Finding a poker coach or study group

At some point, learning alone gets slow. A coach or a study group can show you leaks you can’t see yourself. But not every coach is good, and not every player needs one right away.

Do you need a coach?

Not yet if you haven’t learned the basics: positions, starting hands, bet sizing, pot odds. Our guides cover these. See how to learn poker.
Maybe when you’ve played a few tens of thousands of hands, study regularly and feel stuck.
Coaching should fit your bankroll: paying more for lessons than your monthly results makes no sense.

What to look for in a coach

Good sign	Red flag
Plays or has beaten the games you play	Only shows screenshots of big wins
Explains why, not just what	“Secret systems” or guaranteed profits
Reviews your own hands	Pressures you to buy long packages
Clear price and format	Asks for your account login

Never share your account password with a coach. See poker account security.

Study groups

A study group is 3–6 players at a similar level who meet regularly to:

Review hands together. See review your hands.
Pick one topic per week (e.g. 3-bet pots, river play).
Keep each other accountable to study plans.

They’re cheap or free and work well when everyone prepares.

Free alternatives

Our step-by-step guides and poker study plan.
Poker forums and communities (judge advice critically).
Send us a hand on Telegram or WhatsApp and we’ll share our view.

FAQ

Do beginners need a poker coach?

Not right away. Learn the basics first; coaching helps most when you study regularly and feel stuck.

What are red flags when choosing a poker coach?

Guaranteed profits, secret systems, pressure to buy packages or requests for your account login.

What is a poker study group?

A small group of players at a similar level who review hands and study topics together.

Can I get free hand reviews?

Yes. You can send us a hand on Telegram or WhatsApp.