Thank You For Your Support in 2023!
This End of the Year Podcast highlights the accomplishments of 2023 and what's coming in 2024!
The last newsletter discussed the accomplishments Beyond The Field had in 2023.
This last Player Development Pod episode covers these accomplishments in greater detail and talks about what to expect in 2024. You can listen to it here:
I got a little emotional talking about the support YOU gave in 2023.
None of the things detailed in the newsletter and this podcast could not have happened without YOU.
THANK YOU.
BTF in 2024
As we end the year and prepare for the I discussed in the podcast three things to expect in 2024.
The Player Development Pod
The podcast episodes will be longer as they will now include the question or the tip of the week.
If you are used to the weekly episodes on YouTube every Wednesday and Thursday they will now be included in the podcast episode.
For those who listen to the podcast in the audio format and may not watch YouTube, I am bringing those questions and tips of the week to you staring the first week in January.
I realized those who listen to the podcast in a audio platform have not had access to these additional educational resources and I want to make sure you get ALL the resources given through our media.
The Player Development Conference
The conference will be on May 16-18, Thursday through Friday.
Some of y’all may notice this is three days instead of two.
The first Thursday will be a heavy networking session which may include breakout sessions.
To help alleviate the length of sessions going back to back, we will have sessions in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Last year, the second day of the conference almost took me out as there were no breaks. HA! This was me on Saturday of the conference last year:
Also, the panels will be mostly removed and the speakers will have an opportunity to share on a specific topic.
Example: Ed Jones II - Beyond The Field - Topic: Effectively Messaging The Impact of Player Development
These changes will help us transition to the in person conference which is coming soon.
If you are looking to sponsor a movement in sports this is the one. All we need are rooms, an bar for one night, and some food or light snacks.
If this sounds like an opportunity you can’t pass, email me at info@btfprogram.com
I am super excited for the conference and we already HAVE TWO SPEAKERS for the conference.
Webinars
We will be adding webinars to the player development resources provided to you.
These webinars will either be myself or other player development professionals educating those in the space and interested in the space.
The first webinar will be from a professional who has hired someone in the role and they will give tips on the process, interviews, and other necessary things for those interested in entering the player development position.
This is the number one question I am asked constantly so we will ensure you get the tips and advice you need.
Workshops
Player development workshops will be a part of the resources provide to sports management programs, player development professionals, athletic departments, and interested individuals.
These workshops will be topic based.
Some of the workshop topics:
Academic Liaison Best Practices
Campus Engagement
Community Impact
Career Development Strategies
Alumni Engagement
Recruiting Presentations
Mentorship Strategies
I am excited for 2024! Your continued support will make this the BEST year in Beyond The Field history.
Happy New Year! GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU in 2024!