This podcast with<a href='https://gustavus.edu/profiles/tvalenti'> Dr. Tommy Valentini</a> builds on some of the topics discussed in <a href='https://www.wearecollegetennis.com/resources/masterclass-16/.'>Chapter 16 of the ITA Coach Masterclass on Ethical Decision Making & Sportsmanship</a>. Tommy is not only the head men's tennis coach at Gustavus Adolphus but is also a Professor of Sports Ethics. Tommy is currently undefeated in Conference Play (95-0) in his 11 years as a head coach!
 
In this podcast, Dave & Tommy discuss why teaching the sport of tennis alone is not enough to build the character of an individual or team, what Tommy learned from the legendary Dr. Steve Wilkinson, and how coaches can build a winning program on a strong foundation of exemplary sportsmanship.

This podcast with Dr. Tommy Valentini builds on some of the topics discussed in Chapter 16 of the ITA Coach Masterclass on Ethical Decision Making & Sportsmanship. Tommy is not only the head men's tennis coach at Gustavus Adolphus but is also a Professor of Sports Ethics. Tommy is currently undefeated in Conference Play (95-0) in his 11 years as a head coach! In this podcast, Dave & Tommy discuss why teaching the sport of tennis alone is not enough to build the character of an individual or team, what Tommy learned from the legendary Dr. Steve Wilkinson, and how coaches can build a winning program on a strong foundation of exemplary sportsmanship.

This podcast with<a href="https://gustavus.edu/profiles/tvalenti" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Dr. Tommy Valentini</a> builds on some of the topics discussed in <a href="https://www.wearecollegetennis.com/resources/masterclass-16/." rel="noopener noreferrer">Chapter 16 of the ITA Coach Masterclass on Ethical Decision Making &amp; Sportsmanship</a>. Tommy is not only the head men's tennis coach at Gustavus Adolphus but is also a Professor of Sports Ethics. Tommy is currently undefeated in Conference Play (95-0) in his 11 years as a head coach!
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In this podcast, Dave &amp; Tommy discuss why teaching the sport of tennis alone is not enough to build the character of an individual or team, what Tommy learned from the legendary Dr. Steve Wilkinson, and how coaches can build a winning program on a strong foundation of exemplary sportsmanship.
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The Power of Great Sportsmanship with Dr. Tommy Valentini

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