Break Point
- added November 30, 2007
- 0 responses
-
-
embed code
-
-
-
- jwpickett
- added this
-
-
- related topics
-
- VC2 Top Contenders US (8514)
- Sports (2703)
- A Chance at Slamdance (112)
- Tennis (66)
- Slamdance (62)
Travis and I have known each other for over twenty years. Travis's older brother Chris, whose painting and music adorns this piece, was my best friend growing up. Even though Chris was the oldest and Travis the youngest of four brothers, I came to know Travis particularly well. This may have been due to the fact that, at half my age, he was the only brother with whom I could compete in tennis. It was clear back then what a talent Travis was with the racket.
What has been somewhat surprising is that, as Travis says, he never wavered from the goal of becoming a professional tennis player. "Talent" may be as much about perseverance as it is about innate skill. We see a lot of love given by the media to the top athletes, but the workingman's player is often ignored. More than anything, I would hope that this movie be seen as a portrait of an American worker.
What has been somewhat surprising is that, as Travis says, he never wavered from the goal of becoming a professional tennis player. "Talent" may be as much about perseverance as it is about innate skill. We see a lot of love given by the media to the top athletes, but the workingman's player is often ignored. More than anything, I would hope that this movie be seen as a portrait of an American worker.
Login/Registration is required to add a response.
