This book is written for traders who want structure, clarity, and disciplined decision-making — not shortcuts or signals.
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The X's and O's of Options Trading
A clear, beginner-friendly introduction to options, risk management, and disciplined decision-making -- built for long-term consistency
The X’s & O’s of Options Trading is a practical introduction to the stock market and options — written for people who want structure, not hype.
You’ll learn the foundations (stocks, options, and how pricing works), core chart concepts, risk management, and the basics of trade planning so you can practice with clarity instead of confusion.
The goal isn’t to turn you into a day trader — it’s to help you understand the game, start paper trading the right way, and build confidence before you risk real capital.
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“The brilliance of this book lies in its design. Khris has taken the complex world of options trading and broken it down through the familiar lens of coaching—turning charts into plays, risk into discipline, and market strategy into game strategy. It’s not just educational; it’s transformational. This is the book I wish every coach, competitor, and leader had when stepping into the financial arena for the first time.”
— Jeremy Whaley, Trading Educator & Founder
“Whether you're coaching on the hardwood or trading in the markets, success comes down to discipline, preparation, and staying calm under pressure. Khris does an incredible job connecting the mindset of an athlete to the mindset of a trader—something that’s often overlooked in financial education. This book is more than a guide; it’s a playbook for mental toughness, strategic thinking, and personal growth.”
— Robert Brickey, Basketball Coach, Financial Advisor/Educator, Former Team Captain at Duke University"Khris has helped me develop profitable strategies for short and long term growth. The knowledge I have gained will without question have a generational impact on my family. This book provides the framework for becoming a profitable options trader. The sports analogies make it so easy to understand."
— Brian Foster, Trader, Investor, & Industrial Engineer
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The X's and O's of Options Trading
What If You Understood the Game Before Trying to Win It?
Most people approach options trading backwards — chasing strategies before understanding how the market actually works.
The X’s and O’s of Options Trading is written for people who want clarity before complexity.
This book walks you through the foundational concepts every trader needs to understand — without assuming a finance background or prior experience. You’ll learn how options work, how risk is managed, how trades are structured, and how disciplined traders think before they ever place a trade.
Rather than promising shortcuts or quick wins, this book focuses on building competence and confidence step by step.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Understand the fundamentals of stocks and options
- Learn how options are priced and why they move
- Apply basic technical analysis and chart reading
- Manage risk through position sizing and trade planning
- Practice safely using paper trading and review techniques
- Set up the tools and accounts needed to trade responsibly
This book is not a trading system.
It’s the foundation before the system.
If you’re looking for a practical, no-fluff introduction to options trading — written for real people, not hype-driven traders — this is where you start.
No shortcuts. No signals. Just structure.
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What Comes After the Basics?
When you’re ready, coaching is where the CST system gets installed into your personal trading routine.
Coaching applications are reviewed personally and offered by fit, not pressure.
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