Introducing esports coaching to sport coaching (not as sport coaching)

Watson, Matthew; Smith, David; Pedraza-Ramirez, Ismael; Laborde, Sylvain; Cronin, Colum

doi:10.1080/21640629.2022.2123960

Cited by 10 publications

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“…It is worth highlighting that in our study (see Table 1) very few participants had any type of coaching qualification, and no participants had an esports coaching qualification. This finding corroborates those of Watson et al (2022) who found that coach learning and education in esports is primarily informal and experiential. The reason for this is that there are currently no official esports coaching qualifications, although unofficial programs like that developed by the Esports Health and Performance Institute have recently become available (ehpi.org).…”

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The Influence of Coaches and Support Staff on the Sleep Habits of Esports Athletes Competing at Professional and Semiprofessional Level

Bonnar

Hwu

Lee

et al. 2023

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports

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The present study investigated the influence and perspective of esports coaches and support staff on the sleep habits of esports athletes competing at professional and semiprofessional levels. Eighty-four esports coaches and support staff from 19 countries completed an online questionnaire. The first section obtained demographic information. The second section evaluated sleep hygiene knowledge using the Sleep Beliefs Scale. The third section assessed sleep monitoring and sleep hygiene practices used by coaches and support staff with esports athletes, barriers to the use of these practices, and conditions that impact the sleep of esports athletes. Overall, sleep hygiene knowledge was inadequate (<75%, based on the study of Miles et al.). Sleep monitoring frequency was low (48.8%), while sleep hygiene practices were implemented more often (66.7%). The most common barrier to sleep monitoring and sleep hygiene practices was players not liking it (50% and 46.3%, respectively). Night competitions (64.6%), congested competition times (51.2%), and night training schedules (47.6%) all rated highly as having an impact on esports athletes’ sleep. Sleep education and training for coaches and support staff in the optimal use of sleep monitoring and sleep hygiene practices may increase the frequency and quality of sleep health support provided to esports athletes.

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The Influence of Coaches and Support Staff on the Sleep Habits of Esports Athletes Competing at Professional and Semiprofessional Level

Bonnar

Hwu

Lee

et al. 2023

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports

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“…Attention should also be given to understanding more individualized training approaches, as players' individual paths toward expert levels of performance are likely to be distinct (Ericsson, 2003). Equally pressing is research into the role of the coach as a key decision maker in the training environment and, more specifically, in educating and supporting them in the use of alternative training practice, pedagogies, and well-being support (Watson et al, 2022).…”

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Perceptions of Effective Training Practices in League of Legends: A Qualitative Exploration

Abbott

Watson

Birch

2023

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports

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While scientific interest in electronic sports (esports) is steadily growing, there remains an absence of research evidence concerning training practices in specific esports such as League of Legends. Anecdotal evidence suggests that current approaches to training may be suboptimal in terms of performance and, concerningly, linked to negative consequences for player health and well-being. In order to address the lack of literature and aid understanding of the (in)effectiveness of current training practices in esports, our study sought to qualitatively examine the experiences and perceptions of training in a sample of professional and semiprofessional League of Legends players. Through interviews with 10 players who ranked in the top 0.24% of the playing population, three core themes were identified: (a) the state of training, (b) training experiences, and (c) motivational change. This study provides important insights into current training practices in esports and players’ perceptions of the (in)effectiveness of these practices. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for coaches and support staff working in esports.

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“…Team sports are the finest way to see cooperation, communication, and leadership in action. When young people participate in sports, they are often exposed to complex cooperative situations in which they learn to work together to attain a shared objective [ 20 ]. In team sports, the value of cooperation is brought to the forefront.…”

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From the pitch to personal growth: Investigating self-esteem as a mediator and parental support as a moderator in youth sports in China

Yi,

Luo,

Wei

2024

Heliyon

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Introducing esports coaching to sport coaching (not as sport coaching)

Cited by 10 publications

References 40 publications

The Influence of Coaches and Support Staff on the Sleep Habits of Esports Athletes Competing at Professional and Semiprofessional Level

The Influence of Coaches and Support Staff on the Sleep Habits of Esports Athletes Competing at Professional and Semiprofessional Level

Perceptions of Effective Training Practices in League of Legends: A Qualitative Exploration

From the pitch to personal growth: Investigating self-esteem as a mediator and parental support as a moderator in youth sports in China

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