Mark Wilson
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Highly recommend...
Mark Wilson taught out of our billiard parlor for years before he opened Billiard Bullpen. I do not know players who were already accomplished before taking lessons from him. I DO know a lot of beginners and intermediate players that have taken lessons. I have to date not heard one person say they regretted spending the money or the time with him. Not a single person! And you know how pool players complain about things!
I know he still helps top players including Jeanette Lee on a regular basis. I know all instructors have different styles and methods of teaching, so go in with an open mind and see what happens. You may use everything he teaches you over the course of time or just a %. But I think regardless you will learn SOMETHING that makes your game better. I have bought my friends lessons from Mark for birthday presents and they were thrilled both before and afterwards with their experience. I hope you decide to do it.
No..I do not get a kickback from referrals..lol.
There are about two people in the entire pool industry I don't have a single complaint about in terms of professionalism, honesty and ethics. Mark is one of them.
Mark Wilson taught out of our billiard parlor for years before he opened Billiard Bullpen. I do not know players who were already accomplished before taking lessons from him. I DO know a lot of beginners and intermediate players that have taken lessons. I have to date not heard one person say they regretted spending the money or the time with him. Not a single person! And you know how pool players complain about things!
I know he still helps top players including Jeanette Lee on a regular basis. I know all instructors have different styles and methods of teaching, so go in with an open mind and see what happens. You may use everything he teaches you over the course of time or just a %. But I think regardless you will learn SOMETHING that makes your game better. I have bought my friends lessons from Mark for birthday presents and they were thrilled both before and afterwards with their experience. I hope you decide to do it.
No..I do not get a kickback from referrals..lol.
There are about two people in the entire pool industry I don't have a single complaint about in terms of professionalism, honesty and ethics. Mark is one of them.
I don't know who you are or how well you play but if your're looking for lessons Mark is a great teacher. I don't play pool but I've had the opportunity to watch some of his lessons and believe me they're worth it.Devil said:Are lessons from Mark worth the time? What did you learn? Have you improved since? Please I.M. me if you just want to keep it a secret? Were you a strong player when you went to .get lessons? Thanks you for your time..
I've had lessons from some of the best players in the world and it's my opinion that Mark can elevate anybodies game. I've been thinking about taking lessons from him myself even though he comes from a different game than I play. Check out the forum on Who has the best fundamentals. OHB named Mark Wilson. That's why I may have him evaluate mine. Fundamentals are the most important thing in your game. If OHB said he's the best then he is, and has worked very hard as well as studied this aspect. TAKE THE LESSONS.
A friend of mine goes(travels the world) to a lot of pool related venues and socializes with some of the professionals players on tour. According to him, Jerry Briesath and Mark Wilson were the two most highly reccomended teachers.
RJ
RJ
Ditto. What they said.
Mark was recommended to me by a former #1 in the world (who felt that Mark had helped their game considerably). Whatever your level, he can improve your game if you are willing to work.
Here is a link describing a weekend at the Billiards Bullpen.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=15750&highlight=Mark+Wilson
Mark was recommended to me by a former #1 in the world (who felt that Mark had helped their game considerably). Whatever your level, he can improve your game if you are willing to work.
Here is a link describing a weekend at the Billiards Bullpen.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=15750&highlight=Mark+Wilson
I just wanted to chime in and say that I do not have a lot of money or even a lot of time playing the game, but Mark improved my game lightyears of where it was.
I came in for an hour focusing just on my stroke, which I had only really learnt from watching better players and imitating them, without knowing why they did things they did.
I had a lot of consistancy problems and no real understanding of the fundamentals and Mark helped me with all of that.
I didnt really even know my speed until recently(still unsure though), but I would say that I'm somewhere around an APA 6 and I've only been playing pool for about 1.5 years, had my cue for only about 8months.
I would say that I went from about a 3->5 just taking in what Mark taught me and working on my constistancy....
It may be just that I dont really let stress affect me negativly, but I notice that many times in league I'll beat many players that are a better shot than I am and are obviously better than I am, just due to my constistancy and confidence in my stroke.... They may make a critical mistake and choke on a shot, while I just execute my stroke and breeze on by them....
I can't speak for his strategy coaching(which I'm sure is phenomenal), but as soon as I can save up for some sources such as 99 critical shots or other sources and work through them, I'm sure I'll be visiting Mark again to flesh out my game.
I came in for an hour focusing just on my stroke, which I had only really learnt from watching better players and imitating them, without knowing why they did things they did.
I had a lot of consistancy problems and no real understanding of the fundamentals and Mark helped me with all of that.
I didnt really even know my speed until recently(still unsure though), but I would say that I'm somewhere around an APA 6 and I've only been playing pool for about 1.5 years, had my cue for only about 8months.
I would say that I went from about a 3->5 just taking in what Mark taught me and working on my constistancy....
It may be just that I dont really let stress affect me negativly, but I notice that many times in league I'll beat many players that are a better shot than I am and are obviously better than I am, just due to my constistancy and confidence in my stroke.... They may make a critical mistake and choke on a shot, while I just execute my stroke and breeze on by them....
I can't speak for his strategy coaching(which I'm sure is phenomenal), but as soon as I can save up for some sources such as 99 critical shots or other sources and work through them, I'm sure I'll be visiting Mark again to flesh out my game.
If you improve or not after a lesson with Mark is up to you. He can and will give you the tools to get better, but the amount of improvement you show will depend on the amount of work you put in at the table.
If you have an open mind, can go in with the mind set of letting him teach you what you need to know and not what you want to learn, you will get more than your moneys worth. Dont get me wrong, have questions ready and he is glad to answer. But if a large part of the lesson seams simple dont be disapointed. Mark (like most good teachers) stresses solid fundamentals, and not everyone gets excited about learning fundamentals
Woody
If you have an open mind, can go in with the mind set of letting him teach you what you need to know and not what you want to learn, you will get more than your moneys worth. Dont get me wrong, have questions ready and he is glad to answer. But if a large part of the lesson seams simple dont be disapointed. Mark (like most good teachers) stresses solid fundamentals, and not everyone gets excited about learning fundamentals
Woody
Mark The Shark
Absolutely one of the best instructors out there. Right up with Jerry Breisath. And a great guy and terrific player to boot.
And did I say he is one of the best commentators too. Always enjoys his analysis of a match.
That'll be $20 Mark, and I do accept checks.
Absolutely one of the best instructors out there. Right up with Jerry Breisath. And a great guy and terrific player to boot.
And did I say he is one of the best commentators too. Always enjoys his analysis of a match.
That'll be $20 Mark, and I do accept checks.
yobagua said:
Yoba,
Just give him a call at the Billiards Bullpen. You can get the number from his website: www.playgreatpool.com
I think his e-mail has been unreliable, just have any potential students give him a call between 1 PM and 1 AM at the Bullpen.
JrPlayer01
Registered
I took lesson's from mark and yes he is a great instructor..Justin Bergman and lars vadaman took lessons from him too..If you hurd of them.
great players, He would be a good trainer for ya young or old, beginner or pro. Haha hope that makes since.
great players, He would be a good trainer for ya young or old, beginner or pro. Haha hope that makes since.
Woody is pretty good teacher..
Woody does lessons here in Terre Haute, Indiana.
I can recommend him for most players. He is underpriced for the number of hours you get.
He gets sick of me saying it but Woody is a strange player as he plays all games well, and isnt a specialist as most players are. If you like to play one pocket, fine. Nine ball, fine. Eightball, great. Straights, (okay he is a little bonkers on straight pool.)
Regards
Ken
Woody does lessons here in Terre Haute, Indiana.
I can recommend him for most players. He is underpriced for the number of hours you get.
He gets sick of me saying it but Woody is a strange player as he plays all games well, and isnt a specialist as most players are. If you like to play one pocket, fine. Nine ball, fine. Eightball, great. Straights, (okay he is a little bonkers on straight pool.)
Regards
Ken
As I said before Mark is a great choice, but if you decide to spend your hard earned money on lessons then "take them". Do not just listen and decide what's right and wrong about the tips. You need to practice using the techniques for several months before you are able to step back and say this or that doesn't work. If you come to that conclusion you must ask yourself "who knows more, my teacher or me" and be honest, "did I really practice and give it a chance. Then and only then decide the merits of going your own way.woody_968 said:If you improve or not after a lesson with Mark is up to you. He can and will give you the tools to get better, but the amount of improvement you show will depend on the amount of work you put in at the table.
If you have an open mind, can go in with the mind set of letting him teach you what you need to know and not what you want to learn, you will get more than your moneys worth. Dont get me wrong, have questions ready and he is glad to answer. But if a large part of the lesson seams simple dont be disapointed. Mark (like most good teachers) stresses solid fundamentals, and not everyone gets excited about learning fundamentals
Woody
Before I took my first lessons from another instructor I felt I played pretty well. After all I could beat most players. Well lesson 1 starts with "Your stroke is Horrible" "Your stance is pathetic" and "Your Bridge is terribly flawed." WOW! A lot of people wouldn't take that. I accepted it, and simply practiced what he said. After lesson 1, I couldn't hit the other side of the table. It took me 6 months to bring my game back using the new methods and now after many years my game is 3 times what it was then.
Take the lesson and embrace Marks system and techniques. If you do that you'll never regret it. If you can't accept change you're wasting your time and money.
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Mark Wilson is highly recommended
I also would heartily recommend Mark for lessons. I taught with Mark at the BCA Kid's Cue Camps, along with Jerry Briesath, years ago, and really enjoyed the experience. Mark Wilson can improve anyone's game, from beginner to pro...and he has been a top professional competitor, as well. I will second Randy's comment about another chance for continuing education, to learn from Mark myself. We instructors all learn from one another, when we have to opportunity to work together!
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
I also would heartily recommend Mark for lessons. I taught with Mark at the BCA Kid's Cue Camps, along with Jerry Briesath, years ago, and really enjoyed the experience. Mark Wilson can improve anyone's game, from beginner to pro...and he has been a top professional competitor, as well. I will second Randy's comment about another chance for continuing education, to learn from Mark myself. We instructors all learn from one another, when we have to opportunity to work together!
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
3kushn said:
Excellent post!!! A lot of people take lessons and expect a miracle cure.It's not easy to make changes and requires hard work for sure.Regarding making changes Jack Nicklaus once said"let the medicine work." Tiger Woods made swing changes and had a two year drought regarding major tournament wins.Last year his swing changes paid off with two majors and a top ranking.
Instructors can only do so much and the rest is totally up to the commitment of the student.
RJ
Mark Wilson is a world renowned instructor. He has gone to the Phillipines and trained with Efren. He plays very strong (slightly below pro speed), and is dedicated to teaching. However, he has a really nerdy voice and talks about pool like it's nuclear physics. If you don't mind that, he is one of the best choices you could ever make.
