In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale have a conversation with Dr. Jack Groppel, a researcher, professor, and authority on the science of human performance. They address a number of topics around how we all need to manage our energy for top performance at work within the demanding industry of racquet sports. Jack is an expert on this challenge.
Jack, Kim, and Simon will also touch on the topics of how we, as leaders in racquet sports, can become better than we currently are, and how networking has the possibility to change your life and your career.
1:46 - Becoming literate in life and personal growth 7:28 - Career path from tennis coach to corporate athlete 11:26 - Work demands and expectation in the tennis industry 15:22 - Leadership, funding, and growth in the fitness industry 17:20- Work-life balance, leadership, and personal growth
21:18- Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
24:55 - Leadership, personal growth, and overcoming challenges Looking to become a more confident, competent, and clear business leader with a lifelong career in the industry? Become a
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What is Racquet Fuel?
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, Director of Racquet Sports 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.