Val
Podolyak
Coach of League 2
One of the first coaches: part of the team since the project's inception. Prioritises straightforward and practical training, emphasising real game situations and decision-making over time.
Val not only 'beats the field' as a player but also instils a systematic approach to the game and discipline in students.

Articles

The squeeze in poker: when to apply an aggressive 3-bet | FunFarm

Set and Trips in Poker: What’s the Difference and How to Play Them | FunFarm

Push-or-fold in poker

What does 'all-in' mean in poker, and when is it advantageous to play your entire stack?

What is ICM in poker and how does it impact strategy in MTTs?

The Mathematics of Bluffing: How to Calculate the Breakeven Point

MTT (Multi-Table Tournaments): Strategy for Early, Mid, and Late Stages

The Concept of 'Blockers': How One Card Changes Everything

GTO for Beginners: What It Is and How to Apply the Basics Without Solvers?

What is a kicker and when does it decide everything: exploring examples

What is 'Fold Equity' and how does it make bluffing profitable?

Bet Sizing: How to Make Your Opponents Misstep

How to Bluff Correctly in Poker: A Complete Guide

Poker probabilities: the chance of hitting a flush, straight, or set on the flop

Value-betting on the flop, turn, and river: logic, sizing, examples

What is a 4-bet in poker: how to play and when to bet

Check-raise: a powerful weapon in your arsenal

Donk bet: Rookie mistake or clever move?

Defending the Blinds in Poker: Why It Matters?

What is a multi-pot?

Playing poker without bluffing: a path to losing

Top 5 Post-Flop Mistakes: How to Fix Them

Top 6 Preflop Mistakes That Cost You Money

What are Exploits in Poker: 5 Profitable Strategies for Beginners

Limping in Poker: The Rookie Mistake and How to Punish It