Instruction needed

David MacNeill is a BCA Master instructor in Southington, CT
His contact information can be found on the BCA web site on the list of active instructors.

http://www.bca-pool.com/play/instruction/BCA_Instructors_Active.htm

Steve

lenoxmjs said:

I have been thinking about getting some lessons. My game is fair at best. APA 5 when I played in a league about 3 years ago. I Know of no instructors in the immediate area. I live in lenox, MA it's about 1 hour west of Springfield, Ma and 1 hour east of Albany. I was hoping maybe someone could point me in the right direction. Also in general how much do they cost? THANKS

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I be shocked if there is nothing around Albany, but you've got to ask around. Go to local poolrooms, or as local as they get and ask. I know the Joss Tour goes someplace over near Albany so there must be a room around there someplace.
I've found that you'll find the instructors that come recommended (even BCA certified) sometimes work for you and sometimes don't. If you were a rank beginner you could go to anyone, but though you're not going to set the world on fire I wouldn't consider an APA 5 a rank beginner. You might have to try a few before you find one that "fits".
What about Tim White up at Mt Snow, VT (Billiards Sanctuary)? Big expense, but I've heard some people say he was good.
If you're going to head down to the Hartford area I'd recommend finding out the next time Randy G is going to have his travelling pool school there.
Good Luck.

BTW, went to college up your general way (N. Adams), pretty country.

catscradle said:

If you're going to head down to the Hartford area I'd recommend finding out the next time Randy G is going to have his travelling pool school there.

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He just missed him! Randy was in Hartford July 14, 15, & 16! Just to mention it, there are also traveling instructors, like myself, who will come work with you privately, either in your home, or at your local poolroom.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

lenoxmjs said:

I have been thinking about getting some lessons. My game is fair at best. APA 5 when I played in a league about 3 years ago. I Know of no instructors in the immediate area. I live in lenox, MA it's about 1 hour west of Springfield, Ma and 1 hour east of Albany. I was hoping maybe someone could point me in the right direction. Also in general how much do they cost? THANKS

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If you are willing to take Scott up on his offer, I would be more than happy to join and defray the cost. Possibly meet half way as I am in the Boston area.

Let me know if this is something you and Scott would be interested in.

Koop

Although I can't really help you with teachers, I have something that might be good for you or anybody. Print out some blank table digrams and keep them handy with you. When you come up to a difficult shot or layout you can record them down. This way you have something specific to ask when you consult with an instructor or an advanced player.

Link to some blank layouts in PDF format:
http://cuetable.com/extras.html

Also, if it's handy, try videotaping yourself hitting balls once a while. You may see something interesting.


"I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is that I can't find anybody who can tell me what they want." - Mark Twain

cuetable said:

Although I can't really help you with teachers, I have something that might be good for you or anybody. Print out some blank table digrams and keep them handy with you. When you come up to a difficult shot or layout you can record them down. This way you have something specific to ask when you consult with an instructor or an advanced player.

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REALLY excellent idea Wei! I also carry blank table diagrams (although I think I'll now substitute yours for what I've been using... ).

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com


Koop...I'm now planning a trip to NJ, NY, CT and MA, for the end of August.
I'll be in touch soon! I'll be coming to Boston for sure!

Scott Lee said:

Koop...I'm now planning a trip to NJ, NY, CT and MA, for the end of August.
I'll be in touch soon! I'll be coming to Boston for sure!

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Hi Scott,

Please do. I'll ask around to see if anyone else is interested.

Kind regards,
Koop