David Smith has been a professional tennis instructor and coach for over thirty years. He and his father, Bruce Smith, coached one of the most successful high school tennis programs in the US, LaQuinta High School in Orange County, finishing a 22-year reign there with a 682-9 League win-loss record. He continued this winning tradition in Arizona where he coached Agua Fria High School teams to a 300-22 combined win-loss regional record. Currently, he is the senior editor for one of the top-rated tennis instructional Web Sites, TennisOne.com. He is also the author of two highly acclaimed tennis books, Tennis Mastery (2004) and Coaching Mastery (2008). Along with TennisOne.com, Dave will be releasing in 2012 a brand new, comprehensive program for high school coaches called Coaching Unlimited a ten-hour program detailing everything any coach would need to develop successful players and championship teams. In addition to tennis books and DVDs, he is author of the top-selling mystery series, Hidden Mickey, a Walt Disney action adventure series for adult readers.
Dave's recollections of growing up in So Cal bring back many
memories of my days as a youngster in San Diego. Although about an
hour from Disneyland, some of my favorite journeys up to Anahiem
were to visit the "Happiest Place on Earth." Even simply driving
through the area would find our young eyes gazing at the wonder of
the Matterhorn as it beckoned all to come in! The United Methodist
Church would throw a party every year at Disneyland and we would
pilgrimage for a night of fun and frolicking (Dave, I do wonder if
you knew the cast member who caught us annoying 10 year olds
spitting off the Skyway! After his "chat" we definately behaved
better!!!) which left us with memories that still warm our hearts
today. Dave's behind the scenes tour gives all of us who simply
passed through the park an insight to the inner workings of the
magic. An easy and entertaining read, and if you are one who loves
the magic of Disney, you will be touched by his recollections of
the days of the "E" ticket!!;
Everyone's life has a story--just some are more interesting then
others, and this is one of them. For any have love for Walt
Disney's original park will enjoy this Author's stories of life
growing up near Disneyland and meeting the different stages of
maturity with the Magic Kingdom as the backdrop. We get to live
vicariously through him while reading about the free childhood many
could only dream of, riding bikes with friends in a small Southern
California town and being little scamps finding a clever way to
sneak into the park. Later learning of a new excitement; Girls, and
the fun of spending time in the park as a young date. Then getting
older finding employment in the same park and making strong
friendship bonds with fellow cast members, and using it as a means
to meet more girls visiting from around the country, only too happy
to be a gracious host of Disneyland. The years that follow include
college, a successful local band, marrying the final love of his
life, t
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