From Chad's new podcast, Walk Like a Champion!

Four years ago, Gian stepped away from his role as Associate Head Coach at Liberty University.

Today, he balances a dual calling as the Executive Pastor for Bedrock Church Lynchburg and the Community and Project Manager for New York Times Bestseller Jon Acuff. And he runs the Lemmi Tennis Academy.

You will hear in this episode: About his next book project-a "Screwtape Letters" guide for coaches Who he dressed up as for Halloween and how that changed his life Gian's insight on spending time wisely His top encouragement for coaches still serving in the career

Links: Gian's First Book (2021) Support AIA Tennis Vision

Show Notes

Cori Close (@CoachCoriClose) is the Head Coach for the UCLA Bruins Women's Basketball team! She just won the NCAA D1 Women's Basketball National Championship. So we thought we would replay her interview with Gian from 2021. You are going to see that even 5 years ago, she was already building the foundation to the program that would eventually win a National Championship.

In this conversation with Gian, she discusses:

• • Her journaling habits

• • How to be a leader in the most diverse sport in College Athletics

• • Being a Christian Coach and what that means to her

• • And much more!!!

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Chad, Gian and Jim talk about lessons they've learned from hosting the podcast as well as the reasons why they are stepping away from it now.

THANK YOU to all guests, listeners and supporters that have followed us since 2020. It's been a blast!

Always remember...the mission field is right where you are at!

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SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball

Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.

They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages.

Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast.

Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.

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Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions.

Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus.

They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.

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Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P

Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC

Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO

Our guest today requires no introduction!!

Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world.

His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits.

He is the author of 26 books including 12 best sellers and 5 children’s books.

His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy and more.

In this conversation with Jim, he talks about:

- His faith story;

-The importance of acknowledging the imperfections of Christian Coaches;

- The Power of One Word

- And much more!

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NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball

Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.

They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages.

Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast.

Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.

----more----

Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions.

Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus.

They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.

----more----

Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod

Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod

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Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P

Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC

Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO

Sherri Kay Coale is a retired college basketball coach. She was the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team for 25 years, from 1996 to 2021. Coale was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

She's also the author of "Rooted to Rise."

In this conversation with Gian, Sherri talks about:

• Making the jump from High School straight to Power 5 basketball
• The importance of community
• "Wrestling with pigs"
• And much more...

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SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball

Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.

They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages.

Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast.

Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.

----more----

Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions.

Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus.

They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.

----more----

Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod

Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod

----more----

Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P

Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC

Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO

Our guest today is Neal Young.He is in his second season as the head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern in 2023-24.

In this conversation with Jim, he discusses:

• Why excellence matters
• Reminders when transitioning jobs
• His program mantra of "Live, Last, Hunt Lions"
• The dangers of comparison
• And much more!

----more----

Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.

They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages.

Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast.

Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.

----more----

Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions.

Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus.

They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.

----more----

Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod

Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod

----more----

Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P

Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC

Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO

Gian and Jim discuss March Madness Final Four for Women's and Men's Basketball as well as lessons God has been teaching them as of recent!

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NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball

Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.

They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages. "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire.

It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast.

Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.

----more----

Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod

Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod

----more----

Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P

Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC

Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO

Cindy White serves as the Program Director at Baylor University/Truett Seminary’s Faith and Sports Institute and is motivated to help young people aspire to true greatness in their sports and life.

She also is an adjunct professor at Truett Seminary and facilitates ministry in Baylor Athletics. In addition, Cindy is co-leading the effort to expand Truett's Sports Ministry Program to online and modular education for practitioners in sports.

Cindy grew up in Akron, Ohio, in a family of nine where she played volleyball, basketball, and softball competitively. She went on to earn All-American honors in volleyball and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with graduate studies in Exercise Physiology.

Following a year of coaching at The University of Texas, Cindy received an M.A. from Moody Bible Institute in Biblical Studies and Ministry, which prompted her to pioneer the women’s campus ministry with Athletes in Action, where she has served for 35 years.

Baylor Seminary Certificate: https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=963943

In this conversation with Chad, Cindy discusses:

• What every coach needs from their community
• How to avoid burnout
• Dealing with past, pain, and suffering

----more----

NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball

Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.

They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages. "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire.

It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast.

Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.

----more----

Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod

Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod

----more----

Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P

Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC

Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO