“I believe the children are our future…”
I recently had the privilege, honor, and delight of working with a local junior’s league. This was, by far, the most rewarding experience I’ve had in my pool education so far. I think I’ve found my calling. Well, there were only six of them and I was only brought in to do a brief hour-long presentation but every time I opened my mouth to say anything they all stopped what they were doing and listened to every word.
They asked great questions and were incredibly patient and respectful. They were a remarkable group of kids and I can’t wait to go back!
I made sure that I incorporated my fundamentals training with touches of etiquette knowledge. It was very exciting for me because this can be a delicate subject for many adults. Most of them are set in their ways. Many of them have terrible habits that they’ve picked up from who-knows-where and they can be very tough to break.
At the young, impressionable ages of 8 to 14, I made sure I instructed them on:
- Laying the cue down on the table while racking so it doesn’t fall over.
- Staying in their seats while their opponent is at the table.
- Not taking the chalk (especially when it’s the only piece) with them to their seat when they are not shooting.
- Placing the chalk right-side-up on the table as to not get chalk all over the place.
- How to properly chalk their cues.
Basically, I molded them on how to not become a D Player.
I think I’m going to put together some juniors groups at Table Steaks East. It’s too fun not to. Ugh… I really need to get caught up first. I’ll be back.
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