I always wondered what are you required to do to become a certified instructor..
I teach a fair amount of students and they all excel (naturally) in pool but i always wondered how one becomes certified by the BCA..
I always wondered what are you required to do to become a certified instructor..
I teach a fair amount of students and they all excel (naturally) in pool but i always wondered how one becomes certified by the BCA..
http://www.bca-pool.com/play/
You just have to take a class under an Advanced or Master instructor, take a test, and pay yearly dues to become Recognized. To become Certified, after being Recognized for two years, you have to present a predetermined number of student feedback forms and take another class.
-djb
From my experience with BCA certified instructors there are a lot of non qualified teachers on the market. Its a way for the BCA to raise money, and BCA should be worried about the quality of instructors not the quanity of instructors. Almost anyone can become an instructor, not saying there are not great instructors on the market but sure are some shady ones! I agree with Jason, a reference is better than a piece of paper. Too many insructors throwing BCA certification around, I feel BCA has degraded BCA certification and has become a joke in our field. BCA needs to upgrade schooling and become more stringent in handing out these pieces of paper.
I'm not sure what you mean by this. I think Scott and Randy both teach within the BCA program.Go with the SPF family of instructors....Scott lee and Randy head that group...
less BS to put up with... [ than with the BCA?]
Mr. Oelschlager...The BCA Certified Instructor Program has made many significant changes in the past couple of years. Years ago it was true that there were many unqualified instructors out there. That is no longer the case. Just like there are "not so good" room owners out there, so are there "not so good" instructors. Too bad the room owners can't be weeded out, the way the instructors can be! :grin:
Scott Lee
Mr Liee, I have heard nothing but good things about your group. As for weeding out the not so good pool hall owners its only a matter of time in most cases, most don't stay in the industry very long if they are losing money. Do instuctors have to be teaching to keep certification or at least maintain a certain level of play? I know some instructors who just boast about being BCA certified and don't put time into the sport.
Keep up the good work and push for higher standards to teach.
I'm not sure what you mean by this. I think Scott and Randy both teach within the BCA program.
Do instuctors have to be teaching to keep certification or at least maintain a certain level of play? .
I'm not sure what you mean by this. I think Scott and Randy both teach within the BCA program.
I always wondered what are you required to do to become a certified instructor..
I teach a fair amount of students and they all excel (naturally) in pool but i always wondered how one becomes certified by the BCA..
From my experience with BCA certified instructors there are a lot of non qualified teachers on the market. Its a way for the BCA to raise money, and BCA should be worried about the quality of instructors not the quanity of instructors. Almost anyone can become an instructor, not saying there are not great instructors on the market but sure are some shady ones! I agree with Jason, a reference is better than a piece of paper. Too many insructors throwing BCA certification around, I feel BCA has degraded BCA certification and has become a joke in our field. BCA needs to upgrade schooling and become more stringent in handing out these pieces of paper.
Marc my friend: When was the last time you attended our BCA Certification School????
SPF=randyg
I've wondered the same thing. Anyone have recommendations for someone looking to get started in Southern California. In the BCA instruction "active" list, it shows only one advanced and one master instructor in the state of CA. I believe Bob Jewett was one of them.
Should I contact one of them to get started?
What's the best way to get started? I believe I have the necessary skills (playing & communication) to help others learn and improve their game.
Thanks in advance for advice/recommendations.
Best Regards,
Abe - i4pool