Cue the Experts Ep 02 – Dr. Dave Tells All: His Journey, Lessons Learned, and Advice for Players

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. Vision Center Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vgY89yDrjE Dr. Dave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrDaveBilliards Dr. Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveBilliards Dr. Dave's Billiard Resource: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/ Dr. Dave's Instructional Products: https://drdavebilliards.com/ Billiard University: https://billiarduniversity.org/ Find and Instructor: https://playbetterbilliards.com 0:00 Dr. Dave’s Story Begins 6:51 Career Highlights and Breakthroughs 12:45 Making the Leap to Full-Time Instruction 18:00 Teaching Techniques That Actually Work 20:15 Improving His Own Game Through Teaching 24:00 Mastering the Mental Game 37:30 Facing Off with Legends 41:45 The Strangest Advice He Ever Got 43:53 Rapid Fire Q&A 47:32 Most Embarrassing Moments 51:34 Final Words of Wisdom @DrDaveBilliards