Why did you make the choice to continue with tennis despite it being something that has pained you your entire life. Tennis legend pete sampras disappointed by remarks in. It was something really strange that hit me like an epiphany. This book takes you from the beginnings of brad gilbert as a player turned coach to andy roddicks. Brad gilbert admits poor relationship with andy murray but backs scot for success brad gilbert has lifted the lid on his relationship with british no. His book winning ugly reveals all of the tactics he used. But to the recreational tennis player, he is also known as the author of winning ugly. The more arresting news is that open is one of the most passionately antisports books ever written by a superstar athlete bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily and starspangled gratitude. That revelation also came from agassis soontobepublished book, open, which has been serialized in several publications this week, including people and the times of london.
Brad gilbert audio books, best sellers, author bio. Gilbert, a voluble californian and former leading player, helped agassi rise to the no. Gilbert released winning ugly 20 years ago, during his twilight years on the tour. Its been said that brad gilberts mind is like a walking tennis computer. Brad gilbert is andy murrays current coach and has coached andre agassi and andy roddick to victory. Andre agassi, boris becker and the rivalry that could have.
The estimated speaking fee range to book brad gilbert for your event is available upon request. His ideas of preparation, focus, execution and adaptation can help a player of any level. Brad won the bronze medal at the 1988 olympics in south korea and had a 105 davis cup record. After his playing career ended, brad coached andre agassi for eight years 1994 2002. His tactical advice is centred around finding a way to win with whatever options you have at the moment. Brad gilbert, who worked with andre agassi from 1994 to 2002, said he. Generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, agassi has been called the best service returner in the history of the game. Gilbert talks a lot about the best possible mental preparation, including overcoming nervousness. The book is mainly about tactical and mental decisions in tennis. A former giant killer on the atp tour, his acute observations are now heard worldwide on espn. The tennis classic from olympic gold medalist and espn analyst brad gilbert, now. Pete sampras would like a sitdown with longtime american rival. I was at my lowest point, had never hated tennis more, and i thought i was about to walk away. Brad gilbert born august 9, 1961 is a former professional tennis player and an american.
Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox. During his career, he won 20 singles titles and achieved a careerhigh singles ranking of world no. He himself has beaten john mcenroe in a major open. Andre agassi, in full andre kirk agassi, born april 29, 1970, las vegas, nevada, u. Ive got your back by brad gilbert, james kaplan, andre. This book doesnt just help my game, or prove that brad gilbert is a great coach and player. Brad changed all that with a much better tactical and consistent approach and from then on agassi would never be the same. Andre kirk agassi is now a retired professional tennis player and former world no. Here is a book summary of a tennis strategy book i just read called winning ugly by brad gilbert. Agassi described gilbert as the greatest coach of all time.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lessons from andre agassis open book everyday excellence. Brad gilbert born august 9, 1961 is a former professional tennis player and an american tennis coach. Hes been number five internationally for long periods at a time, and coached both andre agassi and andy rodick. Shields before he even became famous, brad gilbert predicted he would marry steffi when she was blowing him off. Winning ugly gilbert, brad, jamison, steve, agassi.
Youre brad gilbert coaching andre agassi, and youre here with me. This book takes you from the beginnings of brad gilbert as a player turned coach to andy roddicks awesome win of the 2003 us open, and not to mention andre agassis olympic gold medal. His book winning ugly reveals all of the tactics he used for success on the court. Brad gilbert started his playing career at foothill college, california from 1980 and was coached by tom chivington.
Winning ugly brad gilbert, steve jamison, andre agassi. I remember agassi playing federer in basel, switzerland in 1998, and andre was already saying at that time that federer would be tough. Im a big fan of andre agassi and thats the main reason i bought the book. My favorite character was his coach brad gilbert, but there are so many great characters in this book. Brad gilbert talks a great game the new york times.
Brad gilbert was the coach of andre agassi and winner of 20 professional tennis titles. Brad gilbert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes, who, along with coach brad gilbert, gives focus and direction to the second half of agassis career. Tennis net drills with coach brad gilbert duration. The problem with jr, andres book coach, is that he makes writing easy.
Andre agassi author of open meet your next favorite book. Brad gilbert also has authored a bestselling book called winning ugly. I love both books from brad guilbert winning ugly and ive got your back. Mental warfare in tennislessons from a master paperback may 31, 1994 by brad gilbert author. If i had access to a time machine, going back to spend time on the road with agassi and his group of friends would be near the top of my list now. I admire brad gilbert for taking andy roddick to his 1st grand slam trophy in the first year he coached him.
Brad gilbert generally travels from malibu, ca, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. Brad gilbert takes off his shirt, revealing a muscular torso and a forest of curly, graying chest hair. Ive got your back by brad gilbert, james kaplan, andre agassi, isbn b000hxdkde, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassis harsh. Until he started working with brad gilbert he had not won any slams.
Gilbert who has authored book winning ugly, which talks about how an average player can beat a more skilled player, is currently working as a tennis analyst for espn. Brad gilbert winning ugly has enjoyed a successful career as a tennis coach, including coaching the last two u. Gilbert has coached andre agassi, andy roddick, and andy murray among others. The youngest of three children, gilbert was born in california. Gilbert has coached andre agassi, andy roddick, and andy murray among. Openat least once by age 2 he could serve a tennis ball on a full court. Agassi told of betting coach brad gilbert about how much sampras tipped a parking valet. Tennis senseition brad gilbert, coach to the top players, is a master at serving advice brad gilbert, whos logged more trips around the world than an international sales rep, hung around the. Gilbert is still teaching how to win ugly the new york times. Mentale kriegsfuhrung im tennis and millions of other books are available for. Brad gilbert was andre agassis tennis coach and regular traveling companion for nearly a decade.
Immersed in the need for flash and hitting winners from impossible angles, agassi was not winning games he should have. In his 2002 autobiography, john mcenroe called gilbert a pusher and claimed that. By the end of that year, your friend and coach at the time, brad gilbert, offered you a quit or start over deal. In my opinion a must read for everyone especially if you love tennis. Brad gilbert admits poor relationship with andy murray but. While gilbert still calls agassi and agassi believes that he is the greatest coach of all time, roddick refuses to speak about him. Agassi, egged on by coach brad gilbert who had upset the german several times as a pro and disdained the germans pretentiousness turned. Andre agassi and andy roddick are my favorite players. Buy winning ugly reissue by gilbert, brad, jamison, steve isbn. Brad gilbert speakers bureau and booking agent info. Brad gilbert is considered by experts to be among the worlds foremost tennis analysts. San francisco 1993 final agassi vs gilbert tgm tennis. Brad gilbert, exprofessional, book author, coach of andre agassi and a tennis fanatic, has a few tips for you. I thoroughly enjoyed brads own personal accounts of battles with some of the games greatest players of the time.
Read agassi s book open to really understand what andre is talking about. San francisco 1993 final agassi vs gilbert youtube. Agassi credits the dramatic, mid90s revival in his fortunes to his new coach, brad gilbert, author of winning ugly. A common thread throughout the book are the people around agassi and how they helped him to achieve greatness. Gilbert says agassis admission does not tarnish his. Brad really did save agassi from himself and brought him back to. As an avid tennis player, brad gilberts book has many helpful pointers.
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