Abstract
This paper reviews Rod Laver’s game and the role of his first coach from Rod’s own perspective, as reported in his autobiography, Rod Laver: A Memoir. Several implications for coaches are proposed.
Highlights
This paper reviews Rod Laver’s game and the role of his first coach from Rod’s own perspective, as reported in his autobiography, Rod Laver: A Memoir
From my earliest tennis memories, Rod „the Rocket‟ Laver stood above all others as the greatest champion our sport has known” (Roger Federer, 2013)
Much has been written about Rod Laver with many, including Roger Federer, recognising him as “the world‟s greatest tennis player” (Laver & Writer, 2013, p. xii)
Summary
Growing up in Australia with Rod as my hero, I never dreamed our paths would cross on the court They did when Rod was Player/Coach of the San Diego Friars in World Team Tennis, a US-based team competition. My special memories of Rod include playing mixed doubles with him in these team matches and being spell-bound by the sincerity, clarity and positivity of his advice as team coach. It was very special when Rod gave me a signed copy of this autobiography, Rod Laver: A Memoir. I was intrigued by Rod’s own accounts of his game, strengths and glowing attributes to his first coach, Charlie Hollis. Before sharing these with you, I will briefly summarise Rod’s key tennis achievements
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