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- In this episode of The 5th Quarter, Sandy Adams sits down with former college football player and first-generation college graduate Emmanuel Orange. Born in Haiti and raised in Florida, Emmanuel shares what it was like adjusting to life in a new country, learning English through experience, and finding his voice—and purpose—through football.

From his early years at Naples High School to his time as a team captain at Carson-Newman University, Emmanuel opens up about leadership, identity, and what the game taught him about resilience. He also talks candidly about the transition from football to the corporate world, and how he's now building a successful career in medical sales.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Growing up between two cultures and learning to adapt
• The impact of being a first-generation college graduate
• How football shaped his discipline and leadership style
• What it felt like to retire from the game
• Building a life and career beyond the field

Whether you played sports or not, this episode is a powerful reminder that the skills you build in one season of life can carry you into the next. Emmanuel’s story speaks to anyone navigating change, finding their identity outside of titles, and learning how to redefine success on their own terms.

Plus, Emmanuel answers the flash fire round and shares what he’d tell his 9-year-old self if he could go back.

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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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