In today's episode we talk in depth with ESports coach, Caleb Cousens. With 13 years of experience as an organisational leader, Caleb has built a team of world-class coaches dedicated to enhancing the skills of professional gamers and Esports athletes worldwide.

Transforming team dynamics, fighting burnout and creating supportive, high-performance environments are just some of the innovations and techniques developed by Caleb and his team to address the unique challenges that come with professional gaming. Under his leadership, Caleb continues to make a significant impact in this dynamic and rapidly evolving industry, and today he shares how his pioneering efforts - rooted in adaptability, mental resilience, and community - are shaping the future of Esports.

If you’re interested in learning more about the lives of professional gamers and the new coaching methods being born from the industry, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

In this episode:

12:45 - Burnout and emotional Stress - Exploring the prevalence of burnout culture in Esports, particularly in China and South Korea and its emotional toll on players.

23:10 - Identity beyond gaming – With short career spans and success at a young age for most, how does Esports cater to the development of players' identities beyond gaming.

34:25 - Successful team dynamics - Examining the shift needed in Esports from individual competitiveness to fostering team dynamics, including Caleb's success with the New York Subliners.

48:15 - Coach development in Esports - Innovative approaches for coach development in Esports and how this contrasts with traditional coaching practice.

Connect with Caleb here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebcousens/

https://www.adamasesports.gg/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/adamasesports/?originalSubdomain=ca

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