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Become A WPBSA Coach
The WPBSA offers two levels of snooker coaching accreditation which are shown below: WPBSA World Snooker Level 1 Coach 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Snooker Coaching The new for 2017 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Snooker Coaching replaces the Level 2 certificate provided in previous years. In addition to the above accreditations, there is also a historic coaching grade… Read More
WPBSA Launches New Coaching Course
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), through its umbrella organisation the English Partnership for Snooker and Billiards (EPSB) has announced exciting new changes to its accredited snooker coaching programme. The world governing body for snooker and billiards, through its umbrella organization the English Partnership for Snooker and Billiards (EPSB), has teamed up with 1st4sport Qualifications,… Read More
New 2016 Coaching Dates Announced
The WPBSA has announced further dates for its accredited snooker coaching programmes for 2016. Level One Certificate in Snooker – Community WPBSA World Snooker Coach The level one course will be held on Sunday 9th October 2016 at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds. This level is aimed at equipping candidates with the skills to… Read More
The Appliance Of Science
Chris Henry’s innovative theories and techniques, based on neural science, have helped top snooker players fulfil their potential. We caught up with Henry, who is currently working with Shaun Murphy and has previously coached the likes of Stephen Hendry, Peter Ebdon, Jimmy White, Ding Junhui and Luca Brecel, to find out more about his philosophy…. Read More
Coach Frank Callan Passes Away
Legendary snooker coach Frank Callan, who worked with many of the sport’s all-time greats, has died at the age of 93. Callan played a vital role in the careers of Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, John Parrott, Doug Mountjoy and Terry Griffiths, who described him as the ‘father of coaching.’ Lancastrian Callan was a keen amateur… Read More
Teachers On Cue For Coaching Programme
Teachers from Sheffield’s primary, secondary and specialist schools attended part one of the WPBSA World Snooker Coach Coaching Certificate recently as part of the 2015/16 Sheffield Cue Zone into Schools Championship. Teaching representatives spent the day with six time World Snooker Champion Steve Davis and leading coach Andrew Highfield, receiving tuition on how to deliver… Read More
Rochelle Helps Cue Sports Grow
Rochelle Woods from Tittleshall near King’s Lynn in Norfolk is believed to be the youngest official coach at the age of just 16. Rochelle recently passed the Level One WPBSA Community Snooker Coach course and she’s helping snooker and billiards to grow in her area. Click here to read more and watch a video on… Read More
Griffiths To Coach Six Players
Renowned coach Terry Griffiths will be working with six players during the 2015/16 season, including Chinese ace Ding Junhui. Former World Champion Griffiths announced in March that he would continue his coaching career, despite former employer On Q Promotions ceasing to operate. And the Welshman has now confirmed the line-up of half a dozen players… Read More
Last Few Places On Coaching Courses
If you would like to get more involved in snooker by becoming a qualified World Snooker Coach, there are still a few places available on courses in June and July. But if you are interested then you must book fast because places are limited. Coaching Course Dates & Information: Level 1: WPBSA World Snooker Community… Read More