Macci Magic: Extracting Greatness from Yourself and Others

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.

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.