BullShooter Magazine March 2014 Number 3 Volume 31 | Page 10

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In today’s troubled economy, the state of Texas has been a rare bright
spot. Its investment in energy and technology has led to prosperity and
low unemployment. The last several years, Texas has also been a leader
in another product. It has, and continues to produce, one terrific dart
player after another. This thrower is the latest player from the Lone
Star State to make his mark on the darting world. Let’s talk darts with
Alex Reyes.
Alex lives in San Antonio and is employed by W Industries as an oil
field electrician. He was married last year in Las Vegas to his wife,
Jennifer. In four short years, he has taken his place among the growing number of darters who call Texas their home. Like many successful
shooters, his rise on the dart scene has been a direct result of the hard
work and practice that he has put into it.
Alex Reyes
Pacer:
Alex, just how did you
manage to hold down a demanding job like an oil field electrician
and still have time to pursue your
dart career?
Alex: It really is hard work, and
we work a lot of hours. But I made
the decision to practice every day
no matter what. No matter where
I’m working, I take my board with
me. When I get back to my motel
room, even if I’m beat tired, I push
myself to practice.
I think my
work ethic is my ace in the hole,
and I’m going to work as hard as
I have to, to keep improving. My
practice board is like a Visa card,
I don’t leave home without it! Also,
I’m really lucky to have a great
boss who plays darts himself and
has been more than fair about let-

ting me have the time to travel to
tournaments and everything.
Pacer: I’m sure a company like
W Industries is proud to have a
world class dart thrower working
for them. Tell us Alex, how did it
all get started?
Alex: Well sir, my Uncle Roger
Sosa was a well known dart
thrower in the San Antonio area.
He invited me to come and watch
one of his league matches. I had
heard he was a good player, and
I thought why not go and check it
out. I thought it was pretty cool
and exci