Walk Like A Champion Podcast

What Does It Mean to Walk Like A Champion?

Ever wondered what it means to walk like a Champion? In this episode, Chad shares the story behind the podcast and gives biblical encouragement to the tennis community

Don't Make It About You | Rod Ray | Wofford Head Coach

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

"When Your Schedule Feels Out of Control... Redeem Your Time" ----- Reflections From Former Coaches ----- GIAN LEMMI [Liberty]

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

"Live to Serve" ----- Reflections From Former Coaches ----- TOM SIMPSON [Coker]

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 To

"What's Filling Your Cup?" ----- Reflections From Former Coaches ----- TANNER STUMP [Florida] & MATT WALTERS [Clemson]

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 Ta

PRESEASON BONUS EPISODE .... Build Deeper Friendship in 2026 w/ Jason Kerst & Danielle Stickley

PREASEASON BONUS EPISODE! Former D1 Iowa Hawkeye tennis athletes, Jason Kerst and Danielle Stickley join Chad for a conversation on building friendship and finding comm

Seasons of Life | Trevor Foshey | Michigan Assistant Coach

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 Libert

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

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 compete

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

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 y

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 vol

Healing. Vision. Power. | Lee Taylor Walker | TCU Head Coach

Lee Walker has served as the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at TCU since 2014 where his team reached a high of #14 in the country. Prior to this, he spent 7 years as the Head

A New Heart | Mark Booras | Tulane Head Coach

Mark is the Head Men’s Coach at Tulane where in 2008, he was tasked with rebuilding a program that was discontinued for four years as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Since

Building a Team | Nathan Thompson | Princeton Assistant Coach

SUBSCRIBE NOW EPISODE 6 Nathan is in his 1st season as the Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach at Princeton. Nathan competed on the pro tour from 2005-2010 reaching a caree

Searching for Peace | Derek Schwandt | Liberty Head Coach

Derek is in his 7th year as the Head Coach at Liberty. He led the team to a number 39 national team ranking in 2021 and won the inaugural 2023 Universal Tennis NIT Title.

From Cancer to Coach | Matt Hill | Arizona State Head Coach

In 2016, Matt took on the task to reinstate Arizona State’s Men’s Tennis team where he quickly brought them back to national prominence. Prior to that, Matt spent 4 seaso

Integrating F.A.M.I.L.Y. | Shelley Jaudon | Kentucky Head Coach

Shelley is in her 1st season as the Head Coach at the University of Kentucky. Prior to that, Shelley had 9 years as a Division 1 Head Coach with the last 5 being at James

Influencing Through Your Passion & Platform | Jamie Hunt | Georgia Associate Head Coach

Jamie Hunt is in his 7th season as the Associate Head Men's Tennis Coach at the University of Georgia. Prior to that Jamie spent 7 years as the Associate Head Coach at Va

One Day Has The Power To Change Every Other | Tom Rees | Clemson Associate Head Coach

EPISODE 1 Tom Rees is the Associate Head Tennis Coach at Clemson University. In this episode, he shares with Chad about his journey from England to the US, his calling i