To this day, Martin still remembers that after the US Open, Gao Wen returned to school and told himself his decision to turn professional. His eyes showed a reluctance to leave, but he still resolutely stepped towards the unknown in front of him, choosing to be brave and brave.
Keep on taking the risk with determination.
It seems like it was just yesterday.
"I watched both the games in Paris and London, and the performance was very good." Martin patted Gawain on the shoulder, just like a father giving recognition to his child.
The twinkling light in his eyes showed a hint of relief, and then the conversation changed.
"However, there is still room for improvement, and there are still many areas that need improvement and improvement. How about it, are you ready for the offseason?"
Even the Big Four are still improving every year, not to mention Gao Wen, whose career has just started?
It is precisely because Gawain has strict requirements on himself that Martin always holds Gawain to a higher standard and expects Gawain to reach new heights.
Gawain could feel Martin's concern and affirmation, and deliberately made a gesture of gearing up, "Always be ready, coach."
The corners of Martin's mouth raised slightly, but he still maintained a serious expression, "Discuss with Peter, tell him all your doubts and ideas, and then listen to his opinions."
"I thought it would be fine if the players just listened to the coach."
"It might be true for other players, and Mike is, but is it possible for you?"
"Coach, it turns out that this is how I look in your eyes."
"Otherwise, what do you think?" Martin complained mercilessly, making Gawain look hurt.
Martin's cheerful laughter surged in his throat, "There are many ways for coaches and players to get along. You are obviously a player with ideas and wisdom. You and Pete should communicate more and understand each other's ideas. For promotion
Cooperation is very important.”
Gao Wen stopped joking and nodded obediently, "I know, I have always cherished the opportunity to cooperate with Pete. Obviously I still have a lot to learn."
In this regard, Gawain clearly knew that Martin's suggestion was correct.
Of course, Gao Wen has the system, and he can make a perfect offseason plan by himself, but the system also needs him to input needs before it can output the plan.
And "demand" requires the professional opinions of coaches, including Sampras and Peart.
They have followed Gao Wen for half a season, and they clearly know Gao Wen's strengths and weaknesses. Next, they should plan for Gao Wen's future——
What areas need to be strengthened? What areas need to make up for shortcomings? Should the playing style and tactical layout be adjusted?
And so on and so on.
A far-sighted development plan and a clear and professional training blueprint are what professional coaches can bring to Gao Wen. Then Gao Wen inputs his own needs into the system and comes up with a professional plan, which is then combined with Peart's training plan.
, develop a perfect training schedule.
The role of the coach is far more important than imagined, even if Gao Wen has a system.
In fact, before Gawain could find Sampras, Sampras had already found Gawain first.
When Gao Wen returned to his apartment, Sampras was already sitting on the only sofa waiting.
Seeing Sampras's slightly fatter body crowded on the sofa, the scene was so funny that Gawain couldn't help but chuckle.
Sampras didn't need Gawain to speak, he already complained preemptively, "See for yourself, how did a big man like you squeeze in? Are you sure you didn't buy the wrong size? I really think you should change it."
Apartment, living here, I feel like I can’t stretch my arms and legs.”
Gao Wen suppressed his smile and answered seriously, "Have you forgotten? I used to be a scholarship student and I don't have the ability to rent a good apartment."
Sampras opened his mouth: he really had completely forgotten that he didn't know how to answer the question for a moment, always feeling that he had said the wrong thing.
In fact, Gawain didn't mind.
In just a few months, his life has undergone earth-shaking changes. He has won the Grand Slam and Masters championships, and generous tournament bonuses and endorsement fees have made him a new multi-millionaire. It is like becoming rich overnight, and his mentality can easily lose balance.
, just like floating in mid-air, unable to find the center of gravity.
Returning to his apartment, he got through the initial discomfort and discomfort, but the sense of familiarity came back, allowing him to regain his sense of being down to earth:
To sound the alarm, don’t be dazzled by the dazzling colors of Vanity Fair, and don’t let the glory of victory break your will. The saying “Pride makes people regress” will never be outdated. His career has just begun, and there are still a series of series ahead.
Challenges await.
This is a good thing.
A smile flashed across Gawain's eyes, and instead of continuing to dwell on this issue, he got to the point with a smile.
"You were so serious in the text message just now. What's wrong? What happened?"
Originally, Gao Wen was going to stay with MacDonald and the others for a while, but then he received a text message from Sampras, so he came back early.
Sampras had questions all over his head, "Are you serious? What did I say in the text message?"
"'Gawain, we need to talk.'" Gawain directly repeated the text message, "Pete, you should know that if you are a couple, this is the warning before the storm is coming, and things may be very, very serious."
Sampras:…
"Peter, you should really be careful in the future and never send such text messages to Bridget." Gawain gave the advice seriously.
Bridgette Wilson (Bridgette-Wilson), Sampras's wife, the two got married in 2000, and it has been more than ten years now.
Looking at Sampras' mouth that could fit a fist, Gawain realized that the prank could stop, "So, what is going on?"
Sampras finally came to his senses at this time, but for a moment he couldn't remember what he was going to say, "You guy, you have led me astray."
He patted his head, sorted out his chaotic thoughts, and then finally came to his senses, "Offseason, yes, training plan for the offseason."
Gawain did not speak anymore, but moved a small bench, sat down opposite Sampras, and listened.
Sampras had regained his concentration, thought for a while, and then continued.
"Gawain, do you know why John asked me to be your coach?"
"On the one hand it's because of my experience, I've won some Grand Slam titles."
Some?
Fourteen! Before the rise of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, Sampras was the number one player in history and was considered an insurmountable peak for a long time.
Sampras showed a proud smile.
"In John's view, these experiences are valuable and what you lack. They can help you grow quickly in the short term and face the upcoming challenges."
"Especially when you reach the top of the US Open, you become a target and the pressure is extraordinary. He hopes that I can impart some experience to you and share some of the pressure with you."
"After all, there are only a few players in the world who can understand these pressures. We old guys have nowhere to hide."