What people are saying.

  • "Coach Mark, We just wanted to thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for all you've done for these kids these past few years. Card Club has been transformational for C. - his confidence, his social outlook, his math skills - the works!"

    — C’s Parents

  • “Mark, Just wanted to say thank you for bringing poker into our lives. It has truly brought our family and friends together and it all due to your love of the game. D is graduating this year and we will truly miss everything that Hunter has brought to us - including you and poker. In case you didn’t realize what a big part of D’s life Hunter poker has been - a few pictures to illustrate😀”

    — D’s Parents

  • "I am so grateful to you for teaching my kids all these years and giving them the gift of poker. (And teaching them a bit of sportsmanship along the way)."

    – Parent of 3 Poker Students

  • "Mark is one of New York City’s poker pioneers, as he uses the game of Poker as a platform for lessons in probability, psychology, history and communication. In his classes, students as young as five years old learn the ins-and-outs of this seemingly complex game. Semester after semester, we have had full classes of satisfied students and parents who re-enroll in Mark’s class to sharpen their skills."

    — Alyssa H. ,
    Former Head of After School,
    Avenues The World School

  • “Mark - Thank you so much for the AMAZING poker tournament experience. R had such a good time - let me rephrase that - *I* had such a good time watching him play - so excited for him that he played so well and managed to stay in it until the end. R was very pleased with his performance - especially since he went broke last year within the first hour - and he is determined to keep improving. He wants to take on those Hunter kids (also, he now says he wants to BE a Hunter kid for middle school HAHA! I think it was partially the trophy display case by the elevator). I was just so impressed - he sat all alone at a table with a bunch of big boys he didn't know and won a lot of hands. The whole event was fantastic - what a massive feat of organization AND teaching, the kids all behaved so well and played with such focus. It was the highlight of the school year!!!! I will never forget it. THANK YOU!! What a blast! ”

    — R’s Mom