In this episode of the Lucky Breaks Podcast, host Sue Lueder dives deep into the world of professional pool with Chris Reinhold, a former junior champion and Mosconi Cup player. Chris shares his journey from a young amateur to a top-level competitor, highlighting the importance of managing attitude, ego, and mental toughness. He provides valuable tips on playing and winning against elite opponents, emphasizing the significance of playing within one's abilities, practicing efficiently, and using strategic safeties. The episode concludes with live demos and practical advice on executing safeties and strokes from Chris.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:44 Chris Reinhold's Early Days in Pool

01:58 Journey to Professional Pool

03:02 College and Beyond

05:53 Mental Strategies for Competing

12:12 Coaching and Improving Skills

17:12 Tips When Playing Scotch Doubles

19:21 Dealing with Pressure and Self-Trust

20:20 Reflecting on Matches and Learning from Losses

21:15 Maintaining Focus and Motivation

24:12 Strategies for Lower Skill Levels

26:57 Magic Eight Ball Segment

27:43 Safety Demonstration and Techniques

34:11 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutouts

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In this episode of the Lucky Breaks podcast, host Sue Lueder welcomes Nellie Del Rosario to discuss her impressive performance at the APA US Amateurs event in Las Vegas. Nellie delves deeply into the event's format, her strategies, and the highs and lows she experienced during her matches. The conversation covers the mental and physical aspects of competing, including the importance of maintaining focus, handling pressure, and making quick adjustments in the heat of competition. Nellie also shares anecdotes about her training, the support from her friends and fans, and her aspirations for future tournaments. The episode concludes with a hopeful message about increasing tournament participation among women in San Diego.In this episode of the Lucky Breaks Podcast, host Sue Lueder welcomes Nellie Del Rosario to discuss her impressive performance at the APA US Amateurs event in Las Vegas. Nellie delves deeply into the event's format, her strategies, and the highs and lows she experienced during her matches. The conversation covers the mental and physical aspects of competing, including the importance of maintaining focus, handling pressure, and making quick adjustments in the heat of competition. Nellie also shares anecdotes about her training, the support from her friends and fans, and her aspirations for future tournaments. The episode concludes with a hopeful message about increasing tournament participation among women in San Diego.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:30 Understanding the APA US Amateur Format01:00 Nellie's Strategy and Match Experiences01:50 Challenges and Key Moments02:43 Training and Performance Insights03:25 Journey to the Finals06:01 Final Matches and Reflections11:27 Pep Talks and Support12:30 Strategizing the Tournament13:38 San Diego's Support14:12 Future Plans and Qualifiers17:16 Handling Pressure in Tournaments19:13 Break and Run Achievements20:22 Looking Forward to Next YearNellie’s Hot Seat Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6uSXsQFOyUNellie’s Semifinal Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4wSPx1-PAwNellie’s Final Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP7TSqu2ntsWhere you can find our guest:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nelford

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