Unsolved at Mid-Stakes NLHE Cash?
Mid-stakes cash is where the regulars get good. These are independent NLHE cash coaches for players who beat the small games and now need to hold their own against opponents who study as hard as they do.
17 coaches · ranked by weighted review score
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Alexandra Fagaras (Grindset by Alex)
Taking studentsClaimedMTT · MidNLHE Cash · MidPLO · HighAlexandra Fagaras coaches the mental game of poker under the Mindset by Alex brand. With a background in psychology, she draws on transactional analysis, ACT, and CBT to help tournament players work through tilt, routine, and performance. Her coaching fits players who are technically solid but lose value to their own heads.
No reviews yet$170/hr - PV
Peak Vammoooo (CrazyAndy27s)
Taking studentsClaimedNLHE Cash · MidNLHE Cash · LowNLHE Cash · HighOffers: Database Review, Community +3
Hey, Andy here: I’ve worked with cash game players all the way from beginner to 200 Stars Zoom regulars to 2KNL American fenced regulars! If you can’t work out what’s holding you back then I’m here to help you work it out with free coaching videos online as well as my own Leak Pluggers which will dive into detail on 1-3 leaks within your game, why they’re a problem and how to fix them!
No reviews yet$137/hr - AB
Andrew Borman
Availability unknownUnclaimedMTT · MidNLHE Cash · MidSpins · LowAndrew Borman is a Michigan-based professional and poker coach listed with Ultimate Poker Coaching, specializing in online no-limit hold'em tournaments. His coaching combines database and hand-history analysis with solver practice to target a player's leaks, drawing on broader experience across cash, spins, and live play. It suits online MTT players who want a data-driven approach to improvement.
No reviews yet - AB
Andrew Brokos (Thinking Poker)
Taking studentsUnclaimedMTT · MidNLHE Cash · MidAndrew Brokos is a tournament and cash-game coach who teaches under his Thinking Poker brand, focused on sharpening a player's thought process rather than memorizing plays. He wrote Play Optimal Poker and its sequel and hosts the long-running Thinking Poker Podcast, grounding his coaching in game theory and solver work. It's a fit for players who want to understand why a play is right, not just that it is.
No reviews yet - D(
Duncelanas (Gloves)
Taking studentsUnclaimedHU SNG · LowSpins · LowNLHE Cash · MidDuncelanas, also known as Gloves, coaches heads-up sit-and-gos, spin-and-gos, and no-limit hold'em cash, both live and online. He has played these formats professionally for years and works mainly with beginner and intermediate players, making him a comfortable first coach for anyone starting out in HUSNGs or spins.
No reviews yet$50/hr - F(
Freenachos (NachosPoker)
Taking studentsUnclaimedNLHE Cash · MidFreenachos, coaching as NachosPoker, is a no-limit hold'em cash-game coach and Run It Once Elite coach. He pairs GTO baselines with population and database analysis and runs a private mentorship program for NL50 to NL500 players, a fit for cash grinders who want a structured, long-term plan rather than one-off sessions.
No reviews yet$250/hr - JA
Jared Alderman
Taking studentsUnclaimedMTT · MidMTT · HighNLHE Cash · Mid+1Jared Alderman offers private one-on-one poker mentorship built around a player's actual game rather than generic study advice. He works through hand-history and live session review, mental-game coaching, and a custom improvement plan that targets where execution breaks down under pressure. He's a fit for serious mid- and high-stakes players who already study but want help turning that work into better decisions.
No reviews yet - JM
Jeff Madsen
Availability unknownUnclaimedNLHE Cash · MidPLO · MidMixed Games · MidJeff Madsen coaches no-limit hold'em, PLO, and mixed games through Octopi Poker across multiple formats in a single coaching offer. A five-time WSOP bracelet winner and the 2006 WSOP Player of the Year, he broke through as one of the youngest stars in series history. His flexible, multi-format coaching suits players working on NLHE, PLO, and mixed-game fundamentals rather than a single specialty.
No reviews yet$189/hr - JA
Jeremy Alexander (BtcBand1t)
Taking studentsUnclaimedNLHE Cash · MidJeremy Alexander, who plays as BtcBand1t, is a Las Vegas-based no-limit hold'em cash-game coach for live and online play, including private app games and action formats like bomb pots and Squid Game PLO. A pro since 2018, he coaches a practical, exploitative style built on preflop work, session reviews, and population reads, a fit for players in today's live and app-game cash scene.
No reviews yet$125/hr
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About Mid-Stakes NLHE Cash coaching
At mid-stakes, your opponents are no longer mostly recreational. A large share of the player pool is winning, studying, and using the same tools you are, which means the exploitative shortcuts that crushed micro and low stakes stop being reliable. Beating these games is less about finding fish and more about having a sound, balanced baseline and then making sharp adjustments against opponents who are trying to do the same to you.
A mid-stakes cash coach helps on both fronts: tightening your technical game so you are not exploitable, and teaching you to read and attack the specific tendencies of the regular pool you play against. Database and population analysis matter a lot here, since a lot of mid-stakes edge comes from understanding how your specific games play rather than from theory alone. Look for a coach who works from real hands and your actual database, not just generic ranges, because the leaks at this level are personal and specific.
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Mid-Stakes NLHE Cash coaching, unsolved questions
- What does mid-stakes cash coaching focus on?
- Building a solid, balanced baseline so you are hard to exploit, then layering in reads and adjustments against the regular pool. Database and population analysis usually play a big role, since much of the edge at mid-stakes comes from understanding how your specific games and opponents play rather than from theory in isolation.
- Is mid-stakes cash coaching worth it if I already study with solvers?
- Often yes. Solvers tell you the baseline, but they do not tell you how to deviate against the actual players in your games, or which of your habits are quietly costing you money. A good coach works from your real hands and database to find the leaks and exploits a solver alone will not surface.
- How much does mid-stakes cash coaching cost?
- Rates vary by coach. Mid-stakes cash coaching typically costs more than micro and low-stakes help and less than high-stakes work, and many coaches offer mentorships, packages, or database reviews alongside hourly sessions. See each coach's profile for their rate where listed.