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Today we officially launch SIDO. Here's an interview with with
@forbes
@MikeStubbsy
to talk about the launch, and what the future has in store.
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"This Game Changers really gave me the confidence to put myself back out there and made me feel loved."
@AshleyKang
interviews
@mayfaree
after her
#LCSGameChangers
win
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We’re so excited for the
#LCSGameChangers
LAN this Saturday!
Say hi to our lovely talent for the event ✨
Ft.
@jollycasts
@leagueofemily
@camcom
@AshleyKang
@Cubbyxx
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Say hello to the participating coaches and managers for LCS Game Changers 2023 👋
Over the next few weeks, they'll pair off, interview players, run tryouts, and build their own teams.
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Give a big welcome to our
#LCSGameChangers
talent covering the exhibition matches 👏
Tune in tomorrow for the first set of games!
Commentators:
@Pastrytime
@JollyCasts
@CamCom_
Interviewer:
@AshleyKang
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Don’t miss
#LCSGameChangers
this Saturday for our Bo3 LAN matches!
12:30PM PT - Pre-show
1:00PM PT - Opening Celebration
1:05PM PT - Third Place Match
4:00PM PT - Finals Match
📺
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Professional esports may be unstable but :
Competitive gaming in local communities, high schools, and colleges is on the rise
Passionate people are dedicating time for sustainable systems
Data is evolving and the means to integrate it are improving
Esports is growing.
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We can't believe
#LCSGameChangers
is already over 🌹🐸💫
Thank you to the LCS for bringing us on as a partner.
Thank you to the staff, talent, orgs, and viewers who supported the participants.
Finally, thank you to the players and teams. Your passion shines inside and outside
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SIDO is partnering with
@LCSOfficial
for the third season of LCS Game Changers!
We’re excited to support Riot’s mission of opening more opportunities for women and marginalized genders in competitive gaming.
Game Changers 2023 will run from July-September and include player,
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Game Changers applications close on 7/8 @ 5:00 PM PT for interested players!
Here’s a sneak peek of the awesome mentors our participants will get to work with👀
Apply here 👉
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Exhibition matches begin this week for
#LCSGameChangers
🪷🌹💫
Watch all the action on 9/2, 9/9, and 9/16 starting at 1PM PT!
Teams:
@ArcanaGC
@SerenityLCS
@AstrocatsGC
📺
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Congrats to
@AstrocatsGC
on their
#LCSGameChangers
win 😸
Top 💫
@muraminaa
Jungle 💫
@Solariah
Mid 💫
@LoLFairyGirl
ADC 💫
@mayfaree
Support 💫
@billytb_
Manager 💫
@MarblesGG
Coach 💫
@coach_quach
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Arcana grabs Game 1 after a decisive performance from their ADC
@RhyledUp
@ArcanaGC
1-0
@SerenityLCS
#LCSGameChangers
📺
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From professional play to amateur and collegiate -programs at every level fail to set up their esports coaches for success.
The problem starts when coaches are hired for a role that doesn’t suit them
The solution is to fit the roles to get what you need from a coaching staff👇
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@LCSOfficial
@SerenityLCS
@ArcanaGC
@AstrocatsGC
@muraminaa
@Solariah
@LoLFairyGirl
@mayfaree
@billytb_
@MarblesGG
@coach_quach
@Aquatick14
@empyrealpeace
@ayukuraaa
@RhyledUp
@shirley_1224
@lolgabrielle1
@smrtalia
Follow
@SerenityLCS
Top:
@ShySept
Jungle:
@lolshapeshift
Mid:
@Ms_Teemo
ADC:
@yumicchai
Support:
@lolHeloisia
Manager:
@lina_shim
Coach:
@makrysNA
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GGs and another round of applause for the 2023
#LCSGameChangers
teams 🎉
Missed the stream yesterday? Watch the VOD on !
🥇
@AstrocatsGC
💫
🥈
@ArcanaGC
🌹
🥉
@SerenityLCS
🐸
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If you missed
#LCSGameChangers
yesterday, here are the standings after Week 1!
@AstrocatsGC
3-1 💫
@ArcanaGC
2-2 🌹
@SerenityLCS
1-3 🪷
We're back again on 9/9 for Week 2.
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There were 1835 esports players that were studied. Three key pieces of information — the who, the how, the why.
Who were they?
88% of them were in the top 25%. 25% of them were in the top 2%. (assuming ranked ladder)
How did they get there?
84% of them are self-taught by
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Reserve your free tickets for the
#LCSGameChangers
event in LA!
Watch
@SerenityLCS
@AstrocatsGC
and
@ArcanaGC
live at the Riot Games Arena on 9/23.
Get tickets ⬇️
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Week 1 of
#LCSGameChangers
is live! 🎉
Don't miss these matches:
1️⃣
@AstrocatsGC
vs.
@SerenityLCS
@ 1PM PT
2️⃣
@ArcanaGC
vs.
@AstrocatsGC
@ 4PM PT
3️⃣
@SerenityLCS
vs.
@ArcanaGC
@ 6PM PT
📺
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Game Changers player applications close today at 5 PM PT!
Here are a few familiar faces players will work with 1-on-1 throughout the program 🙌
Apply here ➡️
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Here are the
#LCSGameChangers
standings after two weeks of gameplay 🎉
@AstrocatsGC
7-1💫
@ArcanaGC
3-5 🌹
@SerenityLCS
2-6 🪷
Don't miss the last week of exhibition matches on 9/16!
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@LCSOfficial
@SerenityLCS
@ArcanaGC
@AstrocatsGC
Follow
@AstrocatsGC
Top:
@muraminaa
Jungle:
@Solariah
Mid:
@LoLFairyGirl
ADC:
@mayfaree
Support:
@billytb_
Manager:
@MarblesGG
Coach:
@coach_quach
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"How can I help these amazing players succeed? When I do that I get chances to pop off and look amazing."
@AshleyKang
interviews the jungler for Arcana,
@empyrealpeace
🌹
#LCSGameChangers
📺
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Are you or do you know someone deeply rooted in esports who has experience with building communities across different platforms?
We're looking for a
🎯Community Manager
✍️Bonus points for being a writer
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After an exciting Week 1,
#LCSGameChangers
is back this Saturday!
Action starts at 1 PM PT 🎉
@ArcanaGC
vs.
@SerenityLCS
@AstrocatsGC
vs.
@ArcanaGC
@SerenityLCS
vs.
@AstrocatsGC
📺
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Competitive gaming has trained our brains to look for the next win. The darker side is how you react to the DEFEAT screen after a solo queue or practice game.
Don’t queue up again.
Take a break, let your brain recover.
You will improve faster and enjoy gaming long-term.
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Metrics we use to judge the success of esports today:
Forbes esport org valuations
Metrics we should judge by:
Percentage of middle and high school students that have access to and participate in a local esports club
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@LCSOfficial
@SerenityLCS
@ArcanaGC
@AstrocatsGC
@muraminaa
@Solariah
@LoLFairyGirl
@mayfaree
@billytb_
@MarblesGG
@coach_quach
Follow
@ArcanaGC
Top:
@Aquatick14
Jungle:
@empyrealpeace
Mid:
@ayukuraaa
ADC:
@RhyledUp
Support:
@shirley_1224
Manager:
@lolgabrielle1
Coach:
@smrtalia
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The biggest argument for high school esports clubs -
You’re not going to stop your kid from playing games.
It’s up to parents, educators, communities to decide if they want their kids to play at home ALONE or surrounded by a group of friends that share their interests.
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There’s still free tickets left for the
#LCSGameChangers
LAN this Saturday!
Watch the third place and finals matches live at Riot Games Arena ft.
@ArcanaGC
@SerenityLCS
@AstrocatsGC
Get tickets ⬇️
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We have only begun to scratch the surface of how to use data for esports and gaming applications.
We're looking for people with graduate degrees (or work experience) with a focus in:
🧮Statistics
👩🔬Machine Learning
📈Computational Social Sciences
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Don’t miss the last
#LCSGameChangers
exhibition week this Saturday 🔥
Games start at 1PM PT:
@AstrocatsGC
vs.
@SerenityLCS
@SerenityLCS
vs.
@ArcanaGC
@ArcanaGC
vs.
@AstrocatsGC
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Player & staff apps are LIVE for LCS Game Changers 2023.
Here are a few things you can expect if you're selected!
-All participants receive a stipend
-Players get exp. participating in broadcasted exhibition matches
-Staff get exp. building/running their own teams for 2
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.
@AstrocatsGC
take the 1st seed heading into the
#LCSGameChangers
LAN!
Watch it live on Twitch or in LA on 9/23 👀
Get tickets:
@AstrocatsGC
7-5 💫
@ArcanaGC
6-6 🌹
@SerenityLCS
5-7 🪷
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One of our goals this year is to start an interview series with people working in the competitive gaming space!
If you’re interested, leave a comment below or DM us. We’re interested in all levels of play and roles.
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There are good aspects about esports
Passionate people
Hard workers willing to learn anything
Honest, genuine individuals wanting to better themselves and the space
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“Professional teams think in the short term along the path of least resistance to achieve the highest possible wins; a model that has curtailed meaningful progress in performance initiatives.”
SIDO founder
@parthenaan
will be speaking
@ifoec
on why developing players at all
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Last day of
#LCSGameChangers
exhibition matches 👏
Who are you rooting for?
1️⃣
@AstrocatsGC
vs.
@SerenityLCS
@ 1PM PT
2️⃣
@SerenityLCS
vs.
@ArcanaGC
@ 3PM PT
3️⃣
@ArcanaGC
vs.
@AstrocatsGC
@ 6PM PT
📺
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Most esports contracts are one-sided in the team's favor.
Learn how to negotiate a player contract, navigate the craziness of off-season, and market yourself in this free guide by
@parthenaan
.
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The hardest battle for a lot of esports programs and clubs is convincing your players that health matters.
The only way to do that is to help them prove it to themselves.
For that, you don’t need ANY PRIOR KNOWLEDGE.
A thread🧵👇
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We’re studying how sleep and recovery affect player performance 😴
Competitive gaming uses a wide range of cognitive abilities, many that are directly related to a player’s quality of sleep.
We hope our research leads to better player routines, more effective team wellness
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There is a close connection between player performance in esports and the mind.
How much focus do you have in a day to practice?
How does cognitive stress affect your in-game performance?
What are the major markers and causes of burnout for esports athletes?
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“These young people are learning Discord, how to organize tournaments with their friends, they’re learning skill sets on social media, and these are things that companies look for when they’re looking to hire someone.”
Esports is about more than just gaming
@esports_sac
👇
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The esports business model can’t survive on pros alone. Players of all skill levels want ways to compete and improve.
How can publishers build competitive ecosystems that benefit everyone?
Blog post:
TL;DR in the replies 🧵
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🕹️ Did you know? Esports programs in schools can help develop students' IT, coding, and analytical skills, setting them up for success in STEM careers. Let's turn gaming passion into a brighter future beyond just professional gaming.
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If you’re new to our page, hey 👋
We’re a research and consultancy group working on unique projects in competitive gaming.
We’re exploring research topics like:
-team communication
-the impact of sleep on player performance
-and more!
Research:
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Competitive gaming isn't just about playing the game - It's about communicating with each other.
How do you communicate in and out of game? What conversations are you having to improve player mentality? Are players, coaches, and staff openly talking to each other?
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Reviewing player competencies in between games, many are shared amongst different titles.
For example, Starcraft 2 and League of Legends both consider decision making, strategical thinking, and motivation to be highly important.
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Who creates the team environment and culture? Coaches
Who maintains that established culture? Everyone - players, staff, leaders, coaches, etc
Agreed upon expectations and values act as the driving force throughout the season. Create and cultivate.
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BTS with
@AstrocatsGC
at the AWTF.
Keep an eye on their Twitter for the full video 💫
#LCSGameChangers
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Esports isn’t just about the competition. Collegiate programs like
@ColumbusState
are helping players improve their mental strength and self-confidence.
These are life skills they’ll carry with them long after graduation.
Learn more in this five-part series 👇
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The hardest battle for a lot of esports programs and clubs is to convince your players that health matters.
The only way to do that is to help them prove it to themselves.
For that you don’t need ANY PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. Here’s how 👇
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Follow and support the
#LCSGameChangers
team accounts today before the big matches!
They've been posting lots of fun BTS content throughout the event.
@SerenityLCS
🐸
@ArcanaGC
🌹
@AstrocatsGC
💫
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Feeling season slump? When you are burnt out from practice, reviews, and repetitive routine?
It’s a good time to remind yourself what you are working towards.
Stop reviewing your games and start reviewing yourself instead.
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Unlike traditional sports where coaching can pull from decades of knowledge, esports coaching is a two-way street.
As coaches — you will learn from players as much as they will from you.
It is a partnership.
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Things that need to change for competitive gaming clubs in high schools to take off:
1. they need to produce value
2. they need to showcase that value
Some thoughts 🧠👇
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We’re building a unified performance model that evaluates and categorizes player performance in League of Legends ✨
Learn how these models will help the competitive gaming scene ⬇️
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Interviewing players for your team or org?
Here are 12 questions you can ask them during the interview process 🤔
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The Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) model states that there are three phases —
1. Forethought phase: Goal Setting and Planning
2. Performance Phase: Strategy Usage and Self-Monitoring
3. Self-Reflection Phase: Self-Evaluation, Attribution, and Adaptation
This is a study (small
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The esports scene is stronger when we support and celebrate each other 🎉
Send a kind message to someone who has helped you along the way or inspired you to pursue gaming.
Who are you celebrating today?
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🎮 Esports in high schools can boost STEM interest and close the diversity gap.
By tapping into students' passion for gaming, we can prepare them for various STEM careers beyond going pro.
Let's invest in esports education for a more inclusive future.
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Collaboration is the most underrated tool in esports. The best coaches share their ideas with others and ask for feedback.
The best players reach out to their competitors to set up 1v1s and talk strategy.
Break through a plateau is to find others who have the missing puzzle piece
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We are happy to finalize our March 2023 cohort for the SIDO Framework for Coaching and Management.
For those who were not selected for March, we will transfer your application to the next cohort.
Interested but didn't apply? Sign up for our waitlist 👇
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4 days left to apply for our course led by
@parthenaan
Built for:
1⃣ Coaches that want a structure to break down their long term vision
2⃣ Leaders that want to build a program tailored to their specific needs
3⃣ Specialists that want to have more impact in their teams
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We’ve got an esports management course that helps you build and run an esports team your way. It’s hosted by SIDO founder
@parthenaan
.
You’ll learn to scout talent, develop players, build an effective staff, and optimize team performance.
Get notified about the next cohort 👇
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A team identity creates stronger relationships for better gameplay.
What does your team do differently from other teams? What habits, rituals, memes, names, etc that you and the team relate to?
Building this mindset leads to a team identity.
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“I think everybody in school should have something that helps them feel connected to their school community," Strouse said. "And for some of these kids, this is their thing."
Learn how high school esports programs in Pennsylvania are helping kids form new friendships and skills
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A mission statement isn’t just for coaches and staff.
It’s for everyone to be on the same page of what you’re working towards as a team.
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VOD reviews, whether it be learning or coaching, provide a sense of community between not only the two players, but between the esports scene in general.
Players learn and coach each other on in game strategies while also collaborating on different game, team, and skill
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“This is really a great way to engage students who are traditionally disconnected from the school environment because the traditional school extracurriculars didn’t embrace the thing they were interested in.”
Esports isn’t just for high school and collegiate students.
Learn
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Esports in schools prove to be a game-changer, fostering increased student engagement, inclusivity, and skill development as competitors evolve into tomorrow's leaders and innovators. 🎮📚🌟
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Happy birthday! 🎉
🎉 Happy Birthday, Alice! 🎉
Join us in sending her love and good wishes! Alice, you're a truly remarkable person. You're an inspiration with your dedication, hard work, and passion. Thank you for being a part of Arcana and
#LCSGameChangers
.
#ChangeYourFate
#EnjoyTheShow
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“Parents have figured it out fast,” Dr. Haskell says.
“Two years has been the distance between when they didn’t really trust it to now they come in as their child’s No. 1 advocate.”
Via
@csmonitor
Read more ⬇️
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“It seems like we always hear about all the bad things that happen and we have to talk about those things in order to change them. But it’s also so cool to be part of something that is positive in this community.”
Learn more about the
@WVUEsports
all-women varsity Rocket League
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For esports to be HEALTHY and SUSTAINABLE, we need work. We need passionate, dedicated, and incentivized individuals for the long term development of esports. It starts with the structure - we will grow from there.
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To talk FREELY and OPENLY about problems makes a good team.
To improve in the LONG TERM with CONSISTENCY, communicate and identify problems to bring your team to success.
It first starts with talking about it.
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Too much talent for one lane
All eyes are on the bot lanes for today's LCS Game Changers matchups!
See all the action today starting at 1PM PT / 4PM ET ⏰
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👀 check out this convo w/
@parthenaan
New episode of Insights with
@parthenaan
is now out! We chat about player dev & performance, analytics,
@sidogg
, and a lot of other great topics!
yt:
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“You really get these off-beat kids that don’t typically compete in anything or aren’t part of an activity,” Stewart said.
“Maybe they’re really introverted or not as outgoing. This is an opportunity for them to do something they can enjoy comfortably without the pressure of a
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Layered stimulus response training (LSRT) is a technique that improves vivid and clear imagery simulating real life experiences. A study analyzing this suggests that building on image layers with specific information can enable players to visualize their gameplay, boost their
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The last crucial competency a staff needs is someone who understands HEALTH.
You need to know the basics of physical and psychological health, how they affect performance, and help set standards for the program (14/)
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Our first research summary is here 🙌
Keep reading to learn about the emotional, social, and learning benefits of recreational gaming 👇
Check out the full literary review & list of sources here:
♥️ Emotional Benefits ♥️
Gaming enables people to
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“One goal of our program is to teach student workers that you don’t have to be the best gamer ever to have a career pathway.”
Sergio Brack, the director of esports at the
@UofMaryland
, discusses college-to-career pathways and improving diversity in collegiate esports.
Read more
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#LCSGameChangers
Week 2 is live!
What are your predictions?
1️⃣
@ArcanaGC
vs.
@SerenityLCS
@ 1PM PT
2️⃣
@AstrocatsGC
vs.
@ArcanaGC
@ 3PM PT
3️⃣
@SerenityLCS
vs.
@AstrocatsGC
@ 6PM PT
📺
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CONSISTENCY IS KEY 🔑
Solidify your goals as coaching staff, short and long term. Make them achievable and available to yourself, staff, and players. Be honest and transparent. Display and reference them OFTEN as a reminder of what you are working towards.
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"Gaming provides opportunities for players to interact with others, practice social skills, and engage in conversations."
Check out our first research summary on the SIDO blog 👇
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How can we keep the passion, drive, and motivation to bring people to esports?
Give individuals resources for them to better their craft. Motivate and incentivize people to pursue their passions. Creative freedom, budgets to improve players, education for team management.
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Jumping for joy 🐸 🪷
Follow the Serenity socials for upcoming
#LCSGameChangers
content!
Breathe in...Breathe out...
Let's celebrate new beginnings with open arms. Welcome Serenity!
#LCSGameChangers
#leapingforward
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🪷
@ShySept
🪷
@lolshapeshift
🪷
@Ms_Teemo
🪷
@yumicchai
🪷
@lolHeloisia
🐸
@makrysNA
🐸
@lina_shim
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