STRATEGY IS THE WEAPON.
LET’S TRAIN THE FIGHTER.

Beyond The Game is a 52-week private group coaching cohort led by Phil Galfond. Move beyond the solo grind and build the career your edge deserves. Gain the clarity, structure, and network of elite peers needed to turn your professional potential into a sustainable, high-level career.

Apply for the 2026 Cohort

What’s actually holding you back?

INCONSISTENT STANDARDS

You have the edge, but your output fluctuates. Dips in focus or lapses in discipline keep you from seeing the full results that your skill level warrants.

LACK OF DIRECTION

Even when you’re winning, it’s easy to slip into maintenance mode. Without a structured process, clarity remains the missing step in your career.

UNSTABLE ROUTINES

Finding a rhythm is difficult when the game is all-consuming. Maintain the routines needed to stay at your best without letting poker bleed into your personal life.

PROFESSIONAL ISOLATION

You are running a high-stakes business in a silo. Join a peer group of high-performers to provide feedback and hold you accountable.

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.

Member Breakthroughs

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

— Paul

"Having a group of people who would support you through trying to improve was more valuable than I could ever imagine."

— Bryce

"I was sort of looking for some Phil life-hack advice. It only took the first week for that to become a reality."

— Matthew

"The biggest thing is access to the network of people who are bought into this program... none of the community aspects are anywhere near as robust as BTG."

— Daniel

"It’s a transformative journey supported by a mentor who genuinely cares about your success in life."

— Jason R

"BTG is the MBA of poker. One gets elite guidance and a community of smart, like-minded peers."

— Sam

"Since I joined BTG, I've lost nearly 30lb and re-established healthy routines."

— Brian

"When I joined BTG I was completely burned out after almost 20 years as a pro. Now poker excites me."

— Jason

"While playing in tougher high stakes games, I no longer fear the best players."

— J.D.

"Being a part of BTG has been the best investment of my life. Nothing comes close."

— Zach

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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

$8,000

In our inaugural year, over 50% of members estimated the value they received at $100,000+.

Beyond The Game is an application-only coaching community. We accept a select group of motivated players each year to ensure Phil can provide maximum value to every member.

The 2026 Membership includes:

Weekly Mentorship: 52 live group calls with Phil covering performance and career strategy.
Expert Access: Monday calls with Phil’s personal Performance and Mindset coaches.
Study Panels: Tuesday group study for NL, PLO, MTT, and Mixed Games.
Private Ecosystem: 24/7 access to the BTG community and hand-picked peer teams.

Note: We review all applications manually. For 2026, we have nearly tripled the live sessions while keeping the investment the same.

Apply for the 2026 Cohort

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

BTG is designed for mid-to-high stakes players who realize they are playing below potential. Good fit if: technical edge exists but consistency fluctuates, feel stuck at stakes, ready for long-term systems.

HOW DOES BTG DIFFER FROM OTHER PROGRAMS?

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

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?

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. Most breakthroughs come not just from Phil’s feedback, but from seeing how your peers solve the complex problems that you are currently tackling in isolation.

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). Additionally, high-level strategy discussion happens 24/7 within our private community.

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. While we recommend attending these live, you can engage at your own pace. For some, 2–3 hours a week is enough to implement core systems. Others spend 10+ hours a week utilizing the full ecosystem. It is designed to make your existing hours more efficient.

HOW DO I KNOW IT'S WORTH IT?

We 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 respond within 48 hours. Upon acceptance, join immediately after payment, and our team will guide you through onboarding.

STRATEGY IS THE WEAPON.LET’S TRAIN THE FIGHTER.