I've been playing Scrabble since I was 7 years old, and tournaments since I was 10. In 2023, I won the North American Scrabble Players Championship, and decided in that moment to pursue a career in order to best share this game with the world. Private coaching allows me to proudly make a living doing the thing I am most passionate about. Interested in improving? Fill out this questionnaire and let's see what we can do!
"Josh is strategic, patient, and accessible. Your game will improve after just a few lessons!"
-Cheryl Kagan, Maryland State Senator
"Whether across the board as an opponent, on a livestream as a commentator, or in one-on-one conversations and analysis, Josh Sokol’s love for the game of Scrabble and communicating its beauties and intricacies is unparalleled. Competing against Josh and discussing Scrabble with him has raised my own game significantly - I can guarantee that lessons with Josh will do the same for you."
-Will Anderson
"Josh's coaching was a great resource when I was first starting out in competitive Scrabble. I owe it to his help that I am now an intermediate tournament player! Josh made lessons approachable and fun. He broke down complex strategic concepts in a way that felt accessible, always balancing technical discussions with more down-to-earth insights about psychology and practical decision-making. I recommend his lessons to anyone looking to improve their game or simply gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty of Scrabble."
-Elise Bickford, tournament player since 2023
"Josh is perceptive of both the strategic misunderstandings and psychological elements that lead to trouble in tournament games. I appreciate that he adapts his teaching style to your needs, study habits, and limitations."
-Anonymous