The Role of Performance Coaches in Esports: A Q&A Session
10This is a recording of the Esports Research Colloquium on August 2, 2023. The idea of this colloquium is to provide a forum for knowledge exchange, for networking, and for discussing research ideas. In this session, Summer Scott and Urszula Klimczak discussed the role of a performance coach in esports.
About the speakers:
Summer Scott
Summer is a performance consultant with a remarkable background in esports. For over five years, she honed her skills at Counter Logic Gaming, where she started as a performance coach, then continued her work as the head of player development and, ultimately, the director of team operations.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/summer-scott-86513510b/
X: https://twitter.com/PsycSummer
Urszula Klimczak
Urszula is a dedicated performance coach with nearly a decade of experience in esports. She has been an integral part of the industry, working with various teams and players over the years. Currently, Urszula holds the position of Head of Player Development at ENCE, where she continues to support players’ performance, well-being, and growth.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urszula-klimczak/ t
X: https://twitter.com/Xirreth
About the presentation:
00:00:30 Introduction – Summer Scott
00:00:55 Introduction – Urszula Klimczak
00:01:27 What is a performance coach
00:04:23 Difference between performance coaches and sport psychologists
00:10:50 Their beginning as performance coaches
00:21:00 Differences from 2013 to today
00:28:40 Managing different expectations
00:40:55 The importance of getting a budget
00:42:55 Insights into their work
01:03:33 Proactive thinking
01:05:35 Their highest enjoyment in performance coaching
01:12:22 Recommendations for future performance coaches
01:21:09 Differences between esports and traditional sport teams
01:24:27 Performance coaches and player recruitment
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