This episode of the Lucky Breaks Podcast host Sue Lueder interviews Coach Sean, a Las Vegas-based PBIA and ACS Level 1 instructor who is dedicated to both the local and junior pool scenes. Sean shares his remarkable "origin story," transitioning from a truck driver to a professional instructor after deciding to take the game seriously only a year and a half ago. Despite being a self-described "infant" in the sport at the time, he tells the incredible story of how he accidentally entered a pro event and took second place in Scotch doubles alongside 15-year-old phenom Savannah Easton.

We dive deep into the Las Vegas pool community, exploring the unique "chip tournament" scene and the famous venues that make the city a global hub for the sport. Sean also opens up about his mission to transform the future of pool by working with the Billiards Education Foundation (BEF) to create collegiate scholarship opportunities and a path to the Olympics. He advocates for expanding access to the game by moving equipment into community centers and schools, ensuring the next generation can learn outside of the traditional bar environment.

00:00 Welcome And Intro

00:39 Sean Pool Origins

02:04 Science Of Pool

02:45 Moving To Vegas

03:22 Accidental Pro Event

07:00 Rio Westgate Awakening

11:02 Vegas Pool Culture

13:24 Leagues And Ratings

15:41 Ultimate Pool Format

17:05 Juniors Scene Spark

17:59 Teaching Kids Pool

18:32 Commentary Booth Nerves

19:10 Juniors Inspire Passion

20:10 Olympics and Paralympics Push

21:34 College Pool Scholarship Path

22:40 Changing Pool’s Image

23:39 Access to Tables

26:01 Starting Young Players

28:37 Vegas Junior Qualifier

31:40 Lessons and Coaching

33:43 Magic Eight Ball Finale

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