Playing Pool For Yeezy's + In Depth Conversation w/ Discraft Team Manager Bob Julio
Join the Discraft team manager Bob Julio and his right-hand man Paul for an in-depth conversation about pool playing and their experiences on the tour. From their meeting through Mike Wagner, CEO of Discraft, to their partnership that has spanned over seven years, this video delves into the unique dynamics of their relationship. The duo discusses life as a full-time touring pro, navigating challenges such as financial struggles and time away from family. They share insights on the tour life, scouting players on the road, and mentoring others in need. With Bob Julio sharing his perspective on Paul's experience and achievements as an original disc golf touring pro, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the ins and outs of the sport and the importance of teamwork and support.
Paul Ulibarri plays pool for Yeezy's, then chats with Discraft's Bob Julio about disc golf in this exclusive conversation.
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is i'm bob julio i'm the team manager for this craft and paul is my right-hand man he's the team captain uh i met paul through i mean disc golf obviously but through mike wagner our ceo uh he's you know they were really close probably what since 2006 since you were a person on the team yeah so paul and uh mike stayed in contact and they would stay with each other when they were traveling and stuff so uh naturally i was around paul a lot i've known paul for seven years now igloo where did uh meet you 2015 yeah that's when i got to know paul more so than just being a a fan honestly i was uh growing up i was kind of a fan of pulse because he would always come to michigan and play you know our smaller events and we always thought that was really cool a touring pro coming to some of the local smaller events for us so don't tell him that i was a fan okay about seven years eight years i mean it's nice having someone in the industry that knows you know i brought the business side he brings the experience from traveling he's basically the og at disc golf honestly you know on the original travel full-time touring pros so he knows a lot of the ins and outs you know the tour life and the tour life's not easy so i really needed someone that was able to you know scout players on the road also a mentor and help her help our team get through those tough times you know it's very challenging being away from your family that long and sometimes you know you're struggling to make ends meet on the road and you know he's done all that so what better player to uh help help along with that so he's been a big force with our team on my stripes whatever you want open on top i think i might i wouldn't change any of it in my life but as far as people thinking that it's like a breeze even even nowadays you know with contracts changing and people getting paid a little bit more money life that doesn't make it necessarily easier you know to be on the road it is it's a that like you know one of...
