How to find an instructor?

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We bought a pool table a year ago and we use it a bit, but not as much as we'd like. Part of the problem is that we're not very good at it. My wife and I don't want to be pros, but we'd like to play a decent game.
We know absolutely nothing about the game... and I assume we should get some basic lessons before we learn really bad habits.
Where should we look for lessons? I went to BCA-POOL.com to look for instructors, but there are very few certified instructors. We live in Southern California (Inland Empire, outside of LA) Do we need a certified instructor?
My wife and I would want lessons and maybe a couple of my older kids. (12 & 13). Should we look for a clinic? An instructor to come to our house?
Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Famed instructor Scott Lee will be around LA in May.
PM me your e-mail addy and I'll set you up with Scott.
You don't like him, you don't pay.
He videotapes the whole session for you.
Scott's the best instructor on the road imo.
 
Joseph Cues said:
Famed instructor Scott Lee will be around LA in May.
PM me your e-mail addy and I'll set you up with Scott.
You don't like him, you don't pay.
He videotapes the whole session for you.
Scott's the best instructor on the road imo.
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I would agree with you, Joseph Cue's?? Scott really helped me out. You can find out a bit about him on his website.
Scott Lee Website
 
JustLearning said:
We know absolutely nothing about the game... and I assume we should get some basic lessons before we learn really bad habits.
Where should we look for lessons? I went to BCA-POOL.com to look for instructors, but there are very few certified instructors. We live in Southern California (Inland Empire, outside of LA)
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Scott Lee was the first person I took a lesson from when I was beginning to learn to play pool. Over time i was able to take that and develop some good fundamantals. I also attended Randy Gs pool school after I had been playing for about two months. That helped set those fundamentals further and I learned some more stuff too.

I see players who are higher level than I but do things like pop their heads up etc and some of them lack the basic fundamentals and are having to go back, take lessons, and change things like their stroke, stance, etc.

By learning the fundamentals correctly in the beginning, IMO, is better than having to break bad habits a number of years down the road.

I think that you are on the right track. With solid fundamentals, I know that in time, practice and experience in the game will enable one to become a better player.

JMHO

Laura
 
correct on all points

Just spent 3 hours with Scott Lee last week. Was to be 2 but he stayed until he finished a 5 step improvement program. Used his tips that night and felt much more in control of my stroke and can alreday see improvement. You can't go wrong with his insight and knowledge of teaching!

Joe C.
Bradenton Fl
 
You might also want to check out Roy Yamane

Another option if you want a structured ongoing course in the LA area would be to check out Roy Yamane who is a BCA Master Certified Instructor. His web site is here:

http://www.billiardinstructor.com

Hope this helps,
Aunty Dan.
 
Just something to keep in mind. When I was in high school, I went to a golf camp for a week. I will never forget the words of one of the instructors.

'I am a golfing professional, Jack Nicklaus is a Professional Golfer. Professional golfers play golf for a living, Golfing Professionals teach golf for a living.'

These are words to live by when chosing an instructor, Efren Reyes may be the worlds greatest pool player, but Bert Kinister(or anyone of the likes) may be the worlds greatest pool instructors.
 
accdealer said:
Just something to keep in mind. When I was in high school, I went to a golf camp for a week. I will never forget the words of one of the instructors.

'I am a golfing professional, Jack Nicklaus is a Professional Golfer. Professional golfers play golf for a living, Golfing Professionals teach golf for a living.'

These are words to live by when chosing an instructor, Efren Reyes may be the worlds greatest pool player, but Bert Kinister(or anyone of the likes) may be the worlds greatest pool instructors.
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Very true.
Scott's also different from a ton of instructors out there.
He doesn't teach pool physics. What he teaches is how to simplify the game.
 
Instructor in So Cal

Roy Yamane in GArden Grove, Orange County is a great instructor...he has been teaching in So Cal for over 20 years...good rep...ask about anyone in the area.
 
RunArak said:
I would agree with you, Joseph Cue's?? Scott really helped me out. You can find out a bit about him on his website.
Scott Lee Website
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Cant go wrong with Scott Lee... He gives you a tremendous amount of info during his lesson. During my 3+ hour lesson with me, he talked the entire time and he videotapes the session too... His prices are reasonable... IMO, good bang for the buck!
 
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