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 through volleyball.

Years later, that same journey led her back to the game she loved—not as a player, but as a coach. After helping more than 100 student-athletes earn college opportunities through A+ Athletics, Hollie sold the business to pursue collegiate coaching full-time. Today, she is the Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Sul Ross State University, where she's committed to developing leaders on and off the court.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up with epilepsy and overcoming expectations
• The mental battle after a career-ending ACL injury
• Rediscovering purpose after sports
• The college recruiting process and what parents often misunderstand
• Building leaders and winning cultures
• Why every athlete is more than the game they play

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or simply navigating a major life transition, Hollie's story is a powerful reminder that our greatest purpose is often discovered in the seasons we never planned.

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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 her become a more effective coach and leader. She also discusses the importance of athlete identity, why sports psychology has become a passion, and how she's helping student-athletes prepare for life beyond the game.

The conversation also explores the 901 Women initiative, opportunities for women in sports, professional volleyball, and what fans can expect from Memphis Volleyball in the upcoming season.

Topics include:
• Growing up in Colorado
• Finding volleyball and Prairie View A&M
• Hall of Fame athlete to head coach
• Choosing coaching over professional volleyball
• The athlete-to-coach transition
• Building culture and winning programs
• Sports psychology and mental performance
• Identity beyond athletics
• The 901 Women initiative
• Memphis Volleyball's future
• Leadership, growth, and change

Whether you're an athlete, coach, leader, or someone navigating your own next chapter, Cheri's story offers valuable lessons on growth, purpose, and embracing change.

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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 leave a lasting mark on the game.

In this conversation, Steve shares:

• The real story behind how he was recruited to Memphis
• What it took to build a winning franchise almost overnight
• The moment he realized Reggie White was unlike anyone else
• Why the USFL was actually succeeding… and what led to its collapse
• And how close Memphis came to becoming an NFL city

Now the longtime Executive Director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Steve reflects on a career that spans leagues, teams, and decades of leadership in sports.

📘 Want to dive deeper into the Showboats story?

Check out "The Memphis Showboats: The USFL Team and the City's Fight for Major League Status" by Dr. Keith B. Wood
Available on Amazon and at keithbwoodauthor.com

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