Today, we’re excited to start this episode with a warm introduction. Host Shaun and Justin explore the ways in which tennis enriches our lives—building lasting relationships and teaching resilience and adaptability in many forms. If you play tennis, coach tennis, or just love tennis, this episode is full of inspiring takeaways. We can assure you that this Thanksgiving episode will encourage your generosity and openness.
Justin Yeo is a tennis coach with a genuinely global footprint. Justin has worked through Puerto Rico, Europe, the United States and more. His expertise extends beyond tennis. He’s been a top player in other racquet sports, including squash, badminton and pickleball. Justin’s insights on character building, community strengthening and life skills gained through the game, come from his deep love of tennis and passion for mentoring.
Justin explains how tennis has taken him around the world, where he has met awesome people and formed lasting bonds. For players and fans alike, tennis has the ability to make people feel connected around the world and cultures.
Tennis is a microcosm of life that teaches resilience, adaptability and emotional regulation. Justin points out that players learn how to bounce back from setbacks, adapt strategies, and recover after difficult points — skills which are just as important in business and life.
Justin champions the power of tennis as a route to physical fitness and mental well-being. As a coach, he’s lucky to have a career that insists he stays healthy and active. Tennis, he says, is as much about self-care as it is about competition.
Justin and Shaun talk about how tennis teaches ethics, discipline, and teamwork. Such honed characteristics lead to enhanced leadership, improved people skills and well-roundedness.
Justin speaks about how Tennis laid the ground work for him to excel in other racquet sports such as squash and badminton. Although he jokingly considers himself a casual player of pickleball, his greatest admiration goes to tennis, the “king of all racquet sports.”
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the positive impact of tennis. From providing a mental and emotional release to fostering a sense of community, tennis offers countless reasons to be grateful. Whether it’s through competing, coaching, or simply hitting balls to meditate, the game has something to offer everyone.
