HAVE YOU FOUND SUCCESS AT MID OR HIGH STAKES, BUT FEEL YOU HAVEN'T REACHED YOUR FULL POTENTIAL?

BEYOND THE GAME: A 52-WEEK PRIVATE COACHING PROGRAM BY PHIL GALFOND

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WHO IS BEYOND THE GAME FOR?

BTG is a program for mid to high-stakes players determined to break through to the next level. If that’s you, you might be…

FEELING STUCK AT YOUR CURRENT STAKES.
BATTLING SWINGS, BURNOUT, OR LACK OF MOTIVATION.
FAILING TO BALANCE POKER AND LIFE.
STRUGGLING TO FOCUS OR MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE.
FEELING UNCERTAIN ABOUT YOUR LONG-TERM JOB SECURITY.
NOT SEEING THE RESULTS YOU’RE CAPABLE OF.

APPLY NOW

"BEING A PART OF BTG HAS BEEN THE BEST INVESTMENT OF MY LIFE. NOTHING COMES CLOSE."

- Zach, BTG Member

"I EXPECTED CHANGES, BUT NOT TO THIS EXTENT."

- Viktor, BTG Member

"WHEN I JOINED BTG, I WAS COMPLETELY BURNED OUT AFTER ALMOST 20 YEARS AS A PRO. NOW POKER EXCITES ME."

- Jason, BTG Member

"WHILE PLAYING IN TOUGHER HIGH STAKES GAMES, I NO LONGER FEAR THE BEST PLAYERS. I BEGAN TO BELIEVE I CAN PLAY AT THEIR LEVEL."

- J.D., BTG Member

WHAT YOU’LL UNLOCK:

WEEKLY COACHING

52 Weeks of Direct Access

Weekly 90-minute group coaching sessions led by Phil Galfond covering execution, mindset, and career strategy.

THE PRIVATE NETWORK

Phil's Private Community

An exclusive community where mid and high-stakes players share insights and breakthrough feedback in a trusted environment.

GROWTH & SUPPORT

A Phil-Curated Peer Team

A hand-picked group of serious, driven players designed to provide high-level accountability and accelerate your progress.

PERFORMANCE & EXECUTION

Optimized Decision-Making

A practical system to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and results. Eliminate friction and maintain clarity under pressure.

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION

A Roadmap for Your Career

Gain clarity on the next steps of your career and build the systems that align your daily actions with long-term professional goals.

BALANCE & SUSTAINABILITY

Habits That Stick

Create harmony between poker and life. Develop the routines necessary to protect your energy without letting the game consume you.

WEEKLY ROTATION (EXAMPLE):

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Expert Office HoursPerformance Q&A with xxxx xxxx

Poker Study PanelHigh Stakes PLO
with xxxxx xxxxx and xxxxx xxxx

BTG Main CallDecision-Making and Trusting Yourself with Phil Galfond

EXPERT OFFICE HOURS: Each Monday, you’ll have the option to join a live session led by a guest coach with deep experience working with high performers — in poker and far beyond it.
POKER STUDY PANELS: Each Tuesday, members can join a strategy-focused session dedicated to one of several game formats. These sessions are guided by Phil-appointed study captains who specialize in the format of the week (NLHE, PLO, MTT, Mixed Games).
BTG MAIN CALLS: The heart and soul of the program. Each month will revolve around a core theme, such as Physical and Cognitive Performance, Decision-Making, or Time and Energy Optimization, creating a focused journey.
SURPRISE BONUS CALLS: We also regularly host one-off bonus calls with experts on a variety of topics outside of the weekly rotation.

WHAT BTG MEMBERS ARE SAYING:

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"I was on my largest lifetime downswing. Now, I am confident I’ll be able to reach levels I’d previously decided were no longer possible."

— KYLE, BTG MEMBER

"I’ve never felt so safe and secure about my career. Because I know I can get there."

— SHIBO, BTG MEMBER

"I had been playing on autopilot for a long time. Now when I'm playing, I can almost hear Phil's voice asking me how factors are playing into my decision-making. It's really made a difference in my creativity and ability to fight for every pot I'm in. My redline has gotten substantially better and I feel like I'm regaining my confidence."

— MATT, BTG MEMBER

"Before BTG, things were more cloudy — non-compulsive decisions were not easy and I would take ages overthinking. Joining BTG has helped immensely with my fearful mindset. Decisions feel much clearer."

— KON, BTG MEMBER

"I felt stuck in my poker career and was not sure what I needed to be doing differently. BTG has provided new ways of approaching problems, but more importantly, it provides accountability. I know my team is rooting for me."

— JAKE, BTG MEMBER

"BTG has helped me develop habits that are changing my life in incredible ways. I am healthier, study more, have time for my family, and enjoy working."

— SERGIO, BTG MEMBER

"Before BTG there was a lot of guesswork — uncertainty over both known unknowns and unknown unknowns. I no longer have to guess what the right approach will be. I can consult Phil or the group, and the weekly meetings equip me with useful wisdom."

— RUSSELL, BTG MEMBER

"BTG helped me advance how I think about how I play poker. More importantly, it transformed every part of my life."

— DAVID, BTG MEMBER

"Taking a lot of Phil's battle-tested advice, sometimes very complex and sometimes very simple yet effective, has helped me to get rid of my bottom 10% sessions."

— PAUL, BTG MEMBER

"My mental game in poker is so much better. I’m much more focused, and I’ve never been more motivated to succeed. Also, my relationship is a lot better. I’m a much better listener."

— JAROD, BTG MEMBER

A Note From Phil

I’ve always believed in investing in myself. Throughout my career, I’ve jumped at opportunities to learn from people I respect, and I’ve gained more than I can express from it. Between mentors, peers, and two decades of trial by fire, I can’t recount all the invaluable lessons I’ve learned — but I can try.

I created Beyond The Game to do just that. I’m proud to say that what we’ve built doesn’t exist anywhere else in poker. Most training is focused on strategy, which I know well—I’ve likely recorded as many strategy videos as anyone. While I believe in teaching on-table strategy, the stakes elsewhere are higher. Play a hand badly and you can lose a few buy-ins. Approach your life and career without clear direction, and you can lose so much more.

We’ll work on both, but at its core, BTG is about the latter. Answers to questions like "Should I bet the turn?" or "Is this a bad fold?" are easy to find. The harder questions are the ones you’re usually answering alone:

Is this sustainable?
Was switching to cash games a mistake?
What do I actually want from this career?
How do I handle this constant uncertainty?
Am I aiming too high? Too low?

These questions determine where you end up in every way that matters. In BTG, you’ll learn from me, my mentors, and your peers. It’s application-only because those other members become your circle. If this sounds like what you’ve been missing, you're right. I’d love to work with you.

— Phil Galfond

AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR CAREER

Annual Membership: $8,000

Beyond The Game is an application-only coaching community. We review all applications manually to ensure a high-level peer group for the 2026 cohort.

The 2026 Membership includes:

WEEKLY MENTORSHIP: 52 live mentorship calls with Phil Galfond — part of a schedule of 150+ annual live sessions, all recorded for on-demand viewing.
MONDAY EXPERT ACCESS: Weekly calls with Phil’s personal coaches on performance, mindset & more.
TUESDAY POKER STUDY: High-level group study for NL, PLO, MTT, and Mixed Games led by study captains.
PRIVATE COMMUNITY: 24/7 access to the BTG ecosystem and your hand-picked accountability group.

Begin Your Application

* In our inaugural year, over 50% of members estimated the value they received at $100,000+. For 2026, we have nearly tripled the live sessions while keeping the investment the same.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do I know if Beyond The Game is right for me?

Beyond the Game is designed for mid- to high-stakes players who have already achieved success but recognize a gap between their technical ability and their daily execution. This program is likely a fit if:

You have proven results but struggle with slipping discipline, fading consistency, or confidence that fluctuates with your short-term results.
You feel that "something isn’t clicking" in your professional process, despite having the theoretical edge to win at your stakes.
You are seeking structure over how you study and perform, and you're ready for an environment of mentorship and real accountability.
You prioritize long-term ownership and a culture of follow-through over "quick fixes" or simple strategy hacks.

HOW DOES BTG DIFFER FROM OTHER PROGRAMS?

Beyond the Game is not traditional poker coaching. We focus on the broader aspects of a successful poker career with a unique blend of career guidance, personal development, and community support.

The core of the program is about building structure, clarity, and sustainable habits that support long-term growth, both on and off the table. The calls with Phil revolve around monthly themes, including:

Mindset
Physical & Cognitive Performance
Bankroll & Financial Planning
Decision-Making & Trusting Yourself
Career Direction

We also host bonus sessions led by guest coaches and study captains (for example, weekly performance and mindset calls with Primed Mind coaches and weekly poker study panels), but these are not Phil-led. We think they’re great additional resources, but we’d encourage you to evaluate whether the program feels right for you based solely on the main curriculum.

WHAT TIME ARE THE WEEKLY CALLS?

The calls are at the same time every week (Thursdays at noon, PT). They are recorded, so members who miss a call will be able to watch the replay later. Note: We might change the day after August, 2026.

WHAT IF THE WEEKLY CALL TIME DOESN’T WORK FOR ME?

To accommodate different time zones, we offer a secondary call slot on Wednesdays at 10PM ET facilitated by Phil’s team, along with founding BTG members.

WHY GROUP LEARNING OVER 1-ON-1 COACHING?

While 1-on-1 coaching has its place, Beyond The Game is built on the power of a collective environment. You get weekly direct access to Phil, but you also gain a high-level "Board of Directors" — a community of like-minded individuals facing the same challenges.

Unlike traditional poker forums or public discords, the BTG environment is built on mutual respect and professional maturity. The application process ensures you are surrounded by people who are equally invested in their growth, creating a space where high-level information is shared freely without the typical noise of a public community.

WILL BTG HAVE ANY TECHNICAL POKER TRAINING?

While our primary focus is on performance and career strategy, we provide technical support through Weekly Study Panels every Tuesday. These panels are led by specialists who facilitate deep technical dives into the week's format (NL, PLO, MTT, and Mixed Games).

ARE THERE SPECIFIC SOFTWARE OR TOOLS I NEED?

The only requirements are access to Discord for group chat and Zoom for group calls. BTG members also get access to our custom members-only app to track progress.

HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE WEEKLY?

The core of the program revolves around the 90-minute weekly coaching calls at noon PT every Thursday. You should aim to attend at least 2/3 of these calls live, or we’d advise against joining — we have replays available for every call so you can watch them at your own pace, but to get the most out of BTG, you’ll want to be present for most of them. Beyond this, there’s no official commitment, but with all the bonus resources and an active community, one can choose to spend anywhere between 90 minutes and 10+ hours per week on BTG.

HOW DO I KNOW IT'S WORTH IT?

In our inaugural year, over 50% of members estimated the value they received at $100,000+. The rest averaged around $20,000. We’d also recommend asking current or past members about their experience! If you have specific questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

We’ll review and respond to your application within 48 hours. If you’re accepted, we’ll collect your payment (we accept credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, bank wire, BTC, USDT, and USDC), and our team will guide you through onboarding.

The onboarding consists of a few videos and exercises from Phil and will take a few hours to complete. It is designed to get you up to speed before the program officially begins.

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