Press Kit

About Marty McNair & The 5th Quarter

Marty McNair is a thought leader, motivational speaker, advocate, and author dedicated to protecting and empowering student-athletes. Following the tragic loss of his son, Jordan, to a preventable heat-related injury during collegiate athletics, Marty founded The Jordan McNair Foundation to educate parents, coaches, and athletes on player safety, self-advocacy, and life beyond sports.

His latest book, The 5th Quarter: A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Student-Athletes for Life Beyond the Game, is a must-read playbook for parents navigating the collegiate recruitment process, injury prevention, mental health support, and financial literacy for student-athletes.

Marty’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, ESPN, SportsCenter, and HBO’s Real Sports, and he continues to be a leading voice in the national conversation on athlete safety and advocacy.

This press kit provides everything you need for media inquiries, interviews, and event bookings, including:

Author Bio

Book Summary

Interview Topics

Sample Q&A

Media Contact Information

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:

📧 tjmf7079@gmail.com

📞 443-676-7150

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Biography

Marty McNair is a thought leader, motivational speaker, advocate, and author of Can My Child Play? The Questions We Should Have Asked and The 5th Quarter: A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Student-Athletes for Life Beyond the Game. As the founder of The Jordan McNair Foundation, he has become one of the nation’s leading voices on student-athlete safety, parental advocacy, and life beyond sports.

Following the tragic loss of his son, Jordan, to a preventable heat-related injury during collegiate athletics, Marty turned his pain into purpose. Through his foundation, books, and powerful speaking engagements, he educates parents, coaches, and student-athletes on the importance of player safety, mental health awareness, and self-advocacy.

Marty’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, ESPN, SportsCenter, and HBO’s Real Sports, and he continues to push for systemic change in athlete safety and education.

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Thank you for visiting my website! Whether you’re a parent, coach, student-athlete, or someone passionate about player safety and life beyond sports, I’d love to hear from you.

If you have questions about The 5th Quarter or Can My Child Play?, want to discuss athlete advocacy, or are interested in booking me for a speaking engagement, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Your voice matters, and together, we can create a safer and more prepared future for student-athletes. Fill out the form below, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Looking forward to connecting!

– Marty McNair