I think what he means is that Landon at his young age is competing with the big boys. I can't remember how old Landon is. Is he 12 now or 13? At any rate, he's making his mark in the pool world, and apparently, from what I have read on this forum, he has a good support system in his home camp, which is always a plus.
Some players like Tony Watson are champions, no question about it. Unfortunately for many players of this caliber, there are occupational hazards which crop up from time to time, and without a good support system, it is hard for them to be all that they can be.
Landon is doing everything right. I can't wait to read about him in the times up ahead. IMHO, he will be an American pool champion, and quite frankly, as a child prodigy, he's accomplished more in his young life than most players I know.
JAM