The JustCueIt Foundation Course reflects the personal experiences of this player and professional instructor and many of the most important topics that have been developed and refined by top instructors over the past 20 years.
I sincerely acknowledge and give credit to the following instructors and references as being key in the development of the JustCueIt Foundation Course.
In 1989 BCA Master Instructor Jerry Briesath provided my first true stroke education. From my study with Jerry I structured and refined my own stroke and immediately began teaching others the basics of Jerry’s system which has evolved into what we know today as “set, pause, finish, freeze”. I obtained BCA certification in 1992.
In 2002 I furthered my knowledge about “teaching stroke” from pro instructor Mark Wilson. During that 2-day session Mark confirmed that my son Landon possessed an excellent stroke and fundamentals. I learned new videoing techniques and stroke drills that I immediately adopted and continue to use today.
In 2003 BCA Advanced Instructor Scott Lee visited my home and shared some of his very successful teaching strategies with Landon and me. These strategies have taken Scott to the top in the instructors’ fraternity. During that lesson I learned a new speed control system and other drills that I value very highly.
In October, 2006, I attended The National Billiard Academy in Columbus, Ohio, for advanced level BCA training under the direction of master instructor Tom Simpson. It was great to participate and work alongside Tom during his rock-solid fundamentals course. Of particular interest was my training in the area of aiming.
I have not had direct study from BCA Master Instructor Randy Goetlicher but have followed his teaching and have implemented some of his concepts into my teaching philosophy. Randy is with Cue-Tech Pool School, a leader of the “set, pause, finish, freeze” family.
The Pro Book by Bob Henning has been an important reference in working with Landon. I included in my JustCueIt manual the reference shots that have proven valuable to Landon’s development as a shot-maker.
Another important reference is Pat Flemming’s Accustat Videos. The videos have been a significant resource to me both as a player and instructor.
Additionally, I would like to credit these individuals as having influence in my development as a professional instructor: Don Feeney, Nick Varner, John Brumback, George Fels, Fran Crimi, R. Givens, Phil Capelle, Fred Bentivegna, Robert Byrne, Grady Matthews, Jimmy Reid, Joe Tucker, Jim Rempe, Ralph Eckert, Hal Houle, Yu Ram and Bo Ram Cha, John Schmidt, Stevie Moore, Louis Ulrich, Charlie Williams, Charlie Bryant, and David “Blackjack” Sapolis. |
