Private Coaching with Asaban (MTT/MTSNG)

This was the first coaching session I have had, but I'm really glad I did and was thoroughly satisfied with every part of it.

The coaching took the form of a 1 hour session review and Q&A. We ran over time because I talk too much, but he was very generous about it, for which I have to thank him again.

Asaban gave the me the impression that it was my personal coaching and discussed my needs before starting.
We performed a hand review of a tournament I ran deep in so there were quite a few hands to discuss.
His manner was enthusiastic, patient and pleasant and so willing to see me improve I can find nothing negative to say about the session whatsoever.

He revisited anything I wasn't sure of and reinforced what I had learned in a summary. He gave me pointers as to how I might use bankroll management matched to buyin levels and how I might improve my game in the latter stages of the game and even suggested at what would need to change as I moved up limits.

All in all a very repeatable experience and I will now go and ship some money so I can book him again!

Thank you sir, it was indeed a pleasure.

Mal.

"Price Segment A:
Late game and final table coaching
You are having a deep run in a tournament and need some guidance?
Not a problem!
We are talking in skype and I will give you recommendations regarding the best plays to make. In the end you only pay if you made some money. If you aren't successful, although you had the coaching, you won't have to pay anything.
The amount you have to pay depends on the tournament you are playing and is calculated as a percentage of the amount you won.

This offer is not valid for PokerStars, since the T&C forbid this kind of coaching"

Are you actually saying you would tell people what to do in the late stages of a tournie/ FT and how to play their hands.

Hoping I have misread this. Pretty sure it is against the T & C's of any poker site, as telling someone what to do/ how 2 play would be cheating, not coaching.

I am giving people advise on how to play their hands maxEV. The decision on the final play is on the player himself. This is not against the T&C of most poker sites. In fact it is a very common coaching offered by most mtt coaches. Only Pokerstars forbids this kind of coaching.

This form of coaching has NOTHING to do with cheating. Any live coaching in mtt's, as well as cash games, would be considered cheating if you follow that logic.

If you find further sites that mention this kind of coaching or any other form of coaching in the T&C contact me any time and I will add the sites to the list.

Regards,
Asaban

Hi Asa,

If I do a sweat session with someone, me watching, or them watching me play, at no time would I tell them what to do while a hand was in play (or them me) we would discuss the decision/ thoughts once the hand was completed.

What you are suggesting is telling someone how to play their hand (to get an advantage) with you taking a cut of their winnings.

Coaching is not telling someone how to play a hand while it is in play, but for afterwards when a hand is completed.

You telling someone how to play a hand or what to do while a hand is in play, is unethical, it's also cheating the other players on that FT. They are not playing the person, they are playing you.

While the final decision is on the player himself, undoubtedly that is mostly always what you have suggested!

As an aside, I am shocked that you offer "coaching" but have abosultely 0 information up with your results, eg sharkscope which would demonstrate you have a track record in MTT's/ are a decent winner at the games you play.

If you don't want a coaching you don't have to take one. I won't ever deliver any results of one of my accounts. That is a personal decision that quite a few coaches share. Everyone can watch my videos, have a look at the coaching I designed, or revisit my postings in the strategy and hand evaluation forums. If that is not sufficient or not to your liking you shouldn't book a coaching with me.

Regarding the late game coachings:
They are common practice for several years and are offered by most, if not all, MTT coaches. Like it or not - as long as they are allowed they will be offered.
I am not interested in a discussion about ethics. That does not lead anywhere. Accusing players of cheating because they take a late game coaching is ridiculous. The sweat sessions you describe are an exception - not the common practice.

Keep your ethics if they keep you happy. I am fine with that! But don't force them on others.

That is my last post on that matter and I ask you to foresee from discussing it any further in that thread. If you have further interest in discussing it feel free to add me in skype.

Regards,
Asaban

To you who are considering being coached by Asaban

Recently I had a coaching session by looking through my hand-history for a particular tournament. During the coaching we looked at most common problem situations starting from early game until late. Coach pointed out my mistakes in a good manner by also explaining what could be the best way to play a certain spot, not forgetting that most scenarios are player dependant. Made me think of the reasoning behind some more questionable plays by me and gave his professional thought on difficult spots. Overall I feel that this kind of coaching is going to be beneficial for every player and I would recommend Asaban to every person who is willing to improve their MTT game.

Looking forward to further collaboration,
benaars

I basically +1 to what the person above me has posted.

Yesterday I had my first batch of 3 hours out of a 6hour package with Asaban and I can duly say I am very glad I decided to take it. Not only did we look over two tourneys and discuss where I played well and where I need improvement, but it also resulted in a huge confidence boost. Also, he is not too inquisitive about overall time taken and we ended up talking about stuff beyond our primary subject, so it felt as a nice experience - more like a casual chat/discussion than a strict mentor vs student affair.

Will be looking forward to my future coaching.

P.S. I am grinding tourneys from 5-20$ with occasional 50-200$ in between so anyone looking to work upwards from the lower limits should be able to put his advice to good use.

/addon/

Advice and confidence boost as well as telling me to switch sites paid off in spades. After some turmoil, managed to bink a 22$ deepstack on 888, feeling as if I've cruised through the final table. I felt the best player throughout, even with some marginal spots where I should have potentially followed up. ♠_biggrin:

Hello there!

Just had another coaching with Asaban and couldn't resist hopping by and saying a few words! If you feel your MTT game needs reviewing or if you think you lack some possibly crucial moves/understanding of the game the I would definitely recommend you to check out Asaban - the human leak-finder. I have to say that I am impressed how one can be helpful when it comes to reviewing tourneys and finding potential leaks/problems. He kindly points out on the spots you need to work on and most importantly it would not have happened if doing the review by yourself. So do NOT hesitate, this coaching will definitely be one of the most valuable investments in your MTT career.