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 success at the tables, Fausto built a career in banking where he also took on managerial responsibilities. That experience instilled in him a strong foundation in systems, analytics, communication, and accountability — skills that now shape both his approach to poker and his work as a coach.
Meet Coach Fausto Valdez
Fausto is one of Jaka Coaching’s top coaches. He mixes tournament grit with cash game polish in every lesson.
He also breaks down complex concepts into clear, practical steps. His structured teaching helps students apply new strategies right away.
Most importantly, Fausto doesn’t just teach theory. He applies the same strategies at the tables and proves they work. Here are two of his most recent achievements.
🏆 Tournament Highlights
In early 2025, Fausto captured the Opener event at Commerce Casino, earning $68,945. His sharp reads and aggressive style carried him through the field and highlighted his ability to close strong in high-pressure spots.
Moreover, he made another deep run at the Mini Mega Millions during the Legends of Poker series at Bicycle Casino. Fausto reached the final table, finishing in 6th place for $34,125. His fearless play and well-timed adjustments once again proved he can compete with — and beat — some of the toughest opponents on the live circuit.
What You Can Learn from Fausto
In addition to his live results, Fausto has created powerful lessons for our community. These sessions are designed for players who want proven strategies from an active tournament professional:
- How To Deal With Limpers With Fausto Valdez — learn how to adjust your limp-handling game across stack sizes.
- Deep Stack vs Shallow Stack Adjustments — master the art of playing with different stack depths.
- Exploitative Spots to Overfold in MTTs — discover when folding too much can actually be a winning move.
You can also browse all of Fausto’s lessons here: Fausto Valdez Lessons on Jaka Coaching
Turning Lessons Into Real Results
Fausto’s coaching is the real deal. He’s actively competing and cashing in large events, so the strategies he shares are proven on the felt, not just in theory. When you learn from him, you gain insights that have already been tested under pressure at major tournaments.
Just as impressive, his students are seeing results of their own. In a Instagram post, Fausto congratulated two of his personal 1-on-1 students for making a WSOP final table at Cherokee — with one finishing 3rd for $18K and the other taking the win for $39K. That kind of success shows the ripple effect of his coaching: strategies that work not only for him, but for the players he mentors.
Ready to Start?
If you’re serious about leveling up your game — whether in tournaments or cash games — now is the time to work with a coach who walks the walk.
👉 Explore Fausto Valdez’s Lessons & Enroll on Jaka Coaching.
Let’s write your success story next. ✨
