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One-week coaching testimonials: + Show Spoiler +Hreidmar:I am a Diamond Zerg who was lucky enough to get picked for the week of coaching and I must say I enjoyed it and it helped a lot. I have a much better understanding of each match up, when to drone, when to tech, when to scout and gas timings that aid the end goal of my build. I feel like my play is stronger all around, but lets get into a little more detail. My hotkeys are better, my builds are cleaner, I understand my opponents timings as well as my own timings much better and I have better overlord spread and general map vision. Now I haven't perfected any of the things I've listed above by any means, but throughout this week these things have been pointed out to me and I've been making an effort to improve each aspect. While I knew some of these were problems already, I didn't realize how important they were and what I gained from doing them. He took detailed notes of each game, each session and sent me the file afterwords. This is immensely helpful and I love it. Also with it being streamed there are now vods that I can reference. SpiKy himself has a very good understanding of the game and can point out major holes in your play, tell you why you are worse off for them and how to improve them. Very mannered and professional. I could go on, but I'll wrap it up. The lessons were very helpful, I now have a lot of homework and I know if I can work out those kinks I'll be Masters in no time. Thanks again SpiKy!
Testimonials: + Show Spoiler +prowalaSpiKy's coaching is clear and concise, but most importantly, the reasoning behind his advice is always explained. I've had a few coaches, but SpiKy has been the best! 5/5, highly recommended! doctoroakJust had a lesson with SpiKy here. He's a really friendly guy and pretty knowledgeable about his matchups. Was pretty confortable talking with him. My TvZ knowledge has improved quite a bit i feel and im thankful for that get him while hes free! EpochJust got done a session with Spiky. I'm trying to break into master league as zerg. He found a practice partner for me and coached me while I played some games and although I lost the first 3 finally at the 4th game I made some progress and won
After the hour I can say I will be taking away some positives that will help me improve my game without a doubt.
Thanks again Spiky. =) OkeydokeI'm a gold level player and I had a lesson with Spiky today. He watched as I played a couple games. I thought that he gave very detailed, actionable advice that I've already been able to put to use. He seems like a smart, articulate guy that enjoys helping people improve. EvileyeIncredible coach, very good to learn from if your Bronze+ and up(im bronze...lol) very instructive and full of helpful tips. 5/5 Thanks for the recent lesson pabs0622Had a lesson with Spiky today and I can tell that he knows a lot about the game. I am really happy that I asked him to coach me because it was really worth it. Great coach HTODethklokJust finished up a lesson with Spikey and in the past ive had lessons from Mr.Bitter and VVVTitan so I must say his coaching is really on par with a higher level player. I needed help in ZvT and he helped me realize a lot of glaring mistakes in my play (like the importance of really good creep spread) while giving me an over all much better game plan for the early mid and late game no matter which tech paths I decide to go down. Boducan Just had a lesson from Spikey and I say its was pretty good. He's very friendly and easy to talk to and his style is on par with some of the more well known players.
Take the lessons now while its free! Skye94SpiKy's coaching was exactly what I needed. His knowledge of the game and it's mechanics meshed well with his easy to understand explainations, especially since I'm bronze. He watched me play and commentated on my gameplay, and answered every question I had. I definitely came away with a better understanding of zerg mechanics and fundamentals. Thanks a ton for your time.
Rating: 5/5 illiteratiI had a lesson with SpiKy today, and it was fantastic. He explained everything thoroughly and in detail (to a degree even I could understand). He was also very receptive to any troubles I was having and helped me work on them specifically. He watched me play some games and also helped me through a few games. I would recommend his coaching to anyone trying to learn the game more in-depth or someone trying to break through to that next level. After this lesson I have a much better understanding of how to play Zerg and a better insight into each matchup. Can not recommend highly enough. kalfarI had a lesson with Spiky, He broke down his thought process so I picked up alot of timings and such aswell as general matchup help, He adapted well and took the game at my pace which was a Great thing to see, I would happily see him again! EuroblastI just recently had a session with Mr. Robert(aka SpiKey) and i have to say this guy is flawless. He has a brain that works as fast as his mouth and that is saying something! His words and intentions were always clear and understandable and i believe that a player of any skill level could benefit from a personal session with Spikey. Not only does he have a wealth of knowledge of the game but he is also adept at spotting the little flaws in our play that we overlook game after game. I would and shall recommend him to friends! UratashiFantastic job, clear reasoning behind everything. Easy to understand, and is very understanding. He will explain things in general and in specifics. Thank you! Anoint SpiKy is an extremely good coach with a very extensive knowledge to starcraft and game mechanics. I was having a huge problem with ZvT (about a 20% winrate :'( ). After having only an hour long session with him he helped me out TREMENDOUSLY with what I was doing wrong, what I needed to be doing whether it may be micro, macro, timing, engagements. He is also extremely well mannered, like if he asked me to do something and I failed to do it, he wouldn't get all pissy like some coaches would and would consistently be saying "good job" when doing little things, like preventing a drop, which may not even seem like a lot, but it makes the session much much more enjoyable.
5/5 and I really hope to do future sessions with you :D JimboooSpiKy is a very good coach and I feel like I gained a lot of knowledge for only an hour of coaching. He is very clear and shows you how to improve in a very "to-the-point" manner. Very easy to understand what he is trying to say to you and what your doing wrong.
5/5 this guys is awesome and I would recommend him to anyone :D RedDragon571Spiky helped me catch up on the meta game. He helped me find weaknesses is in play in a way only a good coach can. He was patient, willing to talk over the matchups and was never impatient or annoyed despite my weak attempts to follow his instructions while playing. I have stuff to work on for weeks and I feel my Z v t is solid enough to make it back into masters. NachiMe+1 super great coach made me realize I don't drone at all >.> and yea just super great tips, and he's definitely got the voice to be a coach. Snif and GyalgatineVery informative, knowledgeable, professional, and talkative. You explained it very well and clear. However I was a bit intimidated at times (because of the professionalism). Overall great coaching. Thanks so much! SoleoneJust one hour with SpiKy was already amazing, very professional! I'm a Gold player and he showed me so many mistakes in my play that are actually very easy to fix. This one hour was more effective to my overall play than 20 hours of my own ladder training. To top it all off I managed to defeat a high masters Zerg today in the After Hours Gaming League, and I think SpiKy had a big part in that! 5/5 would hire again (and probably will at some point)! MagictankI just had coaching with Spiky and it was really great. He is very knowledgeable about the game, gives you a lot of information and is very friendly. I feel more confident in my play now and would definitely recommend him to anyone. AgAuI had one of Spiky's lessons last night and I want everyone to know I was impressed. He continued to communicate with me during the practice matches, and was constantly giving feedback/criticism. Spiky was extremely knowledgeable. He was never condescending. The greatest part about his lessons is he made the environment comfortable. I was able to ask questions, and felt at ease answering the questions he was constantly asking mid match. The only thing I wasn't sure of was if he was trolling me or not. I heard him say "HOkay" a bunch. Maybe this is how he says "ok", but I couldn't be sure. Either way, watching back my stream it was quite funny. Spiky is a great coach, and if he charges in the future I will gladly pay for some lessons from him. 5/5 for Spiky! OwlsSpiky is a great coach, easy to understand, knows what he is talking about and explains it all so you don't just sit there not knowing why you just did something. He is very attentive while coaching and offers a lot of helpful advice here and there. 5/5 for your coaching and hope you continue to coach ShadowboltJust got done with a lesson. I'm top silver zerg and he really helped me understand the importance of a few key elements. He went over the replays with me and was good at understanding the game from a lower level of play. Overall, he's a great coach and I highly recommend him.
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Hi! I'm very interested =)
prowala.652 Platinum Zerg Macro
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SpiKy's coaching is clear and concise, but most importantly, the reasoning behind his advice is always explained. I've had a few coaches, but SpiKy has been the best! 5/5, highly recommended!
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I am interested too .
Depravity . 935. Top 25 Masters z v P
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BIGGUN.964 Masters ZvP, ZvZ
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I think that if you guys are in Masters I wouldn't be as an effective coach as someone that's like at the top of Master league or in Grandmaster league. But I'd be willing to practice the ZvZ matchups, anyways. Up to you guys. My ZvP is pretty good, so if you guys are still interested, let me know on Skype.
As for prowala, I sent you a tell on Bnet, I don't know if you got it. But message me when you get the chance.
Thanks for the replies!
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GiMMiK.139 Platinum I'd love to work on ZvT and ZvZ, but all match-ups need work.
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TheAppetizer.679 Daimond ZvZ, ZvT, mechanics EDIT: Sorry! apparently I forgot when I'm available! I wont have school from Monday to Wednesday, so anytime form 12AM-12PM between then. After Wednesday, I won't be available until 6PM-9PM. Hope you can fit me into your schedule!
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sniperdad.151
every MU
Don't need no work on mechanics though..
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Hi there, I'd love to get a little lesson with you ^__^
xOTyrion 376 Masters I want to work on specifically ZvT opening, and a more efficient hotkey set up. :D
Thanks for the offer! That's really cool!
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HTODethklok.201
Diamond
ZvT Specifically I would like to get better with the muta ling bling style I consider myself to be really good with the ling infestor style but im no where near as good with muta ling bling.
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DuyAnh.967
Diamond
Having trouble with ZvP and some ZvZ.
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CallMeRoy.341 Top 25 Masters Zerg Would like some help solidifying my openers in ZvZ and ZvT. Along with evaluating my playstyle in ZvP
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Im probably going to get flamed here but im honestly baffled that random master players are offering coaching for money. I have no problem when its for free but I can see the OP is eventually going to start charging money for coaching.
Last seaosn was my first season of SC2 and I reached number 3 in my master league (Im an ex-broodwar player) and I find it funny how basically all master players not in top 8 have no idea wtf they are doing. Then I go on teamliquid and see these same people coaching. I have no problem when the coaching is free and if its a master player coaching a silver/gold player but when I see master players (especially masters players not in top 8) coaching for money it gives me a huge face palm moment.
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darkscream.265 diamond general polish up play to get masters
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Formortiis 356 Practice Everything
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Just had a lesson with SpiKy here. He's a really friendly guy and pretty knowledgeable about his matchups. Was pretty confortable talking with him. My TvZ knowledge has improved quite a bit i feel and im thankful for that get him while hes free!
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StrangeR 552. Practice: Scouting/Reacting Platinum
My Feedback: Obviously knows a lot about the game, very informational, reminded me of my big brother looking over my shoulder while playing but is very flexible with the way you want him to teach you. All around hes a chill guy and great teacher. 10/10
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Just got done a session with Spiky. I'm trying to break into master league as zerg. He found a practice partner for me and coached me while I played some games and although I lost the first 3 finally at the 4th game I made some progress and won
After the hour I can say I will be taking away some positives that will help me improve my game without a doubt.
Thanks again Spiky. =)
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•Battle.net ID + Friend code Evileye 137
•League Bronze
•What you want to work on Well, im really new, and i think id need some help on a handful of everything.
•When your are available Weekends, and school breaks(in school 2 :/ )
EDIT: Incredible coach, very good to learn from if your Bronze+ and up(im bronze...lol) very instructive and full of helpful tips. 5/5 Thanks for the recent lesson
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ID: Itisis.567 League: Platinum What I want to work on: ZvP Times availiable: Everyday after 9:00PM PST, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday after 4:30PM PST
Thank you!
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ID: Darthcaedus League: Plat Want to work on: multitasking+speed Available: usually after 7pm est most nights
--I like to think of myself as someone who can take and give constructive criticism well ;-)
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This guys noob.
User was warned for this post
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I'm a gold level player and I had a lesson with Spiky today. He watched as I played a couple games. I thought that he gave very detailed, actionable advice that I've already been able to put to use. He seems like a smart, articulate guy that enjoys helping people improve.
Okeydoke
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Battle.net ID + Friend code ParagonNova.280 League Plat What you want to work on ZvP (Macro wise) When your are available GMT +8 5-9pm
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If you guys could message me on Skype and schedule with me there, that would be great!
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Had a lesson with Spiky today and I can tell that he knows a lot about the game. I am really happy that I asked him to coach me because it was really worth it. Great coach
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Are you able to play over to EU? Or is it NA only?
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On January 02 2012 10:25 Licorices wrote: Are you able to play over to EU? Or is it NA only?
NA only, Sorry!!
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Just finished up a lesson with Spikey and in the past ive had lessons from Mr.Bitter and VVVTitan so I must say his coaching is really on par with a higher level player. I needed help in ZvT and he helped me realize a lot of glaring mistakes in my play (like the importance of really good creep spread) while giving me an over all much better game plan for the early mid and late game no matter which tech paths I decide to go down.
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Just had a lesson from Spikey and I say its was pretty good. He's very friendly and easy to talk to and his style is on par with some of the more well known players.
Take the lessons now while its free!
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Hello there! I think this is a great idea to help others and improve your understanding all at the same time =)
InSpiRe 369 Diamond league I would like to work on zvz mainly since as i move to better opponents my all ins are failing -_- I am always available. yay for christmas break!
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SpiKy's coaching was exactly what I needed. His knowledge of the game and it's mechanics meshed well with his easy to understand explainations, especially since I'm bronze. He watched me play and commentated on my gameplay, and answered every question I had. I definitely came away with a better understanding of zerg mechanics and fundamentals. Thanks a ton for your time.
Rating: 5/5
http://skye-starcraft.tumblr.com/
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MUHR.425
Diamond
I'd like to work on all match ups. Interpreting scouting information, timings, tips and tricks, etc. I know there are large gaping holes in my play that if I could patch up, I would be a masters level player. My early game is decent, my late game is horrid.
I am available quite often for the next two weeks.
Skype = iamtwon
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I had a lesson with SpiKy today, and it was fantastic. He explained everything thoroughly and in detail (to a degree even I could understand). He was also very receptive to any troubles I was having and helped me work on them specifically. He watched me play some games and also helped me through a few games. I would recommend his coaching to anyone trying to learn the game more in-depth or someone trying to break through to that next level. After this lesson I have a much better understanding of how to play Zerg and a better insight into each matchup. Can not recommend highly enough.
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I had a lesson with Spiky, He broke down his thought process so I picked up alot of timings and such aswell as general matchup help, He adapted well and took the game at my pace which was a Great thing to see, I would happily see him again!
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I just recently had a session with Mr. Robert(aka SpiKey) and i have to say this guy is flawless. He has a brain that works as fast as his mouth and that is saying something! His words and intentions were always clear and understandable and i believe that a player of any skill level could benefit from a personal session with Spikey. Not only does he have a wealth of knowledge of the game but he is also adept at spotting the little flaws in our play that we overlook game after game. I would and shall recommend him to friends!
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Having played spiky on ladder he is very good mannered in defeat.
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On January 06 2012 12:23 ThisWillBEz wrote: Having played spiky on ladder he is very good mannered in defeat.
Hahaha, thank you very much. I try to be as manner as possible in all of my games.
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Hello! Are you still taking students? My battle net ID is Dudebro.579
I am low diamond, and feel like my play is too unstructured and uninformed to be consistent. Sometimes I think I've been winning purely on the very basics in zvp and zvt.
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Oh yes, I'm available basically around the clock right now.
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Fantastic job, clear reasoning behind everything. Easy to understand, and is very understanding. He will explain things in general and in specifics. Thank you!
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Looking for ZvT coaching, im mid diamond at the moment, but only because my ZvP and ZvZ is quite good. Ive also laddered terran a bit, and because terran is so easy i got my mmr up slightly . Haha.
Heres my details.
Groogns.141
skype- gregtrobson.
Cheers! :D
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On January 10 2012 01:30 Groogns wrote:Looking for ZvT coaching, im mid diamond at the moment, but only because my ZvP and ZvZ is quite good. Ive also laddered terran a bit, and because terran is so easy i got my mmr up slightly  . Haha. Heres my details. Groogns.141 skype- gregtrobson. Cheers! :D
Please add me on Skype and message me there, please! 
On January 09 2012 03:41 spxmgb wrote: Hello! Are you still taking students? My battle net ID is Dudebro.579
I am low diamond, and feel like my play is too unstructured and uninformed to be consistent. Sometimes I think I've been winning purely on the very basics in zvp and zvt.
Message me on Skype so we can schedule.
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On December 30 2011 12:21 Smile[PaiN] wrote: Im probably going to get flamed here but im honestly baffled that random master players are offering coaching for money. I have no problem when its for free but I can see the OP is eventually going to start charging money for coaching.
Last seaosn was my first season of SC2 and I reached number 3 in my master league (Im an ex-broodwar player) and I find it funny how basically all master players not in top 8 have no idea wtf they are doing. Then I go on teamliquid and see these same people coaching. I have no problem when the coaching is free and if its a master player coaching a silver/gold player but when I see master players (especially masters players not in top 8) coaching for money it gives me a huge face palm moment.
I agree with this completely.
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SpiKy is an extremely good coach with a very extensive knowledge to starcraft and game mechanics. I was having a huge problem with ZvT (about a 20% winrate :'( ). After having only an hour long session with him he helped me out TREMENDOUSLY with what I was doing wrong, what I needed to be doing whether it may be micro, macro, timing, engagements. He is also extremely well mannered, like if he asked me to do something and I failed to do it, he wouldn't get all pissy like some coaches would and would consistently be saying "good job" when doing little things, like preventing a drop, which may not even seem like a lot, but it makes the session much much more enjoyable.
5/5 and I really hope to do future sessions with you :D
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SpiKy is a very good coach and I feel like I gained a lot of knowledge for only an hour of coaching. He is very clear and shows you how to improve in a very "to-the-point" manner. Very easy to understand what he is trying to say to you and what your doing wrong.
5/5 this guys is awesome and I would recommend him to anyone :D
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AiRbOrN 824
Silver
Im looking to get better and out of silver, or ZvT if they wall i lose.
Most days of the week and most weekdays after 10 or before 5
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On January 11 2012 15:57 AiRbOrN16 wrote: AiRbOrN 824
Silver
Im looking to get better and out of silver, or ZvT if they wall i lose.
Most days of the week and most weekdays after 10 or before 5
Please add me on Skype and schedule with me there.
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damn that u are NA only
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On January 11 2012 19:58 enykie wrote:damn that u are NA only 
Sorry.
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Spiky helped me catch up on the meta game. He helped me find weaknesses is in play in a way only a good coach can. He was patient, willing to talk over the matchups and was never impatient or annoyed despite my weak attempts to follow his instructions while playing. I have stuff to work on for weeks and I feel my Z v t is solid enough to make it back into masters.
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On January 10 2012 08:59 MichaelDonovan wrote:Show nested quote +On December 30 2011 12:21 Smile[PaiN] wrote: Im probably going to get flamed here but im honestly baffled that random master players are offering coaching for money. I have no problem when its for free but I can see the OP is eventually going to start charging money for coaching.
Last seaosn was my first season of SC2 and I reached number 3 in my master league (Im an ex-broodwar player) and I find it funny how basically all master players not in top 8 have no idea wtf they are doing. Then I go on teamliquid and see these same people coaching. I have no problem when the coaching is free and if its a master player coaching a silver/gold player but when I see master players (especially masters players not in top 8) coaching for money it gives me a huge face palm moment. I agree with this completely.
If people are willing to pay for coaching and feel satisfied with the results then what's the problem? Just because you can beat them on ladder doesn't mean they are unqualified to coach lower league players. It just sounds like jealously to be honest. If you don't want people like him to coach then offer better coaching yourself and stop complaining.
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LandFiLL 164
Platinum League
Want to work on ZvP
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On January 11 2012 19:58 enykie wrote:damn that u are NA only  aye
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I think if you plan on charging in the future you should make it to GM first
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On January 13 2012 01:01 isleyofthenorth wrote: I think if you plan on charging in the future you should make it to GM first
Well, the whole idea behind this is helping people reach their goals--not necessarily trying to get people to be playing at a GM level. I think teaching silver people to play at a GM level would not be realistic at all because GM's have very crisp timings, insane macro and micro, and have a lot of game sense. If someone's goal is to promote from, say, Silver to Gold, then I don't think a GM is necessary.
I admit, a GM coach would probably be able to teach much more analytical things, such as scouting nuances and the like, but when we're talking about lower levels (Diamond and below), you'll pretty much hear everyone saying the same thing: macro better, scout more often, etc.
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On January 13 2012 00:49 jkimnw wrote: LandFiLL 164
Platinum League
Want to work on ZvP
Message me on Skype, please! 
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+1 super great coach made me realize I don't drone at all >.> and yea just super great tips, and he's definitely got the voice to be a coach.
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Very informative, knowledgeable, professional, and talkative. You explained it very well and clear. However I was a bit intimidated at times (because of the professionalism). Overall great coaching. Thanks so much! -Snif and Gyalgatine
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On January 13 2012 08:08 NachiMe wrote: +1 super great coach made me realize I don't drone at all >.> and yea just super great tips, and he's definitely got the voice to be a coach.
On January 15 2012 13:27 Brutaxilos wrote: Very informative, knowledgeable, professional, and talkative. You explained it very well and clear. However I was a bit intimidated at times (because of the professionalism). Overall great coaching. Thanks so much! -Snif and Gyalgatine
Thanks for your feedback!
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Just one hour with SpiKy was already amazing, very professional! I'm a Gold player and he showed me so many mistakes in my play that are actually very easy to fix. This one hour was more effective to my overall play than 20 hours of my own ladder training. To top it all off I managed to defeat a high masters Zerg today in the After Hours Gaming League, and I think SpiKy had a big part in that! 5/5 would hire again (and probably will at some point)!
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I just had coaching with Spiky and it was really great. He is very knowledgeable about the game, gives you a lot of information and is very friendly. I feel more confident in my play now and would definitely recommend him to anyone.
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I had one of Spiky's lessons last night and I want everyone to know I was impressed. He continued to communicate with me during the practice matches, and was constantly giving feedback/criticism. Spiky was extremely knowledgeable. He was never condescending. The greatest part about his lessons is he made the environment comfortable. I was able to ask questions, and felt at ease answering the questions he was constantly asking mid match. The only thing I wasn't sure of was if he was trolling me or not. I heard him say "HOkay" a bunch. Maybe this is how he says "ok", but I couldn't be sure. Either way, watching back my stream it was quite funny. Spiky is a great coach, and if he charges in the future I will gladly pay for some lessons from him. 5/5 for Spiky!
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On January 17 2012 23:54 AgAuMOGWAI wrote: I had one of Spiky's lessons last night and I want everyone to know I was impressed. He continued to communicate with me during the practice matches, and was constantly giving feedback/criticism. Spiky was extremely knowledgeable. He was never condescending. The greatest part about his lessons is he made the environment comfortable. I was able to ask questions, and felt at ease answering the questions he was constantly asking mid match. The only thing I wasn't sure of was if he was trolling me or not. I heard him say "HOkay" a bunch. Maybe this is how he says "ok", but I couldn't be sure. Either way, watching back my stream it was quite funny. Spiky is a great coach, and if he charges in the future I will gladly pay for some lessons from him. 5/5 for Spiky!
I laughed at the "hokay" bit. Sorry! ^.^
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Spiky is a great coach, easy to understand, knows what he is talking about and explains it all so you don't just sit there not knowing why you just did something. He is very attentive while coaching and offers a lot of helpful advice here and there. 5/5 for your coaching and hope you continue to coach
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Just got done with a lesson. I'm top silver zerg and he really helped me understand the importance of a few key elements. He went over the replays with me and was good at understanding the game from a lower level of play. Overall, he's a great coach and I highly recommend him.
5/5
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I appreciate all of the feedback. I'll be sure to add all of your testimonials to my testimonial section. 
Please keep in mind that I'm not longer offering free coaching. Message me if you'd like to schedule coaching still.
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It's Hreidmar, I did the one week coaching with Spiky. I've already done a testimonial but this is a follow up that I felt needed to be added. I recently hit Masters league thanks to Spiky's help. To be honest it took longer than it should, but that is completely my fault. I got behind in my school work and couldn't dedicate as much time as I would have liked to for a while. However, when I got time and really dug deep. I looked over spiky's, notes thought about what I learned and, watched the vods and within 30 games I hit Masters. It's a great feeling and I can't thank you enough.
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battle.net: IEATNAILS#1443 League: bronze what you want to work on: everything really I am bad at almost everything When I am available: anytime in the next 2 months
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