Houston area Pro/Instructor recommendations

[Benelli]

I've taken a handful of lessons from Zion Zivi whenever I'm In NY which sadly is only two or three times a year now.

I'm looking for a similar level Pro or instructor in the Houston area.

Not interested in Austin or Dallas folks which I know are legion. Im too far to drive for what I want to make a frequent practice.

 

[kaznj]

I think RandyG is from that area. None better

 

[DrCue'sProtege]

I think RandyG is from that area. None better

I thought RandyG is in Dallas?

I could be mistaken.

 

[garczar]

I think RandyG is from that area. None better

Randy is in Dallas area.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

pros giving lessons
tommy tokoph
roberto gomez
eylul kibaroglu

billy sharp is said to give lessons for mid level players

 

[Texas Carom Club]

 

[garczar]

I've only been around Gomez at a couple of events but he comes across as a really cool cat. I'd think lessons from him would be pretty good.

 

[sneakynito]

Probably not calderone.

 

[Benelli]

I reached out to Gomez, I'll let you know what I hear back.

 

[Bob Jewett]

I reached out to Gomez, I'll let you know what I hear back.

It looks like he offers 10 half-hour sessions at $30 each. If you have a good instructor/student match, that's a great deal. Time to practice in between.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

he spaces them out in increments of 1hr each sessions generally
and you let him know when your ready for the next
but hes very accommodating
its not like you have to cram a full day of practice in and run the time out at once

i took a year with my 8hr session, upped my game alot
he builds you from the floor up

 

[JPB2]

he spaces them out in increments of 1hr each sessions generally
and you let him know when your ready for the next
but hes very accommodating
its not like you have to cram a full day of practice in and run the time out at once

i took a year with my 8hr session, upped my game alot
he builds you from the floor up

In Las Vegas this year he spent some time at the booth with a billiard table set up. He was very enthusiastic about it and giving advice on shots. I enjoyed that. Did you stick with pool or did you venture into caroms? I don’t know how good he is strictly as a 3C player but he clearly knows what the cue ball is doing and has the accuracy and stroke to play anything well.

 

[King T]

I've only been around Gomez at a couple of events but he comes across as a really cool cat. I'd think lessons from him would be pretty good.

We talk regularly when he's in town, he's a great guy and good at conveying pool concepts so that any level of player can understand them.

 

[King T]

pros giving lessons
tommy tokoph
roberto gomez
eylul kibaroglu

billy sharp is said to give lessons for mid level players

Billy is friendly and plays good, but Billy is not a pro and is better at teaching beginners then experienced players.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

In Las Vegas this year he spent some time at the booth with a billiard table set up. He was very enthusiastic about it and giving advice on shots. I enjoyed that. Did you stick with pool or did you venture into caroms? I don’t know how good he is strictly as a 3C player but he clearly knows what the cue ball is doing and has the accuracy and stroke to play anything well.

i play pool all week
and 3c on the side

 

[nine_ball6970]

In Las Vegas this year he spent some time at the booth with a billiard table set up. He was very enthusiastic about it and giving advice on shots. I enjoyed that. Did you stick with pool or did you venture into caroms? I don’t know how good he is strictly as a 3C player but he clearly knows what the cue ball is doing and has the accuracy and stroke to play anything well.

I have seen him play 3 cushion and he definitely knows what he is doing. He loves all games.