Unsolved at Mid-Stakes PLO?
PLO punishes weak fundamentals harder than hold'em, and mid-stakes is where that shows. These are independent Pot-Limit Omaha coaches for players ready to beat tougher games and move up.
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Alexei Zemleanov (Zemlik)
Taking studentsUnclaimedPLO · MidAlexei Zemleanov, known as Zemlik, is a Pot-Limit Omaha coach who teaches 4-card, 5-card, and 6-card PLO, including the jump from no-limit hold'em to Omaha. His coaching is solver-based and he publishes hand analysis publicly, which makes him an easy starting point for hold'em players curious about PLO.
No reviews yet$80/hr - A(
Aris (Aristhe13)
Taking studentsUnclaimedPLO · MidAris, who plays as Aristhe13, is a heads-up Pot-Limit Omaha coach focused on 5-card and 6-card PLO and 6-max, with experience up to PLO 400. A heads-up specialist for over a decade, he blends solver and PLO-trainer work with mental-game coaching, a fit for players serious about the toughest Omaha formats.
No reviews yet - B
Beni6c
Taking studentsUnclaimedPLO · MidBeni6c is a Pot-Limit Omaha coach who specializes in 6-card PLO, with additional work in 4-card and 5-card PLO and heads-up play at mid stakes. He has built a 6-card PLO course and strategy content for one of poker's newest and least-solved formats, making him a strong match for players moving into the bigger Omaha variants.
No reviews yet$135/hr - 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 - RL
Ryan Laplante
Availability unknownUnclaimedNLHE Cash · MidMTT · MidPLO · MidRyan Laplante coaches tournament strategy, PLO, and NLHE fundamentals through Octopi Poker, in a two-hour Protential coaching format. A WSOP bracelet winner and game-theory specialist who founded LearnProPoker, he works across both hold'em and Omaha. The two-hour session suits players who want direct, structured strategy work over course content alone.
No reviews yet$350/hr
About Mid-Stakes PLO coaching
Pot-Limit Omaha is a more complex game than hold'em, with bigger swings and far more equity running close, which means small edges in understanding compound quickly. At mid-stakes, the players who survived the micros on raw aggression and gambling start running into opponents who actually understand preflop hand selection, board coverage, and how PLO equities really work. The leaks that did not matter against weak players become very expensive against good ones.
A mid-stakes PLO coach helps you build the real structure the game demands: sound preflop ranges that account for PLO's unique math, postflop play that respects how draws and made hands interact, and the discipline to handle variance without spewing. Because solid PLO resources are rarer than hold'em ones, a good coach is often the fastest way to fix the conceptual gaps holding you back. Look for someone who can teach the underlying logic of Omaha, not just memorized lines, because PLO rewards understanding over rote play.
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Mid-Stakes PLO coaching, unsolved questions
- Why is PLO coaching valuable at mid-stakes specifically?
- Because mid-stakes is where weak fundamentals stop working. PLO has more complex math and bigger swings than hold'em, and opponents who understand preflop selection and board coverage will punish the leaks that soft games forgave. A coach helps you build the real structure the game demands before those leaks get expensive.
- I came from hold'em. Can a PLO coach help me transition?
- Yes, and many do exactly that. PLO rewards a different way of thinking about hand selection and equity, and a coach can shorten a transition that otherwise takes a lot of trial and error. Several coaches here specialize in helping hold'em players cross over.
- How much does mid-stakes PLO coaching cost?
- Rates vary by coach. Because strong PLO coaches are rarer than hold'em ones, pricing can run a bit higher for the specialization, though it varies widely. Each coach's rate is listed on their profile where available.