DRESS FOR SUCCESS“If you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you race good.” -Sharon CouchOlympian athlete Sharon Couch has a point. Feeling good can make you play better. If dressing a certain way fuels the fire, do it. This doesn’t mean wearing a suit and tie to a local Friday night …

FUN“Stay out of the pool room kid, or all you’ll ever have is fun.”-William KennedyWhen you enjoy yourself playing pool, excellence tags along like a shadow. When pool is fun and exciting, you always play your best. It’s as if your body is saying, “Hey, this feels great!” Then it rewards you with so …

DEEP BREATHING “I take deep breaths and exhale. I relax myself that way.”-Laura Smith.”Advanced platers know how to keep their composure when the heat is on. Somehow, they stay calm and relaxed in tough situations. While their mental training is highly developed, they also use an old–fashioned …