Online Pool Coaching and Video Analysis
Coach players anywhere by video call and by reviewing clips of their shots and practice.
- $300-2k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
Remote lessons over video call, plus feedback on videos players send you. You can also offer practice plans and drills so students can improve on their own table or at their local hall.
Your first three steps
- Set up a phone or camera on a tripod over your table and record a short sample lesson and a drill video
- Create a simple page or social profile that explains your packages, rates and how video reviews work
- Offer a few free or discounted video reviews to players in online pool communities and ask for testimonials
Who pays
Players in places with no good local coach, league and tournament players, and hobbyists who prefer to learn on their own schedule.
How it makes money
Fee per video call lesson, a fee per video review, and monthly coaching plans with drills and check-ins.
Skills that help
- Strong playing ability
- Explaining technique clearly on camera
- Basic video recording and editing
- Organizing drills and progress plans
Watch out for
- General liability or professional liability insurance, check what suits online coaching
- Check whether you need a local business license or sales tax registration for digital services in your state
- Be careful using other people's videos or music in your lessons
- Online students can be harder to keep, so plan regular check-ins and progress goals
- If you teach minors, get parental consent and check your state's rules
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start an online pool coaching business?
Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your camera, recording and editing setup, and insurance. Check which general or professional liability cover suits online coaching.
How much can an online pool coach earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $2,000, depending on how many students you keep and your lesson prices. Online students can be harder to retain, so plan regular check-ins and progress goals. The estimate assumes at least about 5 hours a week.
What rules apply to online pool coaching in the US?
Check whether you need a local business license or sales tax registration for digital services in your state. Also be careful using other people's videos or music in lessons, and if you teach minors, get parental consent and check state rules.
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