Nick, a collegiate video game coach, discusses his experience coaching esports teams at a new program. He highlights the challenges of coaching multiple games and the misconception that video game coaching is easy. Nick also shares his journey into esports coaching and the interview process for his current position. He emphasizes the potential profitability and inclusivity of esports and the importance of team building and recruitment in coaching. Nick discusses his own gaming background and the games his teams compete in, as well as his approach to coaching and improving his own skills. In this conversation, Nick discusses the qualities and skills required to be a successful esports coach, the challenges and opportunities in the industry, and the future of esports. He emphasizes the importance of having a deep love for video games, strong social skills, and the ability to manage people. Nick also shares insights into the daily practice and game routines of his team, the role of communication in esports, and the challenges of dealing with toxicity. He highlights the potential for growth in the college esports scene and the need for better recognition and support from administration. Nick's favorite competitive games include Overwatch and Valorant, while his favorite single-player game is Ghost of Tsushima.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:08 Challenges and Opportunities in Esports Coaching
12:12 The Unique Nature of Esports Coaching
20:25 Managing Multiple Games in Esports Coaching
32:15 The Skills and Dedication Required for Esports Coaching
34:08 Challenges and Opportunities in the Esports Industry
35:57 Daily Practice and Game Routines in Esports
37:05 The Importance of Communication in Esports
45:44 Recruitment and Handling Toxicity in Esports
52:06 The Future of Esports and the Role of Esports Coaches
Nick, a collegiate video game coach, discusses his experience coaching esports teams at a new program. He highlights the challenges of coaching multiple games and the misconception that video game coaching is easy. Nick also shares his journey into esports coaching and the interview process for his current position. He emphasizes the potential profitability and inclusivity of esports and the importance of team building and recruitment in coaching. Nick discusses his own gaming background and the games his teams compete in, as well as his approach to coaching and improving his own skills. In this conversation, Nick discusses the qualities and skills required to be a successful esports coach, the challenges and opportunities in the industry, and the future of esports. He emphasizes the importance of having a deep love for video games, strong social skills, and the ability to manage people. Nick also shares insights into the daily practice and game routines of his team, the role of communication in esports, and the challenges of dealing with toxicity. He highlights the potential for growth in the college esports scene and the need for better recognition and support from administration. Nick's favorite competitive games include Overwatch and Valorant, while his favorite single-player game is Ghost of Tsushima.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:08 Challenges and Opportunities in Esports Coaching
12:12 The Unique Nature of Esports Coaching
20:25 Managing Multiple Games in Esports Coaching
32:15 The Skills and Dedication Required for Esports Coaching
34:08 Challenges and Opportunities in the Esports Industry
35:57 Daily Practice and Game Routines in Esports
37:05 The Importance of Communication in Esports
45:44 Recruitment and Handling Toxicity in Esports
52:06 The Future of Esports and the Role of Esports Coaches