About five years ago, my fellow Cardplayer Lifestyle contributor Mike Patrick wrote an article entitled 10 PokerCoaching.com Coaches & the Skills They’ll Help You Master. Well, Pokercoaching.com isn’t just still around; they’re THRIVING, having added tons more content to their poker training library as well as a number of new coaches to their active roster.
The fact of the matter is that Pokercoaching.com founder Jonathan Little has been at the forefront of No Limit Hold ‘Em coaching for years now, from his many poker books to years of supplying online resources. As the site’s impressive roster of coaches has grown, we’ll be taking a closer look at what an additional eight poker coaches bring to the table.
The three main elements of PokerCoaching.com training are Courses, Classes, and Quizzes. There are also monthly Homework Challenges, webinars, and PeakGTO, PokerCoaching.com’s exclusive trainer and library of tournament poker solves. Each of these coaches provide their unique insight while taking advantage of the resources the training site has to offer.
Let’s take a look at the latest crop of crushers on PokerCoaching.com (as well as two “mainstays” from the 2020 list).
Jonathan Little
- Courses: As the team has expanded, Jonathan Little has taken the lead on introduction content. Many courses are taught by the site’s variety of coaches. But the content focused on introducing game theory optimal approaches to the game of poker begins with Little. There is something for everyone from his Cash Game MasterClass, Tournament Masterclass, and free Poker Math Every Player Needs to Know.
- Classes: Little offers over 100 videos available on every conceivable topic in areas of No Limit Hold ‘Em, both on and off the felt. His classwork tends to focus on tournament topics that are expanded upon in his various tournament masterclasses.
In the early days of PokerCoaching.com, lots of content came from founder Jonathan Little himself. But as the roster of coaches has expanded, Little has now serves a role more focused on introducing concepts that other coaches will push you to master.
That said, the vast amount of coaching he offers is worth the subscription price alone, and that’s without even mentioning the monthly Homework Challenge webinars and the multitude of situational charts on the site!
Anyone considering Little’s coaching content should begin by subscribing to PokerCoaching.com on YouTube. Little provides tons of free content each week, including planned lessons and live chats with other poker students. It’s an excellent resource provided by the site, and a fantastic stepping stone to becoming a member.
Justin Saliba
- Courses: Justin Saliba has become a household name in PokerCoaching courses. The young phenomenon is crushing the mid- and high-stakes tournament scene, all while contributing to several PokerCoaching masterclasses. Saliba’s insight can be found in the Advanced Cash Game Course, Advanced Tournament Course, and WSOP Prep to start.
- Classes: Saliba offers 11 videos reviewing his own play in the U.S. Poker Open, along with videos focusing on GTO theory and online review.
Saliba was the company’s first ever employee, leveraging a work for coaching arrangement with Jonathan Little. In the years since, Saliba has grown to become the website’s Head of Content as well as high stakes PokerGO and Triton invitational regular.
Despite coming from a cash game background, Saliba has become known as a consummate professional in the tournament poker scene. At only 30 years old, he has over $9 million in total live earnings.
Saliba’s preflop precision consistently places him deep into the money at Final Tables. Plus, he’s adding proficiency in mixed games to his repertoire!
Chris Brewer
- Courses: Chris Brewer is a jack of all trades, showcasing expertise on both sides of No-Limit Hold ‘Em. You can find Brewer’s coaching featured in both the Advanced Cash Game Course and Tournament Domination: Insight from the Pros courses.
- Classes: Brewer’s work goes in-depth through courses, with individual classes compiled together in the WSOP Main Event Review and High Stakes Secrets series.
With over $25 million in career tournament earnings, including a pair of WSOP bracelets, Brewer is a consistent presence in the most prestigious tournaments in the world.
Having transitioned from a background in athletics to becoming a prominent figure in high-stakes poker, on PokerCoaching.com, Brewer shares insights through play-and-explain videos and strategy classes, focusing on aggressive play styles and exploiting opponents’ tendencies.
David Peters
- Courses: David Peters is one of the latest coaches to join the PokerCoaching.com roster. His coaching can be found in the multi-part class series for now.
- Classes: Go deep on Peters’ thought process through the 5-part High Stakes Tournament Secrets series.
David Peters is one of the most accomplished tournament players globally, with over $33 million in live earnings. He has secured numerous high-profile titles, including a WSOP bracelet and multiple high roller event victories.
Peters is known for his methodical and analytical approach to the game. On PokerCoaching.com, he offers insights into advanced tournament strategies, focusing on theoretical concepts, player tendencies, and high-stakes decision-making processes.
Brock Wilson
- Courses: Brock Wilson can be found throughout Jonathan Little’s Advanced Tournament Course.
- Classes: In classes, Wilson can be found coaching Ethan ‘Rampage’ Yau in the How to Bink Tournaments series.
Brock Wilson is an accomplished professional and one of poker’s young, rising stars. He has made significant impacts on the high roller circuit and is recognized for his analytical approach to the game.
On PokerCoaching.com, Wilson shares his expertise in advanced tournament strategies, including high-stakes exploits and solver analysis.
Ethan ‘Rampage’ Yau
- Courses: Ethan ‘Rampage’ Yau can be found throughout Jonathan Little’s Advanced Tournament Course and Advanced Cash Game Course.
- Classes: Yau plays the role of a mid-stakes player reaching to break into high-stakes full time. He can be found being coached by Brock Wilson in the How to Bink Tournaments series.
Ethan ‘Rampage’ Yau gained prominence through his poker vlogs, showcasing his journey from low-stakes games to significant tournament successes. He won a WSOP bracelet in 2020, further establishing his presence in the poker community.
On PokerCoaching.com, Yau provides content that bridges the gap between recreational and professional play, focusing on practical strategies and bankroll management.
Shannon Shorr
- Courses: Shannon Shorr is a longtime playing partner of Jonathan Little’s, explaining their rise through the ranks together on the Table 1 Podcast. These days, he can be found explaining how to crush live final tables in Tournament Poker Domination.
- Classes: Shorr’s 7-class series on How to Crush Every Stage of a Tournament is perfect for anyone looking to learn poker tournament essentials quickly.
Shannon Shorr has been a consistent performer in the poker world, with over $8 million in live tournament earnings. He has numerous final table appearances in major events and is known for his disciplined and strategic play.
On PokerCoaching.com, Shorr offers insights into tournament preparation, mental game strategies, and adapting to various tournament structures.
Adam Hendrix
- Classes: In the early days of Adam Hendrix’s coaching on the site, he has specialized in Pot Limit Omaha cash games. His classes have been combined in the Master PLO Cash Games series.
Adam Hendrix is recognized as one of the best young and up-and-coming players in professional poker. He has made significant impacts on the high roller circuit and is known for his analytical approach to the game.
On PokerCoaching.com, Hendrix provides training content on Pot-Limit Omaha, focusing on advanced strategies and game theory applications.
Aram Zobian
- Courses: Aram Zobian is a longtime contributor to PokerCoaching.com. His latest contribution to the courses area is a lesson on Exploits to Run Deep in Large Field Tournaments in Tournament Poker Domination.
- Classes: Zobian’s classes focus primarily on navigating large field tournaments, with two seasons of content on the subject. These 12 classes are compiled in the How To Run Deep in Large Field Tournaments series.
Aram Zobian gained attention with his deep run in the 2018 WSOP Main Event, where he finished 6th, earning over $1.8 million. He is known for his aggressive playing style and ability to accumulate chips in tournaments.
On PokerCoaching.com, Zobian contributes to courses aimed at preparing players for major tournaments, focusing on preflop and post-flop strategies, as well as navigating various stages of tournament play.
Matt Affleck
- Courses: Matt Affleck is one of PokerCoaching.com’s longstanding coaches (he’s the other one Mike mentioned in his 2020 article). His work can be found throughout nearly every tournament course on the site, and is highly recommended.
- Classes: Affleck has now contributed over 250 classes to the site. Notable recent classes have been compiled in the Big Blind Fundamentals series.
Matt Affleck has accumulated over $3 million in tournament winnings and holds more than 15 career titles. Notably, he finished 15th in the 2010 WSOP Main Event, earning over $500,000.
On PokerCoaching.com, Affleck specializes in both tournament and cash game strategy, providing insights into deep runs and critical decision-making processes.
Each of these coaches brings a unique perspective and set of skills to PokerCoaching.com, providing members with a comprehensive learning experience tailored to various aspects of poker strategy and performance.
Ed note: All career tournament winnings figures courtesy HendonMob.
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