Shane Van Boening was named the 2007 Player of the Year by The United States Professional Poolplayers Association (UPA). The 2007 US Open 9-Ball champion was chosen for his "exceptional (billiards) skill/talent" and for his "vast determination for perfecting the game". 

23 years old resident of South Dakota has been regarded as one of America’s most promising pool players. After claiming the 2007 US Open 9-Ball Championship and the Predator World 10-Ball Championship, and finalizing in many prestigious pool tournaments including Enjoypool.com 9-Ball Championship, World Summit of Pool and Mosconi Cup Team Member, Van Boening had righteously earned the UPA 2007 Player of the Year. 

Grandson of a trick shot artist and a son of BCA national champion (as well as a grandson - both his mother and grandmother won BCA national championships), Shane Van Boening started playing pool when members of his age group where still learning to turn doorknobs. Not surprisingly, the 3-times Valley National Eightball Association (VNEA) 8-ball champion, has become one of the top pool players in the US at the early age of 22. 

Now, turning 24, Shane Van Boening is expected to reach higher peaks and to become the number one pool player in the US.

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