Jerry Briesath Life Story Interview is Now Live on “Legends of the Cue”

[Gonzo09]

Happy "Cuesday" everyone which means that the "Legends of the Cue" podcast has just released new episodes. We are pleased to present BCA Hall of Fame member and the father of modern pool instruction.

Here is a link to Jerry Briesath - Part 1

https://www.legendsofthecue.com/jerry-briesath-part-1-the-father-of-modern-pool-instruction/

Here is a link to Jerry Briesath - Part 2
https://www.legendsofthecue.com/jer...building-players-systems-and-a-teaching-lega/

 

[DrCue'sProtege]

I've never taken a lesson from Jerry.

Nor have I heard him talk about this.

So, having said this, is Jerry one of those instructors that advocates rolling balls down the table to make you a much improved, really good player?

r/DCP

 

[Gonzo09]

I've never taken a lesson from Jerry.

Nor have I heard him talk about this.

So, having said this, is Jerry one of those instructors that advocates rolling balls down the table to make you a much improved, really good player?

r/DCP

I can't say but Jerry often asks his students, at the outlet of a lesson/clinic, "I'm sure you are here to learn how to control the _______", Invariably the response will be, "well the cue ball of course." Jerry will be quick to respond, "No, the only thing you can control is the CUE STICK!" And, he teaches it well!

 

[jeephawk]

I've never taken a lesson from Jerry.

Nor have I heard him talk about this.

So, having said this, is Jerry one of those instructors that advocates rolling balls down the table to make you a much improved, really good player?

r/DCP

So why ask a silly, borderline insulting question and put it that way? Seriously.

 

[Logandgriff]

Jerry is in the Billiards Hall of Fame and is a world-renowned instructor. He got into the Hall of Fame because of his lifelong contributions to the game of billiards, pioneering teaching methods, etc. etc. He is also a wonderful person.

 

[Logandgriff]

Jerry Briesath was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Hall of Fame Class of 2022, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport of billiards. Briesath, who was active in the 1960s and 70s, was a unanimous selection in the Meritorious Service category. He is celebrated as the father of formal billiard instruction in America, having developed and guided the program from concept to its current roster of over 300 professional instructors globally. His induction is a testament to his enduring impact on the sport and his dedication to improving how players learn to play.

 

[Logandgriff]

"Active in the 1960s and 70s" is a confusing but it must mean he was active as a tournament player. He is still very active as a teacher today.

 

[7stud]

I've never taken a lesson from Jerry.

Nor have I heard him talk about this.

So, having said this, is Jerry one of those instructors that advocates rolling balls down the table to make you a much improved, really good player?

r/DCP

See for yourself...here's one topic from his 3 dvd set "A pool lesson by Jerry Briesath":

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There are a couple of other topics available for free on youtube.

In the video, Mark Wilson is hitting the shots; he wrote "Play Great Pool", and he is one of the branches of the Jerry Briesath lineage of pool instructors. For a fee, you used to be able to download "A pool lesson by Jerry Briesath" from vimeo, but it isn't there anymore.

 

[Gonzo09]

See for yourself...here's one topic from his 3 dvd set "A pool lesson by Jerry Briesath":

'
There are a couple of other topics available for free on youtube.

In the video, Mark Wilson is hitting the shots; he wrote "Play Great Pool", and he is one of the branches of the Jerry Briesath lineage of pool instructors. For a fee, you used to be able to download "A pool lesson by Jerry Briesath" from vimeo, but it isn't there anymore.

Mark is one of my cohosts and he loves Jerry like a father. You can still get Jerry’s lessons as a CD set. It is outstanding!

 

[straightline]

Can somebody ask him if he has a brother ran a pool room in L. Angeles?

 

[JAM]

A lovely man, very worthy of his Hall of Fame induction, considering the many accolades I have read about his accomplishments. I do not know a lot about him, so I am looking forward to this podcast.

 

[Gonzo09]

Parts 3 & 4 coming next “Cuesday!”