Chris Small Coaching Edinburgh

[craig147]

Hi there, i used to get coached off Chris Small back in 2006 for a couple of years over in edinburgh at the new yorker snooker club on his own table which is no longer there. He is a great guy and i went to his testimonial evening which was a great night and got to mingle with alot of the top players.Due to work and family commitments etc i could no longer manage the 40 min drive and time aside for coaching every week so had to stop, i have not spoken to chris for a good few years now and no longer have his number. I was just wondering if anyone knows if he is still coaching in edinburgh( was at bonnyriggg last i heard)and how he is getting on, many thanks craig

[Bigmeek]

Hi Craig. My mate tried to contact Chris a couple of years ago on his mobile. Left a message and never got a reply. I'd heard he wasn't well at the time so that was probably the reason. There's a couple of guys on this Forum who know Chris so maybe they'll see your post and reply with some information. If you need some coaching in Edinburgh then there's Craig MacGillivray at the Locarno club in Slateford. Craig is an ex-pro and the current Scottish Amateur Champion.

[williamson]

Hi mate i was talking to chris in the locarno on saturday, he was in watching the last 8 of the scottish im sure he came up with craig. I dont think he,s doing any coaching now due to his health but he,s ok. Im going to be seeing him again soon i,l say you were asking about him ok .

[Neil Taperell]

I liked it when he had that purple patch before he had to retire . I wonder how he would have done without his spine condition .

Wish him all the best .

[Bigmeek]

I liked it when he had that purple patch before he had to retire . I wonder how he would have done without his spine condition .
Wish him all the best .

Yup. Won the UK in about 2005 I think. He was struggling with his back condition and experimenting with a different stance to see if it helped. Looked really awkward but he played some good stuff. Tragedy he had to retire.

[Neil Taperell]

I think he had a good run in another Tournament as well . Was a long time ago though

[craig147]

Yeah he won the lg cup in 2002 his only ranking win but had to beat O'sullivan n Higgins to get to final where he beat Mcmanus 9-5, great achievement as he was not 100% at the time! I had the pleasure of picking the balls out for chris on a couple of occasions when he was trying out my new cue and although he was retired at this point i could see why he got to the top of the game it was a treat to watch!

[gazza147]

Yes Chris was a very Good Player and a real Pitty he had to Retire due to ill health.

[williamson]

Yeah it was a pity he had to retire, and never got a carrot from world snooker, i can only think his face did,nt fit

[ferret]

Thought I would dig up this thread to give you all a little exclusive before tomorrow's official launch.

Chris came to me last Thursday and asked that I design him a website for his coaching so here we go - www.ChrisSmallSnookerCoaching.co.uk

There is loads of information yet to put on the site, we have a members area, video's, picture's, FREE coaching materials and within the next 6 months some premium content which I am sure you will find very helpful.

[Neil Taperell]

How is his health Ferret ?

Thought he was a breathe of fresh air when he won a tournament . Unfancied player . Great shame that he had to give up playing .

[ferret]

He is on new meds and sells really well and confident moving forward.

He also has a Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSmallSnookerCoaching and is on Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/chrissmallcoach

He is also on here but taking it easy getting him used to Facebook and Twitter before I open the door to the lions den and introduce him to you lot

[Neil Taperell]

We don't bite........well not all of us !

Glad he is better . Always thought he bucked the trend of the regular faces on TV at the time .

Which is why i am looking forward to the new format, so that we see new faces on the Tv .

[ferret]

It is unfortunate that people only remember the few games before he retired, speaking of which if anybody has any video of Chris playing please get in touch, no copyright issues as we have permission to use any video on his website if we can find any.