April 22, 2007
Minneapolis was good to us.
We had a great time in Minneapolis at Jimmy’s Professional billiards. Jimmy Wetch joined The Monk’s staff as a Monk Master teacher and shared some incredible information with the large group of players. Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman shared his 202 kicking and banking material with over forty students. Bonnie Edwards held an inner game workshop which included building confidence with increased concentration powers as she shared her Nero Semantic material with this eager class.More Masters at the workshop
Monk Masters Dominic Colonero, Sam Howell and Matt Edwards were also present to give our group the personal attention they needed to bring their game to its highest level.The Monk Adds a Free Day
Because of the large turnout The Monk added one more day to the workshop so each player received the kind of coaching they needed to master The Monk 101 material. No charge was made for that extra day.Log on to themonk.com
A special meeting in the board room
The MN stop began in the executive board room at the Grand Hyatt with a three hour presentation of the Monk 101 inner game program designed to supply the students with a great foundation of knowledge that will sustain them as they build their skills during the class which was to follow on Sat and Sun and then into Monday. This was a special event that featured Bonnie Edwards and an innner game presentation that changed players lives so they would be free to perform. Bonnie helped each student gain the freedom from the interfering factors that held them back.A great day in Toledo
Davy K’s Joint was hopping when The Monk and his staff arrived. This group featured sixteen students from all parts of the country.
The first to address the group was the Reverend Michael Hewitt who shared a wonderful message of hope for a great pocket billiards experience. Michael talked about knowing where you are going and how to get there and the fact that you do not have to travel this journey alone.
The Monk began his special workshop on the Four Strokes of Pool. Mid way through the course, this group paused to hear a word from Monk Master Levi Reed who talked about how it is to follow a prescribed and specific training program. Levi spoke from experience, as he has attended workshops in Detroit, Chicago and Orlando before he became a Monk Master.
Then it was back to the tables for more stroke work. The Monk helped each student build the skills that will help them realize the personal goals they set out to achieve. After the Punch stroke, Draw strokes, Follow strokes, The Monk then introduced the Toledo audience to Monk Master Sam Howell. Sam drove down from Minneapolis to share his program with these fine students. Master Sam spoke for about thirty minutes on the how important The Pre Shot routine was and demonstrated how to develop a reliable Pre Shot Routine.
This group worked for six hours without a break. As is the custom at Monk workshops, a large group went out for supper and sharing. Then is was right back to Davy K’s Joint for another six hours on Sunday.
Davy K was a great host. His place in Toledo is a first class room where you will always find a friend. Don’t pass up his world famous Coney Dog’s. I tried three of them and each was better than the other.
Bonnie Edwards delivered her finest program to begin this busy Sunday workshop. She took each student through a special series of experiences so they could find freedom from what has been holding them back. “You can’t solve today’s problems with today’s way of thinking” she told her audience. Through a series of written responses she helped them identify the problems and get rid of them. I always enjoy her presentations. Bonnie is a dynamic force in this game.
The Mind Controls The Stroke.
A special lecture by The Monk
Since we are trying to control our minds, we must have a goal. You cannot control something that is scattered in all directions. When it comes to developing your skills, you must define your purpose in this game. You also need to declare “why” you desire that purpose. Your mind will automatically see the goals focus on those things that enable you to fulfill your purpose. Your true purpose has always been part of your mental make up. Some dreams take courage to face.When you are at the table, your mind needs to see the following:
The shot includes four elements.
The shot offers you a target.The shot asked for a specific stroke.
The shot ask for specific speed.
The shot ask you to deliver the stroke.
We begin to control our mind when we develop a Pre Shot Routine. The PSR is not just for rhythm. The pace we use helps us control our mind. If you are not in line your mind cannot direct you to deliver the stroke the shot calls for.
You mind is in control. That is why you must be certain, via of your Pre Shot Routine, exactly what you want to achieve.
You have a goal.
Make the ball and get position on the next shot. You must deliver the ingredients within the shot to achieve your goal. If you goal is clear, your PSR will put you in position for success. If you are not clear you are scattered and will be an inconsistent player.
The mind will see only those objects which bring the mind closer to the goals you have set forth. Therefore, the PSR is the only way you can pocket balls and get position on the next shot. There is no other way to gain the consistency you need to become a master.