This week my 147academy had the pleasure of holding another snooker training camp for my International student 13-year-old Jenson Schmid from Switzerland in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow, Ireland.
Jenson returned to Ireland with his father Patrik to improve his game ahead of the 2023 U-16 & U-18 EBSA European Snooker Championships which will be in held in Malta. Jenson made many high breaks including many world record 147academy breaks during this camp and it was brilliant to see him score so well.
Star of the future
I believe Jenson has the potential to become a top European juniors in the next few years. His potting was incredible and his work rate to learn all the drills and technical information was fantastic. It was another big honour to coach him during this camp.
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Training Aids
The latest training aids were used in this camp to enhance each session like the Mini Domin Eye, 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
Jenson 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.
Academy Challenge Match
A special challenge match was arranged during the camp for Jenson when he played the current 147academy Under 12 Irish National Champion Joe Shannon. It was great battle with Switzerland coming out a 2-1 winner. Later in the night Jenson and his dad attended the Ken Doherty exhibition when Ken was inducted into the SBI Hall of Fame in the HQ in Carlow.
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4 Day Camp
Patrik “said it is fantastic to return to Ireland for another camp with PJ. It was great to see Jenson work so hard on improving his game over the past four days. PJ planned out the camp perfect and designed Jenson a new training plan, he also got great technical fundamentals advice and how to improve shot selection during his break building.
13year old Whiz Kid
During this camp, I worked on fine tuning his fundamentals in his technique by working on his Approach, Grip, Delivery and Rest Shots. We also talked about his shot selection and cue ball control plus about the mental side on becoming mentally stronger.
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New Training Plan
Jenson now begins a new training program which will be monitored with the feedback from his practice sessions in Switzerland. 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 Jenson and his family for returning to Carlow and I wish him good luck for the future. I look forward to seeing him play in the 2023 EBSA Championships in Malta. Well done Jenson!!!
