Who cares about pool?

I've been an instructor for our Junior pool league for the past two and a half years. I'm taking 25 kids to the VNEA Jr Nat'l this year in Erie, PA.
 
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Between money spent on cues, equipment, entry fees, table time, travel expenses and admission tickets and league dues... I don't feel like I need to do anything else in particular.

I like pool where it is.
 
I do more mid state traveling than most and have got to be friends with lots of great players, so what i do to give back is to have a friend bring about 4-6 guys to their pool hall and I will bring 4-6 or my local buddies (up to 3hrs away or so) and vice versa. It really excites these guys who would normally never leave the area to travel and play strangers!!!!! Plus it's great fun, sometimes we match up skill, other days team type comp etc. plus I help promote all local tourneys thru social media or my big mouth!
 
My contribution is very meager compared to many, I know in my area. This past year, I have played on two different teams with two different league operators. I am also friends with many of the people on the state board who help run the state tournament I am fortunate to be associated with many people that do care about pool and make things happen.

Getting back to the subject. My son is 16 and has been playing less than a year, I take him to junior APA leagues. While there, I help coach many of the the junior players.

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What brought me a great deal of satisfaction was to look around when my pool room was packed and see a lot of people laughing, smiling and enjoying themselves. I knew I had enriched their lives by sharing my love for the game.

Corny but true. :D
 
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I make conversion cues for charity events and tip and shaft work. It's my way of giving back
 
Good thread.
I have not done this yet.
Just an idea I thought of recently.
I'm gonna check out local Rec Centers / Boys - Girls clubs.
If they have a table, pay my local guy to recover it. I'm sure it would need it.
Maybe some new 1 pc cues and a new ball set.
If they don't, and they want one, buy a decent used table, get it recovered and installed.
Maybe a few instructional books too.
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At a campground I go to once a year.
I put push on tips on the cues an left a box of chalk.
Hey.... the kids were hitting balls with the ferrule.
It was something.
 
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I have traveled extensively and will visit every room I can.
Seattle
NYC
New Jersey
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Monterey
Santa Cruz
Charlotte
Denver
Colorado Springs
Los Vegas
Kansas City
San Antonio
Toronto
Calgary
New Orleans
Lafayette
And many more that I can't remember at the moment. I try and meet as many folks on this forum as I can. I also make miniature pool cues and give them out as gifts to people who have worked hard in the industry to help make it great.
I have a lot more to do.
 
I've been working with kids in Boys & Girls Clubs across the country for more than 20 years, teaching them rules, etiquette, and taking care of the equipment...and most important, how to stand up to the kids who don't respect the equipment (tell the club managers, so they can discipline the offenders). I have also mentored dozens of junior players and college players...some all the way to state and national championship titles.

I've been sharing what I have learned about pool with everyone I run across for almost 50 years. As a professional instructor for the past 30 years, I have never turned down the opportunity to help someone... anyone... regardless of their ability to pay. It's the same on here...I will answer any questions, regardless of whether someone seeks out instruction...or not. I don't think that replaces the value of one-on-one instruction, but it sometimes the only option for someone. One of the great things about this site is the sharing of information (some of it not always accurate), and people willing to help others! :thumbup:

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
 
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