American Legend Jimmy Connors Shares One Life-Changing Advice Coach Pancho Segura Bestowed on Him

In sports, coaches frequently offer advice that goes much beyond the lines of the field or court. One piece of advice from Pancho Segura had a profound impact on the tennis legend Jimmy Connors, influencing not only his style of play but also his philosophy in life. Connors muses over Seguara’s remarks, demonstrating how his words went beyond the tennis court and turned into a compass for negotiating life’s unknowns.

His invaluable insights on and off the court shaped Jimmy Connors’ approach to his life positively. In a podcast, he delves deeper into the topic to shed some light on the wisdom imparted by his coach.

Jimmy Connors on life lessons learned from his coach, Pancho Segura

Pancho Segura’s advice has helped Jimmy Connors navigate various phases of his life. In a recent podcast, Jimmy Connors said, “If I would say one thing that Pancho gave me that transcended you know from the tennis court to life, it is that no matter what, always go out there and give your best. Do only what you can do for the result.”

He further illustrated the explanation behind the advice, stating, “Because sometimes you can’t predict the outcome, and in tennis match I could,you know, but in life he told me that do only watch you can do to do what’s best for the outcome that you are looking for.”

Connors further added the relevance of the advice that Pancho Segura gave to him that still applies to his current situation. He said, “He kind of spread out to me because he says long after your career is over that you are gonna live your life, and your life may not even involve tennis, you know which is kind of interesting because you know that the way it is for me now.”

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Connors further added, “He always told me that when you live your life, you live it your way, and because that’s the way he taught me to play tennis.” Segura’s impact on former tennis legend Jimmy Connors has been huge and extended beyond the boundaries of the tennis court.

Connors’ need for ‘male influence’

Not just for the advice, Jimmy Connors’ appreciation for his coach has always caught the attention of his fans and followers. Segura’s influence has greatly shaped the career of Jimmy Connors, and he never forgets to mention that to his followers.

“Pancho came into my life at just a perfect time, when I was 15–16 years old. Perfect, not [only] for tennis, but I also needed the male influence. And, oh, what an influence he was!” Jimmy Connors once revealed this in an interview.

Jimmy Connors’s ability to carry with him the timeless lessons he received from his coach as he moved through the different phases of his life shows the significant influence that Segura’s mentoring has had on him.

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