Results

The poker community’s ability to play in-person tournaments was interrupted for about a year by Covid. However, many players that I coach continued to improved their skills, adjust to the changing conditions and enjoy successes upon returning to the poker scene.

These results demonstrate the success players that I coach have received over last few years (minus the Covid pause):

The total number of players coached varies between 40-50 players. Most of them had multiple cashes in the above categories.

If these results look appealing to you… consider my coaching.

An Individual Student’s Journey

“Two years ago, I retired as a President/Gen. Manager of a very large Beer-Wine-Spirits Distribution Company.  About two years before that, I started my retirement planning – which included consulting, investing, and Texas-Hold Em Tournaments.  Since I had played tournament poker for 25 years, I knew that there was a big difference between a recreational player and a respected competitive player.  I knew that I could not get to the next level alone. I would need a coach-a coach who would work with me to plug my holes, give me a plan, and a way to improve.
 
A friend of mine, Mike Holm, recommended Jan Siroky as a coach.  I met with Jan in Las Vegas during the summer of 2018.  We discovered that I needed a lot of work, I was willing to commit to it: books to read, new strategies to explore, pregame planning, post session reviews, and much more.  I committed myself to do whatever it took.  Jan advised which books to read,  and how to collate the new information.  It was a lot of effort; but as a result, I gained knowledge and confidence.
 
The Summer of 2019 was my time to test my new skills.  Jan and I focused on the WSOP Senior’s event.  I ended up 33rd out of 5933 players.  I was pleased with that finish and knew that with Jan’s help, I would continue to improve. One day later, I entered an event at the Golden Nugget and took 3rd – not bad for a week in Vegas. I had been committed to part time consulting with my prior company; and still my poker game was improving with Jan as my coach.  In January 2020, I retired for the second time, and my first focus was on the WSOP Circuit event at Pottawattamie in Milwaukee.  My results were as follows: Event #1 – 5th place.  Event #5 – 1st place ( my 2nd ring) Main Event – 2nd place.  I was the overall Casino Points Champion – not bad.  Two weeks later, I took 18th at Hammond in a multi-day event.  I had earned an entry to the August WSOP Global Championship.  Covid moves in and that event is moved to Sept 13 – and ON LINE.
 
In the downtime, Jan and I scheduled sessions twice a week. We worked on my live game and began work on my on line game. ( I had never played an on line tournament.)  I read six books based on Jan’s recommendation. When I arrived in Las Vegas in September he advised: “trust my game”.  I did and finished 11th ( a $20,000 cash).  I returned to Las Vegas in November and won a Venetian D.S. event for another $20k.  As of this writing, Card Player has me ranked the 26th player in North America and #52 worldwide.
 
Jan has had a major impact on my game.  As a team, we put together plans, and worked on strategies to make them work for me.  Jan can help anyone-if they are willing to help themselves and do the work.  He is a great influence and coach; but you will need to read the books, do the studying, offer and receive feedback.  Jan can steer you in the right direction; but you will be driving the car.

My investment in Jan’s coaching has paid huge dividends…” 

— Ken Donarski