So I am not sure what format you guys want to use at this point, so i will just make one up.

I have played about 100 games in total, mostly with you guys. I play support pretty much 100% of the time, and I feel like I have a pretty good handle on the basics of support.
Whenever I go mid, I usually end up just getting yelled at.

Gameplay
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Things I believe I am OK at:
I am pretty good about ward placement....when I remember to buy them.
Harassing is...ok.....i seems to do better with some characters then others, but I do notice I body block the lane mate alot.
My last hitting seems to be ok for support, not good enough for a carry.
Jungleing

Things I know I am not great at:
Playing anything other then support.
The coordination and timing of team-fights...this would be initiation i guess?
Captaining...ugh...I had to do it once and it was a disaster.
Knowing when the "game phases" change.
Map Awareness.
Item checking the other team.
Micro....c.h.e.n........*shudders*


Characters
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Confident:
Litch
Crystal Maiden
Disrupter
Tidehunter
Sandking

Enjoyed:
Dazzle
Venomancer
Bounty Hunter
EarthShaker
Omniknight
Undying
Enchantress
Witch Doctor
Death Prophet
Dark Seer
Enigma
Leshrac
Wisp
Juggernaut

Terrible Games:
Sven
Brewmaster
Pudge
NightStalker
Puck
Storm Spirit
Shadow Shaman
Batrider
Ancient Apparition
Vengeful Spirit
Gyro
Nyx Assassin
Jakiro

Its safe to say that if there is a hero not on this list, i have not played them.

So I guess that is a short list of my own assessment, and if you disagree it will not hurt my feelings. I have watched a few replays of my past games, and they are certainly helpful, but I would imagine actually watching one with a more experienced person would be of much benefit. I actually really enjoy Support, however, I would be interested in starting to branch out. I started to try and pick-up Juggernaut and its been...ok at best. There are certainly some characters that I would like to get better with in all the categories, but this post has been long enough. So just let me know if there is any additional information i can pass along..?

What you've written here, Zap is almost identical to where I feel my strengths and weaknesses lie in game. So if there's any tuition going about, perhaps coaches could do a 2 for 1 special?

If you guys want, I can do a coaching session today, where we play a few games together, giving tips in-game, and then I'll review the replays and give some specific advice.

It would, however, be very useful to know what exactly you looking to improve, in terms of role and hero.

No tuition .

I think one on one sessions would be best. As Gambit mentioned, just post with a specific idea of what you'd like to improve on and we'll pair you up with a coach for 1 on 1 sessions. We're working on a long term coaching program as well.

If possible I'd like to get in on a session as well. I really want to work on pulling and stacking but would also like to improve my over all decision making (i.e.: where to be when). I find when I play games as support I typically fall into the LoL habit of constantly babysitting someone and I've been told I don't really have to do that. But any help to improve advanced fundamentals would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

@Gambit, I don't have alot of time tonight, probably just an hour or so. Not sure if we maybe want to play a game, then we can both watch it for review together at another time?

The best day for me would be Wednesday, but I know your are in a completely different timezone, so i am not sure what times work best for you. I can say that for me, 7PM EST Wednesday works best if we want to get a few games + commentary in.

I would really just be interested in playing a bit more then support. I know that we have worked on Bounty Hunter in the past, and that has helped tremendously. I would say any mid-lane hero would be what I am interested in, as it is really where I have near zero experience. If I had to pick a character, i would say a carry? or semi-carry? As I said before, I have been trying to play with Jugg, and would be ok with continuing that. At the same time, i would also be open to most characters, say a Faceless Void?

Can you start a new post with what you're looking to work and some times that you're free?

Sure. Sorry bout that.

No worries dude! Just helps keep stuff organized.

I am looking for a coaching session for Thursdays or Fridays after 5:30pm CST.

Ok, a little bit about me I have been playing Dota for about a year now and I have hit a bit of a wall as far as my skill level goes and I am not sure how to get better. I am mostly self-taught having only one friend who played Dota at the time I used purge and Dota cinema to learn a lot of the heroes . I mostly play long lane solo and support since at my skill level most players would rather carry or mid.

My Best Heroes

Support: Crystal Maiden, Lion, Omni-Knight, Jakiro, Dazzle

Long Lane Solo: Brood Mother, Bat Rider, Clockwerk, Treant, Weaver, Clinkz, Tide Hunter

Initiator: Slardar, Clockwerk, Enigma, Bat Rider, Tide Hunter, Brewmaster

Solo Mid: Night Stalker, Bat Rider

Carry: Juggernaut, Skeleton King, Faceless Void, Phantom Assassin, Sven, Alchemist, Lycanthrope (have not played him since the patch)

Obviously these heroes are not the only ones I can play just the ones I play best.

What I struggle with:

There is this period of time where the laning stage is over for everyone except the carries and I’m not always sure what I should be doing. I have been experimenting with this concept of making space which boils down to trying to gank/distract the other team so the carry can farm.

I also play very few mids as you can see so I would like to learn more of those but it is low priority since I rarely get the chance to mid.
Hopefully that is enough info to get started you can reach out to me on the forum or at Hopelessdota@gmail.com.

You sound like you have the same problem I do! I'll get one of our coaches to reach out to you soon to set up some time this week.

Hey, I just joined up here because I saw a post with this site on another forums, and I was wondering if I could get some one on one coaching as well. My steam ID is Efficient Demise, and I'll post a link to my steam profile down below. I share this account with my brother who's very good, but he doesn't have the patience to teach me haha, my experience and knowledge of the game is extremely limited, so if you guys could just play some games with me, giving me tips and reviewing the replay afterwards that would be awesome! Please, I am very interested in becoming better at this game.


http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198075904900

EDIT:
New steam profile, THANKS SHANE!

No problem! We'll hook you up with a coach! When are you free for coaching?

I sent you a friend request - I'm KreeJaffaKree

If you want some coaching today, I'll be available. Thought we might focus on a few key areas and we can go through a couple of your replays. Catch me on Steam or teamspeak.

Yes please, that'd be awesome! Shane and kree have already helped me immensely! Just add me on steam, my links in my post above and I would love to learn anything I can from you.