Sweet, Sweet Addiction: Pain and Pleasure of a Tennis Playing Family - Softcover

Sweet, Sweet Addiction relates the story of a family man driven by his passion to learn tennis at an age when most professional players retire. George Newton is age 33 when he finds the game. He plunges into the sport and pursues it as if he is addicted. He dealt with the duplicity of balancing tennis practice against the demands of domestic and professional life. The story unfolds a progressive development of this tennis family. The senior Newton advanced through years of competition to National and International levels. His wife, Rosanna evolved to become his main cheer-leader, score-keeper and "coach". His sons Geoff and Greg obtained athletic university scholarships. The book concludes with the author changing careers from education to sports. Newton follows his passion and beomes a certified instructor. Consequently, he motivates hundreds of players to enjoy the sport. The book appeals to adults (no matter how old). To pursue their passion aggressively and live a fulfilled life.

GEORGE HOWARD NEWTON, Ed. D. was born in Gingerland, Nevis. He has a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership. a Master of Arts degree in School Administration and Supervision, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics. He played cricket and represented Nevis in the Leeward Islands cricket tournament. When he relocated to St. Thomas, he became passionate about playing tennis. Progressively, he attained much success at local tournaments USTA Sectionals, ATA Nationals, and PTR International. He coached many adults and trained several junior players for college level tennis.