This week my 147academy had the pleasure of holding a snooker training camp for International student 16-year-old Holger Åkerblom from Stockholm in Sweden in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow, Ireland.
The Swedish Billiards Federation sent Holger to Ireland to develop his game and I was very impressed with his work rate to learn all the drills and technical information was fantastic. Holger is coached currently in Sweden by EBSA Snooker Coach George To and it was big honour to coach Holger during this camp.
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Star of the future
Holger travelled to Ireland with his parents to improve his overall game. Holger made many high breaks during this camp and it was brilliant to see him work so hard. I believe Holger has the potential to become a top junior in the next few years. His potting was incredible and his attitude was superb all the way through the camp.
Training Aids
The latest training aids were used in this camp to enhance each session like the Mini Domin Eye, QLine, Blade Cue, Master Doctor, Str8aim SA-1 & SA-2, Chris Henry Balls, Academy laser, EBSA Coaching Balls to help to get him on the line of aim and develop a smoother stroke in his delivery.
Training Camp Structure
Holger was videoed during each session and he brings home all the videos of the action from the sessions to study and analyse. A new training program with specific Scoring drills was designed to help him train better at home.
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Training Camp
Holger “said it is fantastic to come to Ireland for a camp. PJ planned out the camp perfect and my new training plan is already making me feel confident about improving more and more in the next few weeks. I have never worked so hard and never been so tired at the end of the camp “
16year old Whiz Kid
During this camp, I worked on fine tuning his fundamentals in his technique by working on his Approach, Delivery, Stance and Rest Shots. We also talked about his shot selection and cue ball control plus about the mental side on becoming mentally stronger.
New Training Plan
Holger now begins a new training program which will be monitored with the feedback from his practice sessions in Sweden. It is really fantastic to have this European Junior in my 147academy and I will do everything possible to help develop his game over the next few years.
Thank You
My 147academy would like to thank Snooker Committee Chairman Stefan Norman and the Swedish Federation for sending Holger over. Big thank you to Holger and his family for coming to Carlow. I wish him good luck for the future. I look forward to seeing him play in future International Championships
Well done Holger!!!
