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