Student Spotlight

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

???? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????? to ???????????? 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. ????????????????’???? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????????? ????????????????. ????????????????????????

???????????????? ???????????????????????? to ???????????????????? and ???????????????????????? 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 absolutely joy getting to know you both! Different learning styles. Same drive. ???????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????’???? ????????????????????!

We’re thrilled to welcome Don as our ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????! 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.

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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!! ????????????

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

????????????????????, ???????????????????? ???????????? for making the trek from California to spend two days with me. You showed up with such ???????????????????? and ???????????????????? during our time together.

Your commitment to growth and your willingness to do the hard work toward your next-level self is truly admirable. ???? ????????????????????????’???? ???????? ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????. ????

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 ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????!

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.

To play even a small role in the legacy he’s building is a gift I don’t take lightly.

From the bottom of my heart, ???????????????????? ???????????? for all you do, Adam.

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.

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. 

???????????? ???????? ????????, ????????????! 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: ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ????????????’???? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????????????!

???? 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, defeating a 691 and 739 to be the last American standing! ????

Bravo, Dagger! ????

???? Miina Tani (651) [8-7] ✅
???? Bojana Sarac (691) [8-7] ✅
???? Wang Wan-Lin (739) [8-4] ✅
???? Pia Filler (715) [2-8] ❌
???? Kelly Fisher (762) [5-8] ❌

I could not be more proud of my young “seniors” for playing their hearts out at the CO Senior State Games this weekend! You stayed locked in, focused on the process, and gave it everything you had.

???? Huge congrats to ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? on your Gold Medal and ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? for taking the Bronze!
(Not pictured: ???????????????? ????????????????????, with a strong 5th-8th finish!)

???????? Bravo to each of you! ????????

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! For many, it was their very first tournament—a true milestone moment!

???? *Special shoutout to Ted, who went undefeated and claimed the crown! ???? Way to go, Ted!*

It was an absolute joy to see everyone showcase their skills and put their hard work to the test. Bravo to all! ????????

Congratulations to Linda Trujillo, the new Wyoming State Women’s 8-Ball Champion! ????

She also finished 3rd in the Scotch Doubles. Linda is the driving force behind the Cheyenne Junior Pool League, and her dedication to the sport is truly unmatched. I’m incredibly proud to call her my friend and fellow PBIA instructor!

Big congratulations to Matt Wulfert, the man of the hour! ????

He’s on an incredible streak, taking down the Moonlighting 9-Ball tournament and dominating at the Wyoming State 8-Ball Singles and Teams! Bravo, Matt! Your hard work and dedication are truly paying off, my friend!

April Erfman is unstoppable! ????

After a second round loss, she rallied back with incredible determination to finish runner-up in the BCA/VNEA end-of-session tournament. Way to go, April—way to grind!

Congratulations to Tarah ‘The Fireball’ Connor for going undefeated in the Women’s Split Bracket at Side Pockets Blue Springs in Kansas City! ???????? Your dedication, skill, and passion for the game continue to inspire us all.

Keep shining, Tarah—you’re a true champion! ????

???? *Congrats Butch!* ????

Keep up the fantastic work, Butch! I’m so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. ????

???? New PBIA Recognized Instructor Announcement! Ron Cox ????

I’m thrilled to introduce Ron Cox as our newly certified PBIA instructor! ????

Ron brings a wealth of experience and passion for billiards, and I’m confident he’ll be an invaluable asset to our community. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or just starting out, Ron’s expertise and dedication will help you reach new heights in your game.

Please join us in welcoming Ron Cox to the team! ????

We are thrilled to announce that @rneues has joined our team as a PBIA Recognized Instructor! With a passion for teaching and enthusiasm for working with the youth, Bobby is ready to inspire and empower our community. Let’s give Bobby a warm welcome and celebrate this amazing addition to our teaching team. Welcome aboard, Bobby! ????????

Way to go, Craig!! All your hard work is paying off! ????????????????????????

✔️ 2024 Summer League MVP
✔️ ???? in RM VNEA Team Tournament

So, so proud of you!!!

Believe in yourself and ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ????????????????????????????. It truly works.

Once we learn to let the momentum of the cue do the work for us, the magic takes over. ✨

Just a couple students by day, pool players by night. ????????‍???? ????????‍????

???? Way to go, Sofia and Zach for splitting the weekly 9-ball tournament last night. ????????????????

Way to go, Larry! Thanks for helping me kick off 2025!

???????????????? ????????????????????????????????, ????????????????????????! A well-earned award for all your hard work.

I love it when my students share their successes with me. ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????? ???????????? ???????? ????????????????????????????????????!! Keep the momentum going! ????????????????