Established in 2019, Short Road Billiards goals were simple: address the pains and frustrations of players looking to improve their game and their enjoyment of it. And here we are 5 years later! We’re grateful to the pool community for their ever-growing support!! Yes. You!

Most of us have been on the long road when it comes to learning this beautiful game, acquiring small bits and tips on how to play pool. When we decide we’d like to make changes, it’s nice to be able to find assistance with that which we can’t see, in addition to acquiring the right information to address our discoveries. With us, jump on the Short Road!

Over the last 5 years we’ve worked with over 30 players from the Denver Metro Area ages 14 to 75! We have a wide variety of offerings to accommodate any player. Be you a beginner, intermediate, or an advanced player, we have programs that can help you get to that next level!

Here’s just a few of the testimonials we’ve received:

The name Short Road Billiards lives up! you get all of the most important aspects of pool in a short amount of time. The rest is up to the player to hone what they’ve learned.

One other great thing is that Matthew really shows up for you! He’s 100% there to give you the best he has to offer, and you can feel it! nothing goes overlooked. He also has obvious love for the game and if any of his magic can rub off on you, then consider yourself lucky. :)

— Taylor Wolf

This program gave me a better understanding of the game and how to practice as it walks you through all aspects of the game.

— Tim Childers

My experience was incredible! Truly eye-opening to my potential. You can’t work on things you don’t know. Matthew taught me more logistics in 5 weeks than I had learned in several yearsof league nights and tournament play.

Short Road billiards provided me with a wealth of knowledge to improve every aspect of my game. Alongside the actual training and lessons, I was provided ample resources and materials to continue my journey in developing my athletic abilities.

I see the table in a different light than I’ve ever seen it before. I make better choices, and shoot with confidence. This course has opened so many intellectual doors for me when it come to billiards.

It will change the way you play for the better. There is no way you could do the program and not see vast improvement.

5/5 Stars!!! I feel like I could do this program 10 more times & learn something new each time. You Rock Matthew! :)

— Anna Cusic

Great time. Great experience. Great Value. Felt like my goals were being addressed as opposed to a generic program.

I gained insights into weaknesses that I thought were strengths. I had my perceptions on the complexity, or lack thereof, of position play shattered.

I’ve learned how to train correctly and I believe my mental game will only improve.

I’d recommend this program to others because Matthew knows what he’s talking about. He’s a good pool player, but a fantastic teacher!

— David Butler

I found every lesson enjoyable, challenging and enlightening.

The program was great and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to further their game or have found themselves stagnant in their playing.

This program has given me insight into a side of the game I had not known, which has made it more enjoyable for me. I will continue to enjoy and learn from this game.

I would recommend this program to others because of the thorough educational approach to learning this game and how much fun you can have doing it!

— Chad Stearns

I now have so much to work on and have a better understanding of how I can use the shots and information from books. 10/10 Effectiveness. 10/10 Instruction Process.

— Jake Hickman

My favorite part was the epiphany of realizations for multiple aspects of the game. I’ve convinced myself I was doing the”right” thing way before. BOY WAS I WRONG. I don’t know how I got to the level I was at before classes with Short Road Billiards.

There is so much information and knowledge to acquire from Matthew. He is very persistent, clear, and malleable to your level of skill and knowledge. I would say it’s impossible for you to not improve with completing this course.

If you feel “stuck,” this will get you “unstuck.”

I’ve completely changed my stroke and timing. It’s crucial to remember fundamentals while progressing in talent.

— AJ Chase


Short Road Billiards - The shot is not a shot but a thought, however complete, or not so, that thought is.