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  1. foshio foshio is offline

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    Feb 11th, 2008 (2/11/2008 11:10pm)

    Hey everybody,

    My name is foshio, I used to be a ranked player on here back when I played a lot, but I only play every once in a while these days. I am currently a student at Emory university in Atlanta, and I am coming here to try to raise money for club sports. Funding is always tight, and I thought I would do what I can to help out.

    I am going to be offering lessons for $100/hour, none of which I will keep. I've been a very successful multitable player, but I also play a lot of 10/20 NL cash, HU cash up to 5/10, and consider myself a very good sng player. I have about a 14% roi with an avg. stake over $500 on pokerstars and full tilt. I can ghost, look over hand histories, or answer any questions you might have.

    People who know me can attest to my reputation. If you would like to make any donations, that would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in lessons, please pm me or post here and we can set up a time.

    Thanks
    foshio
     
  2. Anbessa Anbessa is offline

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    Feb 11th, 2008 (2/11/2008 11:37pm) in reply to foshio

    i would play in a private tourney to raise money for this, if you wanted to set one up
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  3. northstar575 northstar575 is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:07am) in reply to foshio

    Before you decide to do this I'd make sure club sports is ok with it. The only reason I say this is that many american Universities are VERY against gambling and have strict policies. Although you would only be coaching it;s still something to consider (guess it depends how much info they want on the donations).
  4. Randers Randers is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:12am) in reply to northstar575

    it would be come a private donation at some point right?

    gl foshio..and look into anbessa's idea.
     
  5. xxbossmanxx xxbossmanxx is offline Plays poker like a X-Boxxx

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:12am) in reply to foshio

    Nice, Foshio with the fabio avatar. One of my fav's to watch. Bad ass player man. Nice job donating to charity.
  6. LVpokerdealer LVpokerdealer is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:13am) in reply to xxbossmanxx

    foshio had some very sick results. gl to you in college, what are you studying? what do you wanna do?
  7. KMan1564 KMan1564 is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:14am) in reply to LVpokerdealer

    Josh,

    Is this for ultimate frisbee?
  8. werd2u werd2u is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:25am) in reply to KMan1564

    What is club sports? I'd also play in a charity tournament as well.
  9. scarface_79 scarface_79 is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:28am) in reply to foshio

    foshio is a sicko
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  10. foshio foshio is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 11:51am) in reply to foshio

    For those who are not familiar with club sports, at many schools there is a distinction between varsity sports, like soccer, swimming, basketball, which are highly funded for things like hotels, buses to tournaments, and uniforms. Club Sports such as ultimate frisbee (which I play), rugby, or lacrosse are funded somewhat by the schools but the majority of funding comes from the players themselves. Often people are very committed to these teams, practicing 3-4 times a week and going to tournaments on the weekends. At an academic oriented school like Emory, with no football team, there are many more club sports teams than varsity teams.

    I might definetley consider running a tournament. And yes, in the end this is simply going to be a private donation. If you have any other questions i would be happy to answer them.

    thanks
    foshio
     
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  11. Adam Adam is offline Emperor

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 11:54am) in reply to foshio

    Hey Josh, welcome back and great idea! For those unfamiliar with foshio, he was a winner at the Paradise Masters tournament for over $300k and top finisher in a large number of big online events....ranked as high as the top 5 on PocketFives.com at some points. Hopefully you get a lot of takers.
     
  12. N 82 50 24 N 82 50 24 is offline herp derp derp

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:24pm) in reply to foshio

    IMO foshio is one of the best MTT, SNG and mid-level cash players online when he's playing a lot. Anyone looking for a lot of insight should consider taking lessons from him, especially considering that you can learn a lot about all three of the major forms of online poker.
     
  13. donkkkkk donkkkkk is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:50pm) in reply to foshio

    Not many people who want to get better can afford to pay $100/hour, because they have a very little bankroll. For the people who can afford, most of them probably know what they are doing. I think you are asking too much, even though you are not making anything. I would think $50/hour is reasonable.
  14. Anbessa Anbessa is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 12:57pm) in reply to donkkkkk

    i think 100/hour is about the bottom end of what you will find as far as pricing for coaches goes....in other words he is offering a good deal here imo
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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 1:38pm) in reply to Anbessa

    I'll add my 2 cents about foshio being worth the money for anyone
    interested.

    As far as rates go, $100/hr is the minimum a good private poker
    coach goes for.
  16. mr. menlo mr. menlo is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 1:52pm) in reply to foshio

    Josh is sick, 100/ hour for coaching from him is a bargain imo.
  17. bbbbb33 bbbbb33 is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 1:57pm) in reply to mr. menlo

    kid is a legend. im considering it.... (no need for everyone to post how much i actually need it) :)
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  18. Crunk_Ninja Crunk_Ninja is offline

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    Feb 12th, 2008 (2/12/2008 3:02pm) in reply to foshio

    i'm down for a few hours...pm sent
     
  19. foshio foshio is offline

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    Feb 13th, 2008 (2/13/2008 3:32pm) in reply to Crunk_Ninja

    Got a little bit of interest, anyone else?
     
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  20. Mkind16 Mkind16 is offline

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    Feb 13th, 2008 (2/13/2008 3:36pm) in reply to foshio

    I am totally in. Is it possible this can be done in 2 weeks cuz I'll be in Copenhagen next week?
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  21. Roothlus Roothlus is offline

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    Feb 13th, 2008 (2/13/2008 3:41pm) in reply to Mkind16

    gl with everything foshio. you are the man!
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  22. downbylaw11 downbylaw11 is offline

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    Feb 13th, 2008 (2/13/2008 4:55pm) in reply to foshio

    university sports is hardly a charity
  23. bhanks11 bhanks11 is offline

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    Feb 13th, 2008 (2/13/2008 5:07pm) in reply to bbbbb33

    also interested.
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  24. foshio foshio is offline

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    Feb 13th, 2008 (2/13/2008 6:33pm) in reply to downbylaw11

    Maybe, but what it boils down to is that I will not be keeping any of the money I make for coaching. It will be going to what I believe to be a good cause.

    foshio
     
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  25. apestyles apestyles is offline Moderator

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    Feb 13th, 2008 (2/13/2008 6:56pm) in reply to foshio

    This is a good deal regardless. Foshio is pretty amazing at poker. I'm pretty sure he just got tired of being a loser and sitting at his comp.
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