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11-11-2020 , 11:42 AM
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After a profitable 2019 and a pretty big downswing in the beginning of 2020, I decided to give coaching with Grayson a try. I had coaching for 10 lessons from August- October. The ROI on this coaching was apparent very early on. When deep in big spots I felt more comfortable having a solid foundation to base my decisions on. Prior to coaching with Grayson, in certain close spots I felt as though I was using a best-guess approach rather than saving the spot and confirming with someone that is better than me if it was in fact the right decision.

In addition to the fact that I could go over spots with Grayson, he also helped fix a major leak in my game which was bet sizing. He taught me to stop over complicating spots, slow down and think about what you are trying to accomplish with each bet. I had previously been auto-cbetting a 33% sizing with every hand that I wanted to bet the flop with. I now have a solid foundation and the understanding of why I want to bet bigger on certain board textures with certain holdings etc.

Grayson has an approach to the game that teaches you to stop playing like a robot that does what every other player in the game is doing today and start trying to play contrarian in spots that allow you to exploit the player pool.

I will be continuing my coaching with Grayson in the near future and cannot recommend him enough. I've purchased training courses with upswing, max-value and bbz and none have come close to improving my game as much as these few months with Grayson have.

Appreciate the kind words, Jake! Looking forward to next session together. I will be adding one new student before December rolls around, so keep the e-mails coming. If you're interested in setting up a complimentary consultation or have any questions at all, you can reach out to me at "gnichols22@gmail.com", please include information about yourself as a player so I can get a better feel how we might work together!

Look forward to hearing from you all,

Grayson
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11-23-2020 , 04:31 PM
Hey Grayson,

I sent an email over the weekend, and don't mean to rush, just want to make sure you received it?

Look forward to speaking more soon,

Kristian
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11-30-2020 , 06:31 PM
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Hey Grayson,

I sent an email over the weekend, and don't mean to rush, just want to make sure you received it?

Look forward to speaking more soon,

Kristian
Hey Kristian,

Thanks for the follow up. Busy season so my apologies in delay but I've responded with my program info and contacts. Look forward to speaking more soon!

Grayson
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12-16-2020 , 11:53 AM
Hey all,

I have two exciting pieces of news to share with you! First, I have finished creating my 10-week group lesson course. I will be limiting the first group to 5 players starting in January. E-mail me at gnichols22@gmail.com if you'd like to get some information regarding the course or to be placed on the waitlist.

Secondly, I will be giving a lesson to my student, jcrabb, over his Twitch for all to view this Saturday at 5pm EST. Follow both Joe (https://www.twitch.tv/jcrabb) and I on Twitch to get notifications on any of the free content I'll be providing.

I'll also be doing the first Twitch stream of me playing the Ignition 150k on Sunday at 4pm EST which you can check out here- https://www.twitch.tv/the_dean221/schedule

The plan is to make this stream and lesson both weekly events, so check back on my Twitch for updates.

Feel free to drop by say hello and tell me you're from 2+2! Anyone who has any questions about twitch, group lessons, or looking for more information on my private coaching program can e-mail me at gnichols22@gmail.com. Complimentary consultations are available for those looking at 1-on-1 coaching packages.

Best of luck, look forward to hearing from you all!

Grayson
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12-19-2020 , 07:55 AM
Hey Grayson, sent you an Email
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12-31-2020 , 09:36 AM
Appreciate all the interest and e-mails as of late, keep em coming! The last two twitch sessions had great turnouts so I'm going to continue doing them each week.

Come check me out every Sunday at 4:30 EST playing the Ignition $162 major + my weekly PokerStars Home game on my twitch page-

https://www.twitch.tv/the_dean221

If you are considering personal coaching with me or any other coach, I recommend checking out my stream, get a feel for what my process looks like (and feel free to say hey in the chat!). For those whom private coaching is out of their bankroll/budget, you should check it out for the free educational content. I'll also be periodically streaming free lessons with students, so follow my channel and keep an eye out for upcoming content.

For those interested in 1-on-1 coaching or my group coaching course, e-mail me at gnichols22@gmail.com or DM me, I offer complimentary consultations to serious applicants.

Look forward to another successful year on the virtual felt. Be safe and best of luck everyone!

Grayson
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01-14-2021 , 08:42 PM
Student Testimonial:
I've been receiving coaching from Grayson for the past half year, and it has been ****ing awesome. My game strategies and thinking during play is leaps and bounds ahead of what I was doing in all my past play. I used to make 10-15 bad calls a session, now that number is down to 5 or less.
Background about myself, I am a US online player who has picked up poker as a lifelong hobby. I view myself as someone who hopefully can master the game, but I had no direction or guidance on how to do this. Before I met Grayson, I had purchased Raise Your Edge, Upswing, and Runitonce training which all improved my play, but I felt stuck on a plateau on how to improve and implement what I've learned. All the complex strategies are great to learn, but application is another beast. Grayson sat me down and dove deep into hand analysis to structure my play. I literally can hear him in the back of my head now when I am questioning what I should do, it's great. For anyone out there who enjoys the game and is curious what reaching out to a coach will do, I 1000% recommend emailing Grayson. His coaching is individual and he will work with your style to make you confident in every approach at the table. I owe a ton to Grayson, my live and online play are at another level. My goals of becoming a top player and to be able to register the big tournaments are still in tact and having Grayson as a coach only made that more apparent. Big thanks Gray, appreciate all the work and support you've given me.
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01-29-2021 , 04:10 PM
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Student Testimonial:
I've been receiving coaching from Grayson for the past half year, and it has been ****ing awesome. My game strategies and thinking during play is leaps and bounds ahead of what I was doing in all my past play. I used to make 10-15 bad calls a session, now that number is down to 5 or less.
Background about myself, I am a US online player who has picked up poker as a lifelong hobby. I view myself as someone who hopefully can master the game, but I had no direction or guidance on how to do this. Before I met Grayson, I had purchased Raise Your Edge, Upswing, and Runitonce training which all improved my play, but I felt stuck on a plateau on how to improve and implement what I've learned. All the complex strategies are great to learn, but application is another beast. Grayson sat me down and dove deep into hand analysis to structure my play. I literally can hear him in the back of my head now when I am questioning what I should do, it's great. For anyone out there who enjoys the game and is curious what reaching out to a coach will do, I 1000% recommend emailing Grayson. His coaching is individual and he will work with your style to make you confident in every approach at the table. I owe a ton to Grayson, my live and online play are at another level. My goals of becoming a top player and to be able to register the big tournaments are still in tact and having Grayson as a coach only made that more apparent. Big thanks Gray, appreciate all the work and support you've given me.
Thanks, Don, appreciate the kind words and really enjoyed working with you this year!

I'll be taking on one new student this month so keep the DMs and e-mails coming. You can reach out to me at gnichols22@gmail.com with any questions. Complimentary consultations are offered for serious inquiries.

Look forward to hearing from you all,

Grayson Nichols

Also, I'd recommend checking out my Twitch page to watch some of my sessions and get a feel for my analysis and approach-

https://www.twitch.tv/the_dean221

I've just started weekly streams of me playing live and will be playing the Ignition $550 buy-in Million guarantee this Sunday, so stop by and say hello!

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04-02-2021 , 04:05 PM
Just wanted to give a quick testimonial, Grayson is an awesome coach. I had been trying to figure out what I needed to do to take the next step in my live MTT game, and this was definitely it. I had signed up for RIO, Upswing, etc. before but had never really gotten as much out of it as it was tough for me to apply some of these principles in person.

After working with Grayson, there are so many concepts we discussed that I really feel I can use while playing MTT's. I read an earlier testimonial before I emailed Grayson about how he could hear his voice while playing - this is 100% true. There are many spots I've found myself in that I can her him saying something we had discussed. I feel way more confident in my game after working with him and would absolutely recommend him as a coach.

-Jared
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04-09-2021 , 04:40 AM
Been putting off writing this review, as I don't really know where to begin, but put simply, Grayson has elevated my poker game to another level. I contacted Grayson after the amazing reviews on this site, and went all out on the 25 lesson package. I'm half way through now, and it's been absolutely amazing to have a poker pro go through my hands, and discuss what went wrong, and what could be improved upon the next time. For me, that kind of concentrated 1-2-1 tuition is how you really improve, and has been so much better than watching hours of youtube videos. Also, since I find myself in the same kind of situation at different games, I've gotten to the point where I actually hear Gray's voice in my head telling me what to do!

I mainly used this as a way to win at my home games, and a few months in I'm at a point now that when a new player joins one of our games, I'm the one who's referred to as the shark

On a personal level as well, Gray's an absolute dude, and whatever level you are, I wholeheartedly recommend him to elevate your game to the next level. Looking forward to the next lot of sessions mate!
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04-30-2021 , 07:37 PM
Kristian & Jared,

Thank you both for the kind words! Been awesome working with you guys and excited for what the rest of the year has in store.

Keep the e-mails and DMs coming, I will be taking on 2 new students this summer. Make sure to follow me on Twitch @The_Dean221 where I will be streaming a free lesson every month plus the occasional playing session.

E-mail me at "gnichols22@gmail.com" if you have any questions about my coaching program. Complimentary consultations are available for serious applicants.

Look forward to hearing from you all!

Best of luck,

Grayson

https://www.twitch.tv/the_dean221

gnichols22@gmail.com
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05-26-2021 , 02:36 PM
Decided to take my game to another level and hire a coach. I discovered Coach Grayson through 2+2 and decided to give it a try. I've had 10 sessions with him so far, and I think the 1st session takeaways paid for the 10 hours.

He has a very good approach to teaching. Although he understands GTO, he has more of an exploitative approach which is refreshing. He understands population tendencies and understands where and when to use more exploitative lines.

He helped me find some of my leaks and gave me pointers/reminders to tell myself in spots I struggled with, that I still use to this day. Also helped boost my confidence while I was in a downswing.

I would highly recommend him and am looking forward to our next sessions.
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05-27-2021 , 03:07 PM
I have been learning poker on my own for the past 2 years and was in information overload about how to best improve my game. I decided to try a coach and found Grayson on 2+2. I am almost through my first 10 sessions and will definitely be getting more.

Although I understand the importance of stats and odds and GTO, my brain just doesn't work that way and I have a more psychological and pattern based approach. Grayson understands and works with this and it has been so helpful. He is a great teacher and can break things down in an easy to understand way that I can apply to other similar situations. He is also very encouraging, which is great for a new player who is unsure if I made the right play.

He has helped me think about my game in a new way and I really look forward to continuing to work with him!
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06-22-2021 , 10:00 AM
Rene and Dara,

I appreciate the kind words! Been fun working with you both and excited to see what the rest of the year has in store, especially with live poker coming back!

These reviews always make my day, I'm lucky I can build such relationships with my students and watch you all progress as my job. You've both done awesome this year and pumped for the rest of it.

I will be adding 2 new students in July before WSOP starts and will be taking 10 days off myself during that period to play in the Main Event (beginning of November). Please continue to send your applications to "gnichols22@gmail.com" or via DM here. Feel free to reach out with any questions at all, not just if you're interested in private coaching. If my roster is full at the time, I will place you on the waitlist and keep you posted.

I offer complimentary consultations to prospective students where we chat for 15-20 minutes over Skype to see if we'd be a good fit. Email me if you're interested in setting one up.

It's an exciting time of year, I just played my first live tournament in over 1.5 years and was blown away at how soft (and huge) the fields have gotten. I think we may be entering a mini-poker boom of sorts in the live realm with COVID dwindling down and people anxious to get back into action.

On that note, I have just started working on my WSOP courses (for Main Event and for Prelims) and will be doing sporadic free lessons on Twitch (@the_Dean221). If you have any questions at all, reach out to me at gnichols22@gmail.com

Look forward to hearing from you all and let's crush this Fall,

Grayson
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07-24-2021 , 05:10 PM
What’s the current price/packages Grayson?
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07-26-2021 , 01:02 PM
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What’s the current price/packages Grayson?
E-mail me at "gnichols22@gmail.com" for any questions regarding my coaching program or pricing. I also offer complimentary consultations to serious inquiries. Feel free to drop me a line about any questions you may have regarding poker and not just coaching-related.

Look forward to speaking with you all,

Grayson
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08-11-2021 , 10:55 AM
Worked with Grayson for about 2-3 months. My experience with him has been really good. Really like how he breaks down hands, taking into account all possible factors for you to make the best decisions on the table.

Working with a highly experienced coach like Grayson has really opened my eyes and I can see why so many before me have commended his approach and enjoyed success after getting coached by him.
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08-12-2021 , 11:24 AM
Just wanted to show my appreciation for the guy who, a few years ago, elevated my game from a breakeven to slightly winning player at the microstakes, to winning ~17bb/100 at abi $33.

Grayson single-handedly paved the foundation of my professional poker career through dedication and tenacity.

I know many (including myself) are/were hesitant at first to dive into formal coaching. Take the risk. As long as you put forth a persistent effort and go into every lesson with enthusiasm, you too can write a review like this one day.
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09-04-2021 , 12:28 PM
I appreciate the kind words, fellas! Look forward to what's to come this year for you both.

I'll be taking on 2 new students before the WSOP begins. Please post here, DM, or e-mail me at "gnichols22@gmail.com" if you are interested in getting information about my coaching program, would like to sign up for wait list, or have any poker questions at all. I also offer complimentary consultations to prospective applicants over Skype for serious inquiries.

Look forward to hearing from you all!

Best,

Grayson Nichols

gnichols22@gmail.com
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09-11-2021 , 10:56 AM
Hey guys,

I'm going to be doing a free HH review lesson over Twitch next Saturday the 18th at 3pm EST. If you aren't able to make it to the live session, don't worry, the recording will be up for the rest of the month on my Twitch page! Make sure to follow me there so you'll get notified anytime I do any free content/stream my play.

https://www.twitch.tv/the_dean221

If you have any questions at all about my private coaching, e-mail me at gnichols22@gmail.com.

Best of luck and see you all next Saturday!

Grayson
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09-17-2021 , 05:08 AM
If you're reading this, then you're probably like I was and wondering whether hiring a poker coach is a good idea. After over 15 sessions with Grayson, my recommendation would absolutely be to take the plunge and shoot Grayson an email. It has been incredibly rewarding.

Grayson is the best because of his honesty. He is genuinely rooting for you; he wants you to do well and will empathize when things aren't going the best because he's been through it all too. But, he will still be sure to let you know when you're making mistakes. If he doesn't like something you did, he will tell and give you specific reasons why. This greatly helps your awareness in-game. Lastly, while it's tough to find spots where Grayson doesn't know exactly what's going on, when you do, he'll just be honest and say he doesn't know, at least at first glance, and he'll try to work through it with you to find the optimal solution. It makes him way more credible than someone who feels the need to BS in situations where they're not completely sure what's up.

On the administrative side he is excellent. Professional, attentive, and communicative. Always willing to work with you to suit your needs.

Finally, he will hold you accountable. I find myself wanting to work harder during the week so that I don't disappoint in our sessions, because he will take you to the next level if you're ready.

So if you're thinking about hiring a coach, from personal experience I can highly recommend both going for it (to prove to yourself you're serious about poker), and hiring Grayson as that coach.

-Bob
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09-21-2021 , 12:57 PM
Recently had my biggest score ever!



https://gyazo.com/8a53e21b76a6f80654696e3c67e8f8ed

I'm happy to say I can thank Coach Grayson because he helped a lot throughout the year. Not only with my game, but to get through a pretty rough downswing and keep me motivated to keep studying, playing, and improving.
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09-27-2021 , 11:12 AM
If you are looking into getting poker coaching to move your game forward you would be hard pressed to find a better person to do that with than Grayson.

His style makes it very clear how you need to think and process all the information in front of you to make the best possible poker decisions. His explanations, and challenges to your thought processes, illustrate how a top-level player thinks. Because his coaching is tailored to your game it allows you to know how to implement those changes in your game with confidence. If you’re unsure whether coaching is worth the cost, all I can say is that it definitely has been in my case. You only have to look at other reviews on here to see what the consensus is. I chose Grayson because of the reviews here – having been through the process I just add my voice to those recommending him.
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10-07-2021 , 02:42 PM
I can't tell you guys how much all of those words mean! Reading through these reviews always truly makes my day; appreciate each of you.

Big congrats to Renee (up above) on the $47,000 score! Absolutely epic run, can't wait to see what comes next, bud.

I'll be taking on 2 new students before November so keep the e-mails and DMs coming. If you have any questions at all, reach out to me at gnichols22@gmail.com. I offer complimentary consultations to prospective students over Skype.

I'll also be running a free HH review lesson over Twitch on October 23rd at 3pm EST, so feel free to stop by and say hello!

Best of luck and look forward to hearing from you all,

Grayson Nichols

gnichols22@gmail.com

Twitch- https://www.twitch.tv/the_dean221
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10-12-2021 , 08:17 AM
Hi guys!

So my coaching sessions with Grayson started roughly in the March of 2021. I was playing poker back in 2010-2014 and wanted to make a comeback during the pandemic. I was and still am quite enthusiastic about poker and wanted to find some good-value coaching and ended up working with Grayson.

In general, like many of competitive poker players, I am quite hard on myself. During rough stretches of my poker journey in 2021 Grayson tremendously helped me to believe in myself constantly giving me confidence to just do what I do.

In our coaching sessions we went through my pre-recorded video me multitabling MTTs and some cool handhistories in tricky situations. Cornerstone of Grayson's lessons is how to play extremely solid but has also a beautiful talent to find solutions in complex and unexpected situations. Grayson will teach you how to avoid high variance spots but doesn't shy away when there is a time to push the envelope.

Grayson's way of teaching is extremely positive and understands differences of humans.
With his ability to understand people his students will get tools to exploit the player pool.


I'd imagine that he has a tremendous value for live players too if you are now struggling in WSOP .

Linked my GGNetwork graph 2021.

https://prnt.sc/1vuf77n
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