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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.
The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams
Ep 74 Angie Allen | Rowing
- In this episode, Angie Allen shares how she went from multi-sport high school athlete in high school—never having rowed a day in her life—to becoming one of the fastest rowers in Kansas history.
She opens up about:
- Growing up in a D1 football family and how that shaped her mindset
- The surprise recruiting journey that landed her on KU’s rowing team
- What it’s like to lose your sport to injury and find purpose in the unknown
- Pivoting her career from physical therapy to sport management
- Her rise from Big 12 intern to Assistant Commissioner at The Big West
- How the House settlement is reshaping college athletics as we know it
- The power of networking, authenticity, and showing up ready to contribute
- Navigating post-athletic life, body image, and building a new identity
- What success means when the scoreboard no longer defines you
Angie is also Chair of the Arizona State Sport Law & Business Alumni Board, and a rising voice in shaping the future of college athletics.
Whether you're a former athlete, a coach, or a professional in transition—this episode will challenge how you see purpose, identity, and leadership beyond the game.
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