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