Student Spotlight

Celebrating the amazing achievements of my hard-working students. Thank you for sharing your successes with me! When you shine, I smile.

Congrats KC Kelly on your recent runner-up finish at the APA regionals in Fort Collins! All your hard work is paying off!

Huge Congratulations to “The Pink Dagger” Sofia Mast on breaking through to the top four in last weekend’s Olhausen Invitational WPBA event at Raxx in NYC. Brilliant overall performance!!!

🎉 Huge congratulations to Ivan Romero & Mike White, Tampa’s newest PBIA Certified Instructors! 🥳

These two have put in the work, earned their credentials, and are now officially available for individual and group training for players of all levels. Tampa players truly hit the jackpot with this duo.

If you’re looking to level up, Ivan and Mike are ready to help you!

It’s always such an honor to be a part of this girl’s journey… ✨ Women’s Open Quarterfinals ✨ Junior Open Runner-Up ✨ BCAPL Teams 9–12th

1st place at the NAPA Appreciation 8-Ball Tournament this weekend! All your hard work is paying off. He said he “channeled his inner 💖🗡️” and it showed. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Way to go, Champ!

And 4th Place in the NAPA Player Appreciation Tournament goes to @instagraham201

This is what you can do in less than a year with hard work and dedication. So, so proud!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Congrats, Chris! Adding another 8-Ball victory to your growing list of accomplishments! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thanks, Dave, for driving all the way from Montana through snow and freezing temps to spend the day with me. You showed up and it’s evident you’ve been working so hard. Every time I see you, you’re an improved version of yourself.

The new year is starting strong with my first in-person new student. Joe was so patient to wait two months for our appointment and at 86, with six decades of habits, he arrived ready to learn and adapt. I’m excited to see his progress!

Huge congrats to Jim for going undefeated in the new Apex Division at the 2025 Rocky Mountain VNEA Singles Tournament! Outlasting 51 players in a stacked field, Jim stayed confident, focused, and unshakable from start to finish. That’s how champions rise. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Huge thanks to Chris and Ashley for making the trip all the way from Indiana to spend two full days training with me. You both worked tirelessly, stayed curious, and brought so much fun and energy to the room. I was learning right beside you. 😜

It was an absolute joy getting to know you both! Different learning styles. Same drive. So proud of the progress they made and excited for what’s ahead!

We’re thrilled to welcome Don as our newest PBIA Recognized Instructor! His dedication to the game and his commitment to his personal growth make him a fantastic addition to our teaching team. If you’re joining us for a 101 class at Felt, keep an eye out—you might just get to learn from him.

Let’s hear it for two standout performances from last weekend!

Chris went 10-for-11 at the Southwest 9-Ball Championships in Vegas, helping his team clinch 5th place out of 272 teams. That’s some serious consistency under pressure. Bravo!!

The Pink Dagger snapped off the Pennsylvania State 9-Ball Championships and earned herself a matching pink belt to seal the deal.

Kudos to you both for your grit!!

Huge Congrats to Rita Chew!!! She showed up in Colorado for our BU Boot Camp and crushed it! Then she goes home and snaps off this event. What a Rockstar?!!

Chris, thank you for making the trek from California to spend two days with me. You showed up with such focus and drive during our time together. Your commitment to growth and your willingness to do the hard work toward your next-level self is truly admirable. I couldn’t be prouder of your dedication.

Thank you, Rick, for making the journey from Oregon and dedicating two full days to improving your game. Your commitment to becoming the version 2.0 of yourself is inspiring, and I can’t wait to hear how your transformation unfolds! ✌

Let’s give it up for Eric Donald — officially a PBIA Recognized Instructor! The most dedicated students really make some amazing instructors. The Colorado billiard community is so lucky to have you. Thank you.

I first met Adam as a student in our BU Boot Camps in 2023. Since then, he’s become a dedicated student, a trusted friend, a steadfast supporter—and now, a fellow PBIA instructor. Watching his journey unfold has been one of the great honors of my career.

I could not be more proud of Leanetta for her second place finish at the NAPA League Appreciation tournament. All her hard work is paying off big time! Way to go! She’s come so far in such a short time.

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Great work, Joe! Thanks for coming all the way from California to spend three days with me!! Your transformation was commendable and I can’t wait to hear all about your progress! 600 is right around the corner.

Way to go, Fay! Thank you for being such a great student and surviving two solid days of learning. I look forward to hearing all about your progress. Remember: Peanut butter and jelly and don’t crash through the garage!

Big congrats to Ladd, who made the trek from Florida to Colorado for a 2-day intensive last week. He absolutely crushed it! We’ve been working together for the past four months, and I was thrilled to finally meet and work with him in person. He showed up ready to learn, leaned into the process, and walked away as a newly certified PBIA Instructor. I’m excited to see how you bring your skills and passion to the table in this next chapter. Let’s go!

Congrats to our newest PBIA Recognized Instructor and my longtime friend and student: Neal Morgan! Ask him any question about pool! He probably knows the answer. ☺️

Thanks for letting me be part of your journey, troy.sullivan! Hope you enjoy your weekend in Colorado!

Massive kudos to Ryan for topping the Denver Straight Pool League’s Winter 2024 session! I couldn’t be more proud—or more impressed—by what you’ve achieved after just one lesson. You truly took it to heart and have been putting in the work. Bravo!

It’s been a full couple of days with Travis and Jen—thanks so much for making the trip from Oregon to learn together. It’s incredible to see such huge progress in just two days. I can’t wait to see how far you’ll take it from here!

Huge Congrats to The Pink Dagger, Sofia Mast, on an incredible run at the WPBA Soaring Eagle Tournament this past weekend! Finishing 9-12th out of 64 players, Sofia held her own against some of the toughest competition.

I could not be more proud of my young “seniors” for playing their hearts out at the CO Senior State Games this weekend! 🏅 Huge congrats to Jim Calderon and Leanetta Malone! 👏🏼

Silver Charlie for Joe! All your hard work is paying off!

Strong performance, Dagger! 10-0 11-9 (with 2 game spot)

Congrats, Rob!! I knew your time was coming!!! Bravo!

15 of my regulars participated in the Highlands AOA Spring 2025 Pool Tournament! Special shoutout to Ted, who went undefeated and claimed the crown! Way to go!

Congratulations to Linda Trujillo, the new Wyoming State Women’s 8-Ball Champion! I’m incredibly proud to call her my friend and fellow PBIA instructor!