Esport Coaching Methods offers a systematic guide to elevate esports teams by focusing on structured practice, objective replay analysis, and mental preparation—areas often overlooked in competitive gaming. It addresses the growing need for standardized training methodologies, drawing from traditional sports and business management to provide a data-driven approach. The book emphasizes creating effective training schedules and optimal learning environments to foster team communication.
The book transforms replay analysis into a powerful tool by dissecting gameplay footage and identifying key strategic errors with available in-game data. It also explores mental preparation through sports psychology techniques, such as stress management and confidence-building exercises. The book provides insights into strategies used by top-performing teams while acknowledging the nuances of different games.
Unique to this text is its focus on adapting management and sports science principles specifically for esports. The book begins by exploring deliberate practice and progresses through training schedules, replay analysis, and mental preparation. It offers a practical and quantifiable approach to coaching, making it valuable for both novice and experienced coaches aiming to enhance their training methodologies and optimize esports performance.