Introduction:
Hi, my name is Thiago Dias I’m a professional poker player from Brazil with 6 years of experience and over 40k games played online. I started playing NL micro sngs in 2017, moved up and eventually transitioned to low/mid MTTs occasionally shot taking high stakes. I was working on my bachelor’s degree in computer science, trying to manage both grinding and studying, but at the start of 2021, I decided to drop out of college and chase my dream as a professional player. I’ve joined the BBZ Staking and put in tons of hours studying seminars, charts, videos and bundles as well as getting coached. Given hard work and results I was invited to run the Brazilian division of the stable as head coach.
What Can I Bring to the Table:
- Solid GTO understanding.
- ICM adjusted strategies pre and post-flop.
- Preflop Strategy formation using BBZ GTO charts for cEV and ICM situations.
- Experience and ability to read population tendencies.
- I will teach you how to think about the game in GTO as well as when and why to deviate from it.
- A full-time player who improves his game on a daily basis.
- Optimal game selection (BBZs Sharkscope database with hundreds of thousands of games played by our players) to maximize $/hr, which sites and games you should play.
- Effective study methods.
The Coaching Process:
- Hand History Analysis: you send me one of your hand histories, preferably one that you went deep into and made a final table. If there is no recent FT, this is fine as well. In this case, we can go over 2 or 3 HHs.
I will go over every hand you played (or should have played), analysing the lines you have taken and if your post-flop sizings were optimal,
discussing issues that you can look to improve upon. I will answer any questions you have and improve your thought process during the hands you will play in the future. - Recorded Session: after you send me a recording of your play, we will go over it pretty similar to the hand history approach. I will point out your leaks and other aspects of your game which need some work.
- Live play: we can hop on Skype or Discord and I will fire a live session(depending on your time zone) of my grind explaining my thought process and answering questions.
My Sharkscope Profit Graph:
2 MTT Poker Hand Analysis with PIO Solver by Thiago:
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Loics
I booked five sessions with Mr. Thiago. Due to our different time zones, he manages to coach me even if it's late for him. I really appreciate that. Thiago is very knowledgeable due to his experience as a player and his team BBZ. It is good for us students who want to improve our game with modern theories. I send my hand histories, and we work through different spots. We question all my non-optimal play, and there is a lot of it. He first voiced his opinion, explaining why it was stupid and what I was thinking, and then proceeded with some solver analysis. He mastered this tool, no doubt. His thought process is that "it's better to be 50% right than 100% wrong." This is why Solver is important because he will teach you how to navigate different scenarios as both an aggressor and a defender. I enjoy the fast pace because this is what deliberate practice is all about; you want your session to be intense and challenging. My advice for future students is: gather your hand histories. Maybe get your database analysis first to know your weaknesses. Ask in advance which part of your game you want to work on. Listen more than you try to speak, but ask many questions. Don't be afraid to paraphrase what the coach said with your own words, and he will correct you if you are wrong. Record your coaching session. Thank you, Thiago. All the best, brother! -
Jake Brickman (BBZ Academy Co-Manager)
Thiago is a pleasure to work with as a player. He provides a lot of value to the team talking hands with other players and giving advice to the newer members that join. Thiago is a model student of the game and anyone would gain value from working with him. -
Paris
I booked five sessions with Mr. Thiago. Due to our different time zones, he manages to coach me even if it's late for him. I really appreciate that. Thiago is very knowledgeable due to his experience as a player and his team BBZ. It is good for us students who want to improve our game with modern theories.
I send my hand histories, and we work through different spots. We question all my non-optimal play, and there is a lot of it. He first voiced his opinion, explaining why it was stupid and what I was thinking, and then proceeded with some solver analysis. He mastered this tool, no doubt. His thought process is that "it's better to be 50% right than 100% wrong." This is why Solver is important, because he will teach you how to navigate different scenarios as both an aggressor and a defender.
I enjoy the fast pace because this is what deliberate practice is all about; you want your session to be intense and challenging. My advice for future students is:
Gather your hand histories. Maybe get your database analysis first to know your weaknesses. Ask in advance which part of your game you want to work on. Listen more than you try to speak, but ask many questions. Don't be afraid to paraphrase what the coach said with your own words, and he will correct you if you are wrong. Record your coaching session.
Thank you, Thiago.
All the best, brother
LM
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Kyle Johnson
I've now had several coaching sessions with Thiago and they have been exactly what I was looking for and what I need. He is very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. It's difficult to find quality coaching that is also affordable so finding UPC has been a game changer for me. Highly recommended.