In your opinion, which poker pro should never coach new players?

[Academico]

Claro, el mensaje en español sería algo así:

Puedes poner algo así en el foro, con tono ligero y respetuoso:

That’s an interesting question. If I had to pick one, I’d probably say Phil Hellmuth might not be the easiest pro to learn from for brand-new players. Don’t get me wrong — his results and bracelet record speak for themselves, and he clearly understands tournament poker at a very high level.
The issue is more about teaching style. New players usually need calm explanations, patience, and a structured way to understand concepts like ranges, position, and bankroll management. Hellmuth’s personality at the table is very emotional and entertainment-driven, which is great for TV but maybe not ideal for beginners who are trying to learn the fundamentals step by step.

I could imagine a new player making a bad call and instead of getting a quiet explanation, they’d get a classic “poker brat” rant about how terrible the play was. That might be funny for viewers, but probably a little intimidating for someone just starting out.
So while he’s obviously a legendary player, I think a calmer, more analytical pro might be a better fit when it comes to coaching brand-new players.

 

[Silversurfer99]

The Guy who used the frog-poison..

 

[Roller]

If I had to name one, I’d say Phil Hellmuth might not be the best coach for new players.
His results are incredible and his record at the world series of poker speaks for itself.
But his style is very personality-driven and heavily based on experience and instinct rather than structured teaching.
For beginners, that can be hard to translate into clear fundamentals.

 

[rifflemao]

I would say Mike Matusow, because if you slow roll him he might punch you in the mouth. Just ask Shaun Deeb. 😂 There is a funny video out there about this scene.

 

[Sebbour]

That someone as a coach has to have enough patience to educate new players and developed strategies throughout the various poker variants to present them to the players. If I need to name one I would name Phil Hellmuth because of his "style" at a table.

 

[Poker Orifice]

Jennifer Tilly. Two... I mean too big of distractions! As a pupil it'd be difficult to concentrate on the game.

 

[Chunhong319]

Considering all of the most well-known poker pros, who do you think would be the least suitable pro to coach new players and why?

I won't name my pick so that everyone has a full slate to choose from. For me, there are several pros who in my opinion do not have the patience and demeanor required to be a successful educator because they're likely to have a "you don't get it because you're stupid" attitude with students who show any difficulty understanding concepts.

I think some great poker players wouldn’t necessarily be great coaches. Being an elite player doesn’t always mean you can explain concepts clearly or have the patience to teach beginners. A good coach needs communication skills and patience, not just strong results at the table.

 

[WhiskeyFix]

Depends on the day for some players lmao!

Mike Matusow & Helmuth come to mind right away but they're also awesome at explaining how to play certain hands & reads.

You just don't want somebody overexplaining things and complicating the process

 

[yomyyomy]

Personally, everyone has their own ways of learning and playing, no matter what you teach, everyone plays differently.

 

[Silversurfer99]

The Guy who used the frog-poison..

OK, i googled it, and the name is Bryn Kenney appearantly.

 

[miraxes]

Hellmuth. No need to explain...

 

[x patrice x]

For me, it's clear – Phil Hellmuth!
Any student would be completely discouraged after a short time. Phil would probably put them down and insult them.

 

[johnwat2]

For me, it's clear – Phil Hellmuth!
Any student would be completely discouraged after a short time. Phil would probably put them down and insult them.

And the votes are in. Phil Helmuth wins.

 

[Luvepoker]

To be honest I would think there are many who should not be a poker coach based on how they play poker. Then there are others who have such an attitude that that would be a issue as well.

For me it would be easy to pick the player. Will Kassouf is the player i feel should never be a coach. When you consider the attitude and behavior at the table be has shown, I could alot imagine what he would say about someone he is teaching in the game. I can imagine the comments he would make about you and you play already.

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[M13A13]

Does he have time for that? He may have learned it on his own. Poker isn't like a school where a student sits down, studies the theory, and then gets a diploma. Don't forget that poker is a sport, and as a sport, you practice and train.

 

[jaymfc]

I always heard that those who teach learn from teaching others 😍
If I thought I was teachable, I would do one of the training sites and go semi-pro.
No need to make millions, but if I could make a decent living and travel around playing, that would be cool.

Will Kassouf just has an annoying voice, Jamie Gold has a lot of table talk, so does Tony G and many others
But I guess Will never shuts up