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Walk Like A Champion Podcast

Walk Like A Champion Podcast

By: Chad Simpson
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Summary

Take the next step in your championship walk by listening and learning from leaders who are ’walking like a champion.’Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Tennis
Episodes
  • Don't Make It About You | Rod Ray | Wofford Head Coach
    May 5 2026

    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"

    Music provided by https://slip.stream

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    38 mins
  • "When Your Schedule Feels Out of Control... Redeem Your Time" ----- Reflections From Former Coaches ----- GIAN LEMMI [Liberty]
    Apr 28 2026

    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

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    30 mins
  • "Live to Serve" ----- Reflections From Former Coaches ----- TOM SIMPSON [Coker]
    Apr 21 2026

    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

    Show More Show Less
    48 mins
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