
Coaching for Life is not merely a book about tennis–it is a revelatory book where tennis becomes a metaphor for life’s everyday adversities. A world renowned coach to Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Tim Henman and other tennis greats, and former player himself, Paul Annacone draws on his own personal experiences with the sport's champions to give readers a "how-to" blueprint on overcoming challenges and succeeding both on the court and in life. Through anecdotes and insider stories, Annacone gives a front-row look into how top tennis players operate and maps out the key concepts and traits that can drive all of our journeys and ultimately help us pursue our dreams. With these tools, today’s applications will lead to tomorrow’s results.
About the book
In the words of Paul Annacone:
“Coaching for Life is not about the sport of tennis as much as it is about a process-oriented journey based on the sport of tennis. It is the professional life I have lived, and the front row seat from which I have watched some of the world’s greatest players compete on the most pressure-filled courts in the world. But it is also something that can be applied to our own day-to-day life.”
Looking beyond their unmatched talent and skill-sets, many would be surprised by the habits and traits that transform good athletes into great ones. Those qualities—from problem-solving through adversity to having confidence when doubt dominates—and the approach taken to utilize these concepts in our own lives, are what Paul Annacone reveals in Coaching for Life. In this book, tennis becomes the perfect metaphor for life.
Aristotle once said it this way---“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.”
From the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, to Centre Court at Wimbledon, with dozens of practices and high-pressure periods in between, Paul ushers us through pivotal moments in the careers of Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Tim Henman and his own playing days, to explain a clear and positive paradigm for living and being the best you can be. Once you learn the champion's way, you'll be able to go the distance and reap the rewards.