Beeler's Virtual Billiard Academy - Pool Lessons

Personal opinions are just that, personal opinions and probably best kept to oneself. But broadcasting personal negativity in any way shape or form to an entire forum does promote the same negativity transferred to others. Especially when an individual is thought of as a "big Kahuna" within the community.
 
SpiderWebComm said:
Personal opinions are just that, personal opinions and probably best kept to oneself. But broadcasting personal negativity in any way shape or form to an entire forum does promote the same negativity transferred to others. Especially when an individual is thought of as a "big Kahuna" within the community.
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This is a *discussion* forum.

Which basically means we’re all here to give our opinions on any and all things pool. Beyond that, just because you may not agree with someone else’s opinion doesn’t automatically make said opinion a negative opinion — just an opinion that is different than yours.

Lou Figueroa
 
lfigueroa said:
The initial post in this thread read:

LEARN POOL FROM THE BILLIARDS
INSTRUCTOR OF THE DECADE (2010-2020)

Given all the remarkable players he beat out it is reasonable to wonder about his technique.

No confusion except from you, so go pound sand.

Lou Figueroa
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What remarkable players did he beat out?

Maybe you missed his post (#3), but these were the people he was up against in the poll.

The only person to my knowledge on that list that would classify as a strong player and instructor is Max Eberle.



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BeiberLvr said:
What remarkable players did he beat out?

Maybe you missed his post (#3), but these were the people he was up against in the poll.

The only person to my knowledge on that list that would classify as a strong player and instructor is Max Eberle.



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He "beat out" those udder guys *in a poll* the methodology of which I doubt anyone of us has any clue about.

More to the point he didn't "beat out" those guys playing.

I'd guess that if a poll was to be conducted here the results would turn out differently. Somewhere else, an other outcome. I'd also guess that if he played all those guys there'd be one more outcome.

Lou Figueroa
 
I was a student of Anthony for a year as a virtual student. He responded to EVERY video or communication I sent to him within an hour with clear graphics added to my videos showing areas to work on and voice messages to absolutely any questions asked about any aspect of my game. I am an average player who wanted some professional coaching by someone who knows how to teach. Anthony was WAY MORE than my money's worth and I am a MUCH better player for having been his student for a year

I also do frequently refer to, expect to continue using his included video library for many years to come.

Highly recommended for a regular player who wants high level instruction at a fair price.
 
mrpiper said:
Also, the best players do not always make the best teachers. And the best teachers are not always the best players. Tiger woods has a coach who could never beat him on the course but helps his game.
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Yes, all that is true -- however, it does not, nor should it, give carte blanche to every instructor.

In every field of endeavor -- sports coaching, education, medical, legal, and car mechanics there are guys that can do things for you that you cannot. BUT they're not all created equal and just because Tiger had Butch, or Hank, or Sean, or Chris does not automatically mean the guy you're going to sign up with at your local club is the best fit for your game or even help you at all, if you're the better player.

Some guys out there have, IMO, some pretty odd ideas about playing and teaching pool. And my personal preference would be for lessons from a guy whose game I've seen and whose mechanics look sound to me.

Lou Figueroa
 
Well then moving forward perhaps all instructors should be vetted and approved by you before being allowed to post here 😉 Anthony is a stand up guy, professionally trained educator, and has great communication skills. I forgot to mention he is also absolutely NOT Lou Approved 😁
 
mrpiper said:
Well then moving forward perhaps all instructors should be vetted and approved by you before being allowed to post here 😉 Anthony is a stand up guy, professionally trained educator, and has great communication skills. I forgot to mention he is also absolutely NOT Lou Approved 😁
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Thanks for the vote of confidence but not interested ;-) -- I have been very clear, several times now, that I've been talking about my personal preferences.

Too bad you missed that.

Lou Figueroa
 
mrpiper said:
I was a student of Anthony for a year as a virtual student. He responded to EVERY video or communication I sent to him within an hour with clear graphics added to my videos showing areas to work on and voice messages to absolutely any questions asked about any aspect of my game. I am an average player who wanted some professional coaching by someone who knows how to teach. Anthony was WAY MORE than my money's worth and I am a MUCH better player for having been his student for a year

I also do frequently refer to, expect to continue using his included video library for many years to come.

Highly recommended for a regular player who wants high level instruction at a fair price.
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That was my experience as well. His videos are on par with Dr. Dave's paid content or Bert for that matter. But the real value add is the ability to share videos with him and receive quick feedback over the span of many months.

I'm not certain why there is any controversy about this, except someone was bored and wanted to troll on this thread. Beeler's been one of the most prominent billiard instructors the last few years and is widley well regarded. Billiards Digest and others have all positively covered his course and there have been many good threads on this site already about him.
 
buckshotshoey said:
First, only a butt hurt individual would respond with such a long winded post.

Second, your very first sentence tells me you responded to the wrong person.

Third, you obviously don't have the ability to figure things out for yourself. All systems need adjustment. It's up to you to figure it out. Nobody should have to hold your hand for you.
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It's commonly known as killing 2 birds with one stone. Short and sweet... just for you.
 
I stopped at the poolroom after work and ran into someone who is a former PBIA instructor of the year.
I thought, how ironic is this.
So anyway, my 1st question of course was "What's your opinion of Anthony Beeler?"
His reply was "Very good marketer and self promoter"
Kind of interesting that would be his first thought.
 
@Anthony_Beeler what do you teach regarding calling fouls on yourself in competition? What if there is a ref involved?

Does tip hardness affect the quality of spin you get on a cue-ball? What about tip contact time?
 
pvc lou said:
@Anthony_Beeler what do you teach regarding calling fouls on yourself in competition? What if there is a ref involved?

Does tip hardness affect the quality of spin you get on a cue-ball? What about tip contact time?
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pvc lou said:
@Anthony_Beeler what do you teach regarding calling fouls on yourself in competition? What if there is a ref involved?

Does tip hardness affect the quality of spin you get on a cue-ball? What about tip contact time?
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Calling fouls is not part of the class core content. I personally believe the ethical thing to do is to call one if you do in fact foul. Many times the direction of the cue ball/object ball tells the tale whether there is in fact a foul.. However, I teach students that they should always referee their own matches (pay attention to what is going on). You cannot expect others to be honest. If something looks questionable call for a referee.

Studies show that tip hardness makes no difference in the amount of spin. Contact time is almost identical for both. I do believe speed control is easier with a harder tip. Not sure how it can be proven, I do not prefer tips with elasticity. The fact that they do compress just adds another factor for players to deal with.

I do teach all of the content outlined on this page:
www.poolteacher.com

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Learn how to play pool! Take pool lessons! Professional Billiards Instruction with Master Instructor, Anthony Beeler - BILLIARDS INSTRUCTOR OF THE DECADE! Check out our sample schedule.
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The fact that I have trained the following speaks for itself:
10 APA Regional Champions
6 BCAPL National Champions
The Aruba National Champion
The North Carolina Women's State Champion
UPA Texas State 8-Ball Champion
South Dakota Women's State Champion
1 Member of the U.S. Atlantic Cup Team
The 9th Ranked Woman Player in the World
1 Member of the WPBA Hall of Fame
The best junior player in the world
One of the Top 10 Males in the world.
The winner of the Memphis open (who beat Johnny Archer in the Finals)
The only woman to win a Great Southern Billiards Tour event ever!

Oh and by the way, just moments ago, two of my students just won the ACS National 8-Ball Championship (Scotch Doubles Division).

You can call it whatever you want, but my students are successful if they put in the work.
 
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