Beyond The Field

What stood out from Elijah Van D**e’s experience?

Connection.

Not just meeting people, but building relationships, hearing stories, and finding ways to grow together.

That’s what the Player Development Summit is all about.

A space where people who care about athletes come together to learn, connect, and build.

If you’ve been thinking about attending, this is your reminder.

Detroit. May 29–30.

🎯 Get your tickets here: https://www.btfprogram.com/pdsummit

Would love to see you in the room.

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We're diving into an executive order through the lens of player development. Our focus? Elevating the athlete experience. That's the core of this discussion.

Recent court decisions have significantly relaxed rules around pay-for-play, eligibility, and other college athletics aspects. This is leading to varied and potentially unstable landscapes across different states and regions.

From virtual conversations to real connections.

That’s what Justin Kuhl experienced at the Player Development Summit.

Meeting people in person after years of connecting online hits different.

Shared purpose. Real conversations. Real relationships.

And leaving inspired for what’s next.

🎯 If you’ve been watching from a distance, it’s time to get in the room.

Tap the link in bio to secure your spot.

Detroit. May 29–30.

Debating the age limits in college athletics. While years of participation are capped, the discussion around age itself continues. What are your thoughts on this evolving landscape?

Exploring an executive order focused on the student athlete experience and saving college sports. While there are points of agreement, key elements within the order aim to enhance the overall student experience.

The second executive order focused on protecting college sports is here. Following a previous order for women in Olympic sports, this new directive seeks to bring stability to the landscape of college athletics.

After ten years of dedication, a groundbreaking player development framework is finally revealed. Reflecting on the early days, the journey was marked by significant challenges and scarce resources. This is the culmination of relentless effort.

Lucy Trejo shares her excitement and gratitude from day one of the summit. As the first ticket buyer, she's thrilled to be here in person and calls the event a huge success.

Understand the exceptions for military service and missionary periods. Learn about the single opportunity to transfer within a 5-year window for immediate playing eligibility. Key details for service members.

Just finished reading the full executive order that came out this weekend. I've taken notes and will break down what it means. Let's go through it together, with my initial thoughts and reactions.