Who is your "Mentor"?

[Ken_4fun]

Well

Well I took a couple lessons from Christy D, she played pro and gambles with me cheap which I appreciate.

I learned alot from her because, she taught me to think "FOLLOW" and how to get to the next shot,,,,naturally, instead of forcing the ball.

She occassionally gets in trouble on runouts and fights her way through the rack. So many including her husband never seem to get out of line, and frankly, I learn more from her than Bob.

I wish and I continue to strive to staying constantly in line, but I smile to myself when I am out of line, and think,,,,,what would Christy do here?

I think I learn more from watching, and studying the players, than I do from formal lessons, if that makes sense.

ken

 

[Ken_4fun]

Question for Janette.

..... She has insisted that I improve my stroke through working with Mark Wilson, Jerry Briesath, and Hunter Lombardo; and improve my knowledge of the game through working with Grady Mathews, George Breedlove, and Danny DiLiberto (though I just missed working with Gene Nagy)...

Willie -

I have heard that Nagy was the best teacher/mentor, I would love to hear some stories on him.

IMO, great players may or may not be great teachers. I honestly think most dont know what they know, they just know. Its not that they wont share, they just dont know how to share it.

JMO,

Ken

 

[sygfrid]

Lester Dulawan of Pool Players Academy. He used to be a Pro Player who would compete together with Efren, Django, etc, but later decided to concentrate in teaching pool using a more scientific approach. Rubilen Amit was one of his former students

 

[christyd]

Well I took a couple lessons from Christy D, she played pro and gambles with me cheap which I appreciate.

I learned alot from her because, she taught me to think "FOLLOW" and how to get to the next shot,,,,naturally, instead of forcing the ball.

She occassionally gets in trouble on runouts and fights her way through the rack. So many including her husband never seem to get out of line, and frankly, I learn more from her than Bob.

I wish and I continue to strive to staying constantly in line, but I smile to myself when I am out of line, and think,,,,,what would Christy do here?

I think I learn more from watching, and studying the players, than I do from formal lessons, if that makes sense.

ken

Hey Ken!

Thanks for the kind words....I can't wait to show Bob what you wrote....lol:

I'm glad I was able to help you. Although I'm not a great player, I have been fortunate enough to sweat some of the best during the last 20 years. Like you said, there's much to learn by observing. You combine that with logging many hours at the table and you will get better. I'm sure there are a few world-class players out there right now that never had one lesson (not that there's anything wrong with lessons). I also think that every player has something to offer. Even if it's someone that plays at a lesser speed, they may just know something you don't! Always listen and practice practice practice!:smile:

When will you be back in Terre Haute?

Hope everything is going well.

Christyd