In Episode 7 of After the Game, host Jailyn Green sits down with Emma Scroggs, a senior at Piedmont University, former Piedmont competition cheerleader, and biology major. This episode centers around the theme “The Injuries Nobody Sees,” focusing on the mental and emotional challenges that often go unnoticed in athletics.

Emma reflects on her journey as a college cheerleader and shares what it was really like balancing the demands of competition, academics, and personal life. While many people see the performances, routines, and excitement of cheer, Emma opens up about the pressure, burnout, and emotional struggles that athletes sometimes face behind the scenes.

Through an honest and thoughtful conversation, Emma highlights the importance of mental health in sports and the lessons she learned during her time as an athlete. This episode offers a deeper look at the side of athletics that people don’t always see—and reminds listeners that some of the most difficult injuries aren’t always physical.

In Episode 6 of After the Game, host Jailyn Green sits down with Silas Sandles- former Piedmont mens tennis player and currently an undergraduate admissions adviser at Piedmont, for an honest conversation about the reality of life after college athletics. Centered around the theme “Winning Didn’t Change Anything,” the episode explores the pressure athletes feel to succeed and the realization that reaching those goals doesn’t always change everything the way we expect.

Silas keeps it real as he reflects on his experiences as a college athlete, sharing the highs of competition and the challenges that come once the season, and eventually the career, comes to an end. The conversation dives into identity, expectations, and the emotional side of sports that people often overlook.

Through his perspective, Silas offers an authentic look at what it means to move forward after athletics and how athletes can begin to redefine themselves beyond the game.

In Episode 5 of After the Game, we dive into the tension between ego and humility, and how both shape leadership long after the final whistle blows. Featuring senior and former Piedmont University soccer player James Cooper, this conversation explores what it truly means to lead when the locker room is gone and the spotlight fades.

James reflects on his journey from being a competitive college athlete to preparing for life beyond the field. We talk about how ego can drive performance but also limit growth, why humility becomes essential in professional and personal spaces, and how accountability shifts when you’re no longer part of a team environment. From hard conversations in the locker room to redefining identity after sport, this episode unpacks the lessons athletics teaches us about responsibility, character, and growth.