Do you need a poker coach?

[Stanley Aguiar]

Because of the way I play poker (for fun) no. But study is fundamental, without a doubt.

 

[laihuynh]

Maybe if only the fees were low.

 

[dreamer13]

Learning poker can seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you try to do it on your own. People sometimes spend a lot of time both studying and playing, and come to the conclusion that they still cannot beat their limit. Therefore, many beginners/amateurs begin to look for someone to act as their tutor or instructor.The role of a poker coach in this situation will be similar to the role of a ski instructor.

 

[GDKavindu]

Yes I need bcz i want to someone analyse my poker pattern but i haven't money to pay coach

 

[Poker Orifice]

Is a poker coach really needed? No it is not for the vast majority of players. The thing is here, if you really want to play at a high level and maybe go pro its not a bad idea to get a coach. The more i have taken my studies of the game seriously the more I realize this is a really deeper game than most know. Do you need to, no but it could be very valuable.

This is how I feel too.

And honestly I don't think I'll ever really pursue the game at high stakes (probably never beyond mid-stakes online and just typical circuit buyin live mtt's) BUT
I do want to continue to get better.
I do want to be better than most (all?) of the players on my table.
I do want to make money.
I do want to keep the dream alive of 'making MORE money'.

I feel I still have other avenues I haven't fully invested my time in to get the most out of them, prior to hiring a coach. I don't think I'd be able to get enough value from a coach at the moment ($/hr.).
Maybe a different arrangement would work better for me, ie. coaching while on a staking agreement.

 

[Poker Orifice]

Even the top players have coaches so someone with my lesser ability would certainly benefit from a coach or guidance on how to improve.

Yes. Great point! I think many are missing this ^

 

[Wega85]

youtube is the best coach hahah

 

[pokerD]

I don't need a coach, but having someone like a friend to talk about my game with helps a lot.

 

[Michel_11]

I think everyone would improve by having a poker coach. But the need depends on each person’s goals.

In my case, as I play just for fun, I don't even consider investing in a poker coach.

 

[Gallarado777]

No, I don't need a coach yet because I find training materials on my own and I have the ability to quickly absorb knowledge on my own, so I accept any type of knowledge very quickly and learn it very quickly, so I don't need a coach, but you need to communicate with people who are higher than abi

 

[Huntre]

Always good to have person who can watch on your path from another side then you, but it isn't nesseccary

 

[userX]

Do you need a poker coach?

I definitely don't need a coach. But I wouldn't refuse a masseuse

 

[jose_saleh]

we may allneed a poker coach, unless there's someone here who plays it perfectly, there's always space for improve.

 

[hardongear]

All depends on how far one wants to go. The majority don't need coaching as they play micro/low stakes. Which isn't that hard or impossible to beat without coaching. Hell I'm still a winning micro/low stakes player and I barely have any poker knowledge newer then 15 years ago. I'm a rather avg to meh player.

You wanna beat micro/low stakes you need work on the following: bankroll management, mental toughness/tilt control and patience. Then simply play a TAG style of poker and look/find ways to exploit your current player pool.

I think one wants to get above or go above 100nl he may wanna look into coaching and get more serious with studying and improving.

Cheers!!!

 

[M13A13]

There are many books that teach how to play poker, there are many poker player blogs.
I am particularly critical of some things, that's fine, books teach you how to play, true, but the rules of the game will never make you a winner and to be a winner you must develop your own profile. Now blogs and YouTube only serve to help that player raise funds to pay for tournament tickets.

 

[TeUnit]

I think everyone would benefit from coaching.

However, most players would probably be better served going through a poker course or getting online poker training.

Its more cost effective to learn from training vids, poker books, poker forums, and study groups. You don't really want to pay a poker coach $75/ hr to tell you not to limp to sitters or not to limp Ace rag with 15 blinds.

 

[pavel1111111]

I really cant see point of that in the game of poker ))...maybe at the begining you may need some advices

 

[dongato2]

I think that at the beginning it is not necessary, but it makes it a lot easier for you to improve your game.

 

[ztibor72]

I had a poker and mental coach as long as I lived from this.
Recently, poker has remained a hobby, it is no longer necessary, the previous experience and learning is enough for this level.

 

[Flower2211]

If a person wants to reach the top of poker and reach the highest level, then, of course, he needs a coach, as in any other sport, but if a person just wants to play for himself, earn a little money from it, then this can be achieved on his own, I think.

 

[German629]

Unfortunately, or by Happiness, I continue to learn Poke self, reading the different materials and watching the different video,
and try to use getting knowledge in my practice...

 

[Iryna Stryzheuskaya]

If this is a proposal, then no, if it is a theoretical question, then everyone needs a coach. At least in order to save your time, discuss complex issues and much more.

 

[successlaw]

Yes , there is no downsides in having a coach from time to time

 

[istbno]

Everyone needs a coach this is the only way to succeed.

 

[Debi]

It is really not affordable anymore for most players.