poker coaching

[pig4bill]

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Why dont you just start chatting with someone else who plays in your casino and who you think is good? That's what I would do.

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I have. As I said before:
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As for finding a "poker buddy", I've found that good players were reluctant to help someone become their competition.

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[HedonismBot]

When people sweat someone 4 tabling over the internet how do you communicate holecards? Is it just constantly saying "93 top left A4s bottom right k9 top"? Come to think of it that doesnt sound too bad but is this what you do?

[Josem]

get skype?

also, there are programs that allow you to share the image of your screen.

[+EV]

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When people sweat someone 4 tabling over the internet how do you communicate holecards? Is it just constantly saying "93 top left A4s bottom right k9 top"? Come to think of it that doesnt sound too bad but is this what you do?

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yes but once you are beyond basic pf hand selection it is more like, OK. I have K9s on table 2 and flopped top pair and a flush draw type stuff. You are not just calling out every hand.

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[soah]

I tried that once; it was extremely annoying even with just a couple tables.

[Learning]

I try very hard to be the best student I can be.

When I started playing microstakes (10NL) I would read everything I could about poker, both online and off. Once I felt I had exhausted my resources, I PMed players who I felt knew what they were doing at the levels and developed a friendly relationship with them - constantly asking about hands/bankroll/moving up/etc. As I moved up levels I constantly make new contacts and poker friends, always ensuring they were better than I was.

Currently, I've got a group of SSNL regulars who destroy the game on a Skype conference call with my every night. We'll sweat one another, ask about hands as their happening, and feed off each other's growth. If 2+2er's are actively trying to improve their game I feel this is the single greatest method of doing it.

Just recently I was contacted by a group of well-known high-stakes pros for some work. Instead of asking for my typical rate, I asked for coaching from these guys. I got much more out of it than I've expected thus far and feel that the rate I've sacrificed is nothing in comparison to the skill they've helped me develop. Coaching is very much an investment. Research your prospective coach and he'll likely be a steal.

Most importantly, coaching is like college - it is what you make it. If you are doing everything you can to maximize your time with your coach you'll gain a ton. Write down topics or questions you'd like to talk about with him in your next session. Record videos of your sessions and crop them to only include difficult spots (hence a collage of difficulty) and have him watch it and respond to each spot. A lot of coaching time is wasted trying to find something to talk about. Take charge and know beforehand.

I think an average SSNL player with the right level of dedication and desire could make it to HSNL with the right coach. The important part to remember is that everything is dependent upon the player himself - a teacher can't make someone learn.

[fitnessfreak]

great post Learning. i agree 100% with everything you said. its amazing how far an average poker joe can go if he really sets his mind to it and puts in the hard yards.