What Makes the Player Development Summit Different

As we prepare for the 2026 Player Development Summit in Detroit (May 29–30), this episode gives you a real look at what makes this experience different. In this episode, I break down the true return on investment of the summit. From access to high-level professionals, to the intentional community that’s built, to the real outcomes attendees experience after they leave. You will also hear: What separates this from a typical conference Why community matters more than networking A speaker spotlight featuring Reggie Calhoun Jr A real attendee testimonial from Emily Del Real If you’re in player development, athlete development, or looking to grow in this space, this episode will help you understand why this summit exists and why it matters. 📍 2026 Player Development Summit Detroit, Michigan May 29–30 BOOK - Get YOUR copy of the Beyond The Field Player Development Guide: https://amzn.to/3TtnaA8 2026 Player Development Summit - https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit 2026 Player Development Summit Sponsorship - https://forms.gle/vPucKVKaZmTVcLDq9 Player Development Newsletter → https://substack.com/@btfprogram 🎙 About Ed Jones II: Founder of Beyond The Field | Author of The Player Development Guide | Host of The Player Development Pod | Creator of the Player Development Summit Follow Ed: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/edjonesii/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/ Twitter → https://twitter.com/BTF_Program