📍DAY THREE AT THE 2025 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
Saturday, May 31 — Kansas City, MO
The final day of the Summit is all about value, readiness, and legacy. With a powerful slate of conversations led by sharp, purpose-driven professionals, Day Three is the push that brings it all together.
And once again, the day’s rhythm will be guided by Joe Thompson, our trusted emcee, as he helps us close this Summit with the energy it deserves.
🕐 1:00 PM CT – Perspective Panel
"The Value Play"
🎤 Osman Kamara
NCAA Leader
What does real value look like for athletes in today’s system? This session breaks down how we frame value, develop it, and align it with athlete identity. Osman will speak from both experience and vision to reframe how we define success in player development
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🕑 2:00 PM CT – Strategic Session
"Creating a Pro-Ready Experience at the College Level"
🎤 Dr. Lori Robinson & Jessica Gray
Athletics Professionals | Program Builders | Intentional Developers
This session goes behind the scenes of two professionals who have made “pro-ready” more than a buzzword. Dr. Lori Robinson and Jessica Gray will walk attendees through how to build systems, relationships, and exposure that prepare athletes for the next level before they ever declare
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🕒 3:00 PM CT – Cultural Core Panel
"Building Lifelong Competitors"
🎤 Dr. Melissa Weinsz & Dr. Rahman Anjorin
Culture Coaches | Mental Performance Experts | Development Pros
Competition doesn’t end when the season does — and this panel explores how to nurture a mindset that lasts. These two thought leaders will break down frameworks to help athletes stay sharp in sport, career, and life — cultivating internal drive that endures beyond the game
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🧠 Recap:
Day Three doesn’t slow down — it solidifies. From identity to strategy to mindset, this closing day rounds out the Summit with clarity and commitment.
Let’s finish strong — and carry it forward.