Last week my 147academy had the pleasure of holding a snooker training camp for an exciting European Junior from Ukraine when 16year old Artem Surzhykov travelled to the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow, Ireland.
Star of the future
Artem is now living in Poland and competes in all their National events. Artem father is also a qualified EBSA Snooker Coach travelled to Ireland to train with PJ after many training sessions held at the EBSA Cue Zones down the years.
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This talented 16 year olds has already had fantastic results, Artem reached the semi-finals of the 2025 European U-16’s in Turkey losing to winner Michał Szubarczyk. I really believe he has the potential to become European Champions in the next few years.
Artem is a great potter and he made many high breaks in the camp, he also has a fantastic work rate to learn all the drills and technical information. It was another big honour to coach him during this camp.
Break Board
Thailand 115
Vienna 129
Selby 100
Malta 78c, 77c, 78c
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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 their delivery.
Training Camp Structure
Artem was videoed during each session and he bring home all the videos of the action from the sessions to study and analyse more. A new training program with specific Scoring / Safety / Long Potting / Tactical drills was designed to help him train better at home.
Training Camp
Artem ‘’ said PJ planned out the camp perfect and designed our new training plan, I got great technical fundamentals advice and how to improve shot selection and break building. It was a great experience to come to Ireland for this camp.
During all the sessions I worked on fine tuning his fundamentals in his technique by working on their Approach, Cueing and Delivery. We also talked about their shot selection and cue ball control plus about the mental side on becoming mentally stronger.
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New Training Plan
Artem will now begin a new training program which will be monitored with the feedback from their practice sessions. It is really fantastic to have another top European Junior in my 147academy and I will do everything possible to help them develop his game over the next few years.
Thank You
My 147academy would like to thank Artem and his family for sending him to Carlow and I wish Artem good luck next season. I will look forward to following his results this season and watching him play in the 2026 EBSA Championships in Spain next year.
