I didn't have the time to listen for over an hour to see what direction that Tony Chohan thought Pool was going. Did anyone listen to the whole thing?
I did. He thinks amateur pool players should help fund a pro tour. I’m paraphrasing here, but the APA should take a hit on their profits to add to the pro game. I’ve heard that suggested before by a pro, but I personally completely disagree.
I did. He thinks amateur pool players should help fund a pro tour. I’m paraphrasing here, but the APA should take a hit on their profits to add to the pro game. I’ve heard that suggested before by a pro, but I personally completely disagree.
Yeah he said that before, 50 cents per player per week to be added to a tour; which I think wouldn't be bad. In return it could help have more pros connected with armature to learn the game and play better. In return this could even help expand amateur league, if done right might be a good idea after all win win.
I did. He thinks amateur pool players should help fund a pro tour. I’m paraphrasing here, but the APA should take a hit on their profits to add to the pro game. I’ve heard that suggested before by a pro, but I personally completely disagree.
The only way this would work is if the Pro gives back in some way. Maybe in the form of some type of instruction at the events? I just don't see this business model taking off.
A Pro tour needs to have major sponsors to give it a good financial backing. It would also need some set in stone rules and tournaments. In order to be like golf or tennis, it needs venues to get established. It also needs to have players with integrity and good morals.
At this point, nobody wants to throw away their money on a bunch of hoods that would sell their mother's soul to win the cash.....just sayin.
In order for pool to become a respected sport, the players need to start acting respectable. This would be a good starting point.
I agree with you. I see it as situation where the players need to offer
themselves as a product or be a product of someones making to either attract
endorsements or work towards an end where they are self supporting.
Heck, I wouldn't mind paying an extra buck a match to support a pro tour. But I agree also that the pro players would need to put back into the APA and amateurs in some way...guest appearances, exhibitions, expos, etc.
Heck, then I would secure an apparel contract, nike, addidas, under armor, etc that each touring pro must wear.
then a table, cloth, ball, and rack exclusive contract
then an exclusive streaming rights contract, CSI or someone similar, or maybe just partner with matchroom for their slick production.
then set up a system where local amateur apa members could earn free play nights by racking at the pro tourneys
APA could be pools version of the nfl!
All great ideas. A lot of people wouldn't mind putting in if something came
back that is true. I just wonder what the percentage of I don't wannas would be?
High. League players dont care about pro pool, all you have to do is go to the expo and see how many watch the pros unless it's free and they're looking for a place to sit
Jason
I agree with this wholeheartedly, but maybe if they knew they were helping support/ finance a pro tour, they would be a bit more interested....
He suggested the APA finance the tour with a percentage of their winnings. If I played APA, I’d wonder why they’d donate that money to the pros instead of to an APA tournament. Wouldn’t that interest the players more? I mean, if the brass in APA headquarters would be willing to give up some of their profits, why not pay it back to the source?