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Meet Dmitry: Your Pool Coach and Mentor

About me

Instruction Tailored to Your Needs

My name is Dmitry Kallestinov, and I am a recognized PBIA and Level 2 ACS instructor. I hold MS and BS degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Iowa, and I’ve worked as a software engineer since then. However, pool has been my passion for nearly 15 years.

My Training and Credentials

With over 15 years of experience as a player, I’ve developed my own coaching program, drawing inspiration from some of the best practices in the industry:

Completed Professional Billiard Instructor Association Certification course taught by Randy Goettlicher
Graduate of a national pool academy under Tom Simpson
Trained with renowned instructors, including:
- Mark Wilson
- Tor Lowry (Zero-X Billiards)
- Gordy Vanderveer
- Nick Varner
Studied a wide range of instructional materials, including all series of DVDs from Dr.Dave

Teaching Methods

In my teaching, I begin with a detailed stroke analysis using video recordings and advanced coaching tools such as the Projector Pro Billiard system, QMD4 stroke analyzer, and a Long Track to assess stroke straightness and identify any flaws in the student’s fundamentals. Establishing a consistent, reliable stroke that holds up under pressure is the pillar of every successful shot in pool and serves as the foundation for long-term improvement. Once students develop a solid grasp of the fundamentals, we progress to further topics like aiming systems, positional play, speed control, kicking, and more. For a full overview of my coaching services, visit the Services page.