Join Sue Lueder and Erin Shulman from the Lucky Breaks Podcast as they chat with 𝑲𝒂𝒊 𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔, an iconic figure in the San Diego APA, and 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒔 𝑲𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒔, an up and coming pool player eager to learn. Discover their unique coaching dynamics, Kai's journey from a recreational player to a key figure in the pool community, and Demetrios’ transformation under Kai's mentorship. Learn about their collaborative, pressure-free coaching style, and gain valuable insights into effective coaching methods. Plus, get a glimpse into Kai's exciting new venture, 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐢. Don't miss this engaging conversation about pool, coaching, and personal growth!

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

00:49 Kai's Journey into Pool

02:22 Demetrius' Background and Entry into the League

04:07 Kai's Coaching Philosophy

05:48 Demetrius' Growth and Challenges

08:38 Effective Coaching Techniques

14:19 Communication in Coaching

20:01 Handling Mistakes and Staying Calm

20:34 Timeout Strategies in High-Stakes Matches

22:18 Coaching Styles and Player Independence

23:17 Balancing Nerves and Support During Competitions

29:54 Coaching Lower Skill Levels

32:40 Introducing Purple Queen Kai

36:12 Magic Eight Ball Predictions

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