The Dream Team: Goldfine and Roddick http://www.andyroddick.com/the-dream-team-goldfine-and-roddick/ November 24th, 2005 02:32 am By Jen Moschella “It’s a dream come true working with a guy who has the potential to stay at the top for a long time,” Coach Dean Goldfine said about Andy. “Andy wants to win slams and that shows his willingness and dedication.” When Andy first turned pro with Coach Tarik Benhabiles, Dean was coaching Todd Martin. Dean first met Andy in Cincinnati when Andy had received a wild card into that tournament. But what impressed Dean was seeing Andy blow away his own player in practice in Switzerland early the next year. That caught Dean’s eye and he slowly became more familiar with Andy’s game by watching his tournament matches, and then, ultimately working with him during Davis Cup. Time and circumstances finally brought the two together as player and coach. “We were friends first,” noted Dean, “and that helps make for a good working relationship, especially since we are able to separate into coach/player mode when it comes to what Andy needs to get done to win.” Dean went on to describe how eager Andy is to work hard and do what it takes to play his best. Andy knows what Dean expects from him. “Andy is ready to jump as high as he can when I ask,” Dean said. There is a great deal of trust between the two when it comes to helping Andy’s game grow and evolve without losing it’s foundation. Dean added that one of the most exciting things for the upcoming year is that Lance Hooten, Andy’s trainer in Austin, thinks Andy has just scratched the surface when it comes to improving his speed and agility. In 2004, Andy really buckled down to get in the best shape of his life and made huge improvements with his movement and court coverage. “Andy is driven, focused, and will do whatever it takes to reach his full potential,” Dean said. “Our first conversation (as player and coach) focused on what Andy needed to improve: his volleying, transition game, and service returns.” We have seen all of those become a stronger part of Andy’s game this past year. When it comes to Andy’s matches, we’ve watched Dean taking notes, but what exactly is he writing? Dean charts Andy’s shots and net approaches. He makes suggestions on certain points and what will be worked on in the next practice. He also tracks Andy’s opponent’s tendencies so they can prepare for the next time those two meet. For example, if Andy will be playing a left handed opponent, then practices are scheduled against left handed players. It is a game of preparation and Coach Goldfine is all over Andy’s game and preparing him to add more “W’s” to his tally sheet every time he steps on the court. “Andy really is a coach’s dream,” Dean concluded. “He is always ready to go with no questions asked.” -- ☆╭※╮☆ ╭═╯ ☆╭※╮☆ ╭╯│╰╮ ║ ╮ ╭ ╭═╮ ╭═╮ ╮ ╭ ╭╯│╰╮ ※─★─※ ╰═╮║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ※─★─※ ╰╮│╭╯ ╮ ║║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ║ ╰═╯ ╰╮│╭╯ ☆╰※╯☆ ╰═╯╰═╯ ╯ ╰ ╯ ╰ ╯ ☆╰※╯☆ --

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