The 5th Quarter: “A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Student-Athletes for Life Beyond the Game”
Raising a student-athlete is about more than wins and...
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Can My Child Play? is a must read for coaches, parents, and athletes. It is about the heartbreaking death of Jordan McNair at the hands of coaches who were negligent in their duties. But it is much more than that. It is about family, redemption, fortitude, and the strength of the human spirit to overcome tragedy. It chronicles Jordan’s parents as they transform unimaginable loss into a national movement that seeks to ensure that no parent will experience what they suffered through. In this respect, Can My Child Play? is more than a sports story: it is a human story
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Matt F
"I thought I had everything covered—grades, training, recruitment—but after reading The 5th Quarter, I realized how much I didn’t know."
Marty McNair opens parents’ eyes to the hidden realities of college athletics—the tough questions we never think to ask about injuries, mental health, scholarship security, and life beyond sports. His personal experience makes every lesson real and urgent.
We celebrate scholarships, but do we ask:
What happens if my child gets injured?
Who is protecting their mental health?
How will they transition when the game ends?
This book isn’t just about sports—it’s about preparing our kids for life. If your child is playing at the next level, you need to read this book. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
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Verconia
" Great perspective from a parent’s view"
an athletic trainer I was familiar with this case when it happened. I enjoyed hearing his dad’s perspective on the events that occurred. For parents with athletes this book is a must read. Knowing who is taking care of your child is important
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Kiara Athletic Trainer
