Manage a team or individual players
Manage many teams in minor leagues
Improving the play of athletes
Facilitate and schedule practice and improvement
Handling equipment acquisition
Developing long-term strategies
Leadership skills
Motivation skills
Game Knowledge
A portfolio (digital or physical)
A website (Earn experience or money on the side)
Social Media (To build own branding)
Recommended to get a college degree but experience is valued much more
Some colleges that offer said degrees:
Shenandoah University
Rhodes State College
Expanding industry
However there are few openings
$62,032 annual salary
Lower pressure than a pro-gamer
Opportunities to move to other parts of the industry
Pay is not the best
Unstable salary
Little to zero publicity
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Weber, Alexandre "DrPuppet". “[Basic Introduction] How to Start as an Esports Coach.” InvenGlobal, 15 Jan. 2019, https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/7218/basic-introduction-how-to-start-as-an-esports-coach.
“Esports Coaching Certificate.” Esports, 15 Aug. 2022, https://www.su.edu/esports/esports-coaching-certificate/.
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