Cue the Experts Ep 03 - Samm (Diep) Vidal on Coaching, Fitness, and Olympic Dreams скачать в хорошем качестве

Cue the Experts Ep 03 - Samm (Diep) Vidal on Coaching, Fitness, and Olympic Dreams

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. https://sammdiep.com/ 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction 4:05 – From Casual Player to Master Instructor 8:43 – National Titles, Coaching Honors & Recognition 11:57 – Why Fundamentals Matter More Than You Think 13:13 – Inspiring the Next Generation: Junior Billiards 19:40 – The Overlooked Edge: Health & Fitness in Pool 24:18 – Behind the Scenes: Coaching Philosophy & Stories 29:09 – Breaking Into the Olympics: A Sport’s Ambition 32:57 – Tactical Tips, Mechanics & Strategy Insights 38:51 – The Strangest (and Smartest?) Advice 39:59 – Learning from Legends of the Game 41:07 – Rapid Fire: Gear, Goals & Game-Changers