Dr. Dave 2021 PBIA Instructor of the Year

[dr_dave]

I also notice that my old friend Scott Lee (RIP) won it a couple years before that. I'm sure Dave won't mind sharing a corner of the AzB spotlight in Scott's memory.

... not all all. RIP Scott! We miss you.

 

[dr_dave]

Well done and well deserved, Dave.

Thanks.

Anytime your name can be mentioned in the same sentence as Jerry Briesath, you know you've made the grade.

I couldn't agree more. That was definitely the most flattering part of the award (it being named for Jerry). The day the award was announced, Jerry called me on the phone and we had a really nice conversation. I've known Jerry for many years and I have tremendous respect for his teaching abilities and contributions to the sport.

 

[dr_dave]

Congratulations Dr. Dave! I have benefited so much from watching your YT videos, so it's awesome to see you being recognized for your wealth of knowledge and contributions to the game of pool. Thank you for being such a classy ambassador!

Thank you to everybody for the kind words of support. I really appreciate it.

 

[dr_dave]

Dave worked with me for an hour or two and helped me with some things that had been giving me fits for over a decade. Hard to put a price on that. A very sincere thank you for all you do.

Demetrius, I'm glad to hear you benefitted from the things I helped you notice and figure out. You also taught me quite a few things about my game (especially on the mental side, and some pattern play stuff) during our recent filming session. Thank you again!

Best regards from your buddy,
Dave

 

[Patrick Johnson]

FYI, I also have a "Doctorate of Pool" (DP) from the Billiard University, so you can call me Dr. Dr. Dave from now on.

So that would be "Dr. Squared"?

pj <- nyuk nyuk
chgo

 

[Poolmanis]

Woohoo. Gratz Dave!!

 

[mfinkelstein3]

Congratulations Dave!! Thank you for all you are doing for pool. Your efforts are appreciated!!

 

[dr_dave]

Congratulations Dave!! Thank you for all you are doing for pool. Your efforts are appreciated!!

Thanks Mark! And thanks to everybody else also for the supportive posts. I really appreciate it.

 

[straightline]

Congrats again. What happened to the original thread?

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Congrats again. What happened to the original thread?

Was there one?

pj
chgo

 

[straightline]

Was there one?

pj
chgo

Yup. Momentous event See what CTE can do to a player?

 

[flyrv9]

Congratulations Dr. Dr. Dave - well deserved for sure. I too have learned much from your videos; thanks.

 

[dr_dave]

Congratulations Dr. Dr. Dave - well deserved for sure. I too have learned much from your videos; thanks.

Thanks. I’m glad to hear it. You’re welcome.

 

[GaryB]

If each pool community had a Dr. Dave or a Scott Lee the world of pool would be a lot better and its reputation much higher.

 

[SFC9ball]

Thank you for the belated recognition Pat!

I appreciate it.

Congratulations Dave Well deserved.