Book One

Coaching From the Chair

The most important coaching moments in billiards rarely happen while someone is shooting. They happen from the chair beside them. Coaching From the Chair is a practical guide for billiards players, team captains, coaches, mentors, and anyone committed to helping others perform with greater confidence. Matthew Rodriguez explores the principles that help coaches build confidence, strengthen character, develop trust, and create a team culture where people can grow. This is not simply a book about choosing the right shot. It is about becoming the kind of teammate people trust, the kind of mentor people remember, and the kind of leader who makes a lasting difference.