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- Coach Courtney Burns, head coach women's basketball at Post University, joins The 5th Quarter Podcast to share her journey from athlete to coach and how she’s helping players grow on and off the court. From trust-building to teaching self-motivation and staying focused on the next step, Courtney opens up about the mindset behind her coaching and the resilience it takes to lead through change.

Her story is full of lessons for anyone navigating a career transition or searching for purpose in a new chapter.

Show Highlights:

• How Courtney transitioned from player to coach and redefined her identity
• Her philosophy on building trust and developing the whole athlete
• Teaching her team to stay present, focus on small steps, and self-motivate
• The role of resilience in coaching and career reinvention
• Her work in youth training and why it fuels her off the court too

🎧 If you're in a season of change and wondering how to turn your experience into a new chapter of impact—this episode is for you.

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- In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy Adams sits down with former NBA point guard and current Memphis Grizzlies color commentator Brevin Knight to talk about grit, belief, and finding your second act.

Brevin opens up about growing up with a chip on his shoulder, being overlooked in high school recruiting, and how a chance viewing by Stanford changed everything. His story is one of relentless confidence and quiet resilience.

In this episode:

• Growing up in New Jersey with something to prove
• How Stanford found him by chance
• Belief that fueled his rise to a 1st round NBA draft pick
• Navigating his rookie year in Cleveland
• Life after the league and finding purpose behind the mic

Now a trusted voice courtside in Memphis, Brevin reflects on what it means to pivot, build a new lane, and keep showing up long after the final buzzer.

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- In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, Sandy Adams sits down with Geoff Mack, the public address announcer for the University of Memphis Tigers Football and Men’s Basketball teams.

From growing up in Wyoming to becoming the iconic voice heard at every Tigers game, Geoff shares stories of family, legacy, and what it means to own the mic.

In this episode:

• Following in his older brother’s footsteps
• What he wanted to be as a kid
• How he landed in Memphis
• Becoming the voice of the Tigers
• His kids announcing games this year
• Behind-the-scenes prep and nerves
• What the mic means to him today
• And the ONE name that threw him off his game

Legacy, love for the game, and the power of one unforgettable voice — this one’s a must-listen.

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💬 This episode includes a special message about Sandy’s LinkedIn Makeover service—designed to help professionals show up online with confidence. Want your profile to reflect your expertise and stand out? Book your makeover at sandy-adams.com/linkedin.

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