S2:E21 A Hop Skip and a Jump to U.S. Amateurs

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Lucky Breaks Podcast

Sue Lueder, Erin Shulman, Beth Jeung

25 episodes

2 days ago

Every rack has a story! Passionate amateur pool players Sue, Erin, and Beth explore pool stories with coaches, captains, teammates, and opponents to learn about the challenges of the game and how to build incredible mental toughness.

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S2:E21 A Hop Skip and a Jump to U.S. Amateurs

Lucky Breaks Podcast

28 minutes 43 seconds

1 month ago

S2:E21 A Hop Skip and a Jump to U.S. Amateurs

In this episode of the Lucky Breaks Podcast, we are recording at On Cue Billiards in La Mesa, CA and are joined by three accomplished female pool players - Melinda, Yen, and Nellie. They share their experiences, preparation methods, and challenges leading up to the prestigious US Amateur Championship, hosted annually by the APA. Melinda delves into her relentless 20-year journey culminating in a 2017 victory. Nellie discusses how she battled her way to the finals in Las Vegas, while Yen talks about her continual resilience and qualification strategies. The episode also explores how the players handle competition against friends, what they have learned from each other, and their individual preparation routines for the upcoming event. The episode concludes with a special segment featuring Abram, a trick shot artist, who teaches the art of performing jump shots.

00:00 Welcome to the Lucky Breaks Podcast

00:56 Melinda's Journey to Victory

03:49 Nellie's Road to the Finals

05:31 Yen's Qualifying Experience

06:15 The Pressure of Competition

07:26 Celebrating Wins and Learning from Losses

10:34 Friendship and Rivalry in Pool

16:41 Lessons Learned from Each Other

19:55 Understanding Generosity in Team Dynamics

20:01 The Importance of Kindness

20:17 Learning to Enjoy Pool

21:48 Preparing for the Big Event