Walk Like A Champion Podcast

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 - [email protected]

About AIA Tennis

 

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream

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 - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]

About AIA Tennis

 

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream

Jeri Stewart is the assistant coach at Columbus State. Prior to that, Jeri coached at Point University where she played an instrumental role in the team reaching a number 2 ranking in the NAIA. Before entering college coaching, Jeri ran a successful junior academy in Columbus, Georgia.

In this conversation, you will hear about:

Jeri shared with me the prayer she prayed as she left college tennis during her time at UGA

Her mindset as a female coach in a male dominated industry

How to grow in your prayer life.

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 - [email protected]

About AIA Tennis

 

Track: "The Rebel Flagship"

Music provided by https://slip.stream