1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Snooker Coaching (Advanced)
ADVANCED SNOOKER COACHES are able to plan an extensive training programme for an advanced player incorporating sports psychology, mental health awareness, fitness & nutrition, biomechanics, technical theory, and advanced troubleshooting & cue ball control and break building advancing to a hundred break standard.
Certification & Assessment is assessed via proven performance coaching in the field and a final end presentation with a skills & knowledge test.
WPBSA LEVEL 2 CERTIFIcation
Head Coach - Sasha Sammbi - 1st 4 sport Qualifications
Received comprehensive child protection and safeguarding training within NSPCC guidelines and achieve the UK Coaching Level 1 Certificate in Safeguarding.
Completed a DBS Check, in order to work with children on a regular basis
Learnt how to set up and deliver Professional Snooker Coaching with confidence and develop junior snooker clubs in my area.
Learnt how to coach the basics of the game using the WPBSA’s blueprint written by the game’s leading coach, former world champion Terry Griffiths.
Learnt how to improve the performance of my pupils using the WPBSA’s White to Black coaching programme.
Learnt the ‘PLAN-DO-REVIEW’ process of delivering a professional snooker lesson.
AT THE CRUCIBLE - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 - SHEFFIELD, UK
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about us
LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED WORLD SNOOKER COACH
LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED WORLD SNOOKER COACH
LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED WORLD SNOOKER COACH
Players will receive Professional Snooker coaching from an accredited WPBSA World Snooker coach to aid improvement in their technical ability and match play.
Head Coach - Sasha Sammbi is among an elite group of 6 Coaches across the globe with the LEVEL 3 ADVANCED SNOOKER COACH Certification from WPBSA, UK
Under his able guidance the Academ
Players will receive Professional Snooker coaching from an accredited WPBSA World Snooker coach to aid improvement in their technical ability and match play.
Head Coach - Sasha Sammbi is among an elite group of 6 Coaches across the globe with the LEVEL 3 ADVANCED SNOOKER COACH Certification from WPBSA, UK
Under his able guidance the Academy conducts sessions that involve group coaching with all the students, building social interaction and confidence, as well as individual coaching to offer more personal advice to every player.
ISBA is India’s first chain of Cue Sports Academies introduced at Top Schools across India. We offer Professional Snooker & Billiards Coaching to young aspiring players of all standards.
Our first academy was launched on the 9th of January 2019 at Delhi Public School, Sarjapur, Bangalore (DPS East). The academy has 70+ students in the age
ISBA is India’s first chain of Cue Sports Academies introduced at Top Schools across India. We offer Professional Snooker & Billiards Coaching to young aspiring players of all standards.
Our first academy was launched on the 9th of January 2019 at Delhi Public School, Sarjapur, Bangalore (DPS East). The academy has 70+ students in the age groups ranging from 9 - 18 years.
Snooker as a sport, has been inducted into the curriculum, along with all the other popular sports and games.
From technical coaching on the table to the psychological insight off of it, our academy covers every aspect of the game.
Here's what our students and parents have to say...
VIDEO TESTIMONIALS
DR. SANJUKTA ACHARYA
" I would like to thank ISBA & Coach Sasha for making coaching possible for all ages...."
RAJAY MODY
"I started playing again after 2 decades...."
STUDENT & PARENT TESTIMONIALS
RESIDENTIAL COURSE
ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS
RESIDENTIAL COURSE
AARUSH NAIR
Age: 14 yrs
Thrissur, Kerala
My son Aarush recently participated in an advanced training program at ISBA, Bangalore, with Coach Sasha Sir and I must say it was an outstanding experience. Over the course of two weeks, Sir's expertise and dedication helped my son significantly improve his game and elevate his skills to new heights. From the moment we met Sasha Sir, we were impressed by his extensive knowledge and passion for the game. His years of experience as a professional player and coach were evident in every aspect of his coaching approach....
Sasha is a great coach and I deeply value the time we've spent together and the progress we have made together for my love & passion for the sport. I wouldn't be this far along in my goals or have this much courage to push forward without his support.
I had been playing snooker at a certain level from a couple of years at local clubs. I joined the coaching when I realized I wanted to play and learn the game to a deeper extent. Sasha, my coach, immediately understood my game standard and took the coaching up from there. Lot's of focus of cue delivery and basic practice proactive drihlls has helped me gain confidence which I am looking forward to implement in frames.
Ryan was just 9 years old when he started snooker coaching. He absolutely loves it! The coaches, especially Sasha gives individual attention and the innovative teaching techniques makes the whole experience fun! It's helped Ryan to focus and concentrate.. I think it's the best snooker coaching academy in the country!
Coaching helped me to increase the level of game I was playing. The Coach is patient and friendly. He helped me improve my skills and confidence. I am thankful for the support from the coach.
SASHA SAMMBI AT THE WPBSA LEVEL 3 ADVANCED SNOOKER COACHING COURSE HELD AT LEEDS
UK CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 AT YORK
ISBA SNOOKER ROUTINES
Clear the Colors
With Ball in hand make 3 - 5 colors clearances
Around the Blue
Pot 7 Blues and 6 Reds
Break Building
Control the Cue Ball to create a frame winning break
ISBA AT DPS EAST
Students of DPS East, Sarjapur, Bengaluru express their views about ISBA
FOUNDERS
Sasha Sammbi - Founder & Head Coach
Sasha has been playing Billiards and Snooker for over 2 decades and is extremely passionate about the sport. He aims to take the sport to as many people as possible and expose it at the grass-root level.
He is a State anked Billiards Player with a best ranking of #3 in Karantaka in the Senior Mens Billiards Championship in 2018.
He is also a former Karnataka State Cricketer and a renowned DJ
Vishal Sivappa - Co-Founder
Graduated in Sports & Events Management from GLION, Switzerland in 2007. Worked with Trafigura, New York sourcing raw material. Set up his first restaurant in 2014. Co-owner of the South Franchise Bahubali Boxers - Super Boxing League.