Hollie King on Losing Volleyball, Rebuilding Her Life, and Finding Her Way Back

Sometimes it's not the setback that changes your life... it's having to face it alone.

Diagnosed with epilepsy as a child and told she would likely never play varsity sports, Hollie King refused to let that prediction define her. She became a standout volleyball player at North Mesquite High School before earning a spot at Eastfield College. But after a torn ACL ended her collegiate playing career, she found herself struggling with purpose, motivation, and the loss of the identity she'd built through volleyball.

Years later, that same journey led her back to the game she loved—not as a player, but as a coach. After helping more than 100 student-athletes earn college opportunities through A+ Athletics, Hollie sold the business to pursue collegiate coaching full-time. Today, she is the Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Sul Ross State University, where she's committed to developing leaders on and off the court.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up with epilepsy and overcoming expectations
• The mental battle after a career-ending ACL injury
• Rediscovering purpose after sports
• The college recruiting process and what parents often misunderstand
• Building leaders and winning cultures
• Why every athlete is more than the game they play

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or simply navigating a major life transition, Hollie's story is a powerful reminder that our greatest purpose is often discovered in the seasons we never planned.

Be sure to subscribe to The 5th Quarter Podcast so you never miss another inspiring conversation about your pivot and purpose in life.

Grab my new book, "The Visionary Personal Brand Playbook" and start building your brand today.  Grab your copy at sandy-adams.com/playbook