Professional Tennis: Rick Macci
Grand Slam Architect: Rick Macci on the Champion’s Mindset
What do world champions have in common—and how do you spot them before the world does? In this episode of unNatural Selection, legendary tennis coach Rick Macci joins us to break down the art and science of identifying raw talent and shaping it into Grand Slam greatness.
Coach to Serena and Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati, and Andy Roddick, Macci shares what elite performance looks like before it’s fully formed, how he adapts his coaching playbook across generations, and why competition in tennis mirrors evolution in the wild. From instincts to innovation, we explore what it really takes to create—and sustain—winners in one of the world’s most competitive arenas.
Whether you’re in business, sports, or strategy, this is a masterclass in survival, adaptation, and the mindset behind becoming a slice above the rest.
