when did fedor win his first? it was pre-pandemic iirc. filler was 20 or 21. you're right either way, that's exceptions
Hayden Ernst 14 Years of age...Straight shooter
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when did fedor win his first? it was pre-pandemic iirc. filler was 20 or 21. you're right either way, that's exceptions
I read the kids improve (on average) in leaps and bounds faster than adults because a kids tend to focus on different things than adults. Specifically, kids tend to forget their mistakes faster and instead focus on what they did right. Adults are just the opposite...they tend to focus on correcting what they did wrong. Makes sense; I can see that.
I have known a few youngsters that raced to a high level in pool (700+), and then just stopped and stayed at that level until age started to usher in their decline. I think it's impossible to predict which ones are going to break through and keep improving to become elite.
I have known a few youngsters that raced to a high level in pool (700+), and then just stopped and stayed at that level until age started to usher in their decline. I think it's impossible to predict which ones are going to break through and keep improving to become elite.
Going from Wiki, looks like he turned pro at 15 and won world championship at 19.
I disagree. The mosconi cup is where we can take advantage of that naivete. The pressure won't affect him like it will an established adult.
Maybe. And what happens if he has a terrible experience? Dogs some 9 balls or easy outs like happened this year? I hope that doesn’t happen to anyone, but how does a 15 year old handle that compared to a 21 year old? How might that affect his development? Again, I can’t judge it fully. Don’t know him or his family, etc….
And why should we “ take advantage” of any of a 14-15 year old’s naivety for some chance at a better showing in that event this year?
Prodigies also rise to the level of their incompetence like the rest of us. There have been many thousands of youngsters who had great talents only to settle for the minor leagues, house golf pro's, good college players even great who couldn't get to the professional ranks. There's a reason why professional tennis and baseball have minor leagues and the same for other sports. Big fish in a bigger pond.
Of course I wouldn't want him to do it if he didn't want to, and I didn't mean the collective "WE" should take advantage of him. I meant HE could take advantage of it to perform better than the players that have suffered under the pressure.
It’s because he’s the first prodigy like talent in years, everything to like etc… that we shouldn’t rush his development IMO.
didn't his father travel around with him when he was a child to make money off his playing ability..
Why don't you just wrap him in bubble wrap and put him in the closet.
There's one guaranteed way for him not to be successful and that's to not let him play.
Thank god you're not in charge of him
i don't know the whole Hatch family deal. wouldn't surprise me.
Perfectly stated. Agree 100%. This isn't a case of bad parents pushing some poor kid. He wants to be in the cauldron and he has the chops/attitude to handle it.
Maybe they should have him only play 600FR and under until he's 21 so he never loses...and never improves.
This guy JP has the worst take in history
You know that’s not what I said or advocated. If they were to do that it would be poor player development the other way. You are right in that I don’t know the perfect way to bring him along. But I’m also of the opinion that the Mosconi Cup THIS year is probably a bad idea.
Again, if he qualifies he qualifies. What expertise do you have in mentoring/instructing high performing individuals? Is everybody the same?
Tiger was playin in gambling games with his dad's cronies when he was about 10-11. His dad knew that there was no better preparation for later golf. Tiger also was doing his own travel prep. when he played junior tournaments. He was more mature/seasoned at 17 than some players ever get to.
Gotta love the closet amateur sports psychologists.