Its been almost decades for some and others a year or two. But no major waves in the billiards industry has been made.
Is it because they lack skill, talent, money or competition.
Most promoters don't have to compete for players on the day of their events against other events. That means the motivation to be the best isn't pushing them. They can come up with an idea and think it is the only correct idea because they don't have to worry about a number two sharking them.
Organizing is different than playing in a tournament because your skill is doing what players don't want to do, sweet talk investors and get space for the event. If players did do the office work instead of outsource to "professional organizers" what would be different?
The payouts would be more because players can attract investors and say they aren't taking a cut, this way there is no conflict of interest. And investors can take on a more protective role to ensure money is not ill spent. An investor can set the terms and negotiate what role they want to play, instead of just be the "backer."
The future of pool seems to be driving near the idea that pro players be more active with the behind the scenes of the pool industry. The tough part is educating the players to want to be involved in it, and show them how to be apart of it. The behind the scenes is everything that goes on in a tournament that doesn't involve playing pool. A good indication of the pro players being active behind the scenes is the ABP and motivating the BCA to save Barry's US open.
Is it because they lack skill, talent, money or competition.
Most promoters don't have to compete for players on the day of their events against other events. That means the motivation to be the best isn't pushing them. They can come up with an idea and think it is the only correct idea because they don't have to worry about a number two sharking them.
Organizing is different than playing in a tournament because your skill is doing what players don't want to do, sweet talk investors and get space for the event. If players did do the office work instead of outsource to "professional organizers" what would be different?
The payouts would be more because players can attract investors and say they aren't taking a cut, this way there is no conflict of interest. And investors can take on a more protective role to ensure money is not ill spent. An investor can set the terms and negotiate what role they want to play, instead of just be the "backer."
The future of pool seems to be driving near the idea that pro players be more active with the behind the scenes of the pool industry. The tough part is educating the players to want to be involved in it, and show them how to be apart of it. The behind the scenes is everything that goes on in a tournament that doesn't involve playing pool. A good indication of the pro players being active behind the scenes is the ABP and motivating the BCA to save Barry's US open.