Stop Playing Below Your Potential.

A 52-week high-performance mentorship led by Phil Galfond. Build the professional operating system to master your mindset, reclaim your health, and remove the friction that keeps you from turning your theoretical edge into consistent execution.

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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.

A Note From Phil

"I wouldn’t build something I wouldn’t buy myself."

I built Beyond The Game to be the system I wish I’d had much earlier in my career. Most poker training is focused entirely on strategy, but at high stakes, your technical edge is only as good as your ability to execute it.

This program is the professional infrastructure for everything else. It’s a year-long mentorship designed to help you bridge the gap between "knowing what to do" and actually doing it – consistently and under pressure.

I only want to work with players who are ready to treat their career like a business. If you’re ready to build a more stable, repeatable system for your success, I hope you’ll join us.

— Phil Galfond

WHAT YOU’LL UNLOCK:

WEEKLY MENTORSHIP

52 Weeks of Coaching

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

THE PRIVATE NETWORK

Phil's Private Server

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

"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... 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. 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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AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR CAREER

Annual Membership: $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 mentorship. 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 with Phil Galfond: 52 live group calls covering performance, execution, career strategy, and more.
Monday Expert Access Sessions: Monday calls with Phil’s personal coaches on Performance and Mindset.
Tuesday Poker Study Panels: High-level group study for NL, PLO, MTT, and Mixed Games, facilitated by Phil-appointed study captains.
Private Community & Teams: 24/7 access to the BTG ecosystem and your hand-picked accountability group.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

WHAT TIME ARE THE WEEKLY CALLS?

Calls are Thursdays at noon, PT. They are recorded for later watching. If you miss over 1/3rd of the calls, you'll be missing perhaps half the value of the program. Note: Call days may change 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.

WHY GROUP LEARNING OVER 1-ON-1?

Phil believes 99.9% of players get more value from this 52-week collective experience than the few 1:1 hours the same investment would buy.

IS THERE TECHNICAL POKER TRAINING?

The official curriculum focuses on performance and career, but strategy discussions often happen organically within the private server.

ARE THERE SPECIFIC TOOLS REQUIRED?

You only need Discord and Zoom. Members also gain access to our custom app to track progress.

HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE WEEKLY?

Expect a few hours a week during onboarding (month 1). Afterward, participation is flexible based on your personal goals.

HOW DO I KNOW IT'S WORTH IT?

We recommend asking current members about their experience. If you have specific questions, please contact us!

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

We'll be in touch within 48 hours. Upon acceptance, you can join immediately after payment.