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Rick Macci: The Coach Behind Serena & Venus Williams Success
He’s the man behind the greatest tennis story of all time. Rick Macci—Hall of Fame coach, global tennis icon, and the man who coached Venus and Serena Williams from the beginning—joins The Determined Society for an unforgettable deep dive into greatness.
In this rare and candid interview, Rick opens up about his early days in Ohio, discovering talent before the world does, and the mindset that turns prodigies into world champions. From Richard Williams’ wild conviction to the truth behind King Richard, Rick holds nothing back.
This episode covers:
-What he really saw in young Venus and Serena
-Why talent alone isn’t enough—belief, energy, and grit matter more
-Stories from coaching Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati & more
-The difference between a coach and a mentor
-What King Richard got right—and what it didn’t
-Why failure is a requirement on the road to elite
-His view on parents, youth sports, and the next generation of champions
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Rick Macci
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He’s the man behind the greatest tennis story of all time. Rick Macci—Hall of Fame coach, global tennis icon, and the man who coached Venus and Serena Williams from the beginning—joins The Determined Society for an unforgettable deep dive into greatness.
In this rare and candid interview, Rick opens up about his early days in Ohio, discovering talent before the world does, and the mindset that turns prodigies into world champions. From Richard Williams’ wild conviction to the truth behind King Richard, Rick holds nothing back.
This episode covers:
-What he really saw in young Venus and Serena
-Why talent alone isn’t enough—belief, energy, and grit matter more
-Stories from coaching Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati & more
-The difference between a coach and a mentor
-What King Richard got right—and what it didn’t
-Why failure is a requirement on the road to elite
-His view on parents, youth sports, and the next generation of champions
Connect with me :
https://link.me/theshawnfrench?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2s9TipS1cPaEZZ9h692pnV-rlsO-lzvK6LSFGtkKZ53WvtCAYTKY7lmQ_aem_OY08g381oa759QqTr7iPGA
Rick Macci
https://www.instagram.com/rickmaccitennis/
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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