MTT Coaching: When and Why to Get Tournament Coaching

## When to Invest in Tournament Coaching Tournament coaching becomes worthwhile when you are a profitable low-stakes MTT player looking to improve and move up. Coaching is an investment — typically $50-200/hour — that should provide a positive return through improved win rate. Look for coaches who specialize in your specific format (MTT, SNG, PKO) and stake level. Request sample videos or a trial session before committing to a package. Good coaches focus on your specific leaks and decision-making processes, not just generic strategy. Alternatives to private coaching include training site subscriptions (Run It Once, Upswing Poker), study groups with peers, and solver work. These options are more affordable and can provide similar strategic improvement at lower stakes. ## Tournament Rakeback Reminder Tournament buy-in fees count toward your rakeback tier at most rooms. When evaluating tournaments, factor in the effective discount from your rakeback percentage. A $10+$1 tournament at 40% rakeback effectively costs $10.60 after rakeback — a meaningful savings over thousands of entries.