[Joel Wald] Hand Review, BR Management, Mindset, HUD Data Analysis, Customizable Packages
It took me five years to successfully climb from 1/2 NLHE to 10/25 NLHE and start my own coaching practice. In that time, I learned from multiple training sites, tried various poker software programs, read over forty poker books, pursued private coaching, and spent countless hours reviewing my own hands.
Five years may not sound like a long time to make this climb, but the reality is that it did not need to take this long. This process was stalled by the inefficiencies and disorganization of the poker training market with tons of information that cost me time and money. Trial and error always takes significantly longer than if you just have a proper guide from the beginning.
I am here to spare you this painful trial and error process. My goal is to distill everything I have learned with maximum efficiency to save you time and anguish and to make the learning process fun. I have worked with over 150 different students, many of whom have gone on to substantially increase their cash game win rates or win major tournaments. They also report feeling more confident in their abilities to make good decisions, manage stress, and lead happier lives away from the felt. You can find some samples of my
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If you want to move up from 1/2 NLHE to 10/25 NLHE as quickly and as enjoyably as possible, you have come to the right place. Please respond here or reach out to me at joel@pto-poker.com. I offer free 30-minute consultation calls to better understand your situation and goals and make sure I'm the right coach for you which you can book
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- May 2018: Started playing 2/5 NLHE
- May 2019: Moved up to 5/10 NLHE
- February 2021: Hired by Conscious Poker as a Coach
- November 2022: Moved up to 10/25 NLHE
- January 2023: Left CP to start own coaching company, PTO Poker
Coaching Philosophy:
My entire coaching approach is highly adaptive to the goals and needs of my students. I develop customized coaching plans for each client which meets them where they are and gives them the tools to reach the next level. Of course, I want to help my students improve with technical strategy and overall poker thought-process. But my coaching goals are bigger than this. I want my students to improve with money management, emotional management, making better decisions, and taking better care of themselves. Helping students develop the right performance routines that allow them to be healthier, happier, and more successful is what makes coaching a fulfilling job. I supplement personalized coaching with digital course content that you can view
which I assign based on a student’s current skill level and priorities.
Playing Experience:
I have over 6 years of professional experience as a 10 BB+/hour winner in live poker stakes up to 10/25 NLHE in the Boston/NH area as well as in online poker in stakes up to 3/6 NLHE. My last five years as a player have all been six-figure profit years.
Areas of Expertise:
- Live cash game strategy up to $10/25 NLHE
- Online cash game strategy up to $3/6 NLHE
- Tournament strategy
- Mental game training
- Bankroll planning
- HUD data analysis
- Study tools and poker technology
- Pregame routine development
- Session management
- Poker/life balance
Why I'm Worth Your Investment:
My clients consistently see ROIs that justify my prices. But they receive much more than just an improved poker strategy. My coaching is comprehensive and holistic, and I make sure that my clients master the mental game, are practicing solid bankroll management fundamentals, and learn the right poker technologies to transform themselves into crushers. I blend the analytical side of the game using my data analysis background with the intuitive side of the game using my meditation training for those looking for creative exploits. Ultimately, I want anyone that I work with to learn to make better decisions and play with presence which can have lasting benefits that extend beyond the poker felt.
Why I Want to Share my Knowledge in a Zero-Sum Game:
Some people have asked me some variation of this question. In other words, if you are a big winning player, why not just focus on playing? The answer is simple: I love coaching. There's a joy that I experience from seeing others reach their goals, and the relationships that I develop with clients are priceless. I also believe that communicating my knowledge to others through coaching forces me to clarify my thought-processes and helps me to become a better player.
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