Never was something that crossed my mind. Friends would laugh and joke about it but it's always something I assumed older players progressed into after their career in the sport was over. Now I'm starting to really think about it and take it seriously.I've coached a kid the past year and he has gone from a complete beginner to making 50 breaks on a big table. I get more enjoyment out of watching this kid progress than I do making big breaks my self.
I got a phone call from a friend who had a friend who needed a tip putting on his cue and he was referred to me. The next thing you know he was asking me for a couple of hours lessons for £100. I was like wtf, he doesn't even know me. I declined but said I'd give him the lessons but all he had to do was buy me a beer. We did the lesson and he leaves money on the table. He was not taking no for an answer. I was amazed someone who has just met me and had a lesson for an hour would be so hell bent on paying me for my time. This got me thinking. Could I make a go at it?
For now, I'm not ready to give everything up. It is something I would like to consider to do on the side as more of a hobby.
A question for the instructors out there...how did you get into coaching?
I got a phone call from a friend who had a friend who needed a tip putting on his cue and he was referred to me. The next thing you know he was asking me for a couple of hours lessons for £100. I was like wtf, he doesn't even know me. I declined but said I'd give him the lessons but all he had to do was buy me a beer. We did the lesson and he leaves money on the table. He was not taking no for an answer. I was amazed someone who has just met me and had a lesson for an hour would be so hell bent on paying me for my time. This got me thinking. Could I make a go at it?
For now, I'm not ready to give everything up. It is something I would like to consider to do on the side as more of a hobby.
A question for the instructors out there...how did you get into coaching?