The SCOOP 2024 is over... what now?

The season of poker series such as the SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) is one of the most eagerly awaited moments for poker players all over the world. Now that the SCOOP 2024 has come to an end, many players are asking themselves: “What now?”. This article will address that question and provide some important strategies for the post-series period, ensuring that players maintain their performance and continue to evolve. 

The importance of continuity

Poker players, like athletes in other sports, face the challenge of keeping fit and maintaining their rhythm after major competitions. Breaking rhythm is one of the most common mistakes at the end of the SCOOP 2024. 📉

1. Breaking Rhythm

At the end of an intense series of tournaments, many players drastically change their pace of life. This can be detrimental, as “mental conditioning” is crucial in poker, just as it is in sport. A prolonged break can make resuming more difficult and time-consuming. 🧠

Tip: Maintain similar routines. Taking a day off is healthy, but avoid sudden changes. Keep practicing and staying active at the tables.

2. Change of Scenario

At the end of the SCOOP 2024, the scenario changes: the field, the variance and the prize pools are different. Keeping the same mentality as the series can be a mistake. You need to recalibrate your expectations and adapt to the new context.

Tip: Adjust expectations according to the new reality. Don't expect the same results and keep a flexible mindset.

Learning from mistakes

Michael Jordan, one of the greatest athletes of all time, said:

“I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. On 20 occasions, I was trusted to make the winning shot and I missed. I've failed many, many times in my life. And that's why I'm successful.”

In poker, as in any sport, learning from mistakes is essential for success.

4 Ways to Make the Most of the Post-Series

1. Reflect

Do a self-evaluation:

1. What did I do wrong?
2. What didn't work so well and can be adjusted?
3. What habits acquired during the series should I abandon?
4. What do I want to start doing again?

2. Planning

Plan your level-up:

1. What adjustments should I make?
2. What is a priority?
3. Which adjustments will have the greatest impact on my performance?

3. Recalibrate

Create micro-challenges based on your learnings to prepare for the next step. Review your expectations and adjust them to the new phase you're in.

Suggestion: Read the article “Poker Performance - SMART Objectives“ to help define clear and achievable objectives.

4. Emotional Management

Develop the skills of emotional management. Breathing techniques, meditation and visualization can be extremely useful for dealing with stress and anxiety. 🧘‍♂️

Conclusion

Success in poker goes far beyond technical and strategic skills. It is essential to develop a resilient mindset, able to cope with stress, anxiety and tilt associated with the game. By doing so, players can maximize their performance and make the most of the opportunities the post-series has to offer.

Our athletes are accompanied by top professionals in the fields of Mental Coaching and Psychology who help them deal with negative emotions and develop their confidence. Join our community and take your game to the next level! 🚀

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Let's turn challenges into opportunities together and continue to grow as poker players!