One of Colorado’s top players and pool instructor Chris McDaniel joins us to talk mental toughness, teaching pool, and the underrated art of the “chair game.” From mastering your mindset to the seven things you control on every shot, this episode is packed with wisdom for players who want to level up.

You can contact Chris for instruction by emailing him at chrismcdaniel75@gmail.com

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In this episode of Cue the Experts, we sit down with Kim Young—master instructor and founder of Dragon Billiards—to explore his journey from getting hustled as a teen to coaching players around the world. Kim shares lessons on mastering fundamentals, building the right mindset, and making pool accessible for everyone, plus practical advice, memorable stories, and a few laughs along the way.

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In this episode of Cue the Experts, we sit down with Samm Vidal — national champion, master PBIA instructor, and junior coach — to explore her journey from casual player to one of the sport’s most respected teachers. They dive into the fundamentals that truly matter, the role of health and fitness in peak performance, and what it will take to get pool into the Olympics. Plus, Samm shares her most unconventional coaching advice, stories from working with rising stars, and a rapid-fire round that reveals her personal takes on the game.