The 95-Million-Ball Lesson: What Teaching Tennis Teaches You About Life with Greg Moran

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Racquet Fuel

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Racquet Fuel provides insights into the best practices and innovations of racquets industry business leaders. Co-hosts Kim Bastable, Director of Professional Tennis Management at the University of Florida, and Simon Gale, Senior Director Racquet Sports Development at the USTA National Campus, help racquets leaders in your ability to grow the game and to improve the experiences you offer to both your staff and players by talking to industry leaders, including USTA executives, authors and innovators. If you are on a career path in racquet sports or already a racquets business leader and you want to stay up to date on ideas and innovations in racquets industry business and leadership, this podcast is for you. Presented by the Athlete+ Podcast Network at the University of Florida Institute for Coaching Excellence.

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The 95-Million-Ball Lesson: What Teaching Tennis Teaches You About Life with Greg Moran

Racquet Fuel

32 minutes

3 months ago

The 95-Million-Ball Lesson: What Teaching Tennis Teaches You About Life with Greg Moran

What does it really take to turn a life on the court into a sustainable career in racquet sports?

In this episode of Racquet Fuel, longtime tennis pro, club owner, and author Greg Moran joins hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale to unpack 40 years of experience in a single facility, and the powerful lessons that came with it.

From starting as a ball boy to building one of Connecticut’s most successful clubs, Greg shares how intentional leadership, early financial planning, and a commitment to professionalism shaped his long career. He also opens up about his own mistakes, including spreading himself too thin and failing to delegate, and offers clear advice for anyone wanting to stay in this profession for the long haul.

If you've ever wondered how to create a fulfilling, sustainable life in racquet sports (or how to mentor others to do the same) this conversation is a must-listen.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

How to lead yourself before leading a team
Why many teaching pros hit a wall—and how to avoid it
The critical difference between coaching and being a racquet sports professional
How to build confidence in junior pros through gradual leadership experiences
What Greg would do differently if he could start over
Why thinking long-term is key to both financial and professional growth
The unseen cost of ignoring physical wear-and-tear in racquet sports careers
How to inspire your team through example, not just instruction

Resources & Mentions

Books by Greg Moran
Jorge Capestany's TennisDrills.tv: https://www.tennisdrills.tv
Referenced quote from Joe Curdo: “If you don’t have a sense of humor in the tennis business, you’re never going to last.”

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