How to Become a PBIA instructor

justnum

justnum

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I checked the search results and I can't find locations of schools for PBIA.

If I got a certificate I might be able to use it professionally because I work in a college that recruits from many nations that billiards and Matchroom already has events in.

My second question for the forum is:
Does matchroom need interns in the field of hospitality management and would they consider the local talent trained to run events of their size and financial backing? Interns usually receive college credit and can be unpaid.

The main advantage for employers is they can help their employees achieve an educational path to a degree along.
Tourism associations can be college specific. Most countries are not the size of the US or China.
 
justnum said:
I checked the search results and I can't find locations of schools for PBIA.

If I got a certificate I might be able to use it professionally because I work in a college that recruits from many nations that billiards and Matchroom already has events in.

My second question for the forum is:
Does matchroom need interns in the field of hospitality management and would they consider the local talent trained to run events of their size and financial backing? Interns usually receive college credit and can be unpaid.

The main advantage for employers is they can help their employees achieve an educational path to a degree along.
Tourism associations can be college specific. Most countries are not the size of the US or China.
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I don't think you qualify especially if they read your posts on here.
 
Thanks I found the contact list.

There is more to learn as a ref. I am going to go forward with emailing instructors in the NYC area.

I emailed FranCrimi first and asked for recommendations if she is unavailable.
 
Contact Tommy Hill……he is a Master PBIA Instructor (Level 4). He also happens to be my closest friend
and we regularly play pool. I can’t beat him in 9 ball. He is way too strong. In 10 ball, I stand a chance but
not a good one unless he misses. What I mean is I win some games. Our favorite game to play is 14.1 and
he’ll catch a gear and run a couple racks and of course, it’s just for shits and giggles. So eventually he’ll miss
by trying some crazy Z bank or some other shot and I get to shoot. That’s why he gives me a spot because
he’ll blow my doors off otherwise. As a PBIA Master Instructor, he can certify others to become a Instructor.
 
Bavafongoul said:
Contact Tommy Hill……he is a Master PBIA Instructor (Level 4). He also happens to be my closest friend
and we regularly play pool. I can’t beat him in 9 ball. He is way too strong. In 10 ball, I stand a chance but
not a good one unless he misses. What I mean is I win some games. Our favorite game to play is 14.1 and
he’ll catch a gear and run a couple racks and of course, it’s just for shits and giggles. So eventually he’ll miss
by trying some crazy Z bank or some other shot and I get to shoot. That’s why he gives me a spot because
he’ll blow my doors off otherwise. As a PBIA Master Instructor, he can certify others to become a Instructor.
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There is no listing for Tommy. I am New York City based. Does Tommy post on the forum?

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RakRunr said:
I was fortunate enough to get mine through Scott Lee when he was still alive. It's a great program.
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Learn from the best to become the best. Scott could help anyone that sincerely wanted to listen/learn pool. He was definitely a master instructor for new/experienced students. To be certified by him is a quality accomplishment and makes you an asset to the learning process. I tried 2 instructors previous to Scott. They were a waste of time/money. The SPF course is easy to understand and it works. I commend you for your choice. How is it going?
 
I just typed, Tommy Hill PBIA instructor, in Google and everything came up. Even the PBIA site with his link and info. It was that simple, at least for some it is.
 
Tommy Hill was a close acquaintance of Scott Lee’s who recruited Tommy to become a PBIA Instructor years ago
when Tommy owned Blue Fin Billiards. Tommy played on the pro tour in the 90’s and won a couple of titles. Sadly,
COVID happened and Blue Fin Billiards was a casualty like so many other businesses. Tommy has been involved
with pool since a teenager and I haven’t any doubts he’ll go to his grave years from now still holding a pool cue.
He seldom posts on the Forum unless it is something he feels strongly about but he does visit it from time to time.

If you send me your contact information, I will share it with Tommy and ask him to reach you. I am not comfortable
offering his telephone number on this Forum but I will ask him to contact you. Just let me know what you want to
ask or discuss with him so I can give him a heads up beforehand. Tommy is a big palooka with a huge heart to match.

He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox as a pitcher but like so many other bright prospects in MLB, he suffered arm
injuries in AA & AAA that ended his career before it ever got off the ground. He has a interesting background and is one
of the best friends you could ever have. I know I am very fortunate we hit it off and became the best of friends.
 

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Bavafongoul said:
Tommy Hill was a close acquaintance of Scott Lee’s who recruited Timmy to become a PBIA Instructor years ago
when Tommy owned Blue Fin Billiards. Tommy played on the pro tour in the 90’s and won a couple of titles. Sadly,
COVID happened and Blue Fin Billiards was a casualty like so many other businesses. Tommy has been involved
with pool since a teenager and I haven’t any doubts he’ll go to his grave years from now still holding a pool cue.
He seldom posts on the Forum unless it is something he feels strongly about but he does visit it from time to time.

If you send me your contact information, I will share it with Tommy and ask him to reach you. I am not comfortable
offering his telephone number on this Forum but I will ask him to contact you. Just let me know what you want to
ask or discuss with him so I can give him a heads up beforehand. Tommy is a big palooka with a huge heart to match.
He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox as a pitcher but like so many other bright prospects in MLB, he suffered arm
injuries in AA & AAA that ended his career before it ever got off the ground. He has a interesting background and is one
of the best friends you could ever have. I know I am very fortunate we hit it off and became the best of friends.
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Tommy history is as interesting as Fran. Right now I hoping Fran has time because I plan to make a proposal at my school after certification.

Fran's participation in global sports as a governing body member of the WPA, is also noteworthy. The requirements for sports in college I imagine have similar guidelines as sports outside.

Tommy sounds cool, baseball players from the West Coast have more seasoning that East Coasters. I still work around students living the glory days before peaking in college or minor league sports. I am very familiar with sports culture at high school and college. I met several scouts in the NY area from different clubs and teams, baseball people have always been good people.

No one at the club likes when players are arrested, but many are happy to see players find careers outside of sports.
 
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Hi, my name is Tommy Hill. In order to become a PBIA instructor you would can contact any PBIA Master Instructor and they will help you out. I believe there are only 31 or 32 of us in the United states but I'm pretty sure an advanced instructor can also certify a new instructor. Google the PBIA website and you can get a list of instructors in your area.
As far as pool schools, there are many different master instructor's who hold them but I do not believe anyone has a brick & mortar pool school arena ONLY although I certainly could be wrong. Most of us work either out of our homes for individual lessons and a local pool room for a pool school.
Scott Lee was a dear dear friend. Many years ago he seen me working with my two boys at a junior nationals tournament they were playing in. He came over and introduced himself and asked if I would stop by the PBIA booth sometime during the week. The next day I stopped by and visited with him. He recruited me to join the ranks of professional instructors. I did and we became the closest of friends. I started out at the entry level instructor and began my journey of becoming a master.
Scott called me about a week before he passed. He knew it was his time and he called to say goodbye. I hope I am strong enough and have the fortitude to do the same when it is my time.
Randy G has stepped in and is filling Scott's shoes as the face of the PBIA very well.
If anyone would like to contact me with questions you are more than welcome.
Me email is thillpoolplayer@aol.com
 
tommyhill said:
Hi, my name is Tommy Hill. In order to become a PBIA instructor you would can contact any PBIA Master Instructor and they will help you out....
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PBIA Advanced level instructors can also certify new instructors at the first (Recognized) level. From the PBIA page on becoming an instructor:

The candidate must successfully complete a course taught by an Advanced or Master Instructor. The course will require the candidate to​
  • Demonstrate a good grasp of the curriculum set out below
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively teach subject matter in a structured and organized format
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the World Standardized Rules (WPA)
  • Understand the Instructor’s Code of Conduct
  • Use video analysis as an aid for practice and improvement
  • Submit to the PBIA the Recognized Instructor application form and fee
 
It sounds more rare than Knighthood or Presidential Medals.
 
GoldCrown said:
Learn from the best to become the best. Scott could help anyone that sincerely wanted to listen/learn pool. He was definitely a master instructor for new/experienced students. To be certified by him is a quality accomplishment and makes you an asset to the learning process. I tried 2 instructors previous to Scott. They were a waste of time/money. The SPF course is easy to understand and it works. I commend you for your choice. How is it going?
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I basically retired from teaching during COVID for a variety of reasons, but I still like to help out newer players and I do some coaching (not the same as teaching) here and there. My own play is pretty solid - I would not say I adhere strictly to SPF, but the SPF fundamentals are sound.
 
RakRunr said:
I basically retired from teaching during COVID for a variety of reasons, but I still like to help out newer players and I do some coaching (not the same as teaching) here and there. My own play is pretty solid - I would not say I adhere strictly to SPF, but the SPF fundamentals are sound.
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What game(s) do you coach? I never had enough time to play/practice and be solid. The SPF is (pool) life changing to a player needing a stoke. It works. And to have a good coach … forget about it.
What I got out of what I put in so far .. I can play good enough to have fun. I encourage the bangers I know that want to improve to seek an instructor… and preferably a SPF one.
 
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