Success Stories

Hard work and dedication continue to pay off for Stuart Phillips. At the Saturday Super 40’s at Orange City Poker, Lakeland’s Stuart claimed the top spot and $10,000 following a four-way chop in the $300 buy-in event with a $40,000 […]

Chris Kojack has been steadily climbing the ranks of tournament poker. Recently, he proved that preparation, focus, and disciplined execution can pay off in a big way. On a Norwegian Cruise, Chris played a $2,750 buy-in event and finished 3rd

Ross Lebo made a bold statement — he dominated the One-Eyed Jacks poker $440 Progressive Bounty tournament. He took home 1st place: $4,430, plus 46% of the bounty pool, $7,626, for a total of $12,056. He outlasted a field of

Woody Christy, a proud Jakacoaching member, continues to prove that hard work truly pays off. Over the weekend, he claimed his first-ever PokerStars Spade Trophy in the $550 Limit Omaha 8 or Better event at the NAPT in Las Vegas.

From besting a competitive field at the Wynn Signature Series to the scenic heights of Lake Tahoe, Melanie Pittard continues to show what focus and discipline can do. Most recently, she took down the Wynn Signature Series $400 NLH $100K

The $1,110 MSPT Spade Poker Championship at FireKeepers Casino started with a $1.5 million guarantee. By the end, the prize pool exploded to $2,688,310. Over several days of intense play, Ben Luber stayed calm and sharp. He adapted to every

David Grossnickle is quickly making his mark in the poker world. On October 11, 2025, he reached a huge milestone — winning his first WSOP Circuit ring at Caesars Baltimore. As a result, He conquered the $400 Turbo Event, taking

When Jennifer Molan entered the Thunder Valley WSOP Circuit Main Event, she wasn’t the most-talked-about player in the room. By the end of Day 3, she had everyone’s attention. She finished 3rd, earning $85,666, and proved that hard work and

For many poker players, the road to a breakthrough win takes patience, focus, and quiet persistence. For JakaCoaching member Matt Myers, that journey led to a defining moment at the $150K GTD Almighty Stack ($400 buy-in) at @daytona_poker. Matt topped

At Jaka Coaching, we believe that great results come from discipline, structure, and real-world experience. It’s even better when your coach is still proving themselves at the tables — and that’s exactly what Fausto Valdez continues to do. Before his