Coaching Men vs. Women — What It Teaches Us About Every Athlete

Tom Rees, Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach at Georgia Gwinnett College and NAIA National Champion, joins us to share what coaching both sides has taught him about communication, culture, and building trust. This conversation goes beyond gender — it’s about understanding the athlete in front of you and adapting how you lead. In this episode, we cover: Why buy-in starts with explaining the why What culture really looks like when the coach isn’t there How positive reinforcement builds confident, high-performing teams Why giving athletes a voice changes ownership and effort How confidence is built through action, not just mindset A practical, real-world look at how great coaches connect — and get the best out of their players. “Culture is what happens when the coach isn’t there.”

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Coaching Men vs. Women — What It Teaches Us About Every Athlete is an episode from The Sport Fuels Life Podcast by sportfuelslife.

This episode is 52:46 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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