Play Better Poker by Building a Better Life.

1-on-1 Coaching for Players Who Want Both.

If your career, relationships, stress, or schedule are hurting your poker—and your poker is hurting your life—it’s time for a coaching system built to balance both.

If This Sounds Like You,

You’re in the Right Place

Life Problems

  • Sleep

  • Stress

  • No Routine

  • Always Behind

  • Chaos in Schedule

Poker Problems

  • Tilt

  • Bad Decisions

  • No Discipline

  • Inconsistency

  • Spillover into Life

We Work on the Lifestyle

That Builds the Player

Balanced Poker 1 on 1 Coaching

Life Systems

Routines, energy, sleep quality, emotional bandwidth, and time management—optimized around your real life.

Balanced Poker 1 on 1 Coaching

Poker Identity & Mindset

Why you tilt, how you make decisions, how you manage downswings, and how to build mental resilience.

Balanced Poker 1 on 1 Coaching

Strategic Discipline

Cleaner ranges. Stronger focus. Intentional study. No more chaotic, reactive poker.

Built for Players With Real Lives

Busy professionals

Recreational players with ambition

Recreational players

Weekend warriors

Players returning after burnout

People balancing multiple passions

Returning players

Anyone trying to integrate poker without sacrificing life

People who want poker as a long-term, sustainable part of their identity

A Clear Path to a Healthier,

More Consistent Poker Life.

Balanced Poker 1 on 1 Coaching How it Works

Because

Balanced Players

Make Better Decisions

Balanced Poker 1 on 1 Coaching

Life Comes First

Your routine, energy, and responsibilities determine your study and play plan.

Stress Reduction = Better Decisions

You’ll learn emotional frameworks

used by top performers.

No More Grind Culture

You grow sustainably, without burning out or blowing up life outside poker.

REAL STORIES, REAL BALANCE

Mark A.

Full-Time BPO Supervisor / Night Shift Worker

Before

I was exhausted all the time, forcing sessions after work and spewing money when I tilted. I loved poker, but it was destroying my sleep and sanity.

After

Now I have a structured weekly routine, better sleep, and clear rules for when I shouldn’t play. I make better decisions because I finally respect my energy.

Daniel R.

Dad of 3 / Small Business Owner

Before

Poker felt impossible to fit into my life. Every session felt rushed, emotional, and inconsistent. I kept repeating the same mistakes because I had no direction.

After

With a balanced schedule and mindset system, I’m calmer, more disciplined, and more present—both at home and at the table. Poker finally fits into my life instead of fighting it.

Sophie L.

Nurse / 12-Hour Hospital Shifts

Before

I tilted fast, especially after stressful shifts. I’d go from playing well to emotional decisions in minutes. Poker was an escape that turned into a mental burden.

After

I learned how to manage emotional carryover, decompress properly, and stay level-headed in tough spots. Poker is fun again—and I’m making smarter, calmer decisions.

Chris M.

Tech Professional / Weekend Poker Enthusiast

Before

I studied a lot but could never apply it in real games. My mind was cluttered and I always felt “behind.” I was burning out trying to improve on my own.

After

My mindset is clearer, my pre-game routine locks me in, and I finally feel consistent. I’m winning more—without sacrificing time with friends or work.

Choose the Coaching

That Matches Your Lifestyle

Balanced Poker

1-on-1 Coaching Package

Investment: $1,250

  • 5 private 1-on-1 sessions

  • Use anytime within 12 months

  • Step-by-step re-alignment of your poker process

  • Life & poker audit

  • Tilt pattern diagnosis

  • Routine + study structure

  • Hand reviews focused on why you’re stuck, not just what went wrong

  • Practical rules you can rely on when emotions spike

  • Clear takeaways after every session

Work With Me. Fix the Real Problem.

This isn’t theory or motivation. It’s personal coaching to rebuild decision-making, emotional control, and life structure—so poker stops running you.

© 2025 Jason Velasco, Velasco Consulting & Balanced Poker. All rights reserved.