The Short Version.
Mike Davis Jr is one of the most accomplished pool players on the American circuit — and now he's teaching everything he knows in private one-on-one lessons across North Carolina.
Born January 13, 1975, Mike picked up a cue as a kid, influenced by his father and sharpened by free table time at a local pool room where he worked as a teenager. By 2000, he'd turned professional. By 2006, he was representing the United States at the Mosconi Cup — pool's equivalent of the Ryder Cup — alongside legends like Earl Strickland, Rodney Morris, Corey Deuel, and John Schmidt, captained by Johnny Archer.
Over the next two decades, Mike racked up more than 100 tournament victories, became a two-time Reno Open champion, finished runner-up at the 2011 World Straight Pool Championship, and earned the nickname "Iron Mike" for his grinding, never-quit style of play that wears opponents down rack after rack.
Today, Mike lives and competes in North Carolina, still actively winning tournaments while channeling his championship-level knowledge into private coaching. His approach is direct: identify what's holding you back, give you drills that fix it, and build the kind of consistency that wins matches — not just racks.
The 2006 Mosconi Cup.
The Mosconi Cup is the biggest team event in pool — USA vs. Europe, winner takes all. In 2006, Mike Davis Jr earned his spot on Team USA alongside some of the greatest players in the sport's history.
Held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the 2006 event came down to the wire. With the score locked at 11-11 on the final day, Mike stepped up for a must-win singles match against Finland's Mika Immonen. Down 1-4 and facing elimination, Mike mounted one of the most dramatic comebacks in Mosconi Cup history — winning four straight racks to take the match 5-4 and keep America alive.
The event ended in a historic 12-12 draw, and the USA retained the cup as defending champions. Mike finished with a 3-3 individual record, proving he could perform when everything was on the line.
That's the kind of composure he teaches.
2006 USA Mosconi Cup Roster
25 Years at the Top.
Turns Professional
After years of dominating local competition, Mike makes the jump to professional play on the East Coast regional circuit.
Sands Regency 9-Ball Open
Claims his first major title at the prestigious Sands Regency in Reno, Nevada — announcing himself on the national stage.
Mosconi Cup • CSI Bar Table Championship
A career-defining year. Represents the USA at the Mosconi Cup in Rotterdam and wins the CSI US Bar Table 9-Ball Championship. Earnings peak at $67,895 — ranking 22nd nationally.
Seminole Pro Tour • Second Reno Open Title
Back-to-back Seminole Florida Pro Tour victories. Wins the Sands Regency 9-Ball Open a second time, cementing his reputation as a closer.
World 14.1 Championship — Runner-Up
Reaches the final of the World Straight Pool Championship, defeating Mike Sigel, Charlie Williams, and Earl Herring along the way. Falls to Germany's Thorsten Hohmann in a razor-thin final.
Ginky Memorial Open 9-Ball Champion
Wins the Ginky Memorial — one of the most respected open 9-ball tournaments on the East Coast circuit.
Still Winning — Pool Series & REVAMP Tour
Goes undefeated to win The Pool Series 8-Ball event in Cornelius, NC. Claims REVAMP One Pocket Tour title in Virginia. Continues to compete and win at the highest level while coaching the next generation.