Lesson with Mike Arden?

slach

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Anyone ever have a lesson from Mike Arden, Pro-Tyme Chicago South Burbs? Comments?
Thanks,
Steve
 
Hey. I just saw this thread.

I've taken a couple of lessons with him. I'm somewhere in the banger/beginner to C- range, so take my opinion for what it's worth...

I loved my lessons with Mike, and am planning on taking another one soon. Great guy, very knowledgeable, great to work with, generous with his time.
 
I have taken one with Mike. I thought he was a nice guy, but I thought he gave me more credit than I deserved. He had me take out a rack of balls, and warm up making them, while he watched my stroke. He felt my stroke was good, and did not need any change, so we spent a lot of time working on position play. I would say I am a "C" player, and think I need better consistency from my stroke. I have also taken one with Scott Lee. While he did not change much in my stroke, he did change a few small things (which I think are important things), and spent about 45 minutes going over video revew of my stroke, and why each thing was corredt or incorrect. This gave me a better understanding of what might be going wrong when I am not playing well.

I do think Mike is a worth while instructor, especially for the very reasonable rates he charges. I have also recommended him to others, and he did a very nice job of helping them with their setup and stroke. If money were not a factor, I would have Scott Lee come over. If you need a more economical approach, then I think a lesson with Mike is worth the time.
 
He's been there and done that! I recommend to all my students, that they try to study with as many instructors as they are able...sometimes something might click better, even though someone may have said the same thing, another way.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

mantis99 said:
. If money were not a factor, I would have Scott Lee come over.
 
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