The sessions at the 2025 Player Development Summit will be fire — but the city of Kansas City takes the experience to another level.

In this episode, Ed Jones II breaks down why KC was intentionally chosen as the Summit’s home and what makes it the perfect backdrop for growth, connection, and community. From elite BBQ and rich culture to championship energy and real relationship-building moments, this episode previews everything attendees can expect beyond the sessions.

If you’ve never been to Kansas City, this will get you excited. If you have — you already know.

🎧 Tap in and get ready to experience the Summit and the city.

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📍 Location: Kansas City, MO

📅 Dates: May 29–31, 2025

🎟️ Register now: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit/p/2025-player-development-summit-ticket

🏙️ 2025 Player Development Summit Information: https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/25pdsummit

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👉 Join the Player Development Community: https://btfplayerdevelopmentcourses.thinkific.com/communities/Q29tbXVuaXR5LTE4NDM1OQ==

💬 Have questions about the Summit? Drop them in the comments or DM me — I’m happy to help.

📢 Know someone who needs to be there? Share this video with them!

About Ed Jones II

Who? Ed Jones. Ed is a player development nerd who served in the player development role for University of Houston, University of Kansas, and Baylor University football teams rising to the role of assistant athletic director. Ed has now since transitioned into the role of founder and CEO of Beyond The Field, where he helps impactful people create player development plans.

In addition to being the founder of Beyond The Field, Ed is a two-time author, speaker, creator of The Player Development Pod, The Player Development Conference, The Player Development Newsletter, and the Beginners Guide to Player Development Course. Ed has also facilitated multiple Player Development Guide cohorts.

Connect with Ed here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edjonesii/

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