Hi guys and gals,

Just recently I've undergone an awful cooler which has lasted for a few weeks. It has resulted in a 2K downswing which, while doesn't seem a lot, the fact that I only 6 table and mix up my games between $11 and $26 stakes, makes it fairly significant. So I am left with the question, am i playing bad or have I genuinely just been unlucky lately.

I could rattle on about how extraordinary my bad luck has been on Full Tilt and the very many bad beats I've endured but I am sure everyone has experienced the same thing and that is outside the purpose of this message.

While I have been unlucky I am also aware that my game has leaks that need plugging. I am still developing my ability with the game. While I have improved significantly in recent months I know I have a long way to go. I think there could nothing better than to have a good player with an established record of good performances to look at my game and help me iron out problems. I know some of my leaks are HUGE. I still don't think I am playing the short stack well and I am a bit timid when forced to put a whole average stack into the middle on a decent hand if an opponent is showing strength. I am still scared to lose my stack and that is a big weakness.

Is there someone who would be willing to coach me on a per hour basis? What would be the cost per hour and how would we go about it? I like the idea of someone watching me play and giving me feedback over a Skype hook up.

I just want to get better at poker more than anything. I love the game and have invested huge chunks of my energy, time and money on it over the last 2 years. I don't mind losing if I know I am playing good poker.

Anthony