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Zims Rack

Zims Rack

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How much do pool lessons cost? (looking for an average price)
Lessons that teach the basic fundamentals, the more advanced techniques (english, kicks, banks, CB control, defensive shots, position play, etc.) I realize that these can't be taught in a one-hour session, so what do you recommend the pace be for progression to the next level of instruction? Obviously this will differ as each player can progress at a different pace.

..Zim
 
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Does anyone know anything about Billiard Sanctuary Acadamy of Cueing Arts (BSACA) with Timothy White, the Austrailian Oyster? Has anyone met him at the BCA shows or any other events? Has anyone taken lessons from him or know of someone who has taken lessons from him?
I'm looking at becoming a Certified Instructor and I've talked to Timothy White via numerous emails and he seems to be very knowledgeable with the cue and I have yet to hear anything negative about him or the BSACA.
PLEASE TELL ALL THAT YOU KNOW!!!

...Zim
 
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Scott Lee charges $50.00 per hour. Bert Kinister quoted me $60.00 per hour. Bob Radford of Rockford, Illinois has a 2 day program, 8 hours a day for about $450.00.I just had a beginner's sort of lesson with Scott Lee that took about 3 hours, but I don't know the answer to the rext of your questions. Doesn't the billiard congress of america have info on certification on their website?
 
I done a little research on the prices of pool lessons, I just wanted to see what everyone else has seen lessons go for and how much people have paid for lessons!
Thanks for your info!!

...Zim
 
Pool Lessons cost $40.00 an hour in Tulsa, OK. Money well spent with a good teacher that has a PLAN.
1. Assuming the position...
2. Developing a Stroke.
3. Learning to AIM.
4. Developing Speed
5. Learning carom angles
6. Learning Drills & performing them.
7. Understanding the Diamond System, the SIDS System, Dr. Cues 7th Pocket & etc.

Each facet that you come to understand & can perform well in, will make the next platform easier & quicker to learn. This list is just a sampling of the arenas of the Game of Pool, each one will be broken down into smaller learning units.

If you just want to be a Ball Banger, hey... maybe you are already a success. If you want to become a Champion, get a good Teacher to start out with. Take Lessons. DO the DRILLS. DO the DRILLS. DO the DRILLS. Compete in Tournaments.

A good BCA Instructor will get you on your way to Playing Pool very nicely or finding another hobby, they want you to be a success, not a "donator of dough".
 
I have had scott lee 3 times. We worked on the stroke first, then on other things, as he felt I was ready. He charged $50 an hour. For a two hour lesson, you get a video tape of the session.

Randy gs pool schools are good too. The three day one was 650 last october. His more advanced one is a two day one, I think.

bw
 
Watching Ralf play Busta yesterday on ESPN (The BCA finals) announcer King James (Jim Rempe) stated that Ralf came to him for lessons and spent two to three weeks with him. (Hate to think how much that cost). But looking at the outcome and how well Ralf plays, and listening to Jim announce and explain the shots, I would consider that money well spent by Ralf. Watching Jerry Brieseth tapes I would think that he would be an excellent person to take lessons from. I would think that the main thing to consider would be who is available in the area you live. Ray Martin in Tampa. Probably several in Orlando. Fran Crimi up north. My personal preference would be to find an instructor who I could visit on an ongoing basis - like every week or so - for an hour or two. And then how much you can afford to spend per hour. There are plenty of excellent players who can teach for $20/hour all the way up to Sigel who I believe gets $500/hour. Which is not exactly in my price range. Jake
 
Bluewolf said:
I have had scott lee 3 times. We worked on the stroke first, then on other things, as he felt I was ready. He charged $50 an hour.

bw
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And I thought this was a pool message board. <g>

George <---- I couldn`t resist :-)
 
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George-- That's pretty funny how you pulled that out of what he said! This just shows that people really do read the posts and not just post, haha!!

What about Timothy White with Billiard Sanctuary Acadamy of Cueing Arts? Anyone know anything about him?

...Zim
 
So George and Zim henceforth good old Scott Lee will be known as the gigolo of AZB. I mean it is right there in print by a well educated woman. Can't keep a good man down. His secret is out. And at $50 per hour he lasted two hour. And made a video too. LOL I was good. I did resist. But since George opened the door... Jake
 
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Zims Rack said:
I done a little research on the prices of pool lessons, I just wanted to see what everyone else has seen lessons go for and how much people have paid for lessons!
Thanks for your info!!

...Zim
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For one-off items, like safety play / jump shots / etc. I've seen $30 - $60/hr based on the level of the instructor.

For long sessions, i.e., training, something like $200-$400 per day. Weekend sessions went for around $300-$800.

-td
 
Zims Rack said:
What about Timothy White with Billiard Sanctuary Acadamy of Cueing Arts? Anyone know anything about him?

...Zim
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From his posts here and on BD site, I would say he ain't too popular with a LOT of people. He comes off as being very arrogant and full of himself.
 
what i have been doing is taking lessions about once a week, IMO you cant become a champion in a weekend, so the 8 hour/day 2 day programs are too much to fast, I understand that the schools that do this have had success or they wouldnt be there, but I think thats best for Begginers up to C players.

What I have been doing is taking a 2 hour lession/week, when my back is better and can play more, somedays I cant practice, but when I can I'm going to take lessions when I have a handle on what was covered in my previous lession, one step at a time. One lession I had we worked on one thing and it was fixed right on the spot so we moved on and got stuck on something, it took me a week to sort that out on my own, any lessions in between would have been a distraction, breaking everything down to the most basic level and working on that before moving foward is the way foward, it will be slower but more will stick, I have been doing this for 4 or 5 weeks and its working VERY good, one thing at a time.
 
Zims Rack said:
Does anyone know anything about Billiard Sanctuary Acadamy of Cueing Arts (BSACA) with Timothy White, the Austrailian Oyster? Has anyone met him at the BCA shows or any other events? Has anyone taken lessons from him or know of someone who has taken lessons from him?
I'm looking at becoming a Certified Instructor and I've talked to Timothy White via numerous emails and he seems to be very knowledgeable with the cue and I have yet to hear anything negative about him or the BSACA.
PLEASE TELL ALL THAT YOU KNOW!!!

...Zim
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If you are looking to become a BCA Certified Instructor, check out CUE-TECH. (www.poolschool.info) They certify more instructors than anyone.

Email me at

randyg@poolschool.com

and I will return the info you requested.

Tim White has attended CUE-TECH several times and he is a good instructor, don't know what he charges for lessons.

There is a different cost to become BCA Certified and to take lessons.

I will help in any way....SPF=randyg
 
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