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From 22-0 top NCAA player at UCLA to drinking and drugging around the clock, what happened? Barry Buss shares his inspirational comeback story.
Manage episode 364963283 series 2809583
In April of 1983, Barry Buss was 22-0, playing for the defending NCAA champs UCLA mens' tennis team, and set to break a record set by the one and only Jimmy Connors. A year later he was living in his van, no longer playing tennis, and had completely dropped out of UCLA.
Barry shares his amazing comeback story with Patrick, as they discuss his book "You Can Get There From Here" which was released on the 10th anniversary of his sobriety. Barry also has great tips for parents raising junior players and ideas how tournaments of all sizes can be structured better with mental health in mind. A great wrap to Mental Health Month.
Follow Patrick on social:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickMcEnroe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holdingcourtwithpatrickmcenroe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrick.mcenroe
Thanks to our sponsor, North Organics CBD. Use offer code "PATRICK20" for 20% off your order: https://northorganicscbd.com/coupon/patrick20/
Podcast produced by MuddHouse Media: https://muddhousemedia.com/
207 Episoden
Manage episode 364963283 series 2809583
In April of 1983, Barry Buss was 22-0, playing for the defending NCAA champs UCLA mens' tennis team, and set to break a record set by the one and only Jimmy Connors. A year later he was living in his van, no longer playing tennis, and had completely dropped out of UCLA.
Barry shares his amazing comeback story with Patrick, as they discuss his book "You Can Get There From Here" which was released on the 10th anniversary of his sobriety. Barry also has great tips for parents raising junior players and ideas how tournaments of all sizes can be structured better with mental health in mind. A great wrap to Mental Health Month.
Follow Patrick on social:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickMcEnroe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holdingcourtwithpatrickmcenroe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrick.mcenroe
Thanks to our sponsor, North Organics CBD. Use offer code "PATRICK20" for 20% off your order: https://northorganicscbd.com/coupon/patrick20/
Podcast produced by MuddHouse Media: https://muddhousemedia.com/
207 Episoden
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