Nationality
American
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Born (date and place of birth)
1980 in Mill Creek, Washington, USA
Residence (current location)
Seattle, Washington, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Degree in Finance from the University of Washington
Year started playing poker
Started playing seriously around 1993 (age 13) and professionally from approximately 2008-2009
Age when started playing
Began serious poker involvement at age 13
Year turned professional
Around 2008-2009 after graduating college and deciding to pursue poker professionally
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
$264,000 first-place victory in the $2,500 Main Event at the Coco Poker Open in 2015
First important tournament
Early significant results came during college years, including finishing second in an EPT Deauville preliminary event and 81st in 2009 WSOP Main Event
Main motivation for turning pro
Desire to play poker for a living after successful early results and high earnings during college
Initial bankroll
Had a $25,000 bankroll entering major online events like SCOOP in 2009
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with heavy involvement in coaching roles later; also learned through active tournament play and study
Total live tournament winnings
Over $4,100,000 in live and online tournament earnings combined
Number of tournament wins
At least 15 career titles including major SCOOP and live event wins
Number of final tables
Numerous final tables, including multiple WSOP final tables and WPT final tables, at least 13 titles reported
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$550,000 from a $3,150 SCOOP online event (Spring Championship of Online Poker) in 2014
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 78 WSOP cashes
WSOP final tables
Several final table appearances, including notable 3rd place in a 2016 WSOP event
Best WSOP Main Event result
15th place in 2010 WSOP Main Event with $500,165 prize
Online tournament winnings
High six-figure online winnings, including SCOOP victories
Major online titles
Won major SCOOP title worth $550,000
Poker team
PokerCoaching.com lead coach
Country ranking
Among top US tournament players in multi-table tournaments
All Time Money List position
Among top live tournament earners with over $4M in combined winnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Most successful years include 2010 (WSOP Main Event deep run), 2015 (Coco Poker Open win), and 2014 (SCOOP win)
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em specialist, focusing primarily on multi-table tournaments (MTTs)
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live and online multi-table tournaments
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 6-max tournament formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em major focus, some online MTT variants
Specialization limits
Mid to high buy-in tournaments, generally $1,000 to $5,000 buy-ins and online mid/high stakes
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (screen name associated), multiple major online platforms for SCOOP and online tournaments
Favorite casinos/locations
Wynn Las Vegas, Seminole Hard Rock (Florida), Rio (WSOP venues)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Solid, fundamental-focused MTT player with balanced aggression and strategic discipline
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for well-timed bluffs and disciplined play rather than loose aggression
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Largely mathematical and fundamentals-based poker, influenced by coaching and study
Style adaptability
High adaptability to different players and tournament situations
Playing strengths
Multi-table tournament strategy, final table play, strong fundamentals, and patience
GTO strategy usage
Uses GTO principles combined with exploitative adjustments in tournaments
Poker software usage
Employs training tools and software for coaching and play analysis
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured in ESPN coverage during 2010 WSOP Main Event, various streaming coverage of tournaments
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, Chasing Poker Greatness podcast
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest on Chasing Poker Greatness podcast discussing career and sustained poker passion
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate social media activity focused on coaching and poker insights
Type of content in social media
Poker coaching content, tournament updates, and strategic tips
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Lead coach and ambassador for PokerCoaching.com
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Coaching business and content creator through PokerCoaching.com
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Available through PokerCoaching.com, offers 1-on-1 private coaching and group sessions
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Coaching videos and training sessions available on PokerCoaching.com
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Contributor and coach at PokerCoaching.com training series
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Active coaching with student success and training content
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Contributor to poker strategy articles on PokerCoaching.com and other sites
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Over $4 million combined earnings; recognized as top MTT player and elite coach
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Significant contributions as a coach at PokerCoaching.com, helping develop many players
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Respected MTT professional and coach with sustained success and influence in poker education
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influential in poker coaching and player development through PokerCoaching.com
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $1,000 Mini Main Event No-Limit Hold'em | 1000 | 747 | 2560 | 10794 | | |||| 2016 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 1500 | 3 | 184456 | | | |||| 2010 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Main Event | 10000 | 15 | 500165 | 7324 | | ||||
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2009 | France | EPT | Deauville | Event | | 2 | 48649 | | | ||||
WSOP Circuit events
2024 | USA | WSOP-Circuit | MI-NV-NJ | $525 No-Limit Hold'em | 525 | 12 | 3719 | | |
SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker)
2014 | Online | PokerStars SCOOP | | $3,150 No-Limit Hold'em | 3150 | 1 | 550000 | | |
Wynn Classic
2017 | USA | Wynn Fall Classic | Wynn Las Vegas | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Championship | 1500 | 1 | 139348 | 447 | |