WEEK 3 Masterclass: Becoming a Professional Esports Athlete or Coach
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:
Samuel “IKingFenix” Spencer is a professional Call of Duty coach. In 2019, Sam led multiple organizations to top 10 finishes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, including at the world championship.
Summary
Come find out about how to become a professional esports athlete and coach, and what those jobs really entail. With the increasing professionalization of being a pro video-game player, the demands placed on pro gamers has never been higher. This discussion will explore how to become a pro esports athlete and coach, what their day to day lives look like, and what their typical career paths look like.
Topics Covered
- How to become a pro player and coach
- Day in the life of a pro player and coach
- The responsibilities of being a pro player and coach
- The typical career paths of pro players and coaches
Who Should Attend
- People that want to become pro players and coaches
- Families of people who want to become pro players and coaches
- People wanting to participate in esports but may not be in a life situation to go full time pro
