Any suggestions on a pool instructor?

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Any suggestions on a pool instructor? I live in Oklahoma but travel isn't a problem. So who does everyone think is the best instructor or school?
 
Gremlin said:
Larry,

Sorry I forgot you. LOL Don't forget to whip your butt with pledge now ya hear. :p

Cheers,

Gremlin
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for the sake of our ancestors, we must meet soon. I was in Dc for a week, and forgot to look you up, sorry, do send me an email with a phone # so when I roll through threre in oct, I can call and we can meet and play and host a pint. Us Irish men, must protect each other, the angeles can only do so much for us laddie. It would be a sorry place without us.



















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What exactly do you teach FL? And who have you taught that can play? I realize you're just having fun here with all the bs and that's fine by me, do what ya gotta do, it's your time. We have an understanding after our pm's but I'd just like to know how good you play now or in the past.
 
Steve Lingelbach of the Oregon Billiard Academy out here on the West Coast has a really good reputation - I have heard even the best players have a great deal of respect for his teaching ability - as well as some even taking lessons from him to add to their own game. ?? www.oregonbilliardacademy.com (I think) - good luck!
 
Rude Dog said:
What exactly do you teach FL? And who have you taught that can play? I realize you're just having fun here with all the bs and that's fine by me, do what ya gotta do, it's your time. We have an understanding after our pm's but I'd just like to know how good you play now or in the past.
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I can teach you how to win open, how good I play in past has no meaning, it does not matter I can do it now, all that matters is I can teach you to do it now. There is nothing else to discuss but when do you show up and when do we begin. My fees are posted on www.fastlarrypool.com I teach all pros free, no charge. You have problem, you come see me, I fix, no sweat....totally confidential in private room with door locked, two gold crown 4's, perfect playing conditions, pool heaven, video taped....I am the best teacher in the country, a billiards expert, and master level instrutor. You just scored, if you are smart. I am in Atlanta, Delta is ready when you are.....

Fast Larry....
 
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Timothy White is a very in depth instructor. He is a former BCA Master Instructor and has gone above and beyond the BCA standards and is now a Billiard Sanctuary Academy of the Cueing Arts (BSACA) International Master Instructor and founder. He has instructors world wide that are available at different levels of instructors. Allison Fisher actually teaches a similar course, after spending some time with the BSACA. I'm located just 15 minutes East of St. Louis and am a BSACA Certified Instructor. www.zimsrack.com

Best of luck in choosing an instructor,
Zim
 
Just another in a long line of free plugs for Mark Wilson, master BCA instructor. Like I've said before, anyone within 7 hours of St. Louis that can't run 100 balls, should be heading to Mark for lessons (though actually, as I think about it, he also gives lessons to several pro's who are already 100 ball runners). You can contact him at www.playgreatpool.com. If that doesn't work, PM me and I can give you his phone number.

Mark has worked with Jerry Briesath in the past (I have had lessons with both, and they are very similar). A lot of people consider Jerry one of the greatest instructors ever - if you could find him, he would be also a great choice. I believe he gives lessons in Madison, WI and Phoenix, AZ, but I'm not sure how to contact him.
 
Williebetmore said:
Just another in a long line of free plugs for Mark Wilson, master BCA instructor. Like I've said before, anyone within 7 hours of St. Louis that can't run 100 balls, should be heading to Mark for lessons (though actually, as I think about it, he also gives lessons to several pro's who are already 100 ball runners). You can contact him at www.playgreatpool.com. If that doesn't work, PM me and I can give you his phone number.

Mark has worked with Jerry Briesath in the past (I have had lessons with both, and they are very similar). A lot of people consider Jerry one of the greatest instructors ever - if you could find him, he would be also a great choice. I believe he gives lessons in Madison, WI and Phoenix, AZ, but I'm not sure how to contact him.
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I will agree with this post about Mark Wilson. He's a great Instructor as well as friend. I talk to him every week. He runs a 14.1 league out of the Bullpen (his business) and I am signed up to play next session. He's a great guy!
Zim
 
Rework said:
Is Mark Wilson better then Randt G.?
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Randy G.......? I know a guyl in St. Louis with the 1st name Randy, but I'm currently drawing a blank on the last name.

Zim
 
I've never dealt with Randy G, but I have with Mark Wilson and Timothy White. Just some info on Tim White....he was an Instructor undre Jerry Briesath's watchfull eye for years. The more Tim learned, the more he progressed and rose above the BCA expectations. He not only teaches "how" to do something, but "why" something is doing something. Follow me? Allison Fisher teaches and plays near mirror image of Tim's teaching methods. Tim has instructors all over that teach this method, including myself.
Good Luck,
Zim
 
The Monk

Has anyone got any experience with The Monk, Tim Simpson? Some of his printed material looks pretty good, but wondering about his skills as an instructor.
 
Just wonderin...

Do instructors who are certified through BCA use some sort of standard lesson plan?

It's obvious that instruction must be tailored to the student's skill level, but as a basic starting point, is there a standard technique that is used to make an initial assessment of a player's skill level?

I'm asking this because, based on the recommendation of someone whose opinion I respect, I recently set up an appointment with a BCA instructor to give me a lesson in my home. The instructor told me on the phone before I even met him that he planned to teach me a great kicking system. That sounded fine, but it seemed a little premature. I don't know which part of my game could use the most attention, but it doesn't seem like learning some new kicking system would be the first priority. I would think that during an initial session, the instructor would have some method to assess my game and then plan his instruction accordingly. Maybe doing an assessment is such a basic first step that he didn't mention it.

(Not sure if I want to use this guy now. Besides the above, he also failed to show for our first lesson. Stood me up.)

What should a first lesson with a BCA certified instructor consist of?
 
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What should a first lesson with a BCA certified instructor consist of?
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I have only had one lesson with a BCA instructor, to start the lesson we talked about my playing and practice habits, and what I wanted to get out of the lesson. He then watched me hit some balls and we went from there.

Towards the end of the lesson he did explain a simple 3 rail kicking system that could be used, but it didnt take much time and wasnt in any way a major focus of my lesson.

I believe they have a basic outline for a first lesson, but do adjust according to what the student does right or wrong and what they want to get out of the game.

IMO I wouldnt cancell the lesson just because he talked about the kicking system. As far as him missing your first lesson, that is totally a call that you have to make. I know my instructor (Scott Lee) was late to my lesson because of a mixup with different time zones. I also know he tends to run over on the time. I signed up for 2 hours and he was with me for 4. I can tell you that I am glad I didnt cancell my lesson just because he was late (never even crossed my mind) he helped my game a ton.
 
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