Anthony Beeler Media Coverage Master List 

​Awards & Recognitions

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Title/Headline: Anthony Beeler, Pool Instructor Of The Decade From 2010-2020 Source: SPM Billiards Media Direct Link: https://www.spmbilliardsmedia.com/post/anthony-beeler-pool-instructor-of-the-decade-from-2010-2020

Summary: Profiles Beeler as SPM's "Billiards Instructor of the Decade," highlighting his teaching impact, authorship of the ACS National Billiard Instructor’s Manual, and success training champions (e.g., VNEA World Champion, Team USA players, 4 BCA National Champions). Notes his edge from public education background and Virtual Billiard Academy launch in 2010. Keywords: instructor award, teaching impact, ACS manual, student champions, Virtual Academy Date: October 21, 2020

 

Title/Headline: Anthony Beeler is the 2018 Pool Instructor of the Year Source: SPM Billiards Media Direct Link: https://www.spmbilliardsmedia.com/anthony-beeler-1

Summary: Announces Beeler's 2018 national award, emphasizing his dual PBIA/ACS Master Instructor status (one of only 8 worldwide), highest Fargo Rating among masters, and over 300 tournament wins. Covers his defeat of pros and authorship of Unstoppable! Positive Thinking for Pool Players. Keywords: instructor year, Fargo rating, master certification, tournament wins, mental game Date: ~2018 (award year)

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Title/Headline: Anthony Beeler is the 2017 Pool Instructor of the Year Source: AZBilliards.com Direct Link: https://www.azbilliards.com/columnist/anthony-beeler/

Summary: Features Beeler's 2017 award, noting his BCAPL National 9-Ball win, top-25 national finishes, and role as primary ACS manual author. Highlights his 300+ tournament victories and pro defeats as proof of instructional credibility. Keywords: instructor award, BCAPL champion, ACS author, pro defeats, national finishes Date: ~2017 (award year)

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Tournament Achievements

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Title/Headline: Anthony Beeler | McDermott Cue Ambassador Source: McDermott Cue (official ambassador profile) Direct Link: https://www.mcdermottcue.com/player_anthony_beeler.php

Summary: Details Beeler's record for most amateur pool tournament victories in one year (62 in 1999), #1 Kentucky ranking in BCAPL 2013-14/2014-15 seasons, 300+ career wins, and cashes in pro events. Positions him as a top ambassador with Kentucky State 9-Ball titles (4x). Keywords: tournament record, Kentucky ranking, amateur wins, pro cashes, McDermott ambassador Date: Ongoing (last updated ~2015)

 

Title/Headline: Hill-Hill Against Shane Van Boening at Derby City Classic Source: Multiple (e.g., AZBilliards, PoolTeacher cross-references in media) Direct Link: https://www.azbilliards.com/person/anthony-beeler/ (contextual tournament logs)

Summary: Recounts Beeler's competitive match going hill-hill (race to 9) against pro Shane Van Boening at the Derby City Classic, showcasing his ability to challenge top pros despite amateur status. Part of broader coverage of his 300+ wins and pro defeats. Keywords: pro matchup, Derby City, hill-hill, Van Boening, competitive feat Date: ~2010s (event-specific)

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Book & Instructional Features

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Title/Headline: Kentucky Educator Who Transformed Billiards Instruction Releases "Do You Want to Play Like a Pro? A Pictorial Guide to Playing Your Best Pool" Source: OpenPR.com (press release distribution) Direct Link: https://www.openpr.com/news/4253546/kentucky-educator-who-transformed-billiards-instruction

Summary: Announces Beeler's 2025 book release (284-page full-color guide on BAM Aiming Method), crediting his transformation of cue sports education. Notes 17,000+ YouTube subscribers, sponsorships (McDermott, Diamond), and prior bestseller Unstoppable!. Keywords: book release, BAM aiming, pictorial guide, education transformation, sponsorships Date: November 4, 2025

 

Title/Headline: Danville Kindergarten Teacher Turned Pool Pro's Book Has Made $18K in 60 Days Source: Lane Report (Kentucky Business & Economic News) Direct Link: https://www.lanereport.com/184680/2025/11/danville-kindergarten-teacher-turned-pool-pros-book-has-made-18k-in-60-days/

Summary: Profiles the rapid success of Anthony Beeler's new book Do You Want to Play Like a Pro? A Pictorial Guide to Playing Your Best Pool (284-page full-color guide introducing the BAM Aiming Method), which generated over $18,000 in sales within 60 days of release. Beeler, a former Danville kindergarten teacher now serving as director of pupil personnel for Lincoln County Schools in Stanford, KY, draws from 26 years of coaching over 31,000 students in 102 countries. The article highlights his transition to pool instruction via a shot-angle calculator, PBIA & ACS Master Instructor status, BCAPL National 9-Ball Championship, and SPM Magazine’s “Billiards Instructor of the Decade” title. Key quotes include: “Every letter has a name, so why shouldn’t every shot?” and “Some of my students are now world-ranked... my favorite stories are the women who win men’s tournaments.” Additional media features noted: Billiards Buzz, SPM Magazine, Billiards Digest, On The Break News, and Inside Pool Magazine. Keywords: book sales, teacher-to-pro, BAM method, student success, global coaching, media features Date: November 13, 2025

 

Title/Headline: Kindergarten Teacher Turned Pool Pro Releases $64.95 Book That's Already Made $18K in 60 Days Source: Yahoo Finance / PRNewswire Direct Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kindergarten-teacher-turned-pool-pro-134300628.html

Summary: Highlights Beeler's book launch, quoting him on training world-ranked players and women winning men's events. Emphasizes his BCAPL championship, "Instructor of the Decade" title, and media features (Billiards Buzz, SPM, Inside Pool). Keywords: pro transition, book launch, alumni stories, media features, aiming calculator Date: November 11, 2025

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Interviews & Profiles

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Title/Headline: Anthony Beeler PBIA Instructor Talks with The Drill Instructor and SPM TV Source: YouTube / SPM TV (interview video) Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYWs63lWknc

Summary: In-depth interview on his PBIA/ACS master status, virtual/private lessons, and career from educator to billiards pro. Discusses aiming systems, mental game, and training pros like WPBA members. Keywords: instructor interview, PBIA talk, lesson methods, career journey, mental strategies Date: March 31, 2022

 

Title/Headline: Anthony Beeler Instructional Pool Lessons Series Source: YouTube / McDermott Cue (sponsored series) Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXiDXn365CxkJRNjI45_5fDuINB19Oqk5

Summary: 9-part video series profiling Beeler's fundamentals teaching, including "The Most Important Shot in Pool." Covers pattern recognition, safeties, and immediate improvements, tied to his McDermott ambassadorship. Keywords: lesson series, fundamentals, safety plays, pattern recognition, McDermott series Date: 2019–2020 (episodes)

 

Title/Headline: Master Instructors Profile: Anthony Beeler Source: PBIA (Professional Billiard Instructors Association) Direct Link: https://playbetterbilliards.com/learn/masterinstructors/

Summary: Profiles Beeler as one of four original PBIA Master Instructors, crediting his research based curriculum and Beeler's Virtual Billiard Academy founding.  Keywords: master profile, PBIA Master Instructor, curriculum innovation, pro training,

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Title/Headline:  Media Spotlight — Anthony Beeler Source: The Online Course Show

Summary:  Anthony Beeler’s expertise extends far beyond the pool table. As a recognized pioneer in online instruction, he was featured on The Online Course Show by The Online Course Guy, where he discusses how Beeler’s Virtual Billiard Academy became one of the first fully developed online schools for pool instruction. In this interview, Beeler shares insights into building a world-class instructional platform, scaling a niche education business, and delivering elite-level coaching to students around the globe. The episode highlights his unique fusion of competitive experience, instructional design, and digital education strategy that continues to shape modern cue-sports training.  

Podcast feature:  https://www.theonlinecourseguy.com/podcasts/the-online-course-show/episodes/2147640327

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Title/Headline: Meet Anthony Beeler of Beeler’s Virtual Billiard Academy

Source: VoyageLA Magazine

Direct Link: https://voyagela.com/interview/community-highlights-meet-anthony-beeler-of-beelers-virtual-billiard-academy

Summary: A featured interview in VoyageLA highlighting Anthony Beeler’s journey from Kentucky educator to founder of the world’s first fully online billiards instruction academy. The article explores the vision behind Beeler’s Virtual Billiard Academy, his impact on the global CueSports community, and his commitment to education both on and off the table.

Keywords: VoyageLA feature, Virtual Billiard Academy, Anthony Beeler, cue sports instruction, educator profile, entrepreneurship

Date: Published feature (VoyageLA)

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