Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. Of course, agassi has a book to sell, and this is not your average talking point. Reyes acted as a muchneeded father figure to agassi whose real father never knew how to show affection. Even those not convinced that andre agassi was the best tennis player of his time will readily admit he outdid all others in attracting attention, beginning in. A very telling moment in the book comes during agassi s last us open in 2006. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. In the winter of 198990, gil reyes was head strength and conditioning coach for the unlv basketball team. Reyes toured with andre for 17 years, and agassi attributes much of the success he experienced during the second half of his career to his trainer and close friend. Agassi is eternally grateful to his trainer gil reyes and his spiritual advisor, j. Nov 22, 2009 even those not convinced that andre agassi was the best tennis player of his time will readily admit he outdid all others in attracting attention, beginning in the 1980s, when he was a teenage. Sep 07, 2012 in the winter of 198990, gil reyes was head strength and conditioning coach for the unlv basketball team. The 15yearold son of andre agassi and steffi graf announced on instagram that he had committed to play baseball at southern california. Longtime trainer gil reyes has been called one of agassi s closest friends.
Gil also mentioned his favorite book for coaches and how he defines. His relationships with various women are welldocumented. Agassi then shares a laugh and a fist bump with reyes. Longtime trainer gil reyes has been called one of agassis closest friends. One of the most striking parts of the book is andres experimentation with his personality. Its his words, every single one of them in this book, and agassi demonstrates a. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. Tennis champion andre agassi chats with colleagues in the lobby while waiting for his trainer gil reyes to arrive to demonstrate their bilt training equipment, designed by. The hero of this group is definitely gil, agassis strength teacher. A one on one for tennis australia with andre agassis fitness guru gil reyes. He was also considered one of agassi s closest friends and confidants.
Live in las vegas, nv from las vegas, nv married to stefanie graf. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. Even more important than gilbert was agassis relationship with gil reyes. Nov 06, 2009 andre agassi s new book reveals the friction that surfaced early in his brief marriage with modelactress brooke shields, who made it clear she didnt approve of his inner circle. The brutal truth about success according to andre agassi. Amid andre agassis selfserving revelations about drugs and his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game of tennis geoff dyer sat 7 nov 2009 19. Pick up the key ideas in the book with this quick summary. Nov 22, 2009 a very telling moment in the book comes during agassis last us open in 2006.
Tennis champion andre agassi chats with colleagues in the lobby while waiting for his trainer gil reyes to arrive to demonstrate their bilt training equipment, designed by agassi and reyes, at the. Agassis journey from precocious kid to mature adult is a great lesson for kids who want to reach the top of their sporting mountain as well as for their parents. Among andre agassi s impressive accomplishments 8time grand slam winner, olympic gold medalist, nearly 800 career wins we can now add author to his list of accomplishments. Gil acts as a proxy father to andre while being his best friend. Andre agassi and trainer introduce their personalized. Andre agassi author of open meet your next favorite book. Both threads of the story are not surprising though. If there is a hero in this book, it is trainermentorguru gil reyes, who, along with coach brad gilbert, gives focus and direction to. Andre won eight grand slam titles and dominated the world of tennis throughout his long career by recognizing the importance of strength, conditioning and safety. Thanks, in the end, to the tremendous support of gil reyes, a trainer who became a mentor and father figure, and also to steffi graf, the fellow tennis great who became his wife, agassi was able.
As in his play, agassi pushes the limit in his book the new york. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Naturally, agassis son, jaden, bears the middle name gil. Reyes was his personal trainer and is largely credited with extending agassis career until the ripe age of 36. And the relationship between him and trainermentorguru gil reyes is heartening to read about. He also finds a father figure in gil reyes, his trainer, and its really special to see how their relationship progresses. Gil reyes spent 17 years as andre agassi s strength and conditioning coach. Reyes training keeps agassi at the summit the independent. Andre agassi s trainer reveals their secret strategy for being injuryfree and building explosive strength, from men s health. Since trainer gil reyes started working with agassi 17 years ago, the. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Andre agassi away from the tennis court to discuss agassis harsh. Long interview, but it very easily couldve been longer. In a february 2002 interview, graf disclosed jaden comes from a masculine form of jade, a word she had always liked, and gil was in honor of agassi s trainer, gil reyes. Even those not convinced that andre agassi was the best tennis player of his time will readily admit he outdid all others in attracting attention, beginning in the 1980s, when he was a teenage. Gil reyes born 1952 is an american fitness trainer who spent seventeen years as the strength and conditioning trainer for retired tennis player andre agassi, from 1989 until agassi s retirement in 2006. He comes out of a match, exhausted, and is instantly surrounded by. Tennis champion andre agassi and trainer gil reyes pose together for a twitter photo after demonstrating their awardwinning bilt c. Pete sampras would like a sitdown with longtime american rival. Reyes toured with andre for 17 years, and agassi attributes much of the.
This anecdote is about what inspired the tennis andre agassi during his toughest. Agassi s journey from precocious kid to mature adult is a great lesson for kids who want to reach the top of their sporting mountain as well as for their parents. Andre agassis 50 years have had it all, on and off the. Gil reyes spent 17 years as andre agassis strength and conditioning coach. Agassi has faith in gil because gil has faith in agassi. Among andre agassis impressive accomplishments 8time grand slam winner, olympic gold medalist, nearly 800 career wins we can now add author to his list of accomplishments. Physical trainer gil reyes is the true father figure in his life, and just about the only person in the book besides graf that agassi doesnt take a shot at. This literate and absorbing book is, as the title baldly states, agassis confessional, a wrenching chronicle. Nov 07, 2009 amid andre agassi s selfserving revelations about drugs and his rivals, geoff dyer finds some thrilling insights into the game of tennis geoff dyer sat 7 nov 2009 19. But in his autobiography open, agassi confessed that he had used. Moehringer, the author of a tender bar and a pulitzer prize winner for his writing was a coauthor of this autobiography. Mar 21, 2012 agassi then shares a laugh and a fist bump with reyes.
The photograph of andre agassi on the cover of open, his justpublished autobiography, was taken by martin schoeller, an annie leibovitz disciple. And yet, after knowing his wife steffi graf for less than five years, its she whom he calls the greatest person i have ever known, at her induction. Andre agassi and trainer introduce their personalized fitness. Nov 21, 2009 the photograph of andre agassi on the cover of open, his justpublished autobiography, was taken by martin schoeller, an annie leibovitz disciple. Son of andre agassi and steffi graf commits to usc baseball. This literate and absorbing book is, as the title baldly states, agassis confessional, a wrenching chronicle of his lifelong search for identity and serenity, on. Bilt develops and manufacturers strengthtraining machines that powered worldclass athlete andre agassi to eight grand slam titles, coengineered by elite fitness trainer gil reyes. Sampras disappointed by remarks in agassis book fox sports. Andre agassi has written a tellall book about his life in tennis. An autobiography by andre agassi, paperback barnes. Gil reyes made his name as a key member of the basketball program at the unlv, under jerry tarkanian, before turning andre agassi into one of the finest athletes on the atp tour.
Gil reyes is an imposing figure and yet, surprisingly sensitive and protective when speaking about the bond between athletes and their coaches. Lessons from andre agassis open book everyday excellence. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Andre agassi fitness guru gil reyes interview at australian. 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 agassi. See more ideas about no equipment workout, workout machines and workout gear for women. Gil reyes was the strength and conditioning coach for the basketball. Gil reyes born 1952 is an american fitness trainer who spent seventeen years as the strength and conditioning trainer for retired tennis player andre agassi.
It comes through loud and clear that in her agassi has found his other half. Starting in 1989, reyes, 18 years older, served not just as a physical sage to agassi, but as a source of paternal support. His responses to mental toughness and mental health were iconic and worthy of your ears and tear. Its his words, every single one of them in this book, and agassi demonstrates a true gift for prose and pace. His private life provides the most poignant moments in the books, but his tennis life is worth mentioning, too. Andre agassis new book reveals the friction that surfaced early in his brief marriage with modelactress brooke shields, who made it. In a february 2002 interview, graf disclosed jaden comes from a masculine form of jade, a word she had always liked, and gil was in honor of agassis trainer, gil reyes. Andre does a great job of taking us behind the scenes and providing a reality check. One of my favorite events was having breakfast with gil reyes, andre agassi and many other top players longtime trainer. Chris edwards interviews andre agassi s former coachtrainer gil reyes from the adidas player development program in las vegas, nv. This literate and absorbing book is, as the title baldly states, agassi s confessional, a wrenching chronicle of his lifelong search for identity and serenity, on. That was a bigger shocker to me than the salacious fact that he was on crystal methfor a period of time. Brutal training regimens, loneliness, incessant travel are the flip side of life at the top.
Years before, during wimbledon coverage, it was john mcenroe and mats wilandertalk about fitnessand i think they had a shot of them playing their guitars without their shirts on at some bar or whatever the night before during that tournament, and they were skinny guys. Gil reyes was the strength and conditioning coach for the basketball program at the university of. If his tributes to graf annoy feminists, then wait till you read about gil reyes. Since trainer gil reyes started working with agassi 17 years ago, the tennis star has been nearly injuryfree. The formidable gil reyes is responsible for keeping andre agassis engine purring at the age of 32. See more ideas about no equipment workout, workout machines and. He comes out of a match, exhausted, and is instantly surrounded by reyes, graf, and coach darren cahill. He attempts to find himself, but the media calls it rebellion. A very telling moment in the book comes during agassis last us open in 2006. Andre agassi speaker, keynote, booking agent, bureau. Interview with andre agassi and gil reyes, bilt by agassi. He still operates his gym out of las vegas and trains athletes from all sports. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships. Located in las vegas, bilt believes it is the spirit of the athlete that.
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