Walk Like A Champion Podcast

• Made for More | Kazuki Matsuno | Pepperdine Assistant Coach

  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

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• Joy in the Process | Austin Rapp | Clemson Assistant Coach

  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

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• Becoming Fearless | Jeri Stewart | Columbus State Assistant Coach

  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

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• Death to Self, Pride to the Side | Grey Hamilton | Baylor Assistant Coach

  EPISODE 2  Grey Hamilton is in his 2nd year as the assistant tennis coach at Baylor. Prior to that, Grey spent 3 years as the Volunteer Assistant at SMU. Grey played 4 years at Ole Miss where he helped the Rebels  to four-straight NCAA tournament appearances and a spot in the Sweet 16 in 2018. In this episode:  - What happened to drastically change his life while playing on the Futures tour - The one thing his junior coach did for him everyday since he was 12 that when Grey found out, it had a massive impact on his life. -What Grey found when he dug into the intellectual side of Christianity -Grey’s daily approach in being a D1 college coach - The legacy Grey wants to leave.   Rate. Review. Share!    Connect: IG - @aiatennis Email - [email protected]   Resources Grey mentioned: Mere Christianity by CS Lewis     Track: "The Rebel Flagship" Music provided by https://slip.stream

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• Genuine Joy and Deep Sadness | Jason Kerst | Notre Dame Assistant Coach

  SEASON 2 HERE WE GO!    Jason Kerst has served as the Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach at Notre Dame since 2023. Prior to that Jason worked in fundraising and was the volunteer assistant at Virginia Tech and at South Carolina while he completed his MBA. Jason competed for the University of Iowa, graduating in 2021 and was the recipient of the ITA Regional Arthur Ashe Leadership Award.   In this conversation, you will hear about: His deep love of tennis and how he became a Christ-follower What an Iowa campus staffer did that stood out to Jason How Covid and Iowa dropping Men's Tennis impacted Jason 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]   Verses Jason shared: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." - Romans 8:1   "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9     Track: "The Rebel Flagship" Music provided by https://slip.stream

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