Tony Brissette retires from coaching to battle cancer

Tony Brissette has retired after 27 years as the boys' tennis coach at Wachusett Regional High School to focus on his health and family amid a cancer diagnosis. At 77, Brissette has been battling kidney cancer and a recent diagnosis of adrenal gland cancer, prompting his decision to step back from coaching. He reflects on his coaching career, which included over 200 wins and a successful last season, where his team reached the Division 1 state tournament. As he contemplates treatment options, Brissette's emphasis remains on enjoying life and supporting his family while continuing to play tennis.

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