Chad, Gian and Jim were were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions . Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.
Chad Simpson | What Christian Coaches often get wrong about discipleship
Host Gian Lemmi interviews Christian coach Chad Simpson about common discipleship mistakes and offers advice for overwhelmed coaches.
29 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
How to redeem your time (from Walk like a Champion Podcast)
From Chad's new podcast, Walk Like a Champion!
Four years ago, Gian stepped away from his role as Associate Head Coach at Liberty University.
Today, he balances a dual calling as the Executive Pastor for Bedrock Church Lynchburg and the Community and Project Manager for New York Times Bestseller Jon Acuff. And he runs the Lemmi Tennis Academy.
You will hear in this episode: About his next book project-a "Screwtape Letters" guide for coaches Who he dressed up as for Halloween and how that changed his life Gian's insight on spending time wisely His top encouragement for coaches still serving in the career
Links:Gian's First Book (2021)Support AIA Tennis Vision
30 Apr 2024
How do you know when a season is coming to an end?
Chad, Gian and Jim talk about lessons they've learned from hosting the podcast as well as the reasons why they are stepping away from it now.
THANK YOU to all guests, listeners and supporters that have followed us since 2020. It's been a blast!
Always remember...the mission field is right where you are at!
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Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions.
Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus.
They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.
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Chad Simpson | What Christian Coaches often get wrong about discipleship
Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And I just had this vision. to make disciples through college coaching, get nine young men in a huddle together and get on van trips and rub shoulders with them. That was why I took that job, was I was just fired up to pour in and invest in a few, just like Jesus had his 12. […]
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