Category: College
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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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Ep. 55 Grant Vermeer | Basketball
In this episode, I sit down with Grant Vermeer—a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former D1 basketball player, former Cryptologic Warfare Officer, and current real estate expert. Grant’s story is one of finding true purpose beyond his job titles. From playing basketball at the Naval Academy to serving in submarine operations, Grant realized that his…
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Ep. 53 Cameron Kinley | Football
In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I chat with Cameron Kinley, Naval Intelligence Officer, former Navy and NFL football player, speaker and now book author. Cameron shares his story of resilience, living with no regrets and finding his passion (and purpose) after football. Highlights include: Tune in to hear his inspiring story! Find…
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Ep. 52 Mason Dashiell | Cheerleader
In this episode, we chat with Mason Dashiell, a newly retired Ole Miss cheerleader, who has pivoted to focus entirely on her sports journalism career in her final year at Ole Miss. Mason shares her unique journey, from starting out in basketball and softball to becoming a collegiate cheerleader, and now transitioning to a future…
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Ep. 49 Kenneth Moody | Basketball
His story in his own words. How do you handle other people’s opinions about your career path? In this episode, I chat with Ken Moody, former Memphis State basketball player, to discuss his inspiring journey. Growing up in Memphis as the youngest of 11 children with a single mom, Ken found basketball as his ticket…
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Ep. 48 Paige McCormick | Swimming
Her Story in her own words. I chat with Paige about the early days of swimming, the amazing achievements of her high school year, and why Louisville was THE place for her. We talk in depth about the overwhelm of her Freshman year, the emotional aspects of her college career and those Olympic Trials. She…
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Ep. 47 Chris Jennings | Handball
Real talk with Chris Jennings. Chris and I chat about growing up in Toronto, his young days as an athlete, the majestic lure of Memphis State, his days as a linesman for the Central Hockey League and why he moved back up north to Canada. We also reminisce about the glory days of Memphis State Handball and that…
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Ep. 45 On the Sideline with Madison Griggs | Basketball
Born and bred in Memphis, Madison Griggs epitomizes the city’s grit and grind mentality. After a stellar, record-breaking career at the University of Memphis, Madison is taking her talents to the professional stage in Athens, Greece this August. In this episode, we explore her Memphis roots, her decision to stay home for college ball, and…
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