As poker keeps evolving, more than a few players are turning towards poker coaching as a means of getting better. And while we all know that getting a second opinion on our game could be very helpful, most of us don’t have several hundred dollars a month to throw at poker coaches. So does this mean coaching is totally out of your budget?
Fortunately, the answer is ‘no.’ In fact, there are a couple of affordable ways for lower bankroll players to receive the coaching that they desperately need. The first and most common way is to receive an online coaching session or two (as opposed to actually meeting with the coach). With an online session, you’ll have to use an instant messenger service to communicate with the coach and find out where the leaks are in your game. Some coaches might even have you use a service like TeamViewer where the coach can actually see your screen. Depending on how long the session(s) is, you might only end up paying $100 or $200 for some great coaching advice.
Another option for getting affordable coaching advice to enter a staking agreement where you hand over a certain percentage of your profits in exchange for coaching (usually 50%). This is definitely a good idea for those who can’t get over the hump, yet need some coaching advice. However, the drawback is that your agreement could turn you into an indentured servant depending on how long the coach is allowed to keep taking profits.
In any case, both of these methods at least allow you to get some important poker coaching if you’re worried about the effect that it will take on your wallet. Just make sure that you find a knowledgeable coach who commonly plays the same poker format that you do.
