Learn From Trading Veterans Who've Been There

Our instructors aren't just teachers – they're active traders who understand what it takes to navigate volatile markets. Each brings decades of real-world experience to guide your learning journey.

Meet Our Expert Team

Meet Your Trading Mentors

Each instructor has navigated multiple market cycles, from the dot-com crash to the 2008 financial crisis. They bring hard-earned wisdom that only comes from years of actual trading experience.

Casper Thornfield

Casper Thornfield

Institutional Trading Specialist

Started as a floor trader in 1998 and transitioned to electronic markets during the early 2000s. Casper spent 15 years managing institutional portfolios before focusing on education. His approach centers on understanding market structure and institutional behavior.

CFA Charter Series 7 & 63 FRM Certified

"I teach students to think like institutions, not retail traders. Understanding why big money moves helps you position correctly."

Dexter Ravenshaw

Dexter Ravenshaw

Risk Management Expert

Built his career in proprietary trading firms, focusing on quantitative strategies and risk control. After surviving the 2008 crisis with minimal losses, Dexter became passionate about teaching sustainable trading practices that prioritize capital preservation.

PhD Mathematics PRM Certified Prop Trading Veteran

"Most traders focus on entries. I teach exits first, then position sizing, then entries. Risk comes before reward, always."

Magnus Coldwell

Magnus Coldwell

Market Psychology Coach

Former hedge fund analyst who discovered that technical skills meant little without psychological discipline. Magnus combines behavioral finance principles with practical trading experience, helping students understand the mental game that separates consistent traders from the rest.

CAIA Charter Behavioral Finance Performance Coach

"The market doesn't care about your emotions, but your emotions will determine your results. I help traders master their internal environment first."

How We Actually Teach Trading

Forget theoretical lectures and generic strategies. Our approach mirrors how professional trading floors develop talent – through real scenarios, immediate feedback, and gradual complexity building.

1

Live Market Analysis

Every session starts with current market conditions. Students learn to read price action, volume patterns, and market sentiment in real-time rather than studying historical examples.

2

Paper Trading with Purpose

Structured simulation exercises that recreate the psychological pressure of real trading. Students practice with virtual capital but face real consequences for poor decisions.

3

Weekly Performance Reviews

Individual sessions where instructors analyze student trades, identify patterns, and develop personalized improvement plans. This mirrors how professional traders receive coaching.

4

Gradual Capital Introduction

Once students demonstrate consistent paper trading results, instructors guide them through their first real positions with small amounts and close supervision.

Real Results from Real Teaching

Our graduates don't just understand trading concepts – they can apply them under pressure. We track progress through measurable outcomes rather than course completion certificates.

87% Students show improved risk management after 3 months
6:1 Average instructor to student ratio in practice sessions
200+ Hours of one-on-one guidance per student

Your Personal Development Timeline

Professional traders aren't made overnight. We've structured a development path that builds competency systematically, with checkpoints to ensure you're ready for each next step.

1

Foundation Assessment & Goal Setting

Individual meeting with your assigned instructor to understand your background, risk tolerance, and trading objectives. We create a personalized learning path based on your specific situation and timeline.

Weeks 1-2
2

Market Structure Deep Dive

Learn how markets actually work – from order flow and market makers to institutional trading patterns. This isn't textbook theory; it's practical knowledge that affects every trade you'll make.

Weeks 3-8
3

Strategy Development & Testing

Work directly with instructors to develop trading approaches that fit your personality and schedule. Test these strategies through structured paper trading with regular performance reviews.

Weeks 9-16
4

Psychological Training & Discipline Building

Address the emotional challenges of trading through simulated pressure scenarios and individual coaching. Learn to recognize and manage the psychological traps that derail most traders.

Weeks 17-22
5

Live Market Transition & Ongoing Support

Begin live trading with instructor oversight and continued weekly check-ins. Access to alumni network and advanced workshops as you develop your trading career.

Week 23 & Beyond

What Makes Our Guidance Different

Direct instructor access during market hours

Personalized performance tracking and analysis

Customized learning pace based on your progress

Lifetime access to instructor network and resources