Samm Diep

Samm is a 4-time national champion and a Senior Instructor with Billiard University. She’s also a third of the preeminent Billiard University Summer School Boot Camp team, alongside “Dr. Dave” Alciatore and Randy Russell. Many of her students have gone on to win local leagues/tournaments, as well as state championships. Her YouTube instructional videos have surpassed 500k views. She has dedicated the past 20 years to working with players of all ages and skill levels, from all over the world. She has led the U.S. Junior Team to Germany and China to compete in the World Junior 9-Ball Championships, and has also produced the Junior National 9-Ball Championships for five consecutive years as the Executive Director for the Billiard Education Foundation. In her final year, attendance reached a record 200+ young players representing 35 states. Samm believes the importance of balancing business and pleasure. When she’s not teaching, exhibiting or promoting billiards, you can find her cooking or enjoying outdoor activities with her family. Her husband, Marc, can be found competing at many of the Professional Tournaments around the world. Together, they believe that a healthy mind and body is an important key to happiness.

Latest posts

Just Good Enough

This is a story about a 14-year-old girl that had heaps of potential for becoming a concert violinist. She had a good ear, natural talent, and the keen gift of sight-reading just about any piece of music. Unfortunately, what she did not have was the desire and dedication. She would excel as far as she […]

Nov 30, 2020

Like Music to my Ears

As you read these words, think your favorite song. Now, close your eyes for a moment and relish that melody you love so much. Is it a love song or a rock or classical piece? It doesn’t matter. Just feel it and really listen to it in your mind. As it gets to your favorite […]

Dec 29, 2020

Winning Posture

Good posture can really say a lot about a person. Think about the player that’s slumped over in his chair or practically spilling over the edge of his stool. He’s looking all around the room and now he’s text messaging his buddies. What impression is this player giving you? Does he intimidate you with his […]

Mar 2, 2021

Ten Things I Love About Pool

I recently started keeping a Gratitude Journal. This means that each night, I commit to reflecting on the positive thoughts from that day that I am grateful for. This can be anything from winning a tournament to having a wonderful, loyal dog to being thankful I have internet access. No matter how tough life may […]

Apr 20, 2021

Even More Practice to Make Perfect

I’ve always been told that it takes 21 days to form a habit. If there’s something you want to learn or a behavior you’d like to develop, give it 21 solid days and it should become second nature by then. New information tells us to throw that number out the window. Recent studies by the […]

Aug 31, 2021