Jennifer Barretta - Billiard Professional
Posted on Mar 11, 2009 under 9 Ball Pool 2008 |While discussing the game of pool, it is near impossible not to mention the professional billiards phenomenon Jennifer Barretta. Jennifer is among the top 9-ball players in the world, and that was no accident! Jennifer spends nearly everyday (all-day), practicing with her billiards coach; and that is why she has recently earned “player of the year” status.
Jennifer Barretta, before she begin her phenomenal billiard career she was and avid tennis player as well as a competitive fitness guru; once claiming the title of “Ms. Philadelphia” in a fitness competition.
Most of the people think that being a professional athlete is the easiest job in the world, but Jennifer Barretta knows better; in a recent interview Jennifer said that she was glad to be home after the 2006 billiards world tour “for three days anyway”. That is the kind of dedication that is needed to become a world renowned billiard champion.
As a young girl, Jennifer said that she was, “kind of a geeky tomboy who also liked to read, and of course boys!”. However, Jennifer is no longer that “geeky tomboy”, but instead she is one of the most talented billiards players in the world. Who on the side finds the time to pose in men’s magazines such as Playboy and FHM become “un-officially” Miss 2005.
Jennifer Barretta turned WPBA pro in 1997, at the age of 29. She went pro with the WBPA in 2003, at the October Canadian Classic. Jenifer believes her strongest attribute is her mental toughness. Her favorite drill is performing long and straight in draw shots, and she also notes the importance of safety play and position play. Jennifer Barretta starring in the new movie release 9 ball. When she was asked in it in an interview, who would pay her in a movie about her own life. She said she liked Reese Witherspoon didn’t think they were anything alike. When the interviewer suggested Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Barretta agreed, indicating that they were both athletic.
There are currently no records until 2006 or achievements listed for Jennifer Barretta.