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Integrating Mental Game Coaching to Improve Online Poker Performance in Canada

Mental game coaching has become a vital tool for improving performance in competitive settings, including online poker. Jared Tendler, a renowned mental game coach, has shared valuable insights on preparing mentally for high-stakes events like the World Series of Poker. Tendler treats the mind like an athlete’s body, ensuring it remains in peak mental condition during competition. His coaching emphasizes psychological resilience, emotional control, and maintaining a focused mindset—all essential elements for optimal performance in high-pressure environments.

One key aspect of improving poker performance through mental game coaching is managing stress and avoiding tilt. Tilt refers to a state of emotional frustration that can severely impair decision-making. Techniques such as meditation, breathing exercises, and goal setting are often employed to help players achieve what’s known as “the zone,” a state in which a player is highly focused and performing at their best. Coaches like Dr. Stephen Simpson, who has worked with top players like Chris Moorman, emphasize these techniques to enhance focus and consistency during play.

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Martin Jacobson Wins 2014 WSOP Main Event

MartinJacobsonWSOPMainEventWinnerESPNPOKERESPN hasn’t ‘really’ covered poker since Poker’s Black Friday online shutdown in 2011. The sport was hurt and numbers began to dwindle, in players and ratings. ESPN would show it from time to time, but without much fanfare.

The 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event final table was covered ‘live’ on ESPN (with a 30 minute delay). The drama was intense. Sweden’s Martin Jacobson, 27, won his first WSOP bracelet and took home $10 million dollars.

Jacobson defeated Felix Stephensen with pocket tens. He was quick to call Stephensen after going all-in. He ended up winning with three tens.

Jacobson had the chip lead for the last few hours, but only had seven big blinds left early on in the final table. It’s not exactly ‘a chip and a chair’, but it’s pretty darn close.

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