Dr. Dave's "Pool School"

David G. Alciatore, PhD ("Dr. Dave")

Private and group lessons and courses available upon request,
covering fundamentals and advanced topics in pool and billiards.

The approach is based on the instructional resources and products available at:

billiards.colostate.edu and dr-dave-billiards.com

Location

Fort Collins, Colorado

Curriculum:

Session and course outlines are customized for the individual.
Topics offered include: fundamentals (stance, grip, bridge, stroke), aiming methods, spin and English, cue ball speed and position control, shot planning, strategy, defensive play, bank and kick shots, jump and masse shots, and the break.

Personalized instruction includes:

complete video analysis of stroke mechanics and other fundamentals
"best practices" check-sheet evaluation
packet of handouts providing drills, quick-reference sheets, and resources for improving your game and monitoring your progress over time.

Dr. Dave's contact information:

e-mail: dr_dave@dr-dave-billiards.com
phone: 970-482-8229

Pricing per person (discounts available for multiple students):

1 hour: $75
2 hours: $125
4 hours: $200
1 day: $350
2 days: $600

A 20-page packet of handouts and a copy of my book is provided for free with the first individual lesson.

A five-week group course (one two-hour session per week) is also offered through the City of Fort Collins "Recreator" program for $98. This "Pool Fundamentals" course is co-taught by Dr. Dave and Dave Gross (a top regional player). For course details, see the course outline.

Dr. Dave's pool credentials:

author of the innovative and popular book: "The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards"
webmaster of the popular website: "Billiards and Pool Principles, Techniques, and Resources"
instructional author and monthly columnist for Billiards Digest magazine since 2003.
pool instructor for the Fort Collins Recreator program since 2007.
inventor of the 30-degree-rule peace-sign technique.