Which PRO PLAYERS give the best lessons?

Not everyone can do and teach

If your ever in Western Canada or North West US I would highly recommend Paul Potier. Two time Canadian Champion and plays all games at a very high level. I have met many pros who couldn't tell you how they tie their shoe laces. Paul is a great teacher and still very accomplished player. I have directed many beginners and some very advanced players his way and they always feel very satisfied and I can attest to the step response in their play.

He and I spar and he almost never makes the wrong move. Complete arsenal of all the shots, moves and positional nuances. He doesn't beat himself. Great touch (not sure how you teach that) but also can communicate the essentials. Spots problems instantly and adjusts the issues out of peoples games. You would be hard pressed to do better. Most instructors are well versed in beginner and intermediate students. I truly believe he can take good to great.

He can be reached through his website or PM me for his mobile number: http://paulpotier.com/

In my business travels I will take a lesson from a local pro (no I will not name names) but most of them in about 30 min almost to a person say not much I can do with you...just play more. Real teachers/coaches on the other hand spot small things or make positional suggestions that are full worth the two hour lesson. He's that guy. OK he's my friend but he is that good.

FYI I can't speak to it but I think he also does video analysis and teaching for those remote.
 
pfd studios said:
While I grew up watching Mike Sigel play, it was not until very recently that I was surprised by his ability to actually teach . . . of course being the winningest professional tournament player on record might have given me a clue . . . but all too often there is a disconnect between knowing how to make the shots and teaching someone - Larry Liscotti was a good example. Yes, Mike can get a bit wound up at times but if you are looking for someone who has the knowledge and can pass it on - give Mike a call.
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Forget the fact he's the greatest living pro pool player on the planet.
Forget his playing persona and John McEnroe type reputation.
Mike is an extremely bright & articulate person who can meaningfully communicate all the nuances of what's necessary to teach a player how to better play the game of Pool.
I had a lesson with him 2 years ago and the improvement to my game that I walked away with was nothing short of amazing.
Here's my review of the lesson: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=428229

He's located in Orlando but in speaking with him at SBE, he'll be in NYC one week a month for the foreseeable future.
For those of us in & around NYC, this is a golden money saving opportunity to get him for a lesson(s) and not have to pay to fly to Orlando or pay to fly him up here.
Mike enjoys teaching. He works hard and will work you hard as well. His rates are jaw-dropping-ly reasonable.
You can contact him via either of his websites:
http://www.mikesigel.com/contact.html
https://www.unitedbilliardleagues.com/contact-ubl

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Take a lesson.
Take it from anybody that can teach you something.
Then practice

Then take another lesson, go for a pro,
Then practice

Then take another."................


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I've taken lessons with Earl a couple of times and he was excellent. Very attentive and passionate. Paid extreme attention to tiny details about what I was doing. Highly recommended.

Also was in a group "pool school" thing with Efren, Busty, Thorsten, and Tony Robles. It was amazing. Bustamante was very good at expressing the feeling of certain shots and strokes. Efren gave some very insightful strategic advice. Both do not have the best English so that might be a limitation. However it is clear that they have the ability to express concepts in such a way that I could understand. Threaten was sick as a dog that weekend, but was a total trooper and focused mostly on drills and training. Tony was t there the first day so I didn't get as much time with him.

Also, I've take a lesson with Joe Tucker and talked extensively with him over the years. He was also excellent. He seems to focus on people as individuals. His information is excellent.

All around if I had a free lesson from any of them, I'd probably want to go see Earl again.

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I’ve taken in-person lessons from the following pros and had a great experience with each.

Max Eberle (in Alexandria VA many years ago)
Jimmy Reid (before he became ill, at his home in Nashville.....his intelligence was on another level - great instructor and champion)
Mike Sigel (when he was the house pro in MD.....it was a really fun lesson)
 
CJ Wiley!

CJ Wiley is a great teacher and has real practical stuff to share. I spent 8 hours over 2 days and everything he has taught me has come to fruition. I took some time but I have won and placed in more tournaments this year and won more money than ever in my 30 years of playing. I asked Cory Deuel about his teaching and he said the stuff a world champion like him could share is much better than some teachers that never played at that level. He knows what really works under pressure from being there. I've seen several teachers and lessons over the years but the stuff he show works. I highly recommend going and seeing him. Every thing he teaches has real practical value. Then make it your own and win.
 
Nick B said:
If your ever in Western Canada or North West US I would highly recommend Paul Potier. Two time Canadian Champion and plays all games at a very high level. I have met many pros who couldn't tell you how they tie their shoe laces. Paul is a great teacher and still very accomplished player. I have directed many beginners and some very advanced players his way and they always feel very satisfied and I can attest to the step response in their play.

He and I spar and he almost never makes the wrong move. Complete arsenal of all the shots, moves and positional nuances. He doesn't beat himself. Great touch (not sure how you teach that) but also can communicate the essentials. Spots problems instantly and adjusts the issues out of peoples games. You would be hard pressed to do better. Most instructors are well versed in beginner and intermediate students. I truly believe he can take good to great.

He can be reached through his website or PM me for his mobile number: http://paulpotier.com/

In my business travels I will take a lesson from a local pro (no I will not name names) but most of them in about 30 min almost to a person say not much I can do with you...just play more. Real teachers/coaches on the other hand spot small things or make positional suggestions that are full worth the two hour lesson. He's that guy. OK he's my friend but he is that good.

FYI I can't speak to it but I think he also does video analysis and teaching for those remote.
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Thanks for the testimonial!
FYI I am in Phoenix, Arizona now until the end of January. Anyone interested in lessons from me can contact me at paulpotier@yahoo.ca
 
I got to talk to Darren Appleton a little and he seemed like an amazing technical mechanics teacher of the game.I would love to learn from him.
 
Let's not forget the lady pros. Karen Corr gives incredibly good lessons. Haven't had the pleasure of a lesson from any of the other ladies, but I'd bet there are some other excellent teachers among them.
 
I hear Hunter Lambardo is a good instructor.

Wish I could do a lesson with someone like Scott Lee.

Or Spend a week with Tor Lowry.
 
I learned a few things about the game playing with Rodney Morris. I also learned he is a lot better I am. :grin:
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