- Former University of Memphis basketball player and overseas pro, Will Coleman, joins Sandy to share his inspiring journey from a late start in basketball to playing professionally in Europe—and now leading lower and middle school athletics at St. George’s Independent School in Memphis.

Will opens up about the mentors who shaped him, the challenges of balancing fatherhood with a pro career, the struggles he had along the way and how he’s redefining success beyond the court.

In this episode:

• Late start in basketball & key mentors
• College & pro hoops, including Europe
• Balancing fatherhood & career
• Life after basketball & career transition
• Parenting lessons as a single dad
• Photography as a coping tool
• Resilience, mentorship & role modeling

A powerful conversation about honesty, growth, and redefining success beyond after competition ends.

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