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MetaTeam —
Ukraine's national poker academy

We train promising players, provide a bankroll to play on and help them grow from their first tournaments to a professional level.

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All about MetaTeam

About the academy

How the school works, the partnership model, what a player gets.

Tiers and ranks

START, MIDDLE, PRO
and 15 internal ranks.

Partnership formats

Joining the academy, the group course, one-on-one coaching.

Video library

Materials from academy coaches, organized by level.

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What MetaTeam is

The academy that trains professional players

MetaTeam helps you move from amateur play to professional poker. You get a personal coach, a bankroll, professional software, analytics and a step-by-step development system.

  • You're not playing alone: MetaTeam provides the bankroll, a coach, software and a development system.
  • Your job — discipline, volume and working on your game.
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How it works

Seven steps — from the application to your first coaching session

01

You apply

02

We assess your experience,
level of play and potential

03

We determine your tier:
START, MIDDLE or PRO

04

We pick the right
partnership format

05

We sign the contract

06

We show you
the academy from the inside

07

We schedule your first coaching session

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Benefits

Why players choose MetaTeam

Ukraine's national poker academy

Not just training — systematic development under one set of standards.

Backing

MetaTeam invests in promising players and helps them grow without being limited by their own bankroll.

Official USPF partner

Setting new standards for the development of competitive poker in Ukraine.

A community of strong players

Training, shared experience and support inside the academy.

Tier and rank system

A transparent development path from START to PRO.

Long-term development

Not a one-off course — a system for professional growth.

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Strategic partner

MetaTeam × USPF

Together with USPF, we set the standards for the development of competitive poker in Ukraine and train the national team.

Academy tiers

START · MIDDLE · PRO

START · Amateurs

Poker is a hobby and a side income. Your main job or studies still come first.
Average buy-in (ABI) up to $10

MIDDLE · Semi-pros

Poker already brings in a substantial share of your income and requires more commitment.
ABI $10–30

PRO · Professionals

Poker is your main occupation and a source of income sufficient for a comfortable life.
ABI $40+

Rank system

The 15 MetaTeam ranks

Each tier contains 5 internal ranks. The academy assigns your rank, and the rank parameters
set your volume, coach access, backing and the requirements for moving up.

  • START
  • MIDDLE
  • PRO
Rank 1
ABI $2–3Volume: play for your own enjoyment
  • Entry requirements:
  • Set up and verify poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • To move up to the next rank:
  • Study the course materials
  • Pass the test on the Rank-1 materials
  • Required bankroll: —
Apply for Rank 1
Rank 2
ABI $2–3Volume: play for your own enjoyment
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the Rank-1 materials
  • To move up to the next rank:
  • Study the Rank-2 course material
  • Pass the test on the Rank-2 materials
  • Play 100 tournaments a month
  • A database of 10,000 hands
    meeting the fund's requirements
  • Have a video of yourself
    playing 3–4 tables live
  • Required bankroll: 50 buy-ins
    of your current stake ($50)
Apply for Rank 2
Rank 3
ABI $4–6Volume: at least 150
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the Rank-2 materials
  • Be able to play 3–4 tables at once
  • Play at least 100 tournaments a month
  • A database of 10,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $400
Apply for Rank 3
Rank 4
ABI $6–8Volume: at least 250
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the Rank-3 materials
  • Be able to play 4–6 tables at once
  • Play at least 150 tournaments a month
  • A database of 20,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $600
Apply for Rank 4
Rank 5
ABI $8–10Volume: at least 300
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the Rank-4 materials
  • Be able to play 4–6 tables at once
  • Play at least 250 tournaments a month
  • A database of 30,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $800
Apply for Rank 5
Rank 6
ABI $10–12Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $1,600
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
Apply for Rank 6
Rank 7
ABI $12–14Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $1,920
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
Apply for Rank 7
Rank 8
ABI $14–16Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker roomsand payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 handsmeeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $2,240
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
Apply for Rank 8
Rank 9
ABI $16–18Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 hands meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $2,560
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
Apply for Rank 9
Rank 10
ABI $18–20Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the START materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 50,000 hands meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $2,880
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel
    and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 10
Rank 11
ABI $20–24Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $5,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 11
Rank 12
ABI $24–28Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $6,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 12
Rank 13
ABI $28–32Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $7,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 13
Rank 14
ABI $32–36Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $8,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 14
Rank 15
ABI $36–50Volume: at least 400
tournaments a month
  • Entry requirements:
  • Have verified poker rooms
    and payment systems
  • Pass the test on the MIDDLE materials
  • Be able to play 6 tables at once
  • Play at least 300 tournaments a month
  • A database of 40,000 hands
    meeting the academy's standards
  • Bankroll: the academy
    backs you with $9,000
  • Extras:
  • Software and extra poker rooms, covered by the academy
  • A server with professional software
    for working on your game
  • The option of a loan for power stations and more
  • Coverage for travel and accommodation at live series
Apply for Rank 15
Partnership model

Joining the academy and standalone training formats

The core product is joining the academy. Group and one-on-one coaching are separate paid formats for those who don't need to join, take a bankroll or sign a contract.

  • Joining the Academy
  • Group Course
  • One-on-One Coaching

For players who want to pass the tryout, sign a contract and grow inside the MetaTeam system.

  • Personal coach
  • Professional software
  • Bankroll
  • Moving up in stakes

For players who don’t want to join the academy, don’t need a bankroll or a contract, but want to gain knowledge and improve their game. Led by Oleksii Lezhepiokov.

  • 10 sessions
  • Current trends
  • Working with software
  • Regulars' secrets
  • Independent game analysis

3 months of personal work with coaches: database analysis, error review, live sessions. A format for players who don’t want to join the academy but want to strengthen their game through personal coaching.

  • 3 months
  • Database analysis
  • Personal coaches
  • Live sessions
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Partnership model

MetaTeam is invested
in your results

Academy support grows with your progress. The higher your rank, the more opportunities, tools and support you get.

Profit split

Profit from playing on the academy’s bankroll is split 50% to the player / 50% to MetaTeam. This is not an income guarantee — poker involves variance and risk.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be good at poker already?

No. The academy works with both amateurs and professional players. After the tryout we determine your tier and map out your development path.

How does the tryout work?

We assess your experience, results, level of play and potential. Then we determine your tier and offer a partnership format.

Does everyone get a bankroll?

Academy support depends on your tier and rank. Detailed terms are set after you pass the tryout.

How does MetaTeam make money?

If you play on the academy's bankroll, profit is split according to the terms of your contract.

Can I train without joining the academy?

Yes. If all you need is the knowledge, you can take the group course or one-on-one coaching without joining the academy.

Does the academy guarantee a profit?

No. Poker is a game of skill over the long run. The academy helps you develop systematically, but your financial results depend on your level of play, discipline and the volume you put in.

Why is joining the academy free?

MetaTeam invests in promising players and cares about their long-term growth. The academy makes money when its players' results grow.

Ready to try out for MetaTeam?

Take the tryout for Ukraine’s national poker academy. We’ll assess your level,
determine your tier and suggest the best development format.

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