packages by Earl Strickland
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Lessons with Earl
I couldn't agree more! How many opportunities does a pool player get to learn from a player of Earl's stature. I'm not that far away from Greenville, SC and I might try to plan to set up some lessons for myself.
Black-Balled said:$75/ hr is a bargain of extra-ordinary magnitude for an instructor of his caliber.
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I couldn't agree more! How many opportunities does a pool player get to learn from a player of Earl's stature. I'm not that far away from Greenville, SC and I might try to plan to set up some lessons for myself.
I agree with you that Earl's game is advanced and different than Mark Wilson. I was in the Masconi Cup with Mark both years. I was the only one to beat Oliver Ortman in the singles the year of Ortman's dream team. I am here also for lessons also and as far as basics and strategies of winning pool matches I hope that I am considered as an alternative. I have a world championship in under my belt and I love teaching as well as cue building.Williebetmore said:
Blackjack said:
My rate is $50 per hour or free two hour pool lessons from 7-9 Tuesday nights only. I give discounts to other professional teachers.
Earl can come to my pool hall and I will take lessons from him and get others to take them as well. I will have to figure the (time, distance and cost for traveling to your place). That would be a great weekend trip. I may get a driver to bring me but I make a good back seat driver but can fall asleep at the wheel in a heart beat.
A big Mac, coke, fries and sit behind the wheel for no more than 10 minutes and I am nodding big time.
JoeyA
Bayawak said:
To be honest for me even though I have had lessons in the past I really would except I'm getting ready to buy a brand new table cash and convert my living room
I know being able to say you played / learned some from earl wont be around nearly as long as the chance to buy a pool table, but like I said for me I've already been a high B / low A player so dont think it would be as beneficial to me as getting my own table that I can worship and really hone my skills on. I had to give up pool for awhile to focus on college and get a good job, but now that I'm back in the game again I want to get my own table since the ones around lake norman/ charlotte area arent that good (except for one place thats always full because of 8,000 leagues 5 days a week). I know Rack Em is good but it's a long drive from Lake Norman (25 miles north of Charlotte)
Chris
The $1500.00 for 3 days is for somebody that would stay at the Embassy Suites and play golf or tennis. Maybe just travel around and see the beautiful country around here. You know spend 3 days or a week with Earl. You are welcome to come down and take all the $75.00 an hour lessons that you would like.Irish634 said:
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Pushout said:
Whoa, don't jump on me just yet. I had no idea how much Scott Lee charged and I did'nt know the current rates of teachers. I don't have that kind of money just to get a good pool player in my house that may not even know how to teach. Sorry but I dont gawk over pro's like everyone else, so calm down and get off my back.
No offense, Scott
The fact that Earl has won almost every tournament under the sun and is in the Hall of fame is the difference. Some people can play, some can teach is also true, though. But, that Earl IS a PROVEN winner. That $75 an hour isn't much if you jump two balls and win a couple of grand back within the first month.8-Ball Player said:
75 dollars an hour for lessons from Earl Strickland is a great price, regardless of what his attitude has been like.
8-Ball Player said:
FWIW, Scott Lee is also 75.00/hour and worth every penny and then some. I never would have believed it until I took the chance and took a lesson from him.
Accept for Mike G., I've heard nobody else in this thread say they've taken lessons from Earl, only my account of hearsay from a friend. I'd love to hear from some people who can give first hand accounts of lessons taken with Earl.
If I was still playing I'd gamble 3 hours@ $75 per hour that Earl would be worth every penny of it. I have a hunch that he will turn a lot of C and C+ players into B's and B+.
There was someone on here a few months ago that took lessons from Earl @ $75 hour when he was living in Spring Hill, FL and playing at Capones. Maybe that person could say if he felt it was worth it to him and if his game improved any. Johnnyt
There was someone on here a few months ago that took lessons from Earl @ $75 hour when he was living in Spring Hill, FL and playing at Capones. Maybe that person could say if he felt it was worth it to him and if his game improved any. Johnnyt
I find it interesting that Earl can operate so well in a one on one situation. And yet lose all control when playing in a match. This tells me that Earl does have control of his emotions and it is not due to some chemical imbalance or other reason.
For this reason, Earl must be held accountable for his actions when he is playing in a tournament. No excuses for his misbehavior as far as I'm concerned.
I think the world of Mike Gulyassy and think it is great for him to try to get Earl back on track. This is not meant in any way to be offensive to Mike. I am just trying to make a point.
I know this will get back to Earl, so you can go ahead and tell him what I said Mike. I would say it to his face as well. And he knows it. Get your act together buddy! And quit acting like a goofball when you play! You may actually play better and have better results.
For this reason, Earl must be held accountable for his actions when he is playing in a tournament. No excuses for his misbehavior as far as I'm concerned.
I think the world of Mike Gulyassy and think it is great for him to try to get Earl back on track. This is not meant in any way to be offensive to Mike. I am just trying to make a point.
I know this will get back to Earl, so you can go ahead and tell him what I said Mike. I would say it to his face as well. And he knows it. Get your act together buddy! And quit acting like a goofball when you play! You may actually play better and have better results.
Is it possible on this forum to not turn every mention of Earl into a thread with flames against him? I have a lot of respect for Earl... but even if I didnt I wouldnt look for any reason to fire a shot at him.
So far it's been a good thread. I hope it doesnt get filled with prepubescent style hate.
My 2cp.
So far it's been a good thread. I hope it doesnt get filled with prepubescent style hate.
My 2cp.
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