Cheri Lindsay on Leadership, Identity, and Building Winning Programs

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.

Connect with Cheri Lindsay
Instagram: (at) Coach_Lindsay11

Follow Memphis Volleyball
Instagram: (at) memphisvball

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