Former Georgia Tech All-American and current Yellow Jackets assistant coach Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Kevin King joins Crull Me Maybe to talk about his journey from growing up in Peachtree City to competing professionally around the world and now helping coach the next generation of college tennis players. King reflects on his early love for the sport, why Pete Sampras became his inspiration, and the lessons he would share with his 10-year-old self about staying present, trusting the process, and embracing every stage of life.

King also opens up about choosing Georgia Tech, balancing the demands of mechanical engineering with high-level tennis, and what it was like playing under longtime head coach Kenny Thorne before eventually coaching alongside him years later. The conversation dives into the transition from college tennis to the professional tour, including the highs and lows of chasing ranking points, battling injuries, traveling internationally, and the financial realities many pro tennis players face outside the top tier of the sport.

The episode also explores the growing excitement surrounding the Intense League, where King competed during the league’s inaugural season and now returns for Season 2. He discusses the unique team atmosphere, the fan energy, and why the league is helping bring a fresh, entertaining approach to professional tennis. Along the way, King shares stories about competition, coaching, fatherhood, and finding balance while juggling life both on and off the court.

Former Georgia Tech All-American and current Yellow Jackets assistant coach Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Kevin King joins Crull Me Maybe to talk about his journey from growing up in Peachtree City to competing professionally around the world and now helping coach the next generation of college tennis players. King reflects on his early love for the sport, why Pete Sampras became his inspiration, and the lessons he would share with his 10-year-old self about staying present, trusting the process, and embracing every stage of life.
King also opens up about choosing Georgia Tech, balancing the demands of mechanical engineering with high-level tennis, and what it was like playing under longtime head coach Kenny Thorne before eventually coaching alongside him years later. The conversation dives into the transition from college tennis to the professional tour, including the highs and lows of chasing ranking points, battling injuries, traveling internationally, and the financial realities many pro tennis players face outside the top tier of the sport.
The episode also explores the growing excitement surrounding the Intense League, where King competed during the league&rsquo;s inaugural season and now returns for Season 2. He discusses the unique team atmosphere, the fan energy, and why the league is helping bring a fresh, entertaining approach to professional tennis. Along the way, King shares stories about competition, coaching, fatherhood, and finding balance while juggling life both on and off the court.

Crull Me Maybe is the podcast where broadcaster Kelly Crull goes beyond the professional resumes and public personas to connect with guests on a deeper, more personal level. Each week, Kelly invites athletes, entertainers, media personalities, and hometown heroes to open up about the stories, moments, and relationships that have shaped who they are — not just what they do.

From childhood dreams to life’s biggest curveballs, Crull Me Maybe is a conversation space for laughs, honesty, and everything in between.

New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and get to know the real people behind the public figures.

Crull Me Maybe is the podcast where broadcaster Kelly Crull goes beyond the professional resumes and public personas to connect with guests on a deeper, more personal level. Each week, Kelly invites athletes, entertainers, media personalities, and hometown heroes to open up about the stories, moments, and relationships that have shaped who they are &mdash; not just what they do.
From childhood dreams to life&rsquo;s biggest curveballs, Crull Me Maybe is a conversation space for laughs, honesty, and everything in between.
New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and get to know the real people behind the public figures.