Know better... José Esperanço

Today we have the opportunity to interview the portuguese player  Jose Esperanço. We leave you with everything you have told us :-)

How long is your passion for the pool?

Since 4 years

What are you most passionate about this sport?

I have always loved sport in general, and I also enjoy the opportunity to socialize with the other players and meet other people

What are the modalities you practice?

I practice Ball 8, 9 and 10

What cue brand do you usually play? What do you change to another?

I currently play with a cue Poison and shat Predator 314. I honestly would not change cue. Previously I had the opportunity to play with the brand Jacoby
    

How often do you play each week? Do you think it is enough to improve your game?

I play 2-3 hours almost every day. Yes, I think it's necessary for my game gets better

What club do you play normally? Do you think that is well conditioned to play pool?

The club where I usually play is the SL Benfica, in regards to training I do in the Magic Room Pool Bar, Café Retiro and Onixpool

What do you think should make pool clubs to attract more players?

Certainly do more advertising the sport and the disciplines that you can practice. Right now there is very little

What was your best game or tournament?

In recent years I have had very good games and tournaments and not stay with any particular one. For me, it has been important to become National Pool Champion and Pool Portuguese

Have you always had confidence in your game, or on the contrary, you have come moments of doubt?

Sure I've experienced moments of doubt and still I have, but this year competing with players like Rui Edgard, Nuno Santos, João Grilo, etc., forming part of the team SL Benfica, I gained more confidence and learned a lot

Have you had the opportunity to compete outside Portugal?

Unfortunately, not yet
     

What is the player that you look to try to improve your game?

My compatriot Rui Edgar

How do you see the health of the sport in Portugal now?

In general, sports are in a very bad situation. However, the pool, despite the lack of support, is moving quite

What would you say to young people like you to be encouraged to practice?

That experience, but better yet, try to attend tournaments so they can see the best players in action.

Thank you very much Jose for the time you have spent for this interview :-)