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I’m going to say something that might feel uncomfortable for you, coach.
A lot of esports coaches think they’re way better than they actually are.
(is that your ego talking already? Justifying and protecting itself already?)
Or do you have the mindset of being humble, that you already know a lot,...
Your esports portfolio is not what you think it should be.
Where many people focus on who you are, instead, demonstrate how you do things.
Over the years, I have spoken to hundreds of esports coaches, all with a different story. But at the same time, it is a potato pataato situation, similar storie...
What separates great esports coaches from those who just point out mistakes? How do you go from being an amateur coach to a professional who truly impacts players and teams? Let’s break it down.
The truth is, most esports “coaches” aren’t actually coaching. This problem affects not just amateur coa...
Esports coaching is more than just knowing the mechanics of a game. Many aspiring esports coaching professionals focus heavily on game-specific knowledge, thinking that understanding every detail about their game will make them great coaches. However, while game knowledge is essential, true coaching...
The Essence of Esports Coaching: Evolve or get left behind.
Esports is evolving, and the most educated coaches will rise to the top.
Currently, most esports coaches are ‘grinding’—repeating the same routines season after season, hoping that trial and error will eventually lead them to become world...
Esports requires players who can perform at their best every day. However, even the best players can have a bad day, which can affect their performance and morale. As an esports coach it's your responsibility to provide support and guidance to help your team members overcome any obstacles they may f...
A VOD review is when a coach and player analyse a recorded match together to find mistakes, understand why they happened, and fix them in future games. Done well, it turns raw footage into real improvement. Here is how to run one that actually changes how your players perform.
As a part of espor...
One of the most significant issues within esports today is the lack of flexibility that coaches have in their coaching style. Too often, players are coached in a way that doesn't suit them, causing them to feel demotivated and frustrated, and as a result, they underperform in practice and competitio...
Today we’ll help you figure out which coaching path to take within Esports.
Why? Because choosing a coaching path that fits with who you are, your natural skills, and what you want will directly impact your success as a coach. And we at Next Level Esports wish to help you to succeed in whichever co...
How do you structure your esports practice and scrims coach? You might run your practices as usual. Players come in, you jump into a game, give some pointers, and then you end with a VOD and set goals for the next practice. Although this is commonly practiced, you’re missing out on a lot! It is not ...