S2:E26 Banks are Open at the APA US Amateurs

Update: 2025-12-05

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In this episode of the Lucky Breaks podcast, host Sue Lueder welcomes Nellie Del Rosario to discuss her impressive performance at the APA US Amateurs event in Las Vegas. Nellie delves deeply into the event's format, her strategies, and the highs and lows she experienced during her matches. The conversation covers the mental and physical aspects of competing, including the importance of maintaining focus, handling pressure, and making quick adjustments in the heat of competition. Nellie also shares anecdotes about her training, the support from her friends and fans, and her aspirations for future tournaments. The episode concludes with a hopeful message about increasing tournament participation among women in San Diego.In this episode of the Lucky Breaks Podcast, host Sue Lueder welcomes Nellie Del Rosario to discuss her impressive performance at the APA US Amateurs event in Las Vegas. Nellie delves deeply into the event's format, her strategies, and the highs and lows she experienced during her matches. The conversation covers the mental and physical aspects of competing, including the importance of maintaining focus, handling pressure, and making quick adjustments in the heat of competition. Nellie also shares anecdotes about her training, the support from her friends and fans, and her aspirations for future tournaments. The episode concludes with a hopeful message about increasing tournament participation among women in San Diego.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:30 Understanding the APA US Amateur Format01:00 Nellie's Strategy and Match Experiences01:50 Challenges and Key Moments02:43 Training and Performance Insights03:25 Journey to the Finals06:01 Final Matches and Reflections11:27 Pep Talks and Support12:30 Strategizing the Tournament13:38 San Diego's Support14:12 Future Plans and Qualifiers17:16 Handling Pressure in Tournaments19:13 Break and Run Achievements20:22 Looking Forward to Next YearNellie’s Hot Seat Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6uSXsQFOyUNellie’s Semifinal Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4wSPx1-PAwNellie’s Final Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP7TSqu2ntsWhere you can find our guest:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nelford