"Thanks, Coach!" Those are two simple words Tony Mercado never tires of hearing. Though he's seen and enjoyed sports from both sides of the ball, he's a natural at coaching. Indeed, it's one of his most rewarding experiences. Though he has actively been coaching his son's baseball and daughters' softball leagues for years, for him it's not just about teaching kids how to win a game. Before the season is over, those young athletes have learned the importance of ca­maraderie, the value of teamwork and the power of never losing sight of your goals.

Life Lessons

Tony has not only taught these life lessons over the years, but applied them to both his personal and professional endeavors as well. He has been a great proponent of commit­ting to what you've learned and striving to achieve results with that knowledge. For instance, even before losing his first wife to leukemia, he was a regular blood donor because of his trademark desire to put the needs of others first. Today he is extremely involved in fundraising, research and counseling for families of individuals with life-threatening blood and bone marrow diseases, and his dedication to their cause is unfaltering. His philosophy is simple: don´t wait for things to happen, seek out opportu­nities to help.

The Heart of the Matter

Tony's love for helping others is a common thread throughout every part of his life. During his 20's and 30's, his entrepreneur­ial spirit took second place to the work he actually performed while owning a music entertainment company, a medical manage­ment firm and a mortgage office. He even wrote a newspaper article and hosted his own radio program All of these professions had a sole purpose-to make people happy or guide them in the right direction with either health-related matters or their financial future.

It's clear Tony is a genuine and caring individual. As a devoted husband and father of seven, there's no denying that family is a priority to him. Whether he's coaching or playing sports with his kids, ministering for his church, organizing a drive for the City of Hope, the American Red Cross, the National Marrow Donor Program or the Mary Christina Mercado Foundation he started in memory of his late wife, the effect of Tony's inspiration and guidance is a site to behold.

Going the Extra Mile

While Tony knows his work as an independent associate for Pre Paid Legal Services, Inc., is not a game, he also realizes that many aspects of coaching and playing sports carry over into this arena. He understands that in order for his clients to reach their goals, he must be totally dedicated and committed to meeting their needs and providing the guidance they require. From the moment he meets a client, they can tell he's going to go the extra mile for them.

A Caring Professional

For Tony, coaching you toward your goals feels completely natural. His determination, knowledge of the industry and the current Orange County marketplace, along with his ability to develop strategic "game plans" for his clients has consistently produced win­ning results time and time again. His success is due to the fact that he truly cares about people's needs and will go above and beyond for their satisfaction. He takes the time to identify what's most important to them.

As a family man and businessman, he knows the importance of every decision and strives to provide his clientele with the supportive guidance and accurate informa­tion required to make the best choices for their situation and their family's needs. As an independent associate of Pre Paid Legal Services, Inc., this resourceful coach has a team of advisors in the industry and brings a level of expertise not often provided by others.

Coaching You in the Right Direction - When it's time to understand your families legal need, you owe it to yourself to work with a caring profes­sional like Tony Mercado. He knows what it takes to achieve your goals and he'll never sit on the sidelines and wait for things to happen-he'll be Coaching You in the Right Direction, concentrating on your best interests at all times and doing what it takes to get results. Call him today. You'll be glad you did.