Expert Instruction. Real Results.
Whether you want to enjoy the game casually or build your skills to a competitive level, Steve offers professional coaching for players at every stage — one on one, group sessions, and online instruction available in Gilbert, AZ and beyond.
Steve Sherman is an advanced PBIA and Level 3 ACS instructor based in Gilbert, Arizona. With over seven years of experience teaching players across all skill levels, Steve brings a modern, results-driven approach to billiards coaching — combining video analysis, structured drills, and personalized feedback to accelerate player development.
Some players just want to enjoy the game — others are building toward competition. Whatever your goals, Steve offers flexible instruction formats to match your pace, schedule, and skill level.
Personalized coaching sessions tailored entirely to your game. Deep focus on technique, positioning, cue ball control, and mental strategy.
Learn alongside others in a structured group environment. Great for fundamentals, clinics, and building competitive instincts.
Train from anywhere with remote coaching via video. Submit your practice footage for detailed analysis and feedback.
Modern stroke and technique analysis using video breakdown. Spot what's holding your game back and fix it with precision.
Aspiring coaches can work with Steve toward PBIA certification pathways, leveraging his experience in the instructor community.
Production-accurate billiards consultation for film and media projects. Steve served as Technical Advisor: Billiards Specialist on the 2024 feature film Break, training cast members and choreographing every pool shot in the production.
Steve's curriculum goes beyond the lesson itself — supported by a growing library of interactive exhibits and structured lesson documents, each designed to make complex physics and technique immediately visual and intuitive. A selection is available below.
An animated exhibit demonstrating how the cue ball separates from the object ball along the tangent line after contact — the geometric foundation of position play.
Visualize how english transfers from the cue ball through contact — the gearing effect at the object ball and the rail — and how that spin shapes the path of the shot.
Step through the geometry of fractional ball hits — from full ball to eighth ball — the foundational aiming framework that connects physical contact to measurable cut angles.
A sample from the written lesson materials that accompany each topic in the curriculum — structured reference documents students use between sessions to reinforce what they've learned.
These resources represent a cross-section of a broader instructional library — covering spin physics, banking and kicking systems, position play, pattern development, and more — developed as an integral part of Steve's student curriculum and expanded on an ongoing basis.
Enrolled students gain exclusive access to a dedicated training platform designed to extend the coaching relationship well beyond the lesson itself. The portal brings structure, accountability, and measurability to a student's development — transforming practice sessions into disciplined, goal-oriented training with a clear path forward.
Steve trained the cast and choreographed every pool shot for this 2024 theatrical feature film — bringing authentic Detroit pool hall technique to the screen. Starring Darren Weiss, Jeff Kober, Victor Rasuk & Uriah Shelton. Directed by Will Wernick.
IMDb View Full CreditsSteve has worked successfully with junior players since 2018 and serves as one of the lead instructors for the PBIA Break and Run Program — a free professional coaching initiative that brings world-class billiards instruction to young players across the United States and internationally.
Whether your child is a curious beginner or a competitive junior looking to elevate their game, Steve's patient, encouraging approach makes expert coaching accessible and effective for younger players.
I'm committed to helping every student achieve their goals — through modern methods, a disciplined approach, and a genuine passion for the sport.
Whether you're looking for a single lesson or a long-term coaching relationship, Steve offers flexible options for players of all backgrounds. Reach out to discuss your goals and find the right format for you.