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**gortusbig** · 11-20-2008, 07:11 PM

Never saw this coming.

Roddick Taps Larry Stefanki as Head Coach

November 20, 1:01pm GMT+5 by andyroddick.com

Team Roddick is thrilled to announce that Larry Stefanki will be joining Andy on the road as his head coach.
An Illinois native, Stefanki played on the ATP tour for nine years reaching a career high ranking of 35. He has trained an impressive roster of players including John McEnroe, Marcelo Rios, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Tim Henman and most recently Fernando Gonzalez. Under his guidance both Rios and Kafelnikov reached the No. 1 ranking.

The timing of this exciting new partnership provides the duo the majority of the off season to prepare for 2009.

http://www.andyroddick.com/match-upd...as-head-coach/

**MasTaBlau** · 11-20-2008, 07:13 PM

When did Stefanki and Gonzo stop working together?!!!

**soprofaxelbis** · 11-20-2008, 08:22 PM

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Blah, blah, blah.

Until Andy gets it's fixed between his ears, no coach is going to save his career.

Hey! That's like a little poem!

**seooptiman** · 11-20-2008, 08:24 PM

When did Stefanki and Gonzo stop working together?!!!

That's what I'm more interested in.

**dietpillxanaxaxx** · 11-20-2008, 08:26 PM

Hey! That's like a little poem!

Hey! There's an idea. Let's write Andy Roddick poems.

What part of Andy appeals most to Brooklyn Decker?
Is it his brains, his body or his sizable...

oh wait. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all

**paypaltoegold1** · 11-20-2008, 08:29 PM

Hope this leads to good things for Andy.Larry has some impressive credentials & it's good they've got the off-season to get to know each other.Good luck to them

**fuesquemill** · 11-20-2008, 08:48 PM

There once was a young man named Roddick,
Whose skull, it was said, was quite thick.
But he needed some nerve,
To go with that serve,
And so Stefanki is his new pick.

Seriously, I hope this turns out well for both of them. I'd like to see Andy make another serious run at a Slam title. I don't know much about Larry, but his brother Steve is a REALLY nice guy and a great teacher. I took lessons from him in Napa for years, during junior high and high school.

**wmtravelservice** · 11-20-2008, 08:54 PM

I hope it works out for him but I have to agree with Kirkus that it's what's between his ears that needs fixing the most right now.

**MasTaBlau** · 11-20-2008, 08:55 PM

There once was a young man named Roddick,
Whose skull, it was said, was quite thick.
But he needed some nerve,
To go with that serve,
And so Stefanki is his new pick.

Seriously, I hope this turns out well for both of them. I'd like to see Andy make another serious run at a Slam title. I don't know much about Larry, but his brother Steve is a REALLY nice guy and a great teacher. I took lessons from him in Napa for years, during junior high and high school.

Neat!

(Now, why did you not stay in touch so that we could all have had free tickets to matches Larry's charges are playing?)

**enurneAcourdy** · 11-20-2008, 09:03 PM

Andy Roddick: Your 2009 Australian Open champion.

Just kidding. Well at least he's still trying to make things work.

**Imampaictjg** · 11-20-2008, 09:08 PM

Good for Andy. Too bad for Gonzo.

**DoterForeva** · 11-20-2008, 09:16 PM

I think Stefanki is a good choice.

**letittbe** · 11-20-2008, 10:10 PM

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Blah, blah, blah.

Until Andy gets it's fixed between his ears, no coach is going to save his career.

Yes.

**Gastonleruanich** · 11-20-2008, 10:18 PM

If Stefanki knows the difference between a good approach and a bad approach--and when to approach--he can do nothing but help.

It's worth a shot... for both of them.

**Mr_White** · 11-21-2008, 01:36 AM

I think that this is an excellent choice! When did Larry break up with Gonzo??

**Leczyslaw** · 11-21-2008, 02:12 AM

Probably a good choice.

**MasTaBlau** · 11-21-2008, 02:18 AM

I totally thought Stefanki was a nice guy

According to Gonzo's father, Stefanki told Fernando by phone just two days ago and said he accepted a job with USTA.

Fena has had to stop his vacation to look for a new coach

http://www.latercera.cl/contenido/83_76349_9.shtml (Spanish only, article is from yesterday)

**Mr_White** · 11-21-2008, 02:20 AM

I totally thought Stefanki was a nice guy

According to Gonzo's father, Stefanki told Fernando by phone just two days ago and said he accepted a job with USTA.

Fena has had to stop his vacation to look for a new coach

http://www.latercera.cl/contenido/83_76349_9.shtml (Spanish only, article is from yesterday)

$$$$$ and potential talks.....

**letittbe** · 11-21-2008, 02:26 AM

I totally thought Stefanki was a nice guy

According to Gonzo's father, Stefanki told Fernando by phone just two days ago and said he accepted a job with USTA.

Fena has had to stop his vacation to look for a new coach

http://www.latercera.cl/contenido/83_76349_9.shtml (Spanish only, article is from yesterday)

If true, Gonzo will likely stop considering Roddick one of his favorite players on the ATP.

**MasTaBlau** · 11-21-2008, 03:09 AM

Fernando with the warmest words of Stefanki (on Nov 19)

http://www.gonzaleztenis.com/noticia_stefanki.php

I'm hoping Stefanki just asked him to not publicize the Roddick part, but he talks about what a great oppty it will be for Larry to develop tennis in his country.

Either way, it kind of look like USTA might be paying for Roddick's coach

11-20-2008, 07:11 PM	#1
gortusbig Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Roddick Taps Stefanki as New Coach Never saw this coming. Roddick Taps Larry Stefanki as Head Coach November 20, 1:01pm GMT+5 by andyroddick.com Team Roddick is thrilled to announce that Larry Stefanki will be joining Andy on the road as his head coach. An Illinois native, Stefanki played on the ATP tour for nine years reaching a career high ranking of 35. He has trained an impressive roster of players including John McEnroe, Marcelo Rios, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Tim Henman and most recently Fernando Gonzalez. Under his guidance both Rios and Kafelnikov reached the No. 1 ranking. The timing of this exciting new partnership provides the duo the majority of the off season to prepare for 2009. http://www.andyroddick.com/match-upd...as-head-coach/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-20-2008, 07:13 PM	#2
MasTaBlau Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 508 Senior Member	When did Stefanki and Gonzo stop working together?!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-20-2008, 08:22 PM	#3
soprofaxelbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 644 Senior Member	Yeah, yeah, yeah. Blah, blah, blah. Until Andy gets it's fixed between his ears, no coach is going to save his career. Hey! That's like a little poem! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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seooptiman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	When did Stefanki and Gonzo stop working together?!!! That's what I'm more interested in. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-20-2008, 08:26 PM	#5
dietpillxanaxaxx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 374 Senior Member	Hey! That's like a little poem! Hey! There's an idea. Let's write Andy Roddick poems. What part of Andy appeals most to Brooklyn Decker? Is it his brains, his body or his sizable... oh wait. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-20-2008, 08:29 PM	#6
paypaltoegold1 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	Hope this leads to good things for Andy.Larry has some impressive credentials & it's good they've got the off-season to get to know each other.Good luck to them Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-20-2008, 08:48 PM	#7
fuesquemill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 716 Senior Member	There once was a young man named Roddick, Whose skull, it was said, was quite thick. But he needed some nerve, To go with that serve, And so Stefanki is his new pick. Seriously, I hope this turns out well for both of them. I'd like to see Andy make another serious run at a Slam title. I don't know much about Larry, but his brother Steve is a REALLY nice guy and a great teacher. I took lessons from him in Napa for years, during junior high and high school. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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wmtravelservice Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 604 Senior Member	I hope it works out for him but I have to agree with Kirkus that it's what's between his ears that needs fixing the most right now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-20-2008, 08:55 PM	#9
MasTaBlau Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 508 Senior Member	There once was a young man named Roddick, Whose skull, it was said, was quite thick. But he needed some nerve, To go with that serve, And so Stefanki is his new pick. Seriously, I hope this turns out well for both of them. I'd like to see Andy make another serious run at a Slam title. I don't know much about Larry, but his brother Steve is a REALLY nice guy and a great teacher. I took lessons from him in Napa for years, during junior high and high school. Neat! (Now, why did you not stay in touch so that we could all have had free tickets to matches Larry's charges are playing?) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-20-2008, 09:03 PM	#10
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	Andy Roddick: Your 2009 Australian Open champion. Just kidding. Well at least he's still trying to make things work. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Imampaictjg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Good for Andy. Too bad for Gonzo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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DoterForeva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	I think Stefanki is a good choice. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-20-2008, 10:10 PM	#13
letittbe Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	Yeah, yeah, yeah. Blah, blah, blah. Until Andy gets it's fixed between his ears, no coach is going to save his career. Yes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	If Stefanki knows the difference between a good approach and a bad approach--and when to approach--he can do nothing but help. It's worth a shot... for both of them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Mr_White Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 594 Senior Member	I think that this is an excellent choice! When did Larry break up with Gonzo?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 02:12 AM	#16
Leczyslaw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 647 Senior Member	Probably a good choice. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 02:18 AM	#17
MasTaBlau Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 508 Senior Member	I totally thought Stefanki was a nice guy According to Gonzo's father, Stefanki told Fernando by phone just two days ago and said he accepted a job with USTA. Fena has had to stop his vacation to look for a new coach http://www.latercera.cl/contenido/83_76349_9.shtml (Spanish only, article is from yesterday) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 02:20 AM	#18
Mr_White Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 594 Senior Member	I totally thought Stefanki was a nice guy According to Gonzo's father, Stefanki told Fernando by phone just two days ago and said he accepted a job with USTA. Fena has had to stop his vacation to look for a new coach http://www.latercera.cl/contenido/83_76349_9.shtml (Spanish only, article is from yesterday) $$$$$ and potential talks..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 02:26 AM	#19
letittbe Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	I totally thought Stefanki was a nice guy According to Gonzo's father, Stefanki told Fernando by phone just two days ago and said he accepted a job with USTA. Fena has had to stop his vacation to look for a new coach http://www.latercera.cl/contenido/83_76349_9.shtml (Spanish only, article is from yesterday) If true, Gonzo will likely stop considering Roddick one of his favorite players on the ATP. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-21-2008, 03:09 AM	#20
MasTaBlau Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 508 Senior Member	Fernando with the warmest words of Stefanki (on Nov 19) http://www.gonzaleztenis.com/noticia_stefanki.php I'm hoping Stefanki just asked him to not publicize the Roddick part, but he talks about what a great oppty it will be for Larry to develop tennis in his country. Either way, it kind of look like USTA might be paying for Roddick's coach Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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