“If you're not thinking about the fifth quarter when your child is at the collegiate level, you're thinking about the wrong thing…You should be thinking about life after sports. How is this decision for us to go to this particular school going to affect my son or daughter once the ball stops bouncing or the whistle stops blowing.” – Marty McNairToday’s featured author is father, thought leader, motivational speaker, advocate, and founder of The Jordan McNair Foundation, Marty McNair. Marty and I chat about his book, “The 5th Quarter: A Parent's Guide to Preparing Student - Athletes for Life Beyond the Game”, the realities of collegiate athletics, what to keep in mind when it comes to NIL deals, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why parents need to focus on their children's future beyond athleticsThe importance of a power of attorney for young athletesWhy financial literacy is a must for student athletesSome of the misconceptions around college sports recruitmentWhat questions can parents ask when it comes to their child picking a school to play forWhy parents must understand contracts and legal implications for their childrenThe Jordan McNair Foundation Site: https://thejordanmcnairfoundation.org/Marty’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08BG3KL9W/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=cae1f919-8919-4f85-acca-80c06cfb0b3dThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…#GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 1 – “Can My Child Play” with Marty McNair (@JMFoundation_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-1-can-my-child-play-with-marty-mcnair-jmfoundation_/287 – “This Is Good” with Tami Matheny (@R2LCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/287-this-is-good-with-tami-matheny-r2lcoaching/Ep. 353 – “Free Agent” with Rennie Curran (@RennieCurran53): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-353-free-agent-with-rennie-curran-renniecurran53/Ep. 356 – “The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness” with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/Ep. 366 – “Looking For A FULL RIDE?” with Renee Lopez (@lookn4aFULLRIDE): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-366-looking-for-a-full-ride-with-renee-lopez-lookn4afullride/