Unveiling the Untold Stories:

Retired Athletes Redefining Success Beyond Sports

The 5th Quarter Podcast is a show dedicated to exploring the often overlooked and challenging transition period that athletes face when their competitive careers come to an end.

Through thought-provoking interviews, insightful analysis, and engaging storytelling, host Sandy Adams aims to provide a platform that empowers and inspires athletes to navigate the “fifth quarter” of their lives with resilience, purpose, and fulfillment.

Meet everyday people who just happen to have played sports. Their stories of change, resilience, and finding new passions will resonate with anyone facing life’s transitions, reminding us all that the skills and strengths developed in one chapter can pave the way for success and fulfillment in the next.

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Larry O’Bannon Jr. on Career Alignment, Identity After Sports, and Redefining Success The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

  1. Larry O’Bannon Jr. on Career Alignment, Identity After Sports, and Redefining Success
  2. Gabriela Zych: From Alaska to Memphis — Mindset Behind a Record-Breaking Rifle Career
  3. Jazzmin Mancilla From Soccer Star to Mom and Entrepreneur
  4. Rikishi Smith-Rey on Turning Setbacks Into Success After Soccer
  5. Will Coleman on Basketball, Overcoming Self-Doubt, and Being a Girl-Dad

The Host

The 5th Quarter Podcast is a groundbreaking podcast that delves into the lives of former athletes as they navigate the uncharted waters of retirement.

Host, Sandy Adams, brings forth captivating interviews, sharing the stories of retired athletes who transitioned into new endeavors and discovered their purpose beyond sports.

The road for many of these former athletes was not always easy or straightforward.  Each episode sheds light on the physical, emotional, and mental challenges athletes face during this critical phase, and beyond, offering valuable insights and practical advice to empower listeners in their own post-athletic journey.

This podcast is not only for athletes, but for anyone looking to transition into a new phase of life.


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Retired national collegiate rowing champion



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