I'd ask any of the regulars on here if they'd take a look at this thread https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=462837 and offer any advice you may have.
This was posted a couple years ago by my friend Chris Freeman and got some general help as you'll note in the replies but he's still in a bit of a quandary about the best way to proceed.
I talked with him recently and observed a session. After watching things my main thought was that this guy has some incredible determination. This is the 3rd year he's been at this and he's kept it going through sheer force of will. It's a daunting undertaking.
He has about 15 kids this time. 4 or 5 returnees and the rest are new. I think the youngest is 6 and oldest 15. It's difficult with the real young ones because they're so small that normal fundamentals are impossible. The table comes up to the middle of their chest.
We talked after the session and both agreed that trying to instill proper fundamentals, while important, needs to be done in such a way that they don't tune you out. Afterall, it takes discipline and work and most are there just to have fun.
I'll be spending this week trying to come up with some ideas to help out. The sessions are on Sun. from 11-1:00.
Any help would be much appreciated.
This was posted a couple years ago by my friend Chris Freeman and got some general help as you'll note in the replies but he's still in a bit of a quandary about the best way to proceed.
I talked with him recently and observed a session. After watching things my main thought was that this guy has some incredible determination. This is the 3rd year he's been at this and he's kept it going through sheer force of will. It's a daunting undertaking.
He has about 15 kids this time. 4 or 5 returnees and the rest are new. I think the youngest is 6 and oldest 15. It's difficult with the real young ones because they're so small that normal fundamentals are impossible. The table comes up to the middle of their chest.
We talked after the session and both agreed that trying to instill proper fundamentals, while important, needs to be done in such a way that they don't tune you out. Afterall, it takes discipline and work and most are there just to have fun.
I'll be spending this week trying to come up with some ideas to help out. The sessions are on Sun. from 11-1:00.
Any help would be much appreciated.