Description

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Master coach Rick Macci shares his secrets to success both on and off the tennis court in this much-anticipated first book. Through anecdotes and more than 100 sayings that exemplify his teaching philosophy, this inspirational manual helps pave the way to great achievement not only in tennis, but in business and in life. Featuring a collection of more than 200 motivational one-liners from signs at his academy, or “Maccisms,” which illustrate the core role and power of positive thinking in the molding of a champion, this guide to greatness will help anyone looking to maximize their potential.

About the Author

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Rick Macci is a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Master Professional, and seven-time USPTA coach of the year who trained five number one ranked players—Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams. He founded the Rick Macci Tennis Academy, and has been inducted into the Florida USPTA Hall of Fame. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida. Andy Roddick won the 2003 U.S. Open and was the number one ranked tennis player in the world that year. He is a three-time Wimbledon finalist and helped the United States to victory in the 2007 Davis Cup. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Praise For…

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"If you've got talent, Rick Macci brings it out and molds it like never before." —Newark Star Ledger

"Venus, Serena, Capriati, Roddick, his fingerprints are physically and mentally all over these four." —CBS Sports

"Rick Macci can expedite the learning and developmental curve quicker than any teacher because he sees what others never even knew existed. He has a true gift." —The Sportsman

“Rick Macci shares his secrets for becoming a better all-around person and tennis player and gives you all the tools you will need to assist you in THE GAME OF LIFE!” —Dick Vitale, ESPN

"Rick Macci understands how and when to motivate. He sees things three steps ahead. Most people are playing checkers and he is playing chess." —Mark Rachesky M.D., President HDR Fund Management

"The book is a considerable achievement. It is entertaining, enlightening and informative." —Steve Flink, TennisChannel.com