Tom Simpson was renowned in the billiard world. His multiple achievements, accreditations, and contributions provided a strong foundation for the Nat’l Billiard Academy.
- PBIA Master Instructor* and Member of the Instructor Committee (*there are less than 20 Master Instructors worldwide)
- ACS Level 4 Instructor/Coach (top level – internationally recognized)
- Secret Aiming Systems ™ Coach (THE designated successor to Hal Houle, inventor of many of the Aiming Systems)
- Professor: Billiard University
- Certified PAT ™ Examiner (the Playing Ability Test)
- Founder: Elephant Balls, Ltd.
- Inventor: Elephant Practice Balls and Beautiful Balls ® (used on ESPN)
- Inventor: The Stroke Groover®
- Developer: Ghost ball Aim Trainer®
- Instructional Columnist: Inside Pool, Professor Q-Ball, Inside English, Stroke Magazine, Sneaky Pete Mafia, Cue Times
- Technical Editor: Inside Pool Magazine
- Chairman: ACS Instructor Committee
- First Billiards Instructor selected to teach on Royal Caribbean Cruise lines
Eddie IsraelNBA Lead Instructor
Keren HooksDirector
Keith WhatleyNBA Instructor
Bill ClearyAssociate Instructor
Greg MooreAssociate Instructor