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Brad Gilbert, the top tennis coach in America, has guided two of the nation's hottest players - first Andre Agassi and then Andy Roddick - to the coveted No. 1 ranking in the world. And he did it all with a unique style that can teach the rest of us everything we need to know about coaching winners - not just on the court, but in the office, classroom, or any other leadership situation. Tennis fans already know Gilbert as the poker-faced guy in the stands with the wrap-around shades and the five o'clock shadow. But they will be surprised to learn that behind the tough guy image is a smart, funny, passionate coach who is intensively competitive yet unflaggingly optimistic and supportive. He's a role model for anyone who is trying to inspire others to greatness. Before he became a coach, Gilbert played professional tennis from 1982 to 1995, winning twenty pro titles. In 1989, he was the number 4 ranked player in the world. He is the author of the tennis classic, Winning Ugly. |
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