Coaching Packages
To get started with coaching simply read through the package descriptions and send me an email to coaching@zerosumpoker.com so that we can set up a time to begin!
The ABC's of Sit and Go's: Level Beginner
If you are a player who has struggled with learning the fundamentals of SNG play, but knows in their gut that they can succeed with the proper guidance, this is the course for you. This is the original package that I have offered to help numerous players develop a solid foundation for learning to beat SNG's. This course outlines all of the skills necessary to beat 9-man SNG's at the low stakes. The ABC's of SNG course focuses on the most high impact skills necessary to achieve a good win rate while at the same time begins to teach you how to make expert decisions in real time at the table. In this course I will teach you how to use my unique concept, Pivot Points, to make tough SNG situations simple. We will create a streamlined decision making process that will completely change the way you view a SNG hand by focusing you completely on the important information necessary to make a decision while discarding all of the irrelevant details. This is a major factor in being able to play multiple tables and move up in stakes. If you are a beginner or still struggling to beat the game, this is the course for you. I have taken complete beginners and within several weeks taught them to beat low stakes SNG's for a high ROI.
Lesson 1 - Low blind play: Preflop Hand selection, Post flop play, HUD Setup
Lesson 2 - Mid Blind Play: Introduction to Pivot Points, PBJ Shoving, Magic Range Restealing, Calling Shoves, Identifying Good and Bad Players
Lesson 3 - High Blind Play: Playing vs Good Players, Equilibrium, Shoving SB Vs Good Players, Calling Wide Shovers, Calling Getting Odds
Lesson 4 - End Game: Tournament Structure, Playing the Bubble, In the Money Play, Standard Heads Up Play
Lesson 5 - Leak Check: Review of Hand histories and Database, Review of Key concepts, Putting it all in Perspective, Setting Goals for Future Success
What to expect: When beginning the course I will send you a worksheet to analyze the current status of your SNG play. It will help me to assess you current level of achievement with SNG's as well as quiz you on some basic SNG situations for me to gain insight into how you approach poker problems. Based off this feedback I will customize the course to your specific needs and create a game plan for how to best help you to achieve your current goals.Then I will have you ship me 5 SNG Hand histories before the first lesson that we will use to highlight possible leaks and to reinforce the fundamental principles in each lesson. At the end of week 4 I will have you again ship me 5 recent hand histories that we will use for the week 5 lesson.
Tools Included with Course:
1. A complete copy of the latest version of Crushing Online SNG's including all associated material
2. My personal PBJ (Push/Fold) Spreadsheet for 9man SNGs
3. A complete set of strategy reference sheets for detailing correct play at all stages of the game including a complete summary of all pivot points.
4. HUD setup consultation to maximize effectiveness of ABC SNG implementation
5. WMF Video recordings (as well as IPOD, mp3 upon request) of all lessons for future review and study.
Required Software: Holdem Manager, SNG Wizard, Team Viewer, Skype (with microphone and headset)
Price: $500 (Discounted to $450 for students who have already purchased Crushing Online SNG's)
Lesson 1 - Low blind play: Preflop Hand selection, Post flop play, HUD Setup
Lesson 2 - Mid Blind Play: Introduction to Pivot Points, PBJ Shoving, Magic Range Restealing, Calling Shoves, Identifying Good and Bad Players
Lesson 3 - High Blind Play: Playing vs Good Players, Equilibrium, Shoving SB Vs Good Players, Calling Wide Shovers, Calling Getting Odds
Lesson 4 - End Game: Tournament Structure, Playing the Bubble, In the Money Play, Standard Heads Up Play
Lesson 5 - Leak Check: Review of Hand histories and Database, Review of Key concepts, Putting it all in Perspective, Setting Goals for Future Success
What to expect: When beginning the course I will send you a worksheet to analyze the current status of your SNG play. It will help me to assess you current level of achievement with SNG's as well as quiz you on some basic SNG situations for me to gain insight into how you approach poker problems. Based off this feedback I will customize the course to your specific needs and create a game plan for how to best help you to achieve your current goals.Then I will have you ship me 5 SNG Hand histories before the first lesson that we will use to highlight possible leaks and to reinforce the fundamental principles in each lesson. At the end of week 4 I will have you again ship me 5 recent hand histories that we will use for the week 5 lesson.
Tools Included with Course:
1. A complete copy of the latest version of Crushing Online SNG's including all associated material
2. My personal PBJ (Push/Fold) Spreadsheet for 9man SNGs
3. A complete set of strategy reference sheets for detailing correct play at all stages of the game including a complete summary of all pivot points.
4. HUD setup consultation to maximize effectiveness of ABC SNG implementation
5. WMF Video recordings (as well as IPOD, mp3 upon request) of all lessons for future review and study.
Required Software: Holdem Manager, SNG Wizard, Team Viewer, Skype (with microphone and headset)
Price: $500 (Discounted to $450 for students who have already purchased Crushing Online SNG's)
Beyond ABC SNG: Level Intermediate
I now offer completely customized training for SNG students who have completed the initial ABC SNG training course. The details of this course vary widely from student to student so it is hard to say what will be covered. However, prior to lessons, an initial consultation will be performed to determine where the student's current weaknesses and level of ABC SNG understanding are.
The primary goal of this course is to get the student learning how to solve their own problems and transition them to a level of self sufficient when solving SNG problems. Typically this involves a lot of SNG Wizard and HEM analysis, filtering for leaks, ICM Explorer and other tools. By the end of this process the student should be able to identify specific problems and have a game plan for fixing their own leaks.
No one is going to step out and tell you how to specifically beat the higher stakes games. Not only are they constantly changing, your opponents are constantly adjusting to your style of play. As a result you will need to learn how to think for yourself. This course will teach you how to do that!
Required Software: Holdem Manager, SNG Wizard, Team Viewer, Skype (with microphone and headset)
Price: $100/Lesson (Typically 1.5h)
Coaching FAQ
How Do I Get Started with Coaching?
To get started with coaching simply email me at coaching@zerosumpoker.com. I will email you back with possible time slots and to discuss any other details that need to be set up including downloading free software, purchasing HEM or SNG Wizard, and sending the initial five hand histories for review.
How Do I Purchase the Software?
Please click on the Partner Links Tab at the top of this page, or click here, to find download links to the necessary software.
How Do I Pay for a Package?
Once we have agreed on a convenient time for lessons and decided on a package, paying is simple. You can transfer me the funds on Full Tilt or Pokerstars to zerosum79. If these two options are not possible due to bankroll restrictions, I can also accept payment via Pay Pal. A 4% fee for paypal transfer will be added to the cost of the transfer due to Paypal fees. You will recieve an invoice from Paypal to your email address. Transfer is required for the full package prior to the first lesson.
Payment Refunds?
Lesson fees are non-refundable, however I do offer a money back guarantee after the first lesson in the event that a new student is not satisfied with the quality of the coaching. I will refund the package price minus the fee for the initial lesson at my standard hourly rate ($100). I offer this because I am very confidant that you will get more than your money's worth out of the lessons and I have never once had a student request a refund. Many times I spend much more than the standard hour with my students and I work to exceed your expectations in terms of quality of information in every way possible. My primary goal is to make sure that you understand the information presented and I will do everything in my power to make that happen.
Lesson Cancellation Policy?
I understand that things come up in life and sometimes it is just impossible to make a lesson. Lesson cancellations must be made 24h in advance to not be considered "missed" lessons. I am scheduling my time to be available for you and expect you to do the same. When given appropriate lead time (at least 24h) I will make every effort to reschedule a lesson during the current week, but this can not be guaranteed and is only based on available makeup times. The first time a lesson is "missed" there is no real problem, we will just proceed on the next week, no makeup time will be provided. The second time a lesson is "missed" will result in the loss of that lesson and completion of the package will require additional payment of the discounted hourly rate of $80. Exceptions will be granted only under extreme circumstances.
Why Are All Coaching Offerings Packages?
It is my belief that the only way I can offer consistently high quality coaching is to have an agenda for coaching. Taking part in a well structured package allows us to make specific plans about what your goals should be during the coaching period and allows us to cover enough material with enough focus that a tangible return on your investment will be easily recognized. The length of these packages is what I believe is necessary to also properly reinforce concepts. By the end of each package you should be impressed by the improvement in your game and the amount of knowledge acquired. This is not always easily apparent over the course of a single lesson and a single lesson does not allow for enough time for me to evaluate whether or not you have really internalized the information and incorporated it successfully into your game. As an adult, just seeing information once is rarely enough for someone to turn that information from something that they can use with unconscious competence.
Do You Offer Continued Coaching?
If I judge that we have adequately covered the topics of the available courses that you are interested in I can continue to coach you on a week to week basis. This type of coaching is actually offered at a discount to my normal rate. The reason for this is simple, the lesson plans are less well defined and less discernible improvement on a weekly basis is less evident. Typically I offer this kind of coaching if a student wants sweat sessions, is experiencing a downswing, is trying to move up in stakes, or simply wants a weekly reminder to stay focused and on task to meet their goals. Payment for these lessons is required before the beginning of the lesson and no cancellation fee is enforced, however, students who miss multiple lessons may be required to pay in order to schedule a future lesson. Continued coaching can be on a bi-weekly or as needed basis as well as weekly, however students who are scheduling infrequently will not be given priority over their time slot.