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David W. Smith

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Having worked at Disneyland in the late 1970s, Dave experienced first-hand the inner workings of the park and the many wonderful inspirations that were cultivated within the mind of Walt Disney. Dave always felt a special connection to Disneyland, growing up just a couple miles south of the park in Garden Grove and seeing it evolve and grow to what we now recognize as the destination resort it has become. Dave believes everyone who has ever had a dream can relate to Walt Disneys own dreams of doing the impossible. While most of us never fulfill our dreams to the extent Walt did, we all can imagine just how he must have felt walking down Main Street, USA of Disneyland, taking in all that he had done. However, while most of us would have felt...more Having worked at Disneyland in the late 1970s, Dave experienced first-hand the inner workings of the park and the many wonderful inspirations that were cultivated within the mind of Walt Disney. Dave always felt a special connection to Disneyland, growing up just a couple miles south of the park in Garden Grove and seeing it evolve and grow to what we now recognize as the destination resort it has become. Dave believes everyone who has ever had a dream can relate to Walt Disneys own dreams of doing the impossible. While most of us never fulfill our dreams to the extent Walt did, we all can imagine just how he must have felt walking down Main Street, USA of Disneyland, taking in all that he had done. However, while most of us would have felt a sense of accomplishment, knowing Walt as we know him today, he, most likely, would have been thinking of something new or doing something betterinstead of being satisfied his success.

As a former High School Teacher and Tennis Coach, Dave's personal team win-loss record of over 1000 team wins against less than 25 losses is one of the most successful U.S coaching records. He has taught over 3000 players including over 100 state, national or world-ranked players. David Smith's 30-plus years of teaching includes a wide variety of successful venues.

Dave Smith is the author of two top-selling tennis instructional books, Tennis Mastery and Coaching Mastery and is the Senior Editor of the worlds top-rated tennis website, and a featured writer - publishing over 150 articles including feature pieces for USPTA's ADDvantage Magazine, Belgium's "Tennis & Coach" magazine and other articles written for the worldwide recognized website for tennis instruction. Dave has been a featured speaker at USPTA, National Honor Society and many other tennis conferences, clubs and workshops. Dunlop Racquet Sports Recognizes Dave as MASTER Professional, and he was previously recognized as one of only 40 Premier Tennis Professionals by Prince Sports, Inc. and Wilson Racquet Sports.

The HIDDEN MICKEY novel series was Dave's first venture into writing novels.

Dave has also parlayed his expertise in the art of Magic, using his magician skills to educate pros and entertain audiences around the country with expert close-up and slight of hand magic. In addition, David is a bass and guitar player who has played in several bands when he lived in Southern California.

David has been married to Dr. Kerri N. Smith for over 20 years, currently a practicing Pediatrician in St. George, Utah. They have two children, Kyla (featured in several of Dave's articles on training junior players), and Keaton.

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Average rating: 4.61 · 134 ratings · 70 reviews · 30 distinct works

	Friendless American Male 2.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1983	My rating:
	Men Without Friends: A Guide to Developing Lasting Relationships 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1990	My rating:
	Hidden Mickey 5: Chasing New Frontiers 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2011	My rating:
	Seeking a City with Foundations: Theology for an Urban World 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	My rating:
	Mothering Your Unborn Baby 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1979	My rating:
	Winning at Golf 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1994	My rating:
	David Smith's Coaching Mastery: The Ultimate Blueprint For Tennis Coaches, Tennis Parents, Tennis Teaching Professionals 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2008	My rating:
	Urban and Regional Change in Southern Africa 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1992	My rating:
	Helvetius: A Study in Persecution 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	My rating:
	Against the stream 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2003	My rating: