Great job to the U.S. and Canadian players for your participation and for giving it your all on every match. I was very proud of your competitive grit and incredible skills during the tournament.
And to the parents a SINCERE thank you for allowing them to go half-way around the world and for your proud support of them while they were there competing. The week was long with travel with over 20+ hours and over 10K miles each way. I hope every one had a safe return trip home.
I enjoyed spending time with all the parents. To Bill Crockett thank you for all your help and we will truly miss you and Brendan competing at future junior events. To Tammy Reynolds thank you for the crazy rides on the roller coasters with Taylor and looking out for Tyler. Misty B. it was also fun with you and Joey on the rides and at the airport heading back to Houston. To Dave and Angie Larson it was an eye-opening experience on our tour thru Joburg. You have a wonderful family. Bud Evans and Joe Rivas you guys are funny and a bit crazy for driving on the wrong side of the road. Sergio and Nick played extremely well. And to Ron K. I enjoyed spending time with you and your super nice daughter Kayla who is a truly gifted player who will represent Canada well in future world events.
I would like to sincerely congratulate the European and Asian players for their outstanding play. Their players are extremely talented with great sportsmanship.
And to the BEF and Samm Diep-Vidal- Thank you so much for the opportunity to coach the team. Samm did a lot of hard work to make sure everyone got to the tournament. She is doing a fantastic job with the BEF and she should be helped and supported more by the industry.
The U.S. has some hard work ahead to be competitive in future world events. The future of junior billiards here in the U.S. is in the hands of the BEF and they SHOULD be supported by all organizations and players in the U.S.
Donate, participate, volunteer, or just support the BEF. Do SOMETHING to grow our junior billiard programs.
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Earl Munson
BEF Coach (2013 World Junior Championships)