Getting a coach or private poker lessons. Do you think you need one?

[dogmeat]

Even a very small difference in perception, or point of view about playing a hand could add thousands of dollars to a player in your position. When I first saw Tommy's site, I thought his cost was outrageous. Now, after playing a year of online and seeing what could be made by moving up from $5/$10 to $15/$30, the cost seems minimal.

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[Evan]

What is Tommy's site?

[Luv2DriveTT]

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the cost seems minimal.

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Tommy's rates seem very reasonable for either the complete neophite, or the experianced grinder who needs a signifigant shot in the arm to take it up to the next level. I don't know about Tommy's qualifications, but his price is actually affordable for a one on one session. Ever try to have a 2 day one on one with a professor or a business consultant? Its much more expensive than Tommy!

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[Jdanz]

Does anyone have any resources about who is a good/bad coach, prices, experiences? It seems we have many people interested, but a lot don't know where to go to actually find coaches.

-JDanz

[Lawrence Ng]

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Does anyone have any resources about who is a good/bad coach, prices, experiences? It seems we have many people interested, but a lot don't know where to go to actually find coaches.

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Hi Jdanz,

Like some posters have said here, Tommy Angelo is one of them. I am also thinking about approaching some world class players as well and if they will allow me to release any privvy information, then I will post it back on the board.

[Luv2DriveTT]

Bob Ciaffone's email address is thecoach@chartermi.net. Not only is he one of the best pot limit authors out there, he makes a living on the side as poker coach. For more info visit his site - Bob's Website

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[uuDevil]

For what it's worth, Al Schoonmaker gives some suggestions in this thread. No prices though. I've also seen a couple other threads that mentioned some specifics. You could probably find these in a search.

I wonder if this kind of thing will ever get organized to the point that you could look up, say, a 2+2 accredited Hold'em coach.

[SA125]

You're good enough to make 60K in 60 days online, yet still think about needing a coach. I find that amazing. It says a lot about something, I'm just not sure what it is. Is it because your online game is mechanical and you're on auto-pilot, or some other reason?

I sound confused and I am. I'd think you're skill level and mastery of being a winner would be hard to build upon.

[davidross]

If you are "man" enough to accept advice from someone you disagree with I think it would be great. I was thinking more along the lines of an approach to teaching, not an approach to poker when I made that comment. I don't think SKlansky's style would suit everyone, although he could undoubtably teach almost all of us something.

Incidently I think most poker players wouldn't accept coaching from someone who thought differently about the game than they did, which probably dooms them to their present level of play anyway.

[Ulysses]

FWIW, it's very possible that someone who can make 2.5bb/100 at the 10/20 6max (gonores was basing his challenge on something like that I believe) could barely beat a tough 30/60 game. Now, I know this is not the case w/ gonores, as he definitely understands more about poker than being able to beat the ram-and-jam laggro 6-max games. But someone could easily make 60k in 60 days in that game and be far, far from expert status - in fact, they could quite possibly get there without very advanced poker skills at all.