Do any top pros get a college education?

I have an Associate Degree in Aerospace Engineering, a Bachelor Degree in Finance and a Bachelor Degree in MIS.... I work full time as Head of IT for an insurance company and I own two companies.

Does that count? :)

Doesn't sound like you are a pro pool player! :D:D:D

I also have multiple collidge digrees. Worlds less technical than the above list though....had to take calculus 3x to get me a c!

Oh. I suck at pool...professionally.
 
I don't know about being atop pro but Bert Kinister must have a degree because he talks about having taught at some college.
 
I have never been a top pro but I have been paid to play pool for many years.

I was in college at 16 years old. I stopped at 17 joined the service, and went to the 82nd Airborne Infantry. Best move I ever made!
 
I'm sure Mike Sigel has a college education, because as he once said - "They call me Mr. N.....the N is for knowledge" LOL
 
Max Eberle graduated (not sure but believe his degree was in English, will have to check with him on that)

Believe Charlie Williams may have graduated (he too was a Pool Scholarship player)

Gerda Hoffstatter graduated a few years ago from NYU
Oscar Dominguez is still attending college in Cali (think maybe he is a Junior Pre-Med student)

Examples of gifted players who put their education before pool: The Rankins and Callado's in California.

I strongly encourage players to further their education. While a player may or may not make money on the professional side, it has not proven to be life sustainable for most, only a few. It is still possible to play competatively, enjoy it and still further your education thus offering a player more opportunity in a wider spectrum of areas professional in addition to pool. There are so many online options through reputable colleges that a player can even get their degree while traveling around the country and world.

Sad, I've met too many players who were talented but realized that playing in pro events or being on the road was not only tougher than expected, but did not work for them financially. Too many find themselves with little stability or a "pot to p%*& in" when they get older.
 
Max Eberle graduated (not sure but believe his degree was in English, will have to check with him on that)

Believe Charlie Williams may have graduated (he too was a Pool Scholarship player)

Gerda Hoffstatter graduated a few years ago from NYU
Oscar Dominguez is still attending college in Cali (think maybe he is a Junior Pre-Med student)

Examples of gifted players who put their education before pool: The Rankins and Callado's in California.

I strongly encourage players to further their education. While a player may or may not make money on the professional side, it has not proven to be life sustainable for most, only a few. It is still possible to play competatively, enjoy it and still further your education thus offering a player more opportunity in a wider spectrum of areas professional in addition to pool. There are so many online options through reputable colleges that a player can even get their degree while traveling around the country and world.

Sad, I've met too many players who were talented but realized that playing in pro events or being on the road was not only tougher than expected, but did not work for them financially. Too many find themselves with little stability or a "pot to p%*& in" when they get older.

Max's degree is in Geography. Gerda was a Marketing major (I'm pretty sure). Nick Varner graduated from Purdue.

I am still attending college, likely for another several years, majoring in Marketing and minoring in Film.
 
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