Dr. Dave's "Pool School"
Billiards Instruction

Location (see directions and map below)

• 2453 Reception Ct.
  Fort Collins, Colorado 80521

• Session and course outlines are customized specifically for the individual.
• Topics offered include: fundamentals (stance, grip, bridge, stroke), pre-shot routine, 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.
• Individualized courses can be customized from any of the topics on the following list of topics and example course outline (for a large class size).
• Two hours is a good length for the first lesson to check on fundamentals, diagnose potential issues, and identify things to work on.

• 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 per session (discounts available for multiple students):

• 1 hour session: $85
• 2 hour session: $160
• 4 hour session: $300
• 1 full-day session: $560
• 2 back-to-back full-day sessions: $1040
• 3 back-to-back full-day sessions: $1440
• 4 back-to-back full-day sessions: $1760
• 5 back-to-back full-day sessions: $2000

A 20-page packet of handouts is provided with the first lesson.

Payment by cash, check, or PayPal (online credit card) only, due in full before the beginning of the lesson.

Group discount applied to per-person price: 25% off for 2 people, 35% off for 3-5 people, 40% off for 6 or more people.

Travel and Accommodation Recommendations:

nearest full-service airport: Denver International (DIA)

good local accommodation option (close to historic downtown, Colorado State University campus, and Dr. Dave's Pool School):

Best Western University Inn
914 S. College Ave.
(970) 484-1984
(800) 528-1234
www.bestwestern.com/universityinnftcollins
driving directions (and map) from DIA

Driving Directions to Dr. Dave's Pool School:

from DIA:

Take Pena Blvd (DEN main exit) and merge into I-70 west.  After about 1-2 miles, take the E-470 toll road (2 tolls at $2 each) northwest toward Fort Collins.  (Alternatively, after about 6 miles outside of DEN, go north on I-270 toward Fort Collins.)  After about 10 miles, go north on I-25.  After about 50 miles, get off at Exit 269B called “Fort Collins / Hwy 14."  Go west (left) on Hwy 14 (Mulberry St.) about 7 miles.  Go right (north) on Taft Hill Rd. (2 miles west of College Av, Hwy 287).  After about 1 mile, cross Laporte Av. and go through the traffic circle at Vine Dr., staying on Taft Hill Rd.  Take the second left (west) after the traffic circle onto Stonecrest Dr.  Veer left, cross the small bridge into "Solar Ridge," and stay on Stonecrest Dr. for about 1/4 mile.  Reception Ct. is a cul-de-sac on the right.  We're the first house on the south (right) corner at 2453 Reception Ct.

Here's Google's directions, with a map

from Best Western:

Go north (right) on College Av (Hwy 287). After a few blocks, go west (left) on Mulberry St. (Hwy 14) about 2 miles.  Go right (north) on Taft Hill Rd.  After about 1 mile, cross Laporte Ave. and go through the traffic circle at Vine Dr., staying on Taft Hill Rd.  Take the second left (west) after the traffic circle onto Stonecrest Dr.  Veer left, cross the small bridge into "Solar Ridge," and stay on Stonecrest Dr. for about 1/4 mile.  Reception Ct. is a cul-de-sac on the right.  We're the first house on the south (right) corner at 2453 Reception Ct.

Here's Google's directions, with a map

Dr. Dave's pool credentials:

• author of the innovative and popular book, DVD, and CD-ROM: "The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards"
• co-author of the authoritative resource: "The Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots" (VEPS), a 5-DVD instructional video series.
• webmaster of the popular website: "Billiards and Pool Principles, Techniques, and Resources"
• instructional author and monthly columnist for Billiards Digest magazine since 2003.
• head instructor for Dr. Dave's Pool School.
• inventor of the 30-degree-rule and trisect-system peace-sign techniques.

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