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@coachmini• 09/21/2022
Loading...Hey, it's a difficult question to answer so I'll give you several points to consider. 1. Expectations Our performance online was at a ridiculous level this year, to the point where it would be hard to keep up that level; especially in the pressure environments of a LAN. 2. Pressure I think that during Copenhagen we saw some of the pressure get to certain players so everything felt a little laboured or less in-sync. It also felt like this in the first two games of Champs against 100T and FURIA. We showed afterwards what our level could be in the rematch against 100T and in the TL game. Marcus works closely with the players on these areas but it takes time and experience. Going forward I would like to make adjustments to our in-game strategy to help with that (point 3 below). 3. In-game strategy Our in-game strategy this year was a little looser than what we saw at Champions 2021 (which was a more rigid protocol system). Our approach this year worked very well online, but I think at LAN it required our players to be able to make a lot of individual decisions in the heat of the moment; which is a lot to expect. Going forward, and with the help of an assistant coach (likely to be SLK), I would like to combine the two styles so we are more prepared for different situations. 4. Pearl I think we had a really strong map-pool this event, probably the best it has ever been, but we didn't show our Pearl in the best light. It was decent in practice but felt a little rigid on stage. If we add the elements I mention in point 3, I think it would help avoid a situation like it again. Overall I am proud of our year, especially with some of the behind-the-scenes things happening (like Derke's covid situation for example), but of course disappointed we didn't show our full potential. As for myself I think some of my approaches around game-planning and my improvement in tac-timeouts are things I am personally happy about. mini : )
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@coachmini• 07/03/2022
Loading...@Alge We will be hiring an assistant coach most likely for next year. As I said before: me and Boaster had to rediscover our system without a second coach so we could figure out where an assistant coach could help us. Alfajer was picked up to play sentinel and is very comfortable on it, but Derke wanted to play Chamber as it suited his playstyle. It will just depend on whether Chamber gets nerfed or we feel Cypher/KJ is stronger on a map as to when Alfajer "goes back" to sentinel.
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[AMA] VCT EMEA CHAMPIONS - Boaster, Derke, Mistic, Enzo, Alfajer, Mini & CoJo!
coachmini
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@coachmini• 07/03/2022
Loading...@Obiwancornobi66 We take a lot of good away from Challengers 2, lots of great things happening in the team but also a confirmation that the system me and Boaster have been creating this year is working quite well. As for the "bad", I would say that there aren't many things "bad" just a few things to improve on, for instance I think our communication could be calmer.
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coachmini
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@coachmini• 07/03/2022
Loading...@Josip Coaching is as difficult a job as you make it: if you want to win then it can be a lot of hard work (and we want to win!). Luckily Boaster makes my job quite a bit easier with his input. We will probably get another coach to help next year but I needed to see mine and Boaster's system this year without another coach helping so we can see our strengths/weaknesses.
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coachmini
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@coachmini• 07/03/2022
Loading...@Nifae Playing in a team environment (5 stacking is okay-ish) is by far the best way to improve all-around but if you are below immortal rank there will be lots of holes in your individual game you will need to work on too. I would highly recommend becoming good at one role, and perhaps being good enough at two. The way to figure out which role is for you is difficult but the first question will be "am I significantly better at killing than my peers?" if the answer is no then you should probably avoid duelist. Unless you find yourself an affinity for a role, then perhaps learning initiators is the best as the are the most flexible role currently and many comps require two of them.
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