Does Jim Rempe still teach?

K

Kevin3824

AzB Silver Member
Silver Member
I posted this earlier in a different forum on here and am not sure if which it belongs in.

I read on an old thread that Jim Rempe lives in Lake Ariel, PA. and gives lessons in his home. I know he was originally from Scranton, PA. I had heard locally he was living in a place in the East Mountain section of Scranton a couple years ago as well. I just did a basic web search for him and found an address in Lake Ariel for him but it was several years old. The pool scene in this area of the country seems to be experiencing very hard times. Not a lot of pool halls and even the bowling alleys are taking their tables out in some cases.

If there is anyone on the forum that knows if he is still around here and giving lessons or has contact info or rate information please let me know. Thanks in advance.
 
Yeah he is still around. There are at least a couple of guys here that have taken lessons from Rempe in the last couple of years. Personally I'd be looking for input from a professional instructor before going to a pro player for lessons. :D

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
 
I'm saying that unless someone already has a very accurate and repeatable stroke, getting lessons from most pros will be not as beneficial as getting instruction from a professional instructor who uses video analysis. So...to answer your question...yes, because he's not a professional instructor and doesn't know how to use video analysis. Tony Robles is a pro player and pro instructor. I would recommend him to anyone anytime.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

HawaiianEye said:
Are you saying you could teach them better?
Click to expand...
 
Scott Lee said:
I'm saying that unless someone already has a very accurate and repeatable stroke, getting lessons from most pros will be not as beneficial as getting instruction from a professional instructor who uses video analysis. So...to answer your question...yes, because he's not a professional instructor and doesn't know how to use video analysis. Tony Robles is a pro player and pro instructor. I would recommend him to anyone anytime.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
Click to expand...


Just tossing this out: Do you know that he doesn't, or do you assume he doesn't?

I don't know either way, but would be into getting a lesson on how to play straightpool from him.
 
What this thread needs is a completely uneducated and inexperienced opinion, so...

I think when you're working on fundamentals, a professional instructor makes the most sense. They know what to look for in stroke and stance and how to communicate the necessary changes in a way that makes sense.

If you're talking about the mental game, strategy and shot selection though, a professional player is always going to be my preference. Unless you actually have a big tournament win attached to your name I just don't believe you know what it takes to perform under pressure and make the right decisions when it matters. I don't care how many road hustlin' money games you've been a part of in your past. In my opinion, facing another professional player in a big tournament is a real test of your mental game and decision making.

Just the $0.02 of a beginner.
 
Pete said:
Just tossing this out: Do you know that he doesn't, or do you assume he doesn't?

I don't know either way, but would be into getting a lesson on how to play straightpool from him.
Click to expand...

Pushing a service:rolleyes:
 
Pete...He does not. I would agree that Rempe would a great person to take a lesson from on how to play straight pool...as would many other pro players, including John Schmidt, Ray Martin, or Danny D. I believe I mentioned that in my other post.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

Pete said:
Just tossing this out: Do you know that he doesn't, or do you assume he doesn't?

I don't know either way, but would be into getting a lesson on how to play straightpool from him.
Click to expand...
 
Rempe

Scott Lee said:
I'm saying that unless someone already has a very accurate and repeatable stroke, getting lessons from most pros will be not as beneficial as getting instruction from a professional instructor who uses video analysis. So...to answer your question...yes, because he's not a professional instructor and doesn't know how to use video analysis. Tony Robles is a pro player and pro instructor. I would recommend him to anyone anytime.

Scott Lee
just out of curiosity, what's the difference between a professional instructor and an amateur instructor like Jim Rempe? Well, beside video of course.

Also, what makes Tony Robles a professional pool player? What exactly is the criteria to call yourself a professional pool player?

Jim Rempe is a living legend that's been teaching pool for at least 30 years. I took one lesson from him about that long ago
..best money I've ever spent.
Click to expand...
 
Contact Info from Lake Ariel Phone Book

James J Rempe
60 George Dr
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-7690


Wedge

Last time I took a 14.1 lesson from him at his home it was $125/hour with a 2 hour minimum.
 
Last edited:
fjk said:
Scott Lee said:
I'm saying that unless someone already has a very accurate and repeatable stroke, getting lessons from most pros will be not as beneficial as getting instruction from a professional instructor who uses video analysis. So...to answer your question...yes, because he's not a professional instructor and doesn't know how to use video analysis. Tony Robles is a pro player and pro instructor. I would recommend him to anyone anytime.

Scott Lee
just out of curiosity, what's the difference between a professional instructor and an amateur instructor like Jim Rempe? Well, beside video of course.

Also, what makes Tony Robles a professional pool player? What exactly is the criteria to call yourself a professional pool player?

Jim Rempe is a living legend that's been teaching pool for at least 30 years. I took one lesson from him about that long ago
..best money I've ever spent.
Click to expand...

I took a $50 lesson from Rempe in the late '70s/early '80s. I learned a few things that I still use today.
Click to expand...
 
Jim will be teaching AND competing www.FloridaBilliardsExpo.com
the Legends of Pool!!!
On January 28-31, 2016 the 3rd Annual Florida Billiards Expo

12310665_1531099927201097_5110962444950287068_n.jpg
 
From what I've been reading, some people really can't understand the difference!

I've taken a few lessons from a few different pro's! The greatest lessons I've gotten were from Joe Tucker. But at the same time, a 2hr lesson from Funky where he gave me only one thing to work on was probably the most helpful to my game where I saw an improvement in less than a month!

How much of an improvement you ask?? I was getting 3 on the wire to 9 in 9 ball! A month later, I was giving them a game:)

I spent 200 on that lesson and I wasn't that satisfied for a couple days but I said I would do what he said! 3 months later,,,, I made a few g's from that lesson. And to this day I still consider that one thing to be the greatest lesson I ever took!:)

What's my point?? Don't ever underestimate what a great player will tell you AND don't underestimate what a quality instructor can help you with! It takes dedication!
 
The best lessons I ever had were: 1. Hal Houle over the telephone and 2. An hour or so spent with a road player/hustler. I've had lessons from three former world champions that were not as good as the two I just mentioned as far as what I got out of them.
 
Last edited:
I agree. Most champions are not good teachers. You can get almost the same material out of semi-pro players.
Though it is interesting why some great instructors were not able to take their own game to the highest levels.
hmmm.....
 
As many have pointed out here there is a difference between a player and an instructor. There is also a lot to be said for supporting the sport. Granted many will say they want the most improvement in their game for the least money spent. Others will appreciate the simple fact that even the pro players in this sport are not making a lot of money. Unless they are currently active in the tours then they are likely living off social security and maybe a little income from a pool hall or lessons they give. For some people the concept of being able to talk to and play pool with the legends let alone learn from them while they are still alive is alone worth the cost of the lesson. The idea of just getting to know them or have a picture or an autograph from them would create memories of a lifetime.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top