FOURTH QUARTER

Plus Overtime

Let us introduce ourselves

Ellisa Johnson

Unleash Your Potential

Welcome to the 4th Quarter Plus Overtime our non-profit organization dedicated to high school, college and professional athletes ready to maneuver through the world of sports. We know that this is an exciting, yet challenging time in your life and we are here to help. Our one-stop resource center combines four critical areas of focus that will support you in every aspect of your journey: physical and mental health support, healthy eating tips, career management advice, and financial planning guidance.

We understand the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle as you juggle your intense training schedules, competitions, and academic studies, NCAA guideline changes that impacts high school athletes, college and rising professional players. Our team of experts are here to help you optimize your performance and well-being by providing you with essential tips on managing stress, injury prevention, nutrition, and mental health resources.

We are here to inspire and support you in your journey towards becoming your best self. Let us help you thrive, not just survive, as you transition to your highest level of becoming an athlete at all levels.

Fourth Quarter Plus Overtime Announces its Podcast Series

4th Quarter Plus Overtime is proud to announce the launch of the 4th Quarter Plus Overtime Podcast Series, a new platform dedicated to meaningful, short conversations surrounding athletics, leadership, mental wellness, NIL education, identity, and life beyond sports.

The podcast was created to bring together influential voices from across the athletic landscape—including athletic directors, college coaches, former and current athletes, sports professionals, wellness experts, and community leaders—to share insights that help athletes thrive both during and beyond their playing careers.

4th Quarter Plus Overtime 

Fourth Quarter Plus Overtime recently attended a retirement dinner honoring Eric Stevenson as he completed his tenure as a Regent at the University of Oklahoma. Stevenson’s service reflects a commitment to leadership, financial expertise, and student-focused progress within higher education.

Appointed to the OU Board of Regents in 2019, Stevenson brought a strong background in finance and a focus on making higher education more accessible and sustainable for students. Throughout his term, he emphasized the importance of balancing institutional efficiency with student success, advocating for solutions that reduce financial burdens while maintaining quality education.

Attendees from The University of Oklahoma Regents celebration included Mr. & Mrs Eric Stevenson, Ellisa Johnson, founder, newly appointed Athletic Director, Roger Denny and Kim Johnson, Co founder of Fourth Quarter Plus Overtime.

Read more below: https://ocpathink.org/post/independent-journalism/stevenson-confirmed-as-ou-regent

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Recent research shows that emotional abuse is one of the most common forms of harm experienced by college athletes, yet it remains largely unaddressed in formal policies. While athletic organizations have established systems to handle physical and sexual misconduct, emotional maltreatment (i.e. verbal degradation, manipulation, and controlling behavior) usually goes unrecognized and unregulated. An article […]

A new documentary series is bringing viewers inside the competitive world of professional bowling, and one of the athletes featured has a meaningful connection to our community.. The documentary follows five top professional bowlers as they compete on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour, giving viewers an inside look at the dedication, travel, and competition required […]

Awareness and understanding of core personal finance principles including the following:

  1. Budgeting

    • Understand the definition of budgeting and why it’s important
    • Understand the types of budget approaches
    • Learn the general process of budgeting
    • Develop a clear understanding of the tools and resources for implementing a budget
  1. Saving and Reserving
    • Understand the types of savings vehicles
    • Learn the process of goal setting and matching savings to specific goals
  2. Credit and Debt
    • Understand the purpose of credit and debt
    • Learn the types of credit and debt and the appropriate uses of each and when to use credit/debt
  3. Insurance
    • Understand the purpose of insurance
    • Learn the types of insurance (i.e. life, health, etc.), types of coverage, and the common uses of each
  4. Investments
    • Description of Account types and investment vehicles
    • Overview of markets, asset classes, and financial instruments
    • Understand the common uses of each of the general financial instruments within the context of wealth building and wealth preservation.