Nationality
American
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Born (date and place of birth)
(commonly associated with Reston, Virginia, USA)
Residence (current location)
Reston, Virginia, USA
Children (number, ages)
Has children (family man, specific details not publicly detailed)
Year started playing poker
Circa 2002–2003 (started recreationally 4-5 years before 2007 final table)
Age when started playing
Approximately early 20s (estimation derived from career timeline and event participation)
Year turned professional
2007 (marked by final table appearance at WSOP Main Event and professional status from that time)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
WSOP Circuit Event #12 at Harrah’s Atlantic City in 2009, winning $63,733
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Played recreationally for years before turning pro; likely self-taught with early influences not widely publicized
First important tournament
Early 2000s local and regional tournaments prior to WSOP 2007 breakout
Main motivation for turning pro
Love for the game, competitive drive, family support, and desire to improve and inspire others in poker
Initial bankroll
$10,000 supplied by his father for entering the 2007 WSOP Main Event
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-educated primarily through grinding, coaching others, and ongoing study; co-founded a coaching program with Jason Young
First sponsor/backing
Not specifically documented
Total live tournament winnings
Over $1,448,012 in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
1 WSOP Circuit ring, multiple smaller cashes and finishes, 0 WSOP bracelets
Number of final tables
At least 2 major final tables recorded (WSOP Main Event 2007 and one WPT final table)
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$705,229 for 7th place at 2007 WSOP Main Event
WSOP cashes (number)
23 cashes
WSOP final tables
1 (2007 WSOP Main Event)
Best WSOP Main Event result
7th place in 2007 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No participation recorded
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No significant high roller wins recorded
Online tournament winnings
Some online major Sunday tournament wins (details sparse)
Major online titles
Online Sunday Major championships (undisclosed specifics)
Poker team
Part of Team Blue Shark Optics (brand affiliation)
Main cash game limits
Primarily mid to high stakes live cash and tournament play
Highest stakes played
Played at WSOP Main Event and major live events; highest tournament buy-in $10,000 (WSOP Main Event)
Notable high stakes sessions
2007 WSOP Main Event final table run; regular circuit grinding on East Coast
"Big Game" participation
No widely publicized participation in famous Big Game sessions
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Not publicly documented
Country ranking
Recognized within US poker scene, especially East Coast circuit
All Time Money List position
Within top 2000 globally by all-time live tournament money list
Tournament ROI (if known)
Data insufficient for specific calculation
Average tournament win
Approximately $21,600 per cash (based on total winnings and cashes)
ITM percentage
Approximately 34% (67 cashes presumed with available data)
Final table percentage from cashes
Approximate final table rate ~3% of cashes
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Varied; peak career year 2007 with WSOP Main Event final table
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em specialist
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Live tournament specialist, some online tournament play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Mostly full ring and 6-max No-Limit Hold'em formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily; some deep stack and double stack event experience
Specialization limits
Medium buy-in tournaments primarily $1,000 to $10,000 range
Online rooms where plays
Likely pokerstars and other major online platforms (screenname details not public)
Favorite casinos/locations
Harrah’s Atlantic City, WSOP Rio, Borgata, Venetian
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Solid TAG player with adaptive abilities; grinder style
Known for bluffs/traps
Known as a strategic player with good reads rather than excessive bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Balanced mathematical and intuitive approach refined over years of grinding and coaching
Style adaptability
High adaptability to opponents and formats, continuous self-improvement
Playing strengths
Strong mental game, reading opponents, consistency, coaching insight
GTO strategy usage
Incorporates Game Theory Optimal strategies in study and coaching
Poker software usage
Uses poker training software and analytical tools for coaching and personal study
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
2007 WSOP Main Event final table televised on ESPN
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No records of participation in High Stakes Poker show
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No Poker After Dark appearances documented
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in WSOP-related media coverage focusing on 2007 Main Event run
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
PokerNews (2012), Ante Up Magazine, PokerNews strategy interviews over years
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Various poker podcasts focusing on coaching and poker grind lifestyle
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
None documented
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leechilds - Professional profile noting poker career and technology background
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate social media activity, mostly poker coaching and motivational posts
Type of content in social media
Poker strategy, coaching tips, personal life reflections, motivational content
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Sponsored by Blue Shark Optics (optic brand for poker players)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No previous major sponsorships documented apart from Blue Shark Optics
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Blue Shark Optics ambassador role
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Co-founder of a poker coaching program with Jason Young; poker teaching services
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Available, active coaching professional especially in live and online tournament strategies
Coaching rates (if public)
Not publicly listed
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Contributor of poker articles, strategy content for Ante Up Magazine and PokerNews; co-created poker training materials
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Participated as coach in poker training programs (no named branded series)
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Ongoing coaching via private and group sessions online and live
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Multiple strategy articles in poker media outlets including PokerNews and Ante Up Magazine
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
Columns in Ante Up Magazine focused on poker strategy and life as a pro
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
WSOP Main Event final table 2007, WSOP Circuit ring win, established poker coach
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Made 2007 WSOP Main Event final table (rare accomplishment)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Coaching community role, poker strategy educator, positive ambassador for the game
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as a grinder who made remarkable WSOP final table, respected coach, and contributor to poker education
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influential in poker coaching circles and promoting poker education and strategic growth
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2023 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $800 No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack Eight Max | 800 | 131 | $2,853 | 1000+ | | |||| 2019 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio | $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack | 1,000 | 375 | $1,662 | 2000+ | | |||| 2016 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio | $1,111 No-Limit Hold'em The Little One for One Drop | 1,111 | 268 | $2,640 | 2000+ | | |||| 2016 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio | $888 No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max 1st $888,888 GTD | 888 | 940 | $1,330 | 2000+ | | |||| 2016 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio | $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1,000 | 115 | $2,213 | 2000+ | | |||| 2007 | USA | World Series of Poker | Rio | $10,000 World Championship No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 10,000 | 7 | $705,229 | 6358 | |
WSOP Circuit events
2009 | USA | WSOP Circuit | Harrah's Resort Atlantic City | No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack Event 12 | 1,700 | 1 | $63,733 | 400+ | |
Some commentator and guest analysis roles in poker media related to WSOP events