The People Behind the Player Development Summit
3 Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2025 Player Development Summit
Meet the Students and Professionals Making This Year’s Event Unforgettable
As we move closer to the 2025 Player Development Summit — just 5 weeks away — we’re excited to pull back the curtain and introduce you to some of the incredible people helping bring this event to life.
At Beyond The Field, we believe in the power of opportunity. I was once a Sports Management student myself, and I know firsthand how transformative real-world experiences can be. This year, we’re proud to welcome a group of student volunteers who will be gaining hands-on experience, building connections, and taking part in the Summit in a meaningful way.
These future leaders are already showing what’s possible when passion meets purpose:
Campbell Leid – Arizona State University
Amadou Fofana – University of Arkansas
Nicole Devlin – University of Tennessee
Maddie Sulier – University of Alabama
Dominick Ferrucci – University of Central Florida
Delaney Roth – Marist College
Andrew Roberts – Cameron University
McAllister Wadleigh – University of Mississippi
But the energy doesn’t stop there.
We’re also incredibly grateful to be joined by Professional Volunteers — individuals who are established in their careers and have chosen to invest their time and expertise into the Summit. These professionals are not only helping logistically but also offering mentorship and unique perspectives that will enrich our students' experience and elevate the event as a whole.
Let’s give a warm welcome to:
Aryn McDowell
Thomas Williams
Darlene Belotte
Gabrielle Jacobs
Kenny Francis
Whether you’re in the room for the learning, the networking, the growth, or the community — these are the people who will help make it all happen. Their stories, support, and presence are part of what make the 2025 Player Development Summit more than a conference — it’s a movement.
🎟️ Haven’t grabbed your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us in Kansas City:
👉 https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
Want to Pour Into the Next Generation?
We’re offering a series of professional development sessions just for our student volunteers. If you’re interested in leading a session and helping shape the future of player development, we’d love to hear from you. Simply reply to this post or send us a message directly.
Together, we’re building something bigger than ourselves — and it starts with people like this.
The Player Development Pod
🎧 New Episode — 3 Reasons You Can’t Miss the 2025 Player Development Summit
The countdown is on. The excitement is building. And yet—some people still need that final nudge to grab their ticket to the 2025 Player Development Summit.
That’s why I dropped a new episode of The Player Development Pod to break down 3 powerful reasons why THIS is the year you need to be in the room.
🎙️ Watch here →
Whether you’re a current player development professional, a coach looking to better support your athletes, or someone hoping to break into the field—this episode is for you.
🚨 Here’s a preview of the 3 reasons we dive into:
1. We’re Covering Topics That Actually Matter
We’re not recycling old presentations or buzzwords. The 2025 Summit will deliver real, relevant, and raw conversations on what athletes actually need.
From mental health and career prep to DEI, NIL, and leadership pipelines—we’re unpacking what’s next in athlete support.
This isn’t theory. It’s practical, applicable, and designed for you to take action.
2. You’ll Be in a Room Full of People That Get It
Player development can be a lonely space. Often misunderstood, rarely prioritized—but so essential.
That’s why this Summit is different.
The people showing up to Kansas City? They understand. They believe in this work. And they’re coming to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside you.
If you’ve ever felt isolated in your role, this community is your reminder—you’re not alone.
3. Player Development is Evolving—Are You Ready?
Let’s be honest: the field is shifting fast.
More visibility. More expectations. More athletes depending on us to be ahead of the curve.
This Summit is where you’ll hear from NCAA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLS leaders shaping the future of development.
If you’re not in the room, you’re missing the conversation that’s going to define the next decade.
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out
The 2025 Player Development Summit is happening May 29–31 in Kansas City.
We’re five weeks out, and seats are filling.
👉🏾 Learn more & register here: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit
📺 Then head over to the episode and let me know what reason hit home the most:
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