About

Samm is a 4-time national champion in both 8-ball and 9-ball. Master certified instructor through the PBIA (Professional Billiard Instructors Association), ACS (American Cue Sports), and Billiard University. She’s the recipient of the 2024 PBIA Instructor of the Year award. She is one-third of the preeminent Billiard University Boot Camp team, alongside Dr. Dave Alciatore and Randy Russell. Many of her students have gone on to win regional and national tournaments, and even world championships. Her YouTube instructional videos have surpassed 500k views.

Samm loves helping her students improve and has dedicated the past 20 years to working with players of all ages and skill levels from around the world. She also believes in serving her community through various nonprofit boards and committees.

Each year, the Professional Billiard Instructors Association recognizes an instructor who has significantly advanced the organization’s objectives. In July of 2024, Samm was the first woman instructor to receive this prestigious recognition during the second annual International Certified Instructors Summit in Quincy, Illinois. This great honor highlights Samm’s commitment to excellence in teaching, her ability to inspire and elevate her students, and her contributions to the sport through innovative instructional methods and unwavering support. It is a testament to her years of hard work, passion, and the positive difference she has made in the lives of players at all levels.

Samm Diep-Vidal Honored as the 2024 Jerry Briesath Instructor of the Year

Samm’s had the great honor of leading the North American junior players to Germany, China, Austria, and New Zealand to compete in the prestigious World Junior Championships. In 2024, the U.S. Team earned a gold and two silver medals. She also produced the Junior National 9-Ball Championships for five consecutive years as the Executive Director for the Billiard Education Foundation. In her final year, attendance reached a record 200+ student billiard athletes representing 35 states.

Learning can often be more fun as a group. Elevate your skills with a group lesson, designed to foster collaboration and enhance individual performance in a supportive, dynamic environment. Perfect for team-building or simply a fun day with friends. Team Workshops offer expert guidance tailored to all skill levels, while providing significant cost savings compared to individual lessons.

Along with teaching, Samm has made appearances at numerous Corporate and Private events, conducting clinics, team-building experiences, and challenge matches.

She has promoted and directed major amateur and professional events with over 300 players and consulted on new billiard products and business development. She is passionate about promoting the sport of billiards and loves meeting and working with new people.

Together with her husband, Marc Vidal, Samm is official Diamond and Predator Pool Table dealer for Colorado and surrounding areas. They have supplied tables for many commercial and home pool rooms in the region. They also carry top billiard brands used by professionals, selling only products they use and believe in.

Samm believes in the importance of balancing business and pleasure. When she’s not teaching or promoting billiards, you can find her cooking healthy meals, gardening, doing Pilates, or enjoying crafts, games, and outdoor activities with her family. Whether it’s playing tennis, going on a bike ride, or simply spending quality time together in nature, Samm finds joy in these moments. Her husband, Marc, can often be found competing in many professional tournaments around the world. Their dedication to a balanced lifestyle not only enhances their own well-being but also serves as an inspiration to those around them.