Name: Jody Mullings                        

 

Age: 29

 

Where are you from? Mandeville, Manchester

 

Titles?  Approximately 30

 

 

Favorite Pool Hall ? Kendon Pool & Games, Montego Bay

 

 

How long have you been playing? 7 Years

 

 

How many times per week do you practice?  Everyday

 

 

How did you start playing? Saw some local pros in action and developed a love for it and just started.

 

 

What motivates you to continue playing?  The prospects of the future seems bright for the sport.

 

 

What goes through your mind during an intense match?   Different things, mostly anxiety.

 

  

If you could choose one person (local) to play and beat in the biggest finals of your life who would it be and why?  Ewart Hall, because he is the number one player and it would be a match worthwhile.

 

 

Who is the most promising young player out there to you? Its a close call between Noel Blagrove and Rhys Chen.

 

 

What are your thoughts on pool as a sport in Jamaica?

It doesn't really have an impact as a "sport" as most tables are in bars, but its growing and there's improvement.

 

What are some of your current goals you would like to achieve as it relates to pool?

Winning 5 National titles, Mixed Doubles Championship, Doubles Championship and Mobay Proper's yearly Championship

 

 

Any advice for other young and upcoming players?

 Always get the basics right (theory & practical) and practice as often as possible. Also maintain a humble personality.