Jerry Breisath's Pool School?
dave y.
On Thu, 27 Feb 1997 14:23:53 -0800, tv...@teleport.com (BlueNgreen)
wrote:
>I am considering making the trip to Madison to attend Breisaths class and
>am wondering if anyone has any info on him, the school, or his methods.
>I've heard he's a fundamentals fanatic. Is this true? Anyone taken lessons
>with him? Any info appreciated......
Just do it. 2 days min, 3 days max. You won't regret it.
dave y.
Lee Weissman
Jerry Briesath's Pool School:
317 West Gorham
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608)251-1134
I attended Briesath's school for three days earlier this month, and it was well worth
it. I'm planning on going back for more, once I have mastered everything he taught me.
It only took me a few days to get used to the new stroke he taught me, and it gets
better every day. There were only two others in my class, so every one got a lot of
attention. The pool schools aren't lying when they say you'll improve 50%, I think I
improved 100%. In responde to someone else's comment, yes, Jerry really knows how to
communicate the things he wants you to learn. The best part about it was he acts like
he really cares, and wants you to get better. On my last day I had to catch a plane at
6:00 pm, so instead of cutting the lesson short that day, Jerry said he would teach us
until as late as possible and then he drove me to the airport himself. He did that just
to get a little more teaching time in, and I really appreciated that(besides it saved me
a cab fare). Go to the pool school, you wont regret it.
Lee W.
Blac...@worldnet.att.net
Brian Damiani
Mark Avlon
>I've heard he's a fundamentals fanatic. Is this true? Anyone taken lessons
>with him? Any info appreciated......
I spent four days at his school a few years ago. Two days would have
been enough, but I scheduled four since I wasn’t sure what to expect
and I traveled there from Seattle. The extra time was like icing on
the cake.
Like others who have attended the Pool School, I saw my game go down
as I was relearning the fundamentals. Yes, Jerry is a fanatic about
the fundamentals. He used a tedious step by step learning process to
develop my stroke. I think this method was the key. If he had just
worked on my flaws, I don’t think I would have seen the improvement in
my game that I did. It took a while for my new stroke to feel
natural, but once it did, I saw the improvement.
Most local players I’ve talked to that give lessons generally describe
how they shoot shots and never discuss fundamentals. I’ve found books
to a much better value for learning how to shoot a particular type of
shot or how control the cue ball. Books on the other hand don’t give
fundamentals the attention they deserve.
Lee Weissman
The cost is $260/day, including hotel. Two days would include one night
in the hotel, three days includes two nights, etc. When you're not
having lessons(at night or what ever), you can go to one of Jerry's pool
halls and play for free. We went to his big new place, The Green Room,
where you would normally pay $10/hr. If you want to stay closer to the
hotel(walking distance), you can go to his other place, Cue-Nique
Billiards.
Lee W.
Blac...@worldnet.att.net
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Mark Avlon <mav...@accessone.com> wrote in article
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> On Thu, 27 Feb 1997 14:23:53 -0800, tv...@teleport.com (BlueNgreen)
> wrote:
>
> >I've heard he's a fundamentals fanatic. Is this true? Anyone taken
lessons
> >with him? Any info appreciated......
>
> I spent four days at his school a few years ago
>
> as I was relearning the fundamentals
I just recently read an old (April 1996) P&B magazine issue that I had
misplaced. They have a long article on the Pool School in it. They also
give a list of names approved by the Pool School. Richard Rhorer, who
helped develop the program, is located in Houston. He gives lessons in 2
hour intervals, at $30 per hour. He feels that 2 hours is the maximum time
in which one can absorb new information. I've had one lesson, and,
unfortunately, will only be able to take one more before I move out of
Texas.
He is very heavy on the fundamentals, and has a method of determining where
you stand with these fundamentals (and video tapes the whole lesson). I
consider myself a decent player, but learned things that have already shown
great promise for improving my game (my lesson was one week ago).
I agree with other's comments on the Pool School, but recommend that you
check April P&B for other locations that do the same thing on an hourly
basis. Email if you want info on Richard Rhorer's program.
--
D. White
http://www.netcom.com/~essing/lubestar.html
r9b...@netins.net
I had a chance to meet Jerry at a tournament. I told him I was having
trouble with inside english on occasion. On an empty table, he gave me a
free 30 minute lesson and coaching that was great. If you want
Jerry's style of lessons but can't get to Jerry himself, you could try
Mark Wilson or Jeff Carter (both pros). They spent years with Jerry.
.02 Rick