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- In this episode of The 5th Quarter Podcast, I sit down with Nate Brown—former college athlete, longtime coach, and now a leader in athletic administration. From the field to the front office, Nate’s career has been built on leadership, resilience, and helping the next generation of athletes grow into their potential.

In this conversation, we dive deep into:

✅ The transition from player to leader – How his experiences as a student-athlete shaped his leadership approach.

✅ Navigating career shifts – Moving from coaching to administration and the lessons learned along the way

✅ Building leadership in others – How he empowers athletes to develop confidence and take ownership of their growth.

✅ Relationships & trust – Why success is about people, not just performance.

✅ Food & culture! – Nate’s love for great food, how he adjusted from Texas flavors to Louisiana cuisine, and his ever-growing restaurant bucket list across the country.

Nate’s journey is proof that leadership is built through trust, adaptability, and creating opportunities for others. And sometimes, the best conversations happen over a great meal.

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