Ida know. I kinda would rather pay someone to come to my area and teach, like Scott Lee. I mean, for $500-$600, (or whatever he charges) you get dead solid PROOF of what you are doing wrong, in the form of video footage of your chewed up stroke, which he procedes to correct. In fact, I am planning on hooking up with Scott in about a year.
If I play a pro, and he runs three racks on me.. Well, what have I learned? I watch Accu-Stats videos all the time. Doesn't mean I step up and run out every time.
Larry, I'm sure you are a wonderful player. Perhaps you might want to talk to Scott Lee or some other really good instructor locally, and get boned up on the latest advancements in coaching/teaching. There are a TON of people who have put off pool until middle age, have money now, and can take the time to learn. If you are a good teacher, a travelling pool school like Scott Lee can be much more lucrative than you ever expected. I'd imagine he probably makes 100K per year, easily, and can take off a few months if he chooses.
I only say this because I think you are probably worth more than $5 a game. Don't sell yoursef short. It seems like something has happened in your life, and you need to make a living finally off your game. If you are a good teacher, I think a travelling pool school is going to be a much better deal than playing $5 a game. Plus, if you prove to be a capable teacher, your teaching career should extend far beyond your active playing career.
Good luck man,
Russ
Do you have any idea how many games he could have a beginner stuck in an hour? He could play as fast or slow as he wants to get what he wants. 
