WHAT WE OFFER
WHAT WE OFFER
We spread the joy of Catan by organizing events and tournaments online and across New York City, bringing passionate players together. We also coach players of all levels, from online players transitioning to in-person play to beginners, we design the curriculum to meet your needs.
We spread the joy of Catan by organizing events and tournaments online and across New York City, bringing passionate players together. We also coach players of all levels, from online players transitioning to in-person play to beginners, we design the curriculum to meet your needs.
1-on-1 or Small Group Coaching
4 to 8 hours, 2 hours per session
1-on-1 or Small Group Coaching
4 to 8 hours, 2 hours per session
Tournaments
3 to 6 hours
Tournaments
3 to 6 hours
PAST TOURNAMENTS
PAST TOURNAMENTS
Catan Online Tournaments
Catan Online Tournaments
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
“After I won a local Catan qualifier, I reached out to Donald to coach me for US Nationals. I played well socially but I knew that I had a lot to improve on for game fundamentals such as picking the best initial placements, evaluating opponents’ positions, and finding trade value with other players. He guided me through these concepts by reviewing my online games and showing examples of where I could’ve improved. Thanks to his help, I made semifinals!”
- Navid @ 1-on-1 Coaching for US Nationals
“After I won a local Catan qualifier, I reached out to Donald to coach me for US Nationals. I played well socially but I knew that I had a lot to improve on for game fundamentals such as picking the best initial placements, evaluating opponents’ positions, and finding trade value with other players. He guided me through these concepts by reviewing my online games and showing examples of where I could’ve improved. Thanks to his help, I made semifinals!”
- Navid @ 1-on-1 Coaching for US Nationals
“Donald introduced us to the points system where you need to win with 3 points minimum. We tended to interrupt and ask a lot of questions and Donald always handled that extremely well and provided insightful answers. By the end of the lessons, we were comfortable with the strategies needed to play 3 points minimum and all of us just can’t wait to play more. We think Donald is the best teacher!”
- Sophia @ Group Lessons for Friends & Family
“Donald offered a flexible coaching program that cleverly combined placements, in-game actions, and social strategy lessons with playing sessions with some of the world’s best players where he records and debriefs with me on the games afterwards. After the coaching sessions, my online win rate went from 20% to 40% and I find myself thinking a lot more about who I can trade with, what they would want, and how to get better value.”
- Simon @ 1-on-1 Coaching Online
“Donald offered a flexible coaching program that cleverly combined placements, in-game actions, and social strategy lessons with playing sessions with some of the world’s best players where he records and debriefs with me on the games afterwards. After the coaching sessions, my online win rate went from 20% to 40% and I find myself thinking a lot more about who I can trade with, what they would want, and how to get better value.”
- Simon @ 1-on-1 Coaching Online
“Donald taught us Hong Kong style mahjong in a fun, approachable, and engaging way. He broke down all the complex rules into simple steps and even came with a 2-page reference guide to help us remember the rules afterwards. He was delighted to share his passion for mahjong with us and me, my husband, and my friends all love the game now!”
- Ashita @ Group Lessons for Parents Association
“Donald was very well organized with clear objectives and takeaways after each short lesson. He was also very accommodating with scheduling, which is crucial for me as a business owner. After the program ended, Donny invited me back for playing sessions with his new students, allowing me to keep fresh and benefit from free game reviews.”
- Robert @ 1-on-1 Coaching Online
“Donald was very well organized with clear objectives and takeaways after each short lesson. He was also very accommodating with scheduling, which is crucial for me as a business owner. After the program ended, Donny invited me back for playing sessions with his new students, allowing me to keep fresh and benefit from free game reviews.”
- Robert @ 1-on-1 Coaching Online
“I played mahjong many years ago but forgot most of the rules and strategies and Donald’s coaching brought it all back to life for me. Donald was very friendly and engaging towards me and my coworkers and taught well at a large table that ranged from coworkers who have never heard of mahjong before to people like me picking the game back up.”
- Wei @ Corporate Workshop for Team Building
“Donald did a fantastic job with hosting the Battle of the States (BOTS) tournaments. He made sure teams were balanced, everyone was scheduling their games on time, and wrote creative shoutouts after each round. Donald created a team-based format that was able to balance competitive and casual play. I loved being there to cheer for my teammates online and the best feeling for me was when my teammates all congratulated me when I won.”
- Darius @ Online Tournaments
“Donald did a fantastic job with hosting the Battle of the States (BOTS) tournaments. He made sure teams were balanced, everyone was scheduling their games on time, and wrote creative shoutouts after each round. Donald created a team-based format that was able to balance competitive and casual play. I loved being there to cheer for my teammates online and the best feeling for me was when my teammates all congratulated me when I won.”
- Darius @ Online Tournaments
“Donald opened my eyes to Hong Kong mahjong as someone who have only played American mahjong before. He did a terrific job at explaining the similarities and differences between the two styles as well as the history behind Chinese mahjong. As an author working on a book about mahjong in the Jewish community, we had some engaging conversations afterwards and I’d love to host a Hong Kong mahjong event with him soon!”
- Barry @ Street Festival in Lower East Side
“Donald’s tournament was A+: very well organized with amazing food and drinks at the venue Mochi & Cream. Even though I didn’t win any games, I had a wonderful experience and will definitely attend more of his events!”
- Karla @ Local In-Person Qualifier
“Donald’s tournament was A+: very well organized with amazing food and drinks at the venue Mochi & Cream. Even though I didn’t win any games, I had a wonderful experience and will definitely attend more of his events!”
- Karla @ Local In-Person Qualifier
“Donald opened my eyes to Hong Kong mahjong as someone who have only played American mahjong before. He did a terrific job at explaining the similarities and differences between the two styles as well as the history behind Chinese mahjong. As an author working on a book about mahjong in the Jewish community, we had some engaging conversations afterwards and I’d love to host a Hong Kong mahjong event with him soon!”
- Barry @ Street Festival in Lower East Side
“Donald’s Catan tournament is the first one I’ve been to that actually started on time. He also purposely chose boards that led to faster games, solving the problem of some tournaments taking over 10 hours”.
- Bo, USA Champion @ Local In-Person Qualifier
“Donald’s Catan tournament is the first one I’ve been to that actually started on time. He also purposely chose boards that led to faster games, solving the problem of some tournaments taking over 10 hours”.
- Bo, USA Champion @ Local In-Person Qualifier
“Donald opened my eyes to Hong Kong mahjong as someone who have only played American mahjong before. He did a terrific job at explaining the similarities and differences between the two styles as well as the history behind Chinese mahjong. As an author working on a book about mahjong in the Jewish community, we had some engaging conversations afterwards and I’d love to host a Hong Kong mahjong event with him soon!”
- Barry @ Street Festival in Lower East Side