Junior Instruction
Roy was the first certified instructor I ever worked with, and his influence on my game has stayed with me throughout my career. As a young player, Roy helped me develop a strong technical and strategic foundation that became the cornerstone of my game. That foundation helped to propel me into my professional billiards career, and the lessons he taught me continue to serve me every time I step to the table. Read more.
Lukas Verner
Junior programs available
PBIA Master Instructor Roy Pastor is widley regarded as one of the most successful junior instructors and coaches in the United States. Roy has been teaching and coaching junior players for over 25 years. No junior player, or their family, has ever been charged a fee for instruction.
Structured and established curriculum.
All juniors are taught a very structured, effective, and established curriculum. Undeniably one of the most successful junior programs in the United States, Roy's students can consistently be found playing on the national and international stage, including on the American Junior team at the WPA world championships. Juniors ages 6-18 are always welcome in all junior programs.
Philosophy of instruction
We recognize billiards as a sport. Like any sport, the coaches have a responsibility to address the growth of our students as young individuals. Our goal is to create a learning environment that provides maximum opportunity for each of our students to reach his or her maximum potential. This is not measured in terms of trophies or accolades, but rather the acquisition of discipline, work ethic, teamwork, confidence, and integrity. Accolades and success will follow to each student accordingly.
Red Dragon Billiards Club and Training Center
The Red Dragon Billiards Club and Training Center hosts junior training on Sundays during the school year. We meet from noon to 2:00pm. For the first hour students work on acquiring new skills and perfecting skill sets already acquired. For the second hour students participate in supervised play and competition. Each year we run fundraisers to help the families defray the cost of travel for tournaments, entry fees, as well as acquiring cues etc. If you would like to donate equipment, or make a monetary donation, or if you or your business would like to sponsor a Junior for participation at the Junior Nationals being held in Iowa, please contact us.
Roy... invests in his students as people, helping them build confidence, discipline, and a love for the game. His patience, encouragement, and dedication create an environment where players of all skill levels can succeed.
I wouldn't be the player—or the person—I am today without Roy's guidance. If you're looking for a coach who is passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping you reach your full potential, I can't recommend Roy highly enough." Read More. Michelle Jiang
Coach Roy's...knowledge of the game and decades of experience are second to none, and his coaching helped me achieve national championship titles that I'll always be proud of. But what I'm most grateful for are the lessons that extended far beyond the pool table.
Roy taught me how to stay calm under pressure, overcome setbacks, trust the fundamentals, and keep improving one step at a time. Those values have stayed with me through college and continue to guide me in my career and everyday life. Read More. Tiana Jiang
Roy is an exceptional instructor who combines decades of experience with patience, kindness, and a great sense of humor. He has a unique ability to make learning both enjoyable and rewarding while helping every student reach their full potential.
More than just a coach, Roy has been an incredible mentor throughout my life. The lessons he taught me extended far beyond the pool table, shaping both my growth as a player and as a person. I am deeply grateful for his guidance and can honestly say I wouldn't be where I am today without him." Read More. Vivian Liu
Break and Run Junior Instructional program
The Break and Run Premier Junior Instructional Program is a free online instruction and coaching site for junior players, offered by the Billiard Congress of America (BCA). The BCA is the North American agent of the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA -the world governing body of pool) and, as such, is the governing body of pool in North America.
All Break and Run instructors are PBIA accredited and have undergone background checks and approval to work with junior players.
The instructors of the Break and Run program now train students throughout the United States as well as internationally.
Curriculum: The same as is being used in the in-house programs mentioned on this page.
Lead instructors: Master Instructor Roy Pastor of Massachusetts, and Advanced Level Instructor Steve Sherman of California.
Online coaching
When I was just starting to get into pool, my dad and I were looking for someone who could help me improve my game. We found out about Roy from the Break and Run Junior Program.
Roy is so easy to work with, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. For about two years we sent videos back and forth so he could watch my game and help me improve. I could also call him regularly to talk about what I should work on next, and he always made time to help
Roy created online challenges that let me compete with other junior players, even when we lived far apart. Those challenges made practicing more fun and gave me something to work toward. He helped my game grow so much in those early years.
I still see Roy at junior tournaments, and he’s always there supporting me. I’m really grateful for everything he’s done for me.
Sofia Mast
