From Championship Tennis to Prison: Michael Center's Journey of Resilience

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Michael Center, former University of Texas tennis coach, shares his journey from being arrested as part of the nationwide college admissions scandal to writing his book "Breaking Serve" about his path to recovery.

• Center's coaching career began unexpectedly at 25 when offered the women's tennis coaching position at Kansas
• The University of Texas tennis program faced facility challenges when their courts were demolished to build a hospital
• Center was arrested by FBI agents at his home on March 12, 2019 as part of "Operation Varsity Blues"
• He explains how his involvement stemmed from attempting to raise funds for new tennis facilities
• Center maintains that university officials were aware of the student's admission through proper documentation
• His team won the national championship just months after his arrest, which he had to watch from afar
• Center served his prison sentence during COVID-19, spending 42 days confined indoors as the virus spread
• The book "Breaking Serve" focuses on resilience and recovery rather than blame
• Center now does public speaking and coaching while helping others overcome adversity

If you're interested in Michael's book or having him speak to your organization, visit breakingserve.com or purchase the book on Amazon.

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