Best instructors in pool?

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I have been interested in learning who the best teachers in pool were, as i am eventually going to want to take lessons. Who, in your peoples opinion, are say, the top 10 teachers in the buisness? (United states only please:p )

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Jerry Briesath, Stan Shuffett, Scott Lee, and RandyG are definitely up there. I've taken lessons with Jerry. The others I know only by reputation.
 
CUE-TECH Pool School is the top ranked BCA Training Academy in the World. They feature 4 Master Instructors on staff. Located in Dallas, Texas.

www.poolschool.info

Scott Lee will travel and he was the 2007 CUE-TECH Instructor of the year.

Jerry Briesath
Mark Wilson

Thanks......SPF=randyg
 
Febreze said:
I have been interested in learning who the best teachers in pool were, as i am eventually going to want to take lessons. Who, in your peoples opinion, are say, the top 10 teachers in the buisness? (United states only please:p )

Appreciate the feedback!
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Breeze-man,
I am interested to hear WHY you are waiting to take lessons. The sooner the lessons start, the sooner the progress starts. I am a BIG believer in shortening the time to develop proficiency through obtaining solid instruction.

For learning stroke mechanics and general pool principles, I've studied with Jerry Briesath and Mark Wilson. Their teaching styles and content are amazingly similar (Jerry is considered the dean of American pool instruction, and was a strong influence on Mark). No student who follows their advice and principles, and practices properly and diligently will fail to improve. Their love and enthusiasm for the game is unparalleled.

I have not studied with RandyG nor Scott Lee; but their reputations are similar to Mark and Jerry.

For studying the strategy and finer points of one-pocket, straight pool, 9-ball, and banks; I have studied with Danny DiLiberto and Grady Mathews. These gentlemen have a lifetime of experience on the road in competition of the highest caliber; have made their living from the game; have a true love of the game; and have made it their mission to study the game's intricacies. They are willing to share this knowledge for a reasonable sum; and this differentiates them from the selfish masters of the past who took their secrets to the grave, MUCH to the detriment of the game. A true student of the game would not fail to take some lessons with Danny D. and Grady - they have no equal in their ability to communicate the finer points of the game.

I will also put in a plug for a couple of younger player/teachers Hunter Lombardo (from whom I have taken a lesson) and Joe Tucker (with whom I have not studied, but am led to believe is very like Hunter). Hunter is a young man who plays at a high level, but has decided to devote himself to becoming a teacher of the game; and certainly has the appropriate knowledge and enthusiasm - definitely a cut above most teachers.

If your resources are unlimited, I will say that lessons with Jeanette Lee would be WELL worthwhile. There is no player who loves the game more than her; and she has made a concerted effort to learn the teaching methods of Jerry Briesath and Mark Wilson. Her knowledge of 14.1 is definitely superior and old-school; and her approach to the mental game is superlative, and something that very few players perfect. Such lessons would be difficult to arrange; and quite expensive; but DEFINITELY an experience to treasure.

Just my opinions.
 
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Williebetmore said:
Breeze-man,
I am interested to hear WHY you are waiting to take lessons. The sooner the lessons start, the sooner the progress starts. I am a BIG believer in shortening the time to develop proficiency through obtaining solid instruction.

For learning stroke mechanics and general pool principles, I've studied with Jerry Briesath and Mark Wilson. Their teaching styles and content are amazingly similar (Jerry is considered the dean of American pool instruction, and was a strong influence on Mark). No student who follows their advice and principles, and practices properly and diligently will fail to improve. Their love and enthusiasm for the game is unparalleled.

I have not studied with RandyG nor Scott Lee; but their reputations are similar to Mark and Jerry.

For studying the strategy and finer points of one-pocket, straight pool, 9-ball, and banks; I have studied with Danny DiLiberto and Grady Mathews. These gentlemen have a lifetime of experience on the road in competition of the highest caliber; have made their living from the game; have a true love of the game; and have made it their mission to study the game's intricacies. They are willing to share this knowledge for a reasonable sum; and this differentiates them from the selfish masters of the past who took their secrets to the grave, MUCH to the detriment of the game. A true student of the game would not fail to take some lessons with Danny D. and Grady - they have no equal in their ability to communicate the finer points of the game.

I will also put in a plug for a couple of younger player/teachers Hunter Lombardo (from whom I have taken a lesson) and Joe Tucker (with whom I have not studied, but am led to believe is very like Hunter). Hunter is a young man who plays at a high level, but has decided to devote himself to becoming a teacher of the game; and certainly has the appropriate knowledge and enthusiasm - definitely a cut above most teachers.

If your resources are unlimited, I will say that lessons with Jeanette Lee would be WELL worthwhile. There is no player who loves the game more than her; and she has made a concerted effort to learn the teaching methods of Jerry Briesath and Mark Wilson. Her knowledge of 14.1 is definitely superior and old-school; and her approach to the mental game is superlative, and something that very few players perfect. Such lessons would be difficult to arrange; and quite expensive; but DEFINITELY an experience to treasure.

Just my opinions.
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Rep for you, great post. And i would love to have lessons with Danny especially, he knows so much about the game it makes my head hurt.
 
He inst a instructor, but Roy Futternick when he does teach people is head and shoulers above the other guys, i'm Knocking anyone of them,


Scott Lee is my friend and I recommend him to everyone, I wish I had lessions earily, the sooner the better. Period. Additionally I think that lessions from several instructors is better than one. There is no "Best" insturctor, its not a competition, I said Roy was for me because I learned alot about alot,
 
Febreze said:
I have been interested in learning who the best teachers in pool were, as i am eventually going to want to take lessons. Who, in your peoples opinion, are say, the top 10 teachers in the buisness? (United states only please:p )

Appreciate the feedback!
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Most of the best BCA Instructors have been mentioned, but one that was included happens to be very near you. That is Stan Shuffett. He's in Campbellsville, Ky. Nobody will work harder for your success. I can't say enough good about him, but his son Landon is his greatest achievement. He plays on the men's tour and is the National Junior Champion. Stan is a BCA Advanced Instructor and works with Stevie Moore and Louis Ulrich just to name two. You can reach him through his website below...Tom

http://www.justcueit.com/index.html
 
Febreze said:
I have been interested in learning who the best teachers in pool were, as i am eventually going to want to take lessons. Who, in your peoples opinion, are say, the top 10 teachers in the buisness? (United states only please:p )

Appreciate the feedback!
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Someone who can explain a concept on your terms so that your able to understand and implement the concept and improve you skills.
 
My short list - my top 10 - in no particular order

Randy Goettlicher
Scott Lee
Joe Tucker
Tom Simpson
Stan Shuffett
Mark Wilson
Jerry Breiseth
Bob Jewett
Phil Capelle
John Schmidt
 
Blackjack said:
My short list - my top 10 - in no particular order

Randy Goettlicher
Scott Lee
Joe Tucker
Tom Simpson
Stan Shuffett
Mark Wilson
Jerry Breiseth
Bob Jewett
Phil Capelle
John Schmidt
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^^ And from what I hear this guy isn't such a bad teacher either.
 
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My vote is for Tom Simpson. Instructors he has produced I would also recommend. I think his material is that strong.
 
Tony Robles is also great and one of the best in the NY area.

Jim Rempe is also great, he was highly recommended to a friend of mine by Ralf Souquet.
 
I don't think you could go wrong with any of the instructors mentioned on this thread. I have been fortunate enough to teach along side several instructors. Both RandyG and Scott are high on my list. Stan would be up there as well.
I have spent the last two days working with Mark Wilson, and although we weren't teaching (we were working running the first rounds of the WPBA event) his passion for teaching, and his knowledge of the game was very evident.
Best of luck in your quest for knowledge!
Steve
 
David...I understand your modesty...but truthfully, no top-10 instructor list (especially U.S. instructors) would be complete, without YOUR name on it! :D

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Blackjack said:
My short list - my top 10 - in no particular order

Randy Goettlicher
Scott Lee
Joe Tucker
Tom Simpson
Stan Shuffett
Mark Wilson
Jerry Breiseth
Bob Jewett
Phil Capelle
John Schmidt
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