Way of Champions Podcast

#449 Emma Doyle, Host of The Coaching Podcast, on the Qualities of Great Coaches and Empowering Female Athletes

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Oct 2, 2025
Emma Doyle, a Professional Certified Coach and former D1 tennis player, shares her insights on coaching and empowering female athletes. She highlights the significance of curiosity as a leadership tool and discusses pivotal coaching moments that shape careers. Emma emphasizes the importance of tailored communication and how player-voted values can enhance team culture. She also delves into coaching strategies that promote decision-making and individual growth, all while reflecting on her passion for fostering female potential and listening-first leadership.
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ANECDOTE

Single Question That Changed Her Path

  • Emma recounts a formative conversation with coach David Parkin who asked, "Have you maximized your playing potential?"
  • That question triggered a life change and pushed her from player to coach with renewed purpose.
ADVICE

Block Curiosity Time Weekly

  • Schedule curiosity time in your calendar for podcasts, books, or mentorship to short-circuit others' experience.
  • Use that learning to build confidence through deliberate practice and exposure to experts.
ADVICE

Use Future-Based Questions

  • Ask 'why' questions after successes and 'what/when/who' questions after failures to surface facts and future solutions.
  • Add 'next time' to reframe mistakes into future-focused action steps.
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