We reap what we sow John Lewis.

[Island Drive]

Hey Island Drive,

I am not trying to make waves on this thread, not my intent.

I do remember having a conversation with John Lewis where he stated that HE did not want to be involved with the "new" BCA because of it now being for profit. This is why HE said that he resigned. That is where the whole ACS Non-for Profit came about.

It was also my impression that in the beginning John was offered a nice amount to stay with BCA, but then John elected to go his own way...

I guess we will never really know what went on behind closed doors!

The BCA "is" a non-profit corporation by law, you can see that on their website. But during the past 7 years certain (intigers) saw too make a profit (not always) when they should of used the funds to benefit their members and the sport. No the players side was phased out much like the scholarships for the top three in each Junior National division along with the BCA All American Tour. Take a look at the old BCA membership book or posssibly the rule book, notice there are four or five less employees than before. That probably added close to a million dollars more to their bank account over the last few years.

 

[Scott Lee]

When I see players like Liljon, Dave Matlock, Rafael Martinez, John Chuchara (sp) of Iowa, Shane Van Boeing, James Walden, Dee Adkins, Shannon Daulton, Ronnie Wiseman, just to name a few, walk into the players meeting dressed in suits and ties, I think it speaks volumes about what these players are hoping for. It's a future.

JAM

JAM...Let's be honest. There certainly is something to be said about "dressing for success"...and I've been wearing a coat and tie to play in for many years. Nonetheless, it is MY choice. I do it because I choose to appear as a professional, and consequently am paid like one. These players wearing suits and ties has nothing to do with their 'deportment' or commitment. It has to do with KT's REQUIREMENT that they wear these clothes...which, just for the record, I like to see! They want the $$$, and they have to wear the clothes to have a chance to win it. It's all about the money. It's as simple as that.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

 

[JAM]

JAM...Let's be honest...They want the $$$, and they have to wear the clothes to have a chance to win it. It's all about the money. It's as simple as that.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Scott Lee,

It is not all about the money, the reason why the players are dressing up.

Some players continue to wear a suit and tie at all public functions, even to non-IPT events, because they like it. It makes them feel good.

The IPT has given some players, if not all, a very huge sense of pride, hope for a future, and wearing the suits makes the players feel professional. I have spoken to MANY of the IPT competitors who have expressed they enjoy dressing up.

The IPT is responsible for setting the dress code. Now that the dress code is established on the IPT tournament trail, it seems to be enjoyed by many. I do not believe it is all about the money. JMHO, FWIW.

JAM

 

[Island Drive]

JAM...Let's be honest. There certainly is something to be said about "dressing for success"...and I've been wearing a coat and tie to play in for many years. Nonetheless, it is MY choice. I do it because I choose to appear as a professional, and consequently am paid like one. These players wearing suits and ties has nothing to do with their 'deportment' or commitment. It has to do with KT's REQUIREMENT that they wear these clothes...which, just for the record, I like to see! They want the $$$, and they have to wear the clothes to have a chance to win it. It's all about the money. It's as simple as that.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Scott, its all about the "product" and if your product, let say miracle cures label doesn't seem appealing KT will change it to further sales. Success in business is made by appearances especially in the beginning. Look at the womens tennis, they still want the gals to wear an outfit that appears to look like a dress not a booty basket. Womens Volleyball they sell the "bootie" along with the sport, tennis has evloved so the advertisers take care of the bootie end. The suit/tie requirement is a huge change for the way the public views the game and its an integral part of selling the product. When I used to go to Johnston city I will always remember, Irving Crane, Lassiter, Balsis and many many others in suits it made them look like PROFESSIONALS. In their heyday these guys knew they were dressing for 'success'.