Is it worth becoming a snooker and pool coach?

[bob1]

What you have to remember that thoygh is that an unorthodox stance along with other unorthodox aspects like Joe swails cue action for example may well work for that individual , but for every person it works for there will be hundres that it will be completely useless for .

As mentioned previously I agree with your comment. My main point which i
probably did not state well is that coaches that either in private lessons
or on this Forum should probably have a better opinion of Pool or 9 ball.
I know it is probably not the best place to state this opinion,on a Snooker Forum but Pool or
9 ball players do have some skill levels that should be respected.

The "pool player stance" comment I have heard by coaches on this Forum
and have heard before by snooker players in the Toronto area. The comment
just implies a poor stance that should be fixed, or that pool players have
a poor stance. As I suggest I would not be negative on a large portion
of cue players,pool/9 ball players, but that is just my opinion. And I am sure I will here different
views.

I used to think that Pool/9 ball players were a joke, until I watched several
players who play daily at the local Billiard hall. The better one's also played
snooker when they were younger and now have switched probably
because there is more money in it then snooker at least in North America.
And that not many people play snooker anymore at least in Canada,
and not much at all in the U.S.

[StevieB13147]

I remember Hendry coming (Storming) up through the ranks in Scotland. I dont ever remember him having a coach back then, although Ian Doyle used to bring Stephen through to Glasgow to play a lot of the top amateurs in "Reardons Snooker Club".
Stephen came from the East of Scotland, but spent a little bit of time with Jim Donnelly (The first Scottish Pro to get to the Crucible) who would offer guidance and experience through playing Jim.
Hendry was such a quick learner and dedicated practitioner that he mastered the game so quickly that it was pretty amasing to witness. One thing I think folk are often quick to forget about Stephen back then was his attitude to the game, some said he was fearless but it really was down to having bottle in abundance.
He was the best ever pressure player when his back was to the wall (as all good champions are!) but some of the clearances that the man has done (and hundreds of them!) were breathtaking to say the least.

I am not sure about this: But I think Stephen started speaking to coaches when his domination of the game wavered a bit.
To watch him in practice even now is an artform lesson in how the game should be played.

[StevieB13147]

Just a Suggestion ...............

Rather than fill threads up with Pool v Snooker opinions.

Why not just acknowledge that it is somewhat like musical taste/appeal in that what one person loves may be cringe material to another.

So wherever your tastes lie - enjoy it for what it is and what it means to yourself and let others listen to or do their own thing.

Detrimental or abusive statement are usually formed through ignorance!

Learn to appreciate different things.
But also that no one should force anything on anyone.

[bob1]

Rather than fill threads up with Pool v Snooker opinions.

Why not just acknowledge that it is somewhat like musical taste/appeal in that what one person loves may be cringe material to another.

So wherever your tastes lie - enjoy it for what it is and what it means to yourself and let others listen to or do their own thing.

Detrimental or abusive statement are usually formed through ignorance!

Learn to appreciate different things.
But also that no one should force anything on anyone.

As always, good point Stevie. Thanks

[jorock63]

coaching

Hi Terry,since u are a certified coach,can u give coaching and IBSF cert>>>if yes how much and the duration or should I say how many days your caoching course ends cos I will be goin back to New York and might come to you if time permits.I have been involved wit snooker for the past 25 years or so and used to have a CLASS "C" referee cert but it has expired ever since I moved to NY.........from Malaysia..............hope to hear from you soon and thru private mail or calls,,,thanks

[Terry Davidson]

jorock:

I will PM you with the info as I am also a Certified IBSF Examiner too, along with being a Coach and Master Coach so I do certify coaches and master coaches.

In fact I'm running a Master Coach training seminar for a fellow from the West Coast in late August.

Let me warn you though that the Master Coach (which you should probably do with your experience doesn't come cheap as we have to pay a license fee to the IBSF.

Check your PM's

Terry