IPT Shoots for the Stars

[Colin Colenso]

Dear Colin,

First let me tell you that I am the coach of the Dutch national youth team pool. So every cent that big tournaments give to the WPA is apriciated. Second; I play at the poolroom were Niels Feijen and Alex Lely play. So I am very happy for them and I am even happy for pool that KT is putting in some of his bankroll, BUT...

I don't like the fact that some people look at KT as the Jesus of pool. He is putting in his money because he wants to sell his book (nothing wrong with that) but people should understand that. I hope that in the future he will talk again with the WPA and put down the 1% as a supporter of pool, then we can look at him not only as a marketing person but also a person that cares for the sport and his future.

Just my 2 cents...

And again, I am looking foreward to the tournaments and the results!!

Berry

Hi Berry,
I appreciate your reasoned reply.

However, I don't see many people treating KT as Jesus like, just an outpouring of excitement and optimism. He's not creating heaven and earth, but he is running the 6 biggest pool events in the world's history, and possibly will produce more exposure for the game, epecially in the US that has ever been seen.

Enthusiasm and optimism is warranted I believe.

There's always room for debate about whether it could be done better. We don't have to take side as for or against as there are always gray areas.

Looking forward to the KIH and other IPT events too I expect Niels and Alex Lely to put on some of the best shows!