Snooker Background

• Discovered snooker at age 6 - started with a pencil, marbles, and a couch
• Received a 3ft table at age 8
• Began playing on a full-size 12ft table as a teenager, which became a lifelong pursuit
• Trained at the World Snooker Academy (England) at age 17
  ◦ Practiced alongside top professionals including Ding Junhui, Judd Trump, Peter Ebdon, and others
• Ranked #1 junior in Israel and #3 in the open category
  ◦ Represented nationally and internationally
• Transitioned into coaching after developing a movement disorder (kinetic tremors)

Coaching & Leadership

• Coaching since age 17
• Certified EPBF Instructor (2004) - Jorgen Sandman
• Certified IBSF Coach (2012) - Nic Barrow
• Founded The Snooker College (2010)
• Coached thousands of players worldwide
• Developed junior, women’s, and inclusive programs
• Worked with players with disabilities and at-risk youth

National Team & Elite Coaching

• Israeli Ladies National Team Coach (2014)
• Polish National Team Coach (2018-2019)
  ◦ Men, women, juniors, and players with disabilities
• Coached top Ukrainian players and junior groups (2019-2022)
  ◦ Including current professional Iulian Boiko
• Highest player achievements include:
  ◦ Kacper Filipiak - 2019 European Snooker Champion - earned a World Snooker Tour card
  ◦ Iulian Boiko - 2020 WSF World Snooker Championship runner-up and 2020 European 6-Reds Snooker Champion 
  ▪ Became the youngest professional in history at age 14

Recent Competitive Highlights (US)

• Semi-finalist - 2024 US Snooker Championship
• Quarter-finalist - 2024 QTour Americas
• Last 48 - 2025 Predator Pro Billiard Series Las Vegas Open (10-Ball)
• Quarter-finalist - 2025 US Snooker Championship
• Quarter-finalist - 2026 US Snooker Masters