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There are over 200 hundred instructors in the BCA Program and another large group of instructors who do great work but have, as yet, not joined the program. I have come to know many of the instructors either in person or on the phone. We have talked about methods and theories of teaching the game. From these conversations I have developed a certain level of comfort in recommending their services. 

My list of recommended instructors is not intended to be comprehensive list of those who are well qualified to teach pool. It is merely a list of people I know personally who I feel could do a good job in helping you with your game. There are certainly a great number of highly qualified instructors on the BCA List that do not appear below. You can probably locate one near you by visiting BCA Certified Instructors.  I suggest that you follow the suggestions in the section How to Improve when choosing an instructor. 
Good luck.

Alaska
Sabrina Peterson - Anchorage  907-566-2212
Arizona
Roger Long  - Glendale  623-934-9719
California
Lisa D’Atri - Fairfax  415-456-5374
Woody Butterfield - Garden Grove  714-638-3284
Dave Chartier - Torrance  310-325-7665
Mark DePompa - Lancaster 667-948-9945
Bart Mahoney - Sacramento  916-947-7445
Roy Yamane - Garden Grove  714-539-7707
Indiana
Tom Rossman - Cloverdale  765-795-4968
Massachusetts
Bob Leblanc - Boston  781-891-5337
Michigan
Bob Henning - Livonia  734-953-0363
Matt Rosendahl - Kalamazoo  517-663-0123
Missouri
Fred Schmidt - Columbia  573-445-3024
New Hampshire
Ron Tauchi - Nashua
Ken Tewksbury - Concord  603-225-8298
New Jersey
Todd Fleitmann - Elizabeth  908-352-5562
Ed Smith -  Succasunna  973-224-3100
New York
Fran Crimi - New York  718-846-1967
Chris Lynch - New York  212-496-8180
Tony Robles - New York  212-995-1314
Ohio
Jeffrey Clark - Rocky River  440-356-2654
Tom Simpson - Columbus  614-975-8337
Oregon
Steve Lingelbach - Troutdale  503-674-8300
Wayne Whiting - Jacksonville  541-899-1124
Texas
Larry Rothberg - Dallas  214-244-2074
Virginia
David Hodges - Richmond 804-358-7665
Washington
Ken Aylesworth - Renton  425-235-3813
Wisconsin
Jerry Briesath - Lodi  608-592-4255
Calgary, Canada
Kathie MacDonald - 403-275-4896


Instructors Comments
I am happy to report that a number of instructors actively recommend my books to their students. Below is a sampling of their comments on the books.
 

Having read just about every book that was ever written about pool; I find your books to the best and recommend them to my students all the time.
Bob Leblanc -
House Pro, Jillian’s, Boston

“I just hope that you realize how much your books and your hard work inspire people. Thanks for giving poolplayers including myself around the world some hope and inspiration.”
Tony Robles - Instructor, Touring Professional

"Phil Capelle's contribution to the literature on pocket billiard instruction can help beginning players as well as advanced players looking to improve their game.  What I like about his books is the attention to detail.  Tips like "accelerate smoothly" or "feel the tip at contact" are absolute gems that can be missed on first readings, but then jump off the page on subsequent readings.  I recommend his books to all my students and I employ his recommended drills in my sessions."
Wayne Whiting - BCA Certified Instructor

“I am extremely impressed with Phil Capelle's instructional books, I recommend them to all my students as a "MUST HAVE" for their billiard library. They areextremely easy read because of the great way the books are laid out. Theycontain a plethora of valuable information that I feel is unsurpassed in comparison to the other books.”
Lisa D’Atri - BCA Certified Instructor

"Phil Capelle's books are the most informative and comprehensive instructionals to be found. I always recommend them to my students as their  primary training and reference manuals." 
Roger Long -  BCA Advanced Certified Instructor

"I teach my students everything they need to know to develop rock-solid form & fundamentals. Phil Capelle's books teach them everything they need to know about putting it all together for great table management. I teach them how to shoot, and Phil teaches them how to play. When a student is going to buy just one book, it should be one of Phil's.

For novice players, these books will open their eyes to the surprisingly large amount of practical knowledge available to help win games. For intermediates, the books will expose them to the full range of playing situations & strategies and give them clear approaches to learning or executing smart plays. Advanced players will find diagrams and explanations covering issues they may never have examined closely before, adding new weapons to the arsenal.

Nobody topmargin="0" marginheight="0" puts more effort into making pool make sense than Phil Capelle. And you can get about a year of his work for under $30. Buy some books and play smarter."
Tom Simpson - BCA Advanced Instructor, WBIA Master Instructor

"I find your books to be the best training aids on the market. They are easy for any level of player to understand. "
David Hodges - Instructor and Owner, Billiard Pro Shop


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