The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

About The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

A bi-weekly podcast that delves into the lives of retired athletes as they navigate the uncharted waters of life after their competitive careers end. Host, Sandy Adams, brings forth captivating interviews, sharing the stories of athletes who transitioned into new endeavors, discovered their purpose beyond sports, and the highs and lows along the way. Plus a new mini series "On The Sideline" conversations with current athletes and people working in the sports world.

Publisher

Sandy Adams Creative Group

Category

business · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jul 2023

Latest episode

8 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

133 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Hollie King on Losing Volleyball, Rebuilding Her Life, and Finding Her Way Back

   Sometimes it's not the setback that changes your life... it's having to face it alone. Diagnosed with epilepsy as a child and told she would likely never play varsity sports, Hollie King refused to let that prediction define her. She became a standout volleyball player at North Mesquite High School before earning a spot at Eastfield College. But after a torn ACL ended her collegiate playing career, she found herself struggling with purpose, motivation, and the loss of the identity she'd built...

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Cheri Lindsay on Leadership, Identity, and Building Winning Programs

   What does it take to move from being the athlete to becoming the leader? In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy Adams sits down with University of Memphis Head Volleyball Coach Cheri Lindsay to discuss her journey from Hall of Fame volleyball player at Prairie View A&M to leading one of the most visible women's athletic programs in Memphis. Cheri shares the lessons she learned as a player, the challenges of transitioning away from competition, and the mindset shift that helped ...

3. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Steve Ehrhart: Inside the 1980s Memphis Showboats and His Career in Sports

   In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy Adams sits down with Steve Ehrhart — former President and General Manager of the Memphis Showboats (1980s)— for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unforgettable eras in Memphis sports. Recruited to Memphis by cotton industry titan Billy Dunavant — in what Steve calls an offer he “couldn’t refuse” — he helped build a team designed to compete at an NFL level, signing multiple first-round draft picks and assembling a roster that would le...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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