- 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

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