About this episode

Gus Martin discusses his journey from professional tennis to leadership in Christian education, focusing on coaching and faith-driven work.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Doriani

Guest: Gus Martin

Topics covered

• coaching
• leadership
• faith-driven work
• professional sports
• Christian education

Keywords

• tennis
• coaching
• leadership
• faith
• Christian education
• competition
• discipleship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christian schools, Christian education

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