📍DAY ONE AT THE 2025 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
Thursday, May 29 — Kansas City, MO
The wait is over. On May 29, we open the doors to the in-person Player Development Summit with a dynamic lineup of voices ready to shift the culture, challenge the status quo, and equip you with the tools to grow — personally and professionally.
Here’s what to expect on Day One:
🎙 All Day – Emcee Leadership
Joe Thompson – Official Emcee
University of Houston | Voice of the Summit
Guiding us through every transition, introduction, and moment of connection is Joe Thompson, our official Summit emcee. A true professional in the player development space, Joe brings insight, presence, and energy to the mic — keeping the day moving with clarity and excellence. From setting the tone to closing the day, he’ll be our trusted voice on stage throughout.
🕐 1:15 PM CT – Opening Session
"Where Is Player Development Currently?"
🎤 Edward Jones II
Founder, Beyond the Field | Host, The Player Development Pod
We kick things off with a powerful landscape overview of where player development is today — backed by stats, trends, and truths from one of the field’s most passionate advocates. Edward Jones II opens the summit with data, energy, and a call to elevate how we serve athletes moving forward.
🕑 2:00 PM CT – Mainstage Session
Opening Session
🎤 Dr. Jamil Northcutt
Executive Leader | NFL + MLS + NCAA
With years of experience across the NFL, NCAA, and MLS, Dr. Jamil Northcutt officially opens the summit with a bold message: athlete development must start with us. This is about sustainability, preparation, and owning our roles as developers of people — not just performers.
🕒 3:00 PM CT – Panel Session
"Preparing for the Revenue Sharing Era"
🎤 Dr. Ron Moses & Reggie Calhoun Jr.
Higher Ed Strategist | Leadership Architect | Founder, RPA College
As NIL evolves into revenue-sharing models, this panel takes a proactive look at what’s coming — and how player development professionals must pivot to prepare athletes for the future of collegiate athletics. Real talk. Real strategy. Real urgency.
🕓 4:00 PM CT – Opening Day Keynote
"Lead Your Lane"
🎤 Jeremiah Brown
Global Speaker | Former NFL Athlete | Founder, Lead Your Lane
We close Day One with a keynote designed to spark clarity and confidence. Jeremiah Brown’s story, voice, and vision will challenge each of us to focus on what we’ve been called to do — and own it. Expect high energy, honest reflection, and maybe even a surprise giveaway 👀📚
🧠 Recap:
From data and identity to revenue and leadership — Day One sets the tone for what the Player Development Summit is all about. Insight. Inspiration. Investment.
And with Joe Thompson guiding the day from start to finish, we’re in good hands.
If this is how we’re starting, imagine where we’re headed…