃣ They believe they’re putting you in the best position
4️⃣ They get territorial
5️⃣ They can stunt your professional growth
6️⃣ You won’t be a priority on the schedule
7️⃣ They won’t take time to see how you impact the program
8️⃣ They don’t understand the value you bring as a professional

This is a must-watch for anyone in the player development space — and a wake-up call for coaches who want to lead a truly successful program.

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About Ed Jones II
Founder | Educator | Culture Builder | Voice of the Player Development Movement
Ed Jones II is a globally respected authority in player development—known not just for what he does, but for how he builds people. With a career rooted in service, leadership, and transformation, Ed has impacted over 500 student-athletes across Power Five programs, including the University of Houston, the University of Kansas, and Baylor University, where he rose to Assistant Athletic Director.
Today, he is the founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, a pioneering company that equips schools, organizations, and leaders with the structure, strategy, and soul to build intentional off-the-field experiences for athletes. Through assessments, certification programs, high-impact workshops, and strategic consulting, Ed is helping shape the future of athlete development across the country.
He is also the creator of a fast-growing educational ecosystem that includes:
– The Player Development Pod (200+ episodes and counting)
– The Player Development Summit (the leading national event for professionals in the space)
– The Player Development Newsletter (insight and strategy delivered weekly)
– The Player Development Plan Course & Cohorts (a step-by-step blueprint for building programs that matter)
– Three published books, including the bestselling Player Development Guide
What sets Ed apart is his clarity. He doesn’t just speak about change—he builds systems that make it possible. Ed’s work sits at the intersection of education, athletics, and personal growth, and he’s quickly becoming the go-to mind for departments, directors, and decision-makers who want to build better, not just louder.
If you're building a program, a department, or a career in the space of athlete development, there are two types of people:
– Those who have connected with Ed Jones II.
– And those who are about to.


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0:00 - Podcast Introduction
0:17 - They Are For You or Against You
3:21 - They Will Say They Get It
4:48 - They Believe They're Putting You in the Best Position
6:28 - They Get Territorial
8:40 - They Can Stunt Your Professional Growth
11:17 - You Won't Be a Priority on the Schedule
12:11 - They Won't Take Time To See How You Impact the Program
14:24 - They Don't Understand Value The Value You Bring as a Professional
18:24 - Impactful End