Podcast ep12: Kevin Rabichow / A Career in Coaching and Heads Up

Kevin Rabichow joins Jonathan Jaffe to talk about the overlap between elite poker coaching and high-level play. Kevin shares his path as a heads-up specialist and coach, offering insights into strategic thinking, common misconceptions in poker, and the differences between being a great player and a great coach. He discusses his coaching philosophy, how students can evaluate their progress, and what to look for when choosing a coach. The conversation also touches on the mental side of the game, including managing instincts, thinking probabilistically, and recovering from costly mistakes.

Check out Kevin’s coaching program at ⁠https://www.kevinrabichow.com/headsup⁠

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
2:00 When Jonathan first heard of Kevin
3:57 Game Flow Analysis
14:45 Coaching Questions: What's the Difference Between Being a Great Player and a Great Coach?
17:40 How Blunt is Kevin When Students Goals Seem Too Lofty?
19:05 What are the Worst Misconceptions in Poker Today?
25:10 Thoughts on Poker Coaches Who Sell Subpar Products
30:52 Coaching Hypothetical: Helping a Live Player Climb Stakes
34:14 Thoughts on Guys Studying A Lot Just Before WSOP: Offseason
41:38 Learn To Love It.
45:26 Database Reviews
48:35 What Should Students Look Out For When Choosing a Coach?
58:50 How Long to Stay With a Coach
60:05 Cooperation and Game Theory: Thinking Probabilistically
1:08:33 Making Sense of Instinct and Bias
1:18:07 What Separates Heads Up Poker
1:28:42 Questions About Heads Up
1:34:25 Biggest Differences in Meta Game in the Future
1:39:45 “The Game”
1:43:38 Hand Analysis
2:00:12 Moving Forward After Costly Mistakes
2:03:30 Recommendations