All BRIDGE FORUM teachers are available to teach all levels of play. We teach SAYC, the Two Over One system, Acol and Precision. You can state your preference for which teacher you would like to work with by clicking on the 'Contact Us' tab.

Ellen Caitlin Pomer (Caitlin), founder of Bridge Forum, is an ACBL accredited teacher, co-author with Ned Downey of the popular book, ‘Standard Bidding with SAYC’ and frequent commentator at vugraphs for BBO. She volunteers for the BIL (www.bilbridge.com) and in the past has donated time on OKbridge to commentate for Fifth Chair’s games. Caitlin has written articles for the ACBL’s Bulletin, The Bridge Teacher as well as the American Bridge Teachers’ Association ABTA Quarterly. She offers private, partnership and group lessons online, including Introduction to SAYC, Introduction to 2/1, supervised SAYC and 2/1 play groups and will be offering a 8-week course with Howard Schutzmzn (hondo717) on hand evaluation and an interactive seminar with Bill Frisby (athene)on ‘Reading the Opponents’ Cards.’ For more information, email Caitlin at info@bridge-forum.com.

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Larry Mori (larrymori on BBO and lkmhori on Okbridge) is an ACBL Grand Life Master who has played professionally for 30+ years. Originally from Japan, Larry has won five NABC championships including open pairs, mixed pairs, and three Swiss teams. He has also represented the U.S. at the World Championships many times with high finishes, including the Rosenblum Cup. Well respected for his bidding expertise, Larry teaches players/or partnerships of all levels to maximize their bidding systems whether simple or complex. He focuses on how to think about all aspects of the game and to extract information from the opponents’ bids so and develop solid plans and habits. Larry is available for online lessons on both BBO and OKBridge as well as for live tournaments. You can reach Larry at larrymori@mindspring.com or by calling 727-535-8782

Mike Moss (mytmoss) is one of Bridge Forum's first teachers and its original webmaster. With broad experience, he works with many individuals, partnerships and groups teaching both SAYC and the Two-Over-One systems. He has also been credited for helping at least one partnership win trophies at the 2000 Anaheim NABC. He teaches on both OKBridge and BBO. You can visit him on his own website at www.mytmoss.com.

John Gowdy (Gowdy), a well known and respected Canadian player, has competed in many world championships, winning a silver medal in the Pan American games. John is very familiar with the art of bridge coaching having coached the Venice Cup, open Olympiad and world Junior teams. With a panache for writing numerous enlightening articles, John now brings his expertise in coaching to players who aim to advance their game, whether novice or experts, whether individuals, partnerships or groups.

George Mittelman (mittmouse) is an ACBL Grand Life Master with 8 Canadian championships and 4 North American titles to his credit. As well he has won: gold medal in the 1982 Mixed pairs in Biarritz, France and 2002 Senior Teams in Montreal; silver medal in Bermuda Bowl, 1995; bronze medal in Rosenblum Teams 1982. He teaches more advanced students and focuses on competitive bidding and thinking like an expert. He can be reached at gmittelman@rogers.com

Ricardo Poleschi (tenuki) has played bridge since he was 20, and has numerous National titles from his native Argentina where he was ranked as the Number 1 player for over 15 years, several South American titles and fifth place at the 1991 Bermuda Bowl in Yokohama. He is able to teach in English, Spanish, and Italian with elementary French and Portuguese. Ricardo is also a bridge theorist and for the past many years he has fully dedicated himself to bridge coaching. Caitlin knows first-hand of his talents as he coached her.

Rich Reisig (reisig) is a well-known figure on BBO. He is a teacher and professional player, currently a regular partner with Benito Garozzo. Rich has numerous regional and national wins to his name, including Reisinger teams, Senior Swiss Teams and Senior Knockout teams. He currrently teaches intermediates through advanced at BBO-IAC (BBO Intermediate/Advanced Club) at www.iac.pigpen.org.uk. He also coaches partnerships as well as commentating at many BBO vugraphs.

Federico Primavera (fulldiRE) began his bridge career in 1988 as a member of the National Junior Italian team coached by Benito Garozzo. Federico has won several other tournaments in Europe, as a silver and gold medalist in the European Junior championships, with partners including Alfredo Versace, Antonio Sementa, Claudio Nunes and played an Italian Championship also with Giorgio Belladonna as partner. Currently he is playing full time with Irene Baroni and together they offer individual and partnership coaching as well as group lessons. Federico is well versed in numerous systems, including 2/1, SAYC, Precision, Blue Club, and his own system incorporating new concepts in competition and both Garozzo and Lauria-Versace gadgets.

Irene Baroni (Princi), an Italian Master who started playing bridge at age 19, has won three Italian mixed championships, 2 Italian Mixed Cup and the latest women Italian championships. As a silver medalist in the 2007 European Junior team championships, Irene also placed well playing with her regular partner Federico Primavera on the Fulvio Fantoni team (5th place in European Mixed Team Championships Antalya 2007). Irene is an experienced teacher, well able to work with beginners to advance players. She plays Blue Club, Precision, SAYC, 2/1, Garozzo ‘natural’, Lauria-Versace ‘natural’ and the system developed by her regular partner, Federico Primavera.

Ricardo Zampino (zampino) es un jugador tope de la Argentina, de habla fluida en español e inglés. Él es también periodista de bridge, mentor y autor de dos libros de bridge: "Palo Cuarto" (Remate) y "Carteo de un Palo" (Jugadas de Seguridad).

Yoram (gur) is a first flight player in Israel, with many national wins in his 35 years of play. In the past 3 years he has been online teaching with many (happy) students. He enjoys teaching all aspects of the game but bidding and carding are his favorites. He loves teaching 2/1 and natural 5 card majors systems with an emphasis on bridge logic rather than gadgets.

Carlos (camacho) is a 1989 Bermuda Bowl winner from Brazil and also represented the country in the 1991 and 1993 Bermuda Bowl competitions, as well as the 1992 Team Olympiad. While most of his time online has been involved with competitive and 'recreational' play he is prepared to impart his knowledge of the game to others.

Cindy Marshall (Cindy on BBO and cindym on Okbridge), a diamond life master from Tennessee, is a bridge professional with dozens of regional wins and many top national finishes. Many of these wins were during her ten year partnership with Mike Cappelletti. Cindy can be found teaching online or on the tournament circuit, with an emphasis on the two over one system, defensive methods and working with clients promoting them to think like an expert.

Bill Frisby (athene) has been teaching bridge for over 10 years in England, where he is a popular player. He can teach a wide range of bidding systems and conventions and particularly enjoys helping partnerships develop simple but comprehensive agreements to avoid misunderstandings in the auction and defense. Currently he is focusing on declarer play and defense in his teachings. Having taught many courses with Caitlin in the past, they will be offering a half day seminar on ‘Reading the Opponents’ Cards.’ Bill is an active volunteer in BBO’s BIL and also Fifth Chair’s instructive 2/1 team game.

Avrom (Avery) is a former journalism student with computer knowledge. He has been out of competitive bridge for several years and is just now returning to the table. He now serves as both co-ordinator and webmaster for Bridge Forum.

For more information on each teacher, including his/her teaching schedule, fees, or to reach a teacher, email Caitlin at info@bridge-forum.com.