Poker pro and coach Tonio «GilZ89Poker» answers 5 basic questions from Getcoach about his poker career, coaching goals and regular life.
1. How long ago did you learn about poker and how did you become a professional?
Around 2010 I started to play poker and got more serious by time. I started with Sit&Go’s and MTT’s, but switched to Cash games somewhere in 2014. Since 2016 I have been able to play poker for a living.
2. How long have you been coaching and what motivated you to start your coaching journey?
Mike Gano (Fooz known from 2+2) was my first coach and after I bought and finished a 10-hour package he after a while asked, due to my good results, if I wanted to coach under him via his website (out of air, but used to be: pokerinabox.com). This was somewhere in 2017 until 2018 for well over a year. During that time I’ve had well over 40 students.
After he quit I started my own coaching thread and have since then been coaching well over 60 students between 2019-2024, with some pauses inbetween.
3. Where do you live and what do you usually do besides poker?
I like to hang out with friends and my girlfriend. I visit the gym and like a healthy lifestyle. Although I’ve always been a party-boy, and thus know what struggles it could cause. Nowadays I’m more chill and party-mode is low.
4. In your opinion, what are 3 main things that people who want to grow as professional poker players should learn?
- They need to understand why they are making certain lines and keep track of ranges
- They need to be able to adjust to their opponents so they are able to exploit them
- They need to have a healthy mental game; even if you are very good when you play your A-game, but when your C-game takes control too often in combination with bad BRM (bankroll management) you will not make it
5. What are your coaching and general poker goals?
I love to coach and teach, as most students see and hear my enthusiasm. I’ll always make sure they are more than satisfied. Regarding poker itself I would like to climb to midstakes slowly while holding a good BRM
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