Frequently  Asked  Questions

1) What will I gain coming to CueSport College?

     CueSport College has been a dedicated private teaching facility for many years that is abundantly blessed in numerous ways and to have known many great professional and champion players as friends, teachers and students. In this time, we have discovered numerous tools of right knowledge or 'pool secrets' not to be found anywhere else. These 'pool secrets' of great invaluable benefit to you are not found in any pool book, article or video ever produced. Give yourself a test on how well you know pool or yourself. Ask yourself, do I have the proper foundation into all the basic fundamentals, which is needed to understand how to progressively increase my skill ability. Do I have a true and valid 'cornerstone base' that precedes and underlie all understanding in basic fundamentals of stance, alignment, aiming, stroke, etc... The answer to this one 'secret' has led all sincere seekers to become better. Anyone with a thirst for understanding who comes to or visits CueSport College will receive gainfull fullfillment in becoming better. This is a God-given guarantee!

2) Where is CueSport College located?

Our Peoria Pool School is located at 325 S. Bellevue Ave. Peoria, IL 61604. Phone (309) 697-2774

We are located just 2 blocks off Plank Rd and 3 minutes from the Peoria Regional Airport.

For Peoria hotel information and maps, please check out the Peoria Vistors Guide under our Featured Links.

3) Do you offer individual (1 on 1) instruction?

     Definitely Yes! We provide the best professional one on one individual training with anyone coming to CueSport College. Those individuals requesting group instruction will receive discounted group rates.

4) Will you try to change my entire game?

     No, we will build on your natural ability and talent. Our method of teaching begins with a valid 'cornerstone base' into all the basic fundamentals of pool. You are assured in new awareness of a solid and proper foundation that is fundamentally correct. All efforts thereafter will be targeted on specific areas for skill improvement and performance.

5) How much improvement can I expect after attending CueSport College?

     All players will see significant improvement immediately. Most league players will improve one or more handicap level(s) within 3 months... Improvement depends on how committed you are. Semi-professional and professional players have all improved greatly from our help and guidance. We also grant special provisions for an instructor of your choice to come to you.

6) Do you accept all levels?

     Yes. We have students from complete beginners to professional players.

7) How do I know which skill level or course that I am supposed to sign up for?

   We do not request a student to sign up for any specific level of instruction based upon ability. Each class at CueSport College is individually tailored at the time for each student's immediate needs to improve their game and skill ability. Instructional content is directed moment by moment per the students present level of awareness and skill. For over 50 years, we have offered all levels of instruction. The only choices each student has is split between individual and group instruction. The Deluxe Package allows the most 1-on-1 time with teacher and student.

8) My wife, sister and myself would very much like to attend CueSport College. My sister is a beginner, my wife is considered an intermediate and myself an advanced level player. Is it possible to attend a group class together or are there separate classes for our different skill abilities?

     We encourage each of you to attend the same class with one another. Our classes are constructed to address the needs of all levels of mixed skill abilities. For over 50 years, we have always guaranteed to fulfill everyone's necessary needs that attend CueSport College! The Deluxe Package (1 on 1 instruction) allows more individual time to deepen and heighten the awareness of our necessary needs.

9) What are the normal teaching hours and times ?

     Our normal classes run 8 hours per day with lunch break in between, starting at either 9-5pm or 10-6pm.

10) What is the privacy policy regarding all students, which definitely includes professional players?

     We honor each players legitimate rights to privacy. We do not trespass by unpermitted advertising upon our students. If a student chooses to endorse CueSport College we appreciate the recommendation. We do not make that choice for you.

11) How many students are normally in a Team/Group training course?

     Generally there are 3 to 8 students involved. We do hold several prescheduled Group Clinics at CueSport College in addition to setting up new Clinics in your area with 10+ players. In consideration of cost efficiency you may have a choice of your team receiving instruction with a CueSport Instructor(s) coming to you.

12) Can I give CueSport instruction as a gift?

     Certainly! It is the perfect gift for an avid pool player. They will love it! We offer gift certificates on the Deluxe package for everyone to enjoy and appreciate.

13) Can someone attend who has never played pool?

     Absolutely!!! We recommend it! … This is a very important time to receive proper professional instruction. Choose your pool and billiard school of thought very carefully! At CueSport College, you will find a most valuable 'cornerstone base' into the correct fundamentals of pool. This is guaranteed!

14) My league team is going to compete in the Nationals in Las Vegas.
Can we as a team take lessons as a group?

     Yes. We can custom cater group sessions taught by pool league specialists experienced in local and national tournament competition. Our pool league specialist will help you prepare for the type of competition you will play in along with advice on team strategies, matching up, safety play, preparation drills and so much more!

15) Do you offer video analysis?

     Yes, if needed we will use video analysis to help you recognize necessary improvements along with building confidence on your strengths.

16) What do I need to bring with me?

   An open mind and positive attitude towards improving your game. If you do not own a pool cue, one of our sponsors (Predator Cues) have provided CueSport College with demo cues available for students to use throughout their training.

17) What kind of training equipment do you use, such as tables and training aids?

   Our school is equipped with state of the art training materials and equipment. We use all Diamond Pro-Am tables from 7 to 9 foot. All tables have 'Pro-Cut' pockets and are extremely challenging and beneficial to any player throughout their training. We cover all of our tables with 860 Simonis Blue Tournament Cloth to emulate all the different playing conditions in which the many professional circuits currently use in tournaments. This would of course also include the use of Belgium Super Aramith Pro Cup Balls. All equipment at CueSport College meets the standards of professional level play and tournaments. Our students will experience Video Analysis and Comparison for the 'before' and 'after' results to promote increased training awareness. We also have a variety of training tools, such as laser line detectors for same shot setups and several other customized devices to aid in the precision training of our students.

18) Is CueSport College located in a pool room? Is it open to the public?

     No, we are not a pool room or open to the public. CueSport College is a dedicated private teaching facility that is available by appointment only. We strive to give our students the individualized attention we are known for.

19) What days can I attend CueSport College?

     Any days you or your team would like to choose, we only need to receive enrollment form(s) and deposit 2 weeks prior to attending. It's that easy!!!

20) Who provides or selects my hotel accommodations?

     Each student chooses their own personal lodging accommodations and is responsible for those selected provisions.

21) What is this guarantee that you talk about throughout the website?

     Our money back guarantee is honored when the student does not discover new valid principles in pool and improve from our curriculum.

22) What are the guidelines and conditions for all paid deposits to confirm student enrollment?

     Please click here to view 'All Paid Deposits Guidelines and Conditions'

23) Will you provide references? Yes, here are a few...