From dodging bullets- real bullets- to friendly exchanges with Arthur Ashe, Bjorn Borg, Bobby Riggs, Arad McCutchan, and Tony Hinkle- to the search for the appropriate words at a funeral home and before a championship match- National Coach of the Year Byron Buckley takes you on an unforgettable ride.
Buckley's odyssey begins with an aspiring, young coach establishing a new and successful tennis program in North Vernon, a small Southern Indiana city. His coaching success leads to North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the exciting role of coaching the number one tennis team in the nation.
On his journey, Coach Buckley takes you inside the locker rooms before championship matches so that you can witness what the coach says to his excellent players who expect nothing less than a perfect performance. Buckley reveals over 160 coaching tips asvantageous for all coaches, but especially new, tennis coaches. Parents and players will also benefit from his uncanny advice after coaching excellence- excellent players- for over 37 years.
BELOW ARE A LIST OF USEFUL LINKS
This is a link to the Interactive Jennings County High School Alumni Newsletter. This is an excellent site!
