Macci Magic

Overview

An esteemed mentor’s methods to achieve excellence

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.

Reviews

"Rick Macci - the coach of phenoms." —Bud Collins, sports commentator and columnist

"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

“When people ask me who the best coach is for juniors, I immediately tell them Rick is the top guy in the world.” —Andy Roddick

“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 is engaging, fun and funny. His new book is loaded with great stuff and stories are such a great way to entertain and educate and inspire— and no one can tell a story or give a lesson better than Rick." —Wayne Bryan

"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

Author Biography

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.