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A Bad Day at the Office

By ⋅ March 15, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

So today I am sitting in Subic Bay Philippines and just finished a very disappointing Stage 8 of the WORLD Pro Soft tip tour held in Hong Kong. I am writing about how you handle such things. People ask me questions on the fustrations of darts all the time like “I practice well, but then [...]

Ask Mike

By ⋅ March 15, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Mike, I heard you’ve been playing darts for thirty years, besides the accomplishments in shooting, what is the best thing to come of playing this long? Wow, there are so many great things that have happened. This could be very long.  Here goes, first I would say the great friendships that I have built over [...]

Times are Changing!!!

By ⋅ October 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Well, the future of darts in America is here!!!  By the time this paper is in print, the USA will have seen a glimpse of what the future of soft tip darts will look like with the DARTSLIVE US OPEN being played in Las Vegas. The event offers big money to those that can battle [...]

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By ⋅ October 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Mike, I am about a 2.5 shooter and everyone keeps telling me to go “play with the big boys” to get better. What are your thoughts on this and handicapped leagues? Mike: I am with “everyone” on this one. If you play with and against better players, you yourself will get better, it has been [...]

Ask Mike

By ⋅ September 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Mike, It seems in a bad economy, that dart and pool players would realize business is tough, so why do you think they continue to complain about payouts, team shirts, team drinks, etc.? Mike: Well, lets see how I go at this without getting everyone mad.  First, everyone wants a good deal and you can’t [...]

More Answers to Common Questions

By ⋅ August 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Q: I noticed in your notes when it comes to practicing, what does 7 mark mean when you talk about practicing triples and doubles from 20’s to 15’s? What does a 5 count mean etc? Just trying to catch up on the jargon, and practice your routines! Scorpion:  Ok sorry, that is a cricket thing.  [...]

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By ⋅ August 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Mike, you guys have been doing a lot of big handicapped tournaments lately. Why and do you think they work? Yes, we are trying to do one per month and I feel it has been working. You will always have some problems and everyone will not be pleased, but for the most part they have [...]

PDI August Dart Player Profile Michelle Riveria

By ⋅ August 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

For the month of August, we want to interview one of our own.  We have chosen Michelle Riveria. We sat down with Michelle to ask her some questions, talked to her about her favorite things about darts, and to see if she had any advice for others wanting to start playing. Michelle has lived in [...]

Ask Mike

By ⋅ July 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Mike, what would be your suggestion for the younger players in darts? First and foremost I would tell them to throw the stats out the window and play the game to win.  Seems everyone now a days is more interested in their stats than winning the game.  What a joke. Many times at the end [...]

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By ⋅ June 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Mike, first congratulations to you and the Masters League on the Hall Fame Induction!  My question is “Why has it been such a success and lasted this many years? There are many reasons why the league has been so successful, so I will hit on a few. First it has taken many great players in [...]

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