Category: College
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Ep. 71 Brevin Knight | Basketball
Brevin Knight didn’t grow up chasing NBA dreams. A Jersey kid who wanted a great education—and a shot to keep playing the game he loved.
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Ep. 67 Grace Cave | Student Athlete
In this On The Sideline episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I sit down with Grace Cave, a D1 women’s basketball standout from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Fresh off a record-breaking college career, Grace reflects on her journey—from a small-town girl in Weeping Water, Nebraska, to a state champion, and finally, a Division…
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Ep. 66 Gwendolyn Sanders Woods | Track
Starting with non-traditional high school and college basketball experiences, Brandon’s path is a powerful example of turning passion and perseverance into impact.
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Ep. 64 Brandon Branch | Basketball
Starting with non-traditional high school and college basketball experiences, Brandon’s path is a powerful example of turning passion and perseverance into impact.
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Ep. 62 Regina Smith | Cheerleader
In this special holiday edition of the 5th Quarter Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Head Coach Regina Smith, the groundbreaking leader of Morgan State University’s Acrobatics and Tumbling program—the first HBCU Division I team in the sport. As we reflect on gratitude and purpose this season, Regina’s story of faith, resilience, and…
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Ep. 61 Jason Staub | Baseball
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, we sit down with Jason Staub, a former pitcher for Eastern Connecticut State University and now the interim Head Baseball Coach at Pomona-Pitzer Colleges. Jason shares his incredible journey from a standout high school and college athlete to a coach leading his team to unprecedented success. Key Highlights:…
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Ep. 60 Drew Hayes | Baseball
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy sit’s down with former MLB pitcher, Drew Hayes, to explore his inspiring journey from small-town Tennessee to life in professional baseball and beyond. Drew shares insights into the MLB draft process, the mental toughness required for life in the minors, and the pressure of pitching on the…
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Ep. 58 Sydney Griffin | Track
Have you ever faced setbacks that made you question your career path? In this inspiring episode, I dive into the journey of Sydney Griffin, a former D1 sprinter/hurdler and retired semi-pro international athlete whose track career began at just 13 in Marietta, Georgia. From an early age, Sydney faced her share of challenges, including injuries…
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Ep. 57 Calvin Blackmon | Football
In this episode, I sit down with Calvin Blackmon — a former D1 football player from Miami University in Ohio and founder of the Fourth Phase. Join us as Calvin opens up about the fascinating way football found him, how reality hit him early in his college career and how it all prepared him for…
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