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Atlas Cue Academy · Educational Contributors

Great players inspire. Great teachers make the game better.

Meet educators who share a passion for helping cue-sports players learn, practice, and improve. Explore their independent instructional resources—and discover how you can contribute to a growing community of knowledge.

Bob Saint John, founder of Atlas Cue Academy
Founder · Atlas Cue Academy

Bob Saint John

Artist, designer and creative director — a graduate with honors from ArtCenter College of Design. A Fort Worth player, Bob founded Saint John Studio, Bank Shot Buddy™ and Atlas Cue Academy: one home for every local tournament, league night and lesson, built so the knowledge of cue sports is carried forward, free to anyone who wants to learn.

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Hall of Fame inductee · Master billiards instructor

Randy Goettlicher

One of the original BCA Master Instructors and a pioneer of professional billiards education, Randy co-founded Cue-Tech Pool School and helped develop generations of players and teachers. A 2024 Texas Billiards Hall of Fame inductee, he has welcomed the Academy’s mission and offered to help.

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Randy’s academy identity; separate from his Texas Billiards Hall of Fame induction.
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Billiards education & physics

Dr. Dave Alciatore

Explore clear, practical instruction on aiming, cue-ball control, shot mechanics, and the science of billiards. Dr. Dave's extensive educational library helps players understand not just what works, but why.

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Structured pool instruction

Tor Lowry · Zero-X Billiards

Tor Lowry creates practical pool-training resources focused on strengthening fundamentals and developing consistent skills through purposeful practice. Discover his instructional approach and training videos.

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