The 5th Quarter: Conversations Beyond The X and O's

Jeff and Lason spend time with former coach and Olympian Sherry Winn. Sherry is a Two-Time Olympian, National Basketball Coach of The Year, and Amazon Three-Time Best Selling Author. She is an in-demand internationally renowned speaker who frequently speaks for up to 14,000 people at a time including companies such as StubHub, AnyTime Fitness, New York Life, Edward Jones, and Technicolor. Sherry i...

In this episode, Jeff and Lason welcome Mark Cheney to the podcast. Mark has helped thousands of students and athletes get better at what they love to do.  As an educator and coach, he brings a unique and personalized approach to each performer he works with.  He helps each performer find their key to unlocking personal excellence. With diverse experiences including golf, basketball, softball, vol...

Jeff and Lason are joined by Mike Sarraille, retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, CEO, best selling author and podcast host. A retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer with 20 years of service as a Recon Marine, Scout-Sniper, and U.S. Navy SEAL officer, which included ten combat deployments Mike is a successful entrepreneur, sought-after public speaker, and a well-respected thought leader and subject matter exp...

Jeff and Lason are joined by Dr. Bhrett McCabe to discuss mental performance, preparation, and gain insight from Dr. McCabe's experience as a former college player at LSU, his clinical and sports psychology work, and his current work with student athletes at the University of Alabama. https://bhrettmccabe.com/pages/about https://twitter.com/DrBhrettMcCabe https://bhrettmccabe.com/pages/books

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Sherri Coale, the legendary Hall of Fame basketball coach, to the show. Known for her remarkable career leading the University of Oklahoma women's basketball team, Sherri shares her profound insights on leadership, resilience, and the power of sports to transform lives. Tune in as she recounts pivotal moments from her journey, offers wisdom on buildi...

Jeff and Lason preview their upcoming episode with Sherri Coale.

Jeff and Lason spend time with Lisa Jaster, author of Delete The Adjective. Lisa Jaster  is an American soldier, combat engineer, and one of the first three women to graduate the elite United States Army  Ranger  program in 2015. One of the most difficult combat training courses in the world, Lisa was the first reservist to complete the course. She graduated at age 37, while the average trainee ag...

Jeff and Lason preview their upcoming episode with Lisa Jaster.

In this episode of The Fifth Quarter: Conversations Beyond The Xs and Os , we are thrilled to welcome Chris Brogan, a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and business advisor. Chris has made a name for himself by helping companies improve their business through better understanding of human connections and digital strategies. Join us as we dive into Chris's unique insights on b...

Jeff and Lason give a preview of their upcoming podcast episode with Chris Brogan

In this episode, Jeff and Lason sit down with Sean Matson as we dive into the world of elite performance and innovative entrepreneurship with Sean Matson, a former Navy SEAL turned successful business leader. In this podcast, Sean shares his incredible journey from the battlefields to the boardrooms, offering listeners a unique blend of military discipline and entrepreneurial insight. TWITTER: MAT...

Jeff and Lason chat with the one and only Dan Rockwell. Known to many as the "Leadership Freak," Dan is an influential voice in the world of leadership and personal development. His insights have transformed countless lives and businesses, and his popular blog reaches readers around the globe. In this episode, we'll dive deep into Dan's journey, exploring the principles and exper...

August Turak is a successful entrepreneur, corporate executive, award-winning author, and contributor for Forbes and the BBC. He brings a wealth of experience and insight from his varied career, which includes founding a successful software company, working alongside legendary CEOs like Lou Gerstner of IBM, and spending over two decades as a frequent monastic guest at Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist mona...

Jeff and Lason chop it up with Jamy Belcher in this episode of The Fifth Quarter: Conversations Beyond The Xs and Os. Jamy Bechler is a professional speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership consultant who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA.  Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach, professor and administrator...

Jeff and Lason are joined by Joe McNamara, former Marine officer who has served in combat as well as leading drill instructors at Parris Island Marine Recruit Depot. Joe shares his philosophy on leadership, his work with college athletic programs, and what he learned while a member of the USMC. Joe McNamara: Ironleaderteam.com https://www.ironleaderteam.com/about/

Jeff and Lason are joined by Jason Murff, Army veteran and founder of Grill Your Ass Off BBQ products. Jason shared his journey as a member of the Old Guard to his creation of GYAO and the explosive growth they have achieved. Info: https://grillyourassoff.com/pages/about-us

Jeff and Lason spend time with Hernando Planells to learn about his journey as a coach across the world, Slamball, his work in Hollywood as a sports coordinator on films, and continual growth as a leader and father. Twitter: @Hernandojr www. Hernadoplanells.com

Jeff and Lason are joined by JW Bertolotti, a writer, reader and seeker. We discuss how does one live a good life? What is the good life? The Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote to a friend (nearly two thousand years ago), “No one ever became wise merely by chance.” But how does one actually become wiser? You might know JW from  In Search of Wisdom ,  Perennial Meditations , or the  Perennial Leader Pr...

Several weeks ago Jeff and Lason jumped behind their microphones to catch up on the latest in the sports world (including college football, Jim Harbaughs future and coaching hot seats) and discuss the future of the podcast. Some of their predictions came true and the jury is still out on others. Now that they both have some normalcy back in their lives, The Fifth Quarter is ready to share new cont...

Jason Payne is entering his 24th season as the head coach of the Yorkton Regional Raiders Varsity Boys Basketball Team in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Jason is committed to focusing on serving his community by developing young men. He has also served on the staff of Team Saskatchewan at the Canadian National Tournament.  Jason is also the director of Coach Development for the Golden Ticket Baske...

Season 4 starts with a bang as Jeff and Lason welcome back Matt Brown from Extra Points to discuss the 2023 college football season. Matt shares his insights into NIL, conference realignments, which coaches are on the hot seat, as well as his opinion on the Tennessee Volunteers and LSU Tigers. Oh yeah, he also predicted that Colorado would lose at Oregon! Matt Brown Twitter: @MattBrownEP Website:...

Jeff and Lason welcome author and sales coach Larry Long Jr. to the podcast to discuss a life in sales and helping others to grow. Larry Long Jr is the Founder and CEO of Larry Long, LLC which focuses on sales motivation, inspiration, training & coaching. He is the host of the ‘Midweek Midday Motivational Minute’.  Larry is extremely passionate about coaching, and helping professionals take th...

With the start of football season that also means it is tailgate season! Jeff and Lason are joined by chef and TV personality Jay Ducote to discuss the basics of tailgating and cooking advice on the grill and smoker. Jay Ducote is a chef, traveler, speaker, storyteller, culinary personality, and cultural gastronomist. Basically, he eats and drinks for a living. He received his BA in economics and...

Dan Horwitz serves as a leadership consultant and assists sports teams and companies to help improve and enhance  trust, joy, communication, accountability, team chemistry, diversity & inclusion, culture, etc. Working with Dan will have a lasting impact on you and your team well beyond your time working together. He is the author of Help Them Up Website: https://www.danhorwitz.com/