Objective:
To establish and maintain a national training center that would facilitate world-class structured training systems for beginning and advanced players, trainers certification courses for levels 1 and 2, advanced and master instructor, technical officials, and game organizers.
Pool Hall – The centerpiece of the BSCP Academy will be the pool hall which will house up-to-date tables for pool, snooker and carom with the corresponding cues and balls for each discipline. Competition lighting will be provided for each table allowing the trainees to experience using the correct equipment and lighting conditions for specific tournaments.
Museum - Surrounding the pool hall would be memorabilia from various world-renowned players such as Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco “Django” Bustamante and the likes. Souvenirs from various games such as the Asian and Southeast Asian Games, the Guinness, Asian & World Championships will also be on display not only to preserve such a collection but also to inspire future national athletes who will bring honors to the country
Classroom – All trainees will be taught various international game rules, game ethics, doping, game theories, sports psychology and other related topics in order to become a world-class player. The classroom will be equipped with comfortable chairs and desks, whiteboard, podium, adequate lighting and air-conditioning system conducive to the teaching and learning process.
Library/Archive – To supplement the learning process, various books, manuals, magazines, newsletters, DVDs and other audio-visual materials related to the sport will be established in the Academy. Both the students and trainers will benefit from these collections.
Audio-Visual Equipment – With the advent of IT in sports, the learning progression needs to be reinforced with audio-visual equipment such as video camcorders that will record each of the students’ playing skills capturing each action from the top of the table, side of the table, and from other angles. This would allow the student and trainer to analyze and make necessary corrections on player movements. Other equipment such as desktop computers will be used to keep record of all the data, laptop for field use so as to get an on-the-spot record during competition days, LCD projector, projection screen, flat screen, DVD player, and speaker system for better presentations in or outside the classroom.
Students:
The heart of the BSCP Academy will be its students. Open to everyone and anyone who has a special interest in becoming a world class player, the academy will train both amateurs and professionals alike. With a low student-to-instructor ratio, the training system will focus on developing and improving the playing and competitive skills of each individual.
Sample topics to be covered:
International game rules & ethics
WADA doping regulations
How to select the right cue
Correct Fundamentals of stance, bridge, grip, and stroke
Alignment & aiming systems
Collision physics
Understand how deflection, swerve and throw effects shot making
Increase shot consistency
Learn to control the cue ball
How to play the patterns that will simplify run out
Defensive tactics
Winning strategy
Practice drills to improve in all aspects of the game
The mental game - how to maximize performance in competition
Physical Fitness
Other than recruits and walk-ins, the BSCP Academy will establish branches nationwide. Partnerships with private learning institutions and corporations will be established to ensure a continuing flow of fresh talents.
Trainers/Instructors:
There are a few skilled players who have a are gifted to teach. The trainers at the BSCP Academy will all have a keen sense of teaching, a thorough knowledge of and experience in the sport to assure a competitive learning process. Part of the requisite to pass, all candidates will be required to assist in an on-going training to see how the teaching theories are applied and try them out. The BSCP will have foreign guest trainers who will conduct special seminars on occasion.
Seminars:
Teaching how to play the sport will only be a part of the academy’s program. The Academy will offer relevant courses such as:
Trainers/instructors - This program would allow a standardized method of teaching and accreditation. Four level courses will be offered – Level 1, 2 Advanced & Master. Each level would focus on the skill level of each trainer and the students they wish to handle. The Master level certification will enable the instructor to certify other trainers.
Sample topics would cover:
BSCP History & Objectives
BSCP Programs & Standards
BSCP Instructor Ethics
International Game Rules & Regulations
WADA Doping Regulations
Teaching Theory & Methods
Oral communication
Establishing Lesson Objectives
Lesson Preparation
Training Exercises
Training Aids
Organizing & Scheduling a Course
Budgeting Courses
Student Recruitment
Physical Fitness
Referee – International game rules need to be respected and followed by every player. This course will help the candidate to be a qualified international referee who would officiate in a local and foreign tournament sanctioned by the BSCP, APBU and/or the WPA.
Technical Official – All local and foreign tournaments need people to make the event successful. This course will present the different individual tasks and importance of each role in a tournament.
Game Organization & Management – With all the world-class players wanting to join a tournament, it is imperative that every event be prepared and managed properly so that future competitions will have more participants and sponsors. A successful event will leave a good impression on the sports community and its followers.
Talent Identification Program:
It is inevitable that one day players would lay down their cue sticks and choose another path in their lives. Thus, the BSCP Academy will continuously develop and implement a nationwide and overseas Talent Identification Program (TIP) in search of replacements for the “Magician”.
Honor for the Country:
As an incentive, qualified BSCP students and graduates will be given an opportunity to represent the country in Asian Pocket Billiards Union and World Pool-Billiard Association sanctioned tournaments. These events will be the major testing ground for their effectiveness as products of the BSCP Academy.
Self-Sustaining:
Self-sufficiency would be the long term administrative goal. Funds for operating costs would be derived from course fees and corporate partnerships. All courses and seminars offered will require fees whether they are conducted in or outside the BSCP Academy facility. An example would be after school courses to be offered in learning institutions. This will require a student fee covering the instructors’ professional fee and assistant, payment for the use of the school facility, and contribution to the operating cost of the Academy.
For more information contact:
Mr. Lester Dulawan - Academy Head Instructor
BSCP Academy
2nd Floor Philippine Center for Sports Medicine Bldg.
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
M. Adriatico Street, Malate, City of Manila
To establish and maintain a national training center that would facilitate world-class structured training systems for beginning and advanced players, trainers certification courses for levels 1 and 2, advanced and master instructor, technical officials, and game organizers.
Pool Hall – The centerpiece of the BSCP Academy will be the pool hall which will house up-to-date tables for pool, snooker and carom with the corresponding cues and balls for each discipline. Competition lighting will be provided for each table allowing the trainees to experience using the correct equipment and lighting conditions for specific tournaments.
Museum - Surrounding the pool hall would be memorabilia from various world-renowned players such as Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco “Django” Bustamante and the likes. Souvenirs from various games such as the Asian and Southeast Asian Games, the Guinness, Asian & World Championships will also be on display not only to preserve such a collection but also to inspire future national athletes who will bring honors to the country
Classroom – All trainees will be taught various international game rules, game ethics, doping, game theories, sports psychology and other related topics in order to become a world-class player. The classroom will be equipped with comfortable chairs and desks, whiteboard, podium, adequate lighting and air-conditioning system conducive to the teaching and learning process.
Library/Archive – To supplement the learning process, various books, manuals, magazines, newsletters, DVDs and other audio-visual materials related to the sport will be established in the Academy. Both the students and trainers will benefit from these collections.
Audio-Visual Equipment – With the advent of IT in sports, the learning progression needs to be reinforced with audio-visual equipment such as video camcorders that will record each of the students’ playing skills capturing each action from the top of the table, side of the table, and from other angles. This would allow the student and trainer to analyze and make necessary corrections on player movements. Other equipment such as desktop computers will be used to keep record of all the data, laptop for field use so as to get an on-the-spot record during competition days, LCD projector, projection screen, flat screen, DVD player, and speaker system for better presentations in or outside the classroom.
Students:
The heart of the BSCP Academy will be its students. Open to everyone and anyone who has a special interest in becoming a world class player, the academy will train both amateurs and professionals alike. With a low student-to-instructor ratio, the training system will focus on developing and improving the playing and competitive skills of each individual.
Sample topics to be covered:
International game rules & ethics
WADA doping regulations
How to select the right cue
Correct Fundamentals of stance, bridge, grip, and stroke
Alignment & aiming systems
Collision physics
Understand how deflection, swerve and throw effects shot making
Increase shot consistency
Learn to control the cue ball
How to play the patterns that will simplify run out
Defensive tactics
Winning strategy
Practice drills to improve in all aspects of the game
The mental game - how to maximize performance in competition
Physical Fitness
Other than recruits and walk-ins, the BSCP Academy will establish branches nationwide. Partnerships with private learning institutions and corporations will be established to ensure a continuing flow of fresh talents.
Trainers/Instructors:
There are a few skilled players who have a are gifted to teach. The trainers at the BSCP Academy will all have a keen sense of teaching, a thorough knowledge of and experience in the sport to assure a competitive learning process. Part of the requisite to pass, all candidates will be required to assist in an on-going training to see how the teaching theories are applied and try them out. The BSCP will have foreign guest trainers who will conduct special seminars on occasion.
Seminars:
Teaching how to play the sport will only be a part of the academy’s program. The Academy will offer relevant courses such as:
Trainers/instructors - This program would allow a standardized method of teaching and accreditation. Four level courses will be offered – Level 1, 2 Advanced & Master. Each level would focus on the skill level of each trainer and the students they wish to handle. The Master level certification will enable the instructor to certify other trainers.
Sample topics would cover:
BSCP History & Objectives
BSCP Programs & Standards
BSCP Instructor Ethics
International Game Rules & Regulations
WADA Doping Regulations
Teaching Theory & Methods
Oral communication
Establishing Lesson Objectives
Lesson Preparation
Training Exercises
Training Aids
Organizing & Scheduling a Course
Budgeting Courses
Student Recruitment
Physical Fitness
Referee – International game rules need to be respected and followed by every player. This course will help the candidate to be a qualified international referee who would officiate in a local and foreign tournament sanctioned by the BSCP, APBU and/or the WPA.
Technical Official – All local and foreign tournaments need people to make the event successful. This course will present the different individual tasks and importance of each role in a tournament.
Game Organization & Management – With all the world-class players wanting to join a tournament, it is imperative that every event be prepared and managed properly so that future competitions will have more participants and sponsors. A successful event will leave a good impression on the sports community and its followers.
Talent Identification Program:
It is inevitable that one day players would lay down their cue sticks and choose another path in their lives. Thus, the BSCP Academy will continuously develop and implement a nationwide and overseas Talent Identification Program (TIP) in search of replacements for the “Magician”.
Honor for the Country:
As an incentive, qualified BSCP students and graduates will be given an opportunity to represent the country in Asian Pocket Billiards Union and World Pool-Billiard Association sanctioned tournaments. These events will be the major testing ground for their effectiveness as products of the BSCP Academy.
Self-Sustaining:
Self-sufficiency would be the long term administrative goal. Funds for operating costs would be derived from course fees and corporate partnerships. All courses and seminars offered will require fees whether they are conducted in or outside the BSCP Academy facility. An example would be after school courses to be offered in learning institutions. This will require a student fee covering the instructors’ professional fee and assistant, payment for the use of the school facility, and contribution to the operating cost of the Academy.
For more information contact:
Mr. Lester Dulawan - Academy Head Instructor
BSCP Academy
2nd Floor Philippine Center for Sports Medicine Bldg.
Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
M. Adriatico Street, Malate, City of Manila
Tel. No. 409 2014 (Lester)
