FINAL EPISODE of SEASON 3!!

Episode 4: Rod Ray

Listen to this conversation with AIA Tennis Director, Chad Simpson. ROD RAY just finished year 26 as HEAD COACH @ Wofford College.

You will hear in this episode:

• How Rod and his wife are overcoming the odds and pursuing a strong marriage,
• His beliefs in being a Christian and highly competitive,
• Why Hard Comes First
• The one thing Rod wants his players to know

This is Season 3 of the Podcast! We are sharing 4 episodes with former or current college coaches to hear what walking like Jesus looks like as a leader.

Links:

BUY ROD'S BOOK

Support AIA Tennis Vision

Connect:

IG - @aiatennis

Email - tennis@athletesinaction.org

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

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Walk Like a Champion Podcast SEASON 3!!

Episode 3: Gian Lemmi

Listen to this conversation with AIA Tennis Director, Chad Simpson. 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

This is Season 3 of the Podcast! We are sharing 4 episodes with former or current college coaches to hear what walking like Jesus looks like as a leader.

Links:

BUY GIANS BOOK

Support AIA Tennis Vision

Connect:

IG - @aiatennis

Email - tennis@athletesinaction.org

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream

Walk Like a Champion Podcast SEASON 3!!

TOM'S GOFUNDME

Episode 2: Tom Simpson

Listen to this conversation with AIA Tennis Director, Chad Simpson. You will hear from Tom Simpson former HC at Coker University. Tom has been married for 43 years, spent 45 years as a tennis professional at Smith Stearns and other clubs throughout SC, a pastor and missionary for 25 years, and a college tennis coach for 14 years.

You will hear in this episode:

• His 108 hour and 2 minute marathon with Chad's father, Scott in 1982
• His health battle leading up to a kidney transplant
• Knowing your purpose in coaching
• What God is teaching Tom today

This is Season 3 of the Podcast! We are sharing 4 episodes with former or current college coaches to hear what walking like Jesus looks like as a leader.

Links:

Support AIA Tennis Vision

Connect:

IG - @aiatennis

Email - tennis@athletesinaction.org

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream

Walk Like a Champion Podcast SEASON 3!!

Episode 1: Tanner Stump & Matt Walters

Listen to this conversation with AIA Tennis Director, Chad Simpson. You will hear from Tanner Stump, the former Florida Gators Associate Head Coach, who coached Ben Shelton and the 2021 National Championship. And Matt Walters who finished his career as the Associate HC at Clemson, also having stops at UCF, Mississippi State, and IMG. Both of these men were rising the ranks, and then made the decision to get out of college coaching.

You will hear in this episode:

• Matt & Tanner's faith story
• Regrets from their time as elite college coaches
• How to separate your identity from results
• Why they left their careers
• Top advice for coaches

This is Season 3 of the Podcast! We are sharing 4 episodes with former or current college coaches to hear what walking like Jesus looks like as a leader.

Links:

Get insured by Matt Walters

Consult with Tanner Stump

Support AIA Tennis Vision

Connect:

IG - @aiatennis

Email - tennis@athletesinaction.org

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream

PREASEASON BONUS EPISODE!

Former D1 Iowa Hawkeye tennis athletes, Jason Kerst and Danielle Stickley join Chad for a conversation on building friendship and finding community as an athlete and recent grad. Jason shared his full story in Season 2 and is the current Women's Assistant Coach at Notre Dame. Danielle serves with Athletes in Action's Tennis outreach ministry to coaches and athletes. Listen today to hear their challenges and victories in building community, growing in vulnerability, and becoming more like Jesus.

If you are looking for a local college ministry, search here to connect with an AIA campus ministry near you!

Resources:

Made For People - Justin Whitmel Early

Find Your People - Jennie Allen

Connect:

IG - @aiatennis

Email - chad.simpson@athletesinaction.org

About AIA Tennis

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

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SEASON 2 FINAL EPISODE!

Trevor Foshey is finishing his 2nd year at the University of Michigan. Prior to that, Trevor spent 4 years as the Associate Head Coach at Liberty. As a player, he helped Mississippi State reach #5 in the nation and was the 7th ranked doubles playing in the country. Trevor put his name in the history books by clinching the 2018 SEC Tournament title in a 3rd set tiebreaker.

You will hear in this episode:

• What Trevor did during college when his life hit rock bottom
• Trevor shares how to build competitiveness in athletes
• The importance of getting into the Word
• The blessing of marrying a godly woman
• And much, much more. . .

This is Season 2 of the Podcast! We are sharing 6 episodes all with elite assistant coaches to hear behind the scenes about their careers and faith stories.

Resources:

The Gospel

Quiet Strength

Support AIA Tennis Vision

Connect:

IG - @aiatennis

Email - chad.simpson@athletesinaction.org

About AIA Tennis

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream

SEASON 2 EPISODE 5!!

Kaz Matsuno is in his first semester serving as the assistant coach at Pepperdine. Prior to that, Kaz helped his alma mater reach new heights as an assistant coach, reaching an all-time high of #15 in the country. As a player at MSU, Kaz reached as high as #36 in the ITA rankings.

You will hear in this episode:

• How during Covid, a zoom Athletes in Action meeting changed the course of his life
• Kaz’s reflections on why he began a relationship with Jesus
• The best premarital advice he’s been given
• How Psalm 27 has helped him transition to a new team and city
• AND much, much more. . .

This is Season 2 of the Podcast! We are sharing 6 episodes all with elite assistant coaches to hear behind the scenes about their careers and faith stories.

Resources:

Psalm 27

DONATE HERE for Tennis athletes to go to UTC

Connect:

IG - @aiatennis

Email - chad.simpson@athletesinaction.org

About AIA Tennis

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream

EPISODE 4!!

Austin Rapp has served as the assistant coach at Clemson since 2022. Prior to that, Austin was the Volunteer Assistant with Texas for 2 years. Austin competed for UCLA from 2015-2018, earning All-American status in 2018 after making the semifinals at the NCAA Tournament. He continued on the pro tour reaching 672 in Singles; 328 in doubles.

Austin is known around the country for his joy and diligence as a coach, but in this episode you will hear:

• How he turned to God during his time in Austin
• the difference between a high achieving team culture and struggling ones
• Austin’s top advice for a new Christian.
• And much, much more!!

This is Season 2 of the Podcast! We are sharing 6 episodes all with elite assistant coaches to hear behind the scenes about their careers and faith stories.

Connect:

IG - @aiatennis

Email - chad.simpson@athletesinaction.org

About AIA Tennis

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream