Your Corner of the World

The Grind of Coaching: Gus Martin, Tennis Coach

Your Corner of the World

Show Notes

What can a former pro tennis player teach us about coaching, leadership, and faith-driven work? In this episode, athlete and Christian school leader Gus Martin joins Dan Doriani to trace his journey from world‑ranked tennis pro and high-end coach to long-time head of Christian schools.They discuss the hidden grind behind professional sports, the mental game of competition, the essentials of good coaching (technique, focus, and fun), and Gus’s “giving clarity” approach to leadership, culture change, and discipleship in Christian education.

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