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.

In this episode of Cue the Experts, we sit down with Dr. Dave, a master billiards instructor and former mechanical engineering professor, to explore his unique journey from academia to the world of pool instruction.

We dive into the mental game, managing pressure, the importance of a solid pre-shot routine, and how teaching methods need to adapt to each individual.

Whether you’re a casual league player or chasing championships, this episode is packed with tips on visualization, breathing techniques, and Dr. Dave’s approach to peak performance.

Topics covered:

• How Dr. Dave built his teaching philosophy
• The story behind the Billiards Resource
• The mindset of elite pool players
• Diagnosing mistakes and learning from them
• The importance of passion in practice and instruction
• Pool’s potential path to the Olympics

In the very first episode of Cue the Experts, hosts Jeremiah Gage and Digital Dave introduce themselves and share their journeys through the world of pool—from casual play to serious instruction. They dive into the psychology of the game, how the sport has changed over the years, and what helped them improve the most. You’ll also hear about the vision for the podcast and why they believe pool players of all levels will benefit from tuning in.

Topics covered:

• Background stories
• Pool psychology
• Teaching experiences
• How the game has evolved
• Fun rapid-fire questions
• The purpose behind the show