Michael Hewitt
“The Bishop of Billiards”
“The Pastor of Pool”
8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball & Artistic Pool
Trick Shot Cue:
McDermott DCHOF Hall of Fame Cue #7
I do not take this cue with me on a plane as it could never be replaced. This cue is irreplaceable and has already been put in my will.
Playing Cue:
McDermott G606 with Engage butt plate
Break Cue: Sledgehammer
McDermott Ambassador Since: 2020
Competes: USA
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Home Club: The great theologian Charles Wesley said, “The World is my parish.” I equate this to saying, “The World is my pool hall.”
Favorite Venue: Vegas, Derby City, and literally any room with a table!
Players that have inspired him: My father – Jerry Hewitt, Dr. Cue, Efren, Mike Massey, Steve Lillis, Johnny Archer, Robin Dodson, Loree Jon Hasson, Willie Mosconi
Tips/advice for aspiring players:
Respect the game and have fun! You can play it your entire life!
Everything can be broken down. Know your fundamentals.
Get a coach! That is how your take your game to the next level.
Best advice he received from someone:
Setbacks are set-ups for God to work!
Never stop learning! You always have a shot.
Love wins! Always enjoy the roll and play skillfully with a shout of Joy!
Bio
Member of the R.A.C.K. team: www.gospeltrickshot.org/gts-rack-team
To learn more about the ministries of Rising Hope Church, visit www.RisingHopeChurch.com
Other Activities Michael Enjoys
Playing music, spending time with family, and watching the big game on TV. I enjoy all sports!
Major Accomplishments
Being a Pastor, friend and coach to many world class players and up-and-coming future hall of famers.
Placed 2nd in first Covid-19 Quarantine Artistic Trick Shot Competition. April 2020.
Derby City Classic – Qualifier to 4th round of Bank Competition, Record of 1-1 in 9-Ball 2020.
Big Shots, Muncie, IN. – 2018-2019. Placed in every competition I entered.
2011-2017 I started two different churches. Unfortunately, playing was relegated to my basement. During this time I was nicknamed, “The Monk.” Coming out of my basement to play in a tournament here and there people always wondered who the “new road player,” was and where he came from. Little did these people know I was the pastor down the street! Lol!
BCA League – Kentwood Community Church 2008-2010 – League Champion. I also organized a billiards mission trip to Las Vegas for the BCA nationals with six people from the league.
Runner-Up Illinois BCA Team State Championships 2007.
Guppies Pool Hall, Holland, Michigan – Placed in almost every local tournament.
Helping friends crusading the beauty, promise and vision of our “sport gift.”