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High-stakes live poker blends deep technical skill with reads, nerve, and table presence. These are independent coaches who understand what it takes to win in the biggest live games.
4 coaches · ranked by weighted review score
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Faraz Jaka
Taking studentsUnclaimedMTT · HighLive · HighFaraz Jaka coaches tournament players through VIP packages, custom multi-day bootcamps, and one-on-one training, including travel-to-you sessions. A WSOP bracelet winner and former WPT Player of the Year with nearly $10 million in live earnings, he brings a long, high-level tournament resume to his coaching. The format suits committed students who want immersive, personalized work rather than a course.
No reviews yet - NC
Nacho Cuesta
Taking studentsUnclaimedLive · HighNacho Cuesta is a live-poker tells coach focused on unconscious behavior, physical execution, and advanced reads. Through Master Poker Tells, his private sessions help experienced live players identify their own physical leaks and build a structured method for observing behavior at the table.
No reviews yet$300/hr - WG
Will Givens
Taking studentsUnclaimedNLHE Cash · MidMTT · HighLive · HighWill Givens coaches tournament players on MTT decision-making, hand reading, live table dynamics, and turning real hand histories into study plans. A WSOP bracelet winner with more than $3 million in live tournament earnings, he draws on a career spanning more than a decade. He's a strong fit for players who want to convert study into sharper decisions at the table.
No reviews yet$200/hr - ZE
Zachary Elwood
Taking studentsUnclaimedLive · HighZachary Elwood is a live-poker tells and behavior consultant focused on interpreting verbal and nonverbal patterns without pretending every gesture is a reliable read. His private work includes footage review, opponent analysis, and practical behavioral study for players looking to add a small but meaningful live edge.
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About High-Stakes Live coaching
High-stakes live poker is a distinctive challenge: the buy-ins are large, the swings are real, and success depends on combining strong technical play with the human side of the game in a way online does not require. The fields range from wealthy recreational players to seasoned professionals, the table dynamics are rich with information, and the pressure of playing meaningful money live tests composure as much as strategy. Winning consistently means being technically sound, reading people and situations sharply, and managing yourself under real pressure.
A high-stakes live coach helps across that whole picture: refining the technical game for the specific spots that come up live, sharpening reads and exploitative play against a known pool, and addressing the mental and bankroll demands that grow with the stakes. The right coach has real high-stakes live experience and can speak to the actual conditions you play in, from the players to the pace to the pressure. Look for someone whose background matches the games you are trying to beat.
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High-Stakes Live coaching, unsolved questions
- What does high-stakes live coaching cover beyond strategy?
- The human and self-management side that high-stakes live demands: reading people and table dynamics, exploiting a known pool, and handling the mental and bankroll pressure of playing large money live. Technical play matters, but at this level composure and reads often separate winners from strong players who tilt off their edge.
- Do these coaches focus on cash or tournaments?
- It depends on the coach. Some specialize in high-stakes live cash, others in live tournaments, and some cover both. Check each coach's profile and reach out to confirm they match the format you play.
- How much does high-stakes live coaching cost?
- It is typically a premium tier, reflecting the experience required to teach at this level, and arrangements are often ongoing. Rates are listed on each coach's profile where available.