Hey Leggotes,
There has been so much discussion of coaching lately, I thought I'd go ahead and enter the fray. I think that everyone that says that the smaller stakes players can't afford the big name coaches are... ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! However, I think the conclusion of those people (that the elite coaches' rates are 'unfair') is patently wrong for a number of reasons. I don't really want to state them explicitly because I think it's already been done, and can be easily understood by familiarizing oneself to the concepts of "supply:demand" and "opportunity cost". Rather than dropping half of your bankroll in return for information you probably aren't ready for anyway, why not pay a fraction of the cost and seal up your biggest leaks? OK, hold on, back to that in a moment.

I have been working with Reid 'Shootaa' for more than a year now. I think he's an excellent teacher and I've recommended him to others on a half dozen other occasions. I can't tell you how much I've learned since then. I've gone from winning 1 bb/100 at nl200 to winning at least 4 times that at nl400 on Pokerstars 6 max. Of course, part of the credit must go to the poker peers that have been invaluable in allowing me to actualize poker knowledge on the table. But I'm not satisfied. I am hungry to achieve 8 bb/100, a figure that I believe represents a benchmark in personal poker development. I'm working as hard as I can to improve my game. I watch videos regularly, I experiment with poker stove, I occasionally 1 table (you really can't follow EVERY action from every player otherwise) I receive coaching on a semi-regular basis and I have a solid group of peers beating nl100-nl1k who I talk to on a daily basis. I'd like to think the information I have at my disposal is pretty darn up to date.

Basically, the reason that I'm making this post is that I'd like to pull some small stakers on up the ladder in the process. I think it would keep me thinking about the game from all kinds of perspectives, and keep me accountable to others in what is otherwise a relatively solitary sport. And for what its worth, I think my mind is considerably better off the table than it is while I'm in the heat of playing.

**** The important part****

For the time being, I'm going to ask for only $60/hour of private coaching (considerably less than my hourly during the hand sample represented by the below graph). I will also offer a set of five lessons for $250. This will include everything you get from an elite coach including my aim screen name and other contact info that you might need. I would encourage regular questions as I think this is how you can best drive home recently incorporated information while avoiding misapplication of concepts to the greatest extent possible. And yes, if somebody demonstrates in enough confidence in me that they are willing to pay for coaching, then I damn sure want to see that person improve as much as possible. If you need references, I would be happy to oblige, and I am also going to offer up a 'Leggo' style video of me playing and narrating my thoughts so interested parties can decide whether my skillz are worth your billz. I feel like I should rap this up with "FOR ONLY ONE EASY PAYMENT OF 19.95" or "BUT WAIT, IF YOU ACT NOW", but I'm going for honesty and equity! I am new to the coaching, so if there are questions or you are interested, ship me a message!

Paz y Amor,
Brandon