Mindclickers

by Lachlan Parker

Season 5

NickOnRL - Professional Rocket League Coach - Revisit

From Digitnas to leading and building M80, to now having a new adventure within MENA, I absolutely loved sitting down with my best bud Nick to chat all things the past 2 years and catch up on his Rocket League Career.Social & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ...Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Season 4

Nicholas Stephanides - Esports Partnerships and Operations Insights

We are back bigger than ever with an exciting season of Mindclickers. We have some super special guests back in the spotlight, which I am super keen to share and provide some insights from some of the best individuals within Esports.In the following episode I sat down with previous Renegades Partnerships Manager for OCE/APAC Carti, who is now working within the AI Sports tracking field, with a passion to get back into Esports.Nick shares some key insights towards partnerships and the bridge that needs to be closed between traditional sports and Esports, in terms of coming together collectively.Follow him over at Twitter on https://twitter.com/nicholascartiSocial & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ...Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Quadrant Snaski - Ex Professional RLCS Player turned Coach

Season 4 Episode 1.We are back bigger than ever with an exciting season of Mindclickers. We have some super special guests back in the spotlight, which I am super keen to share and provide some insights from some of the best individuals within Esports.In the following episode I sat down with previous RLCS Professional player Snaski, who is now coaching Quadrant within EU. Snaski shares some key insights towards his previous experience as a player, what he has learned from being a coach and what has transitioned well into his skillset.Follow him over at Twitter on https://twitter.com/Snaski10Social & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ...Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Season 3

Oliver Bass - Professional Esports Shoutcaster/Commentator

Episode 13!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Oliver about his experience in @RLEsports OCE & APAC S Casting as he was crowned the 2021 Best New Commentator. Shoutcasting has always been an area that I've loved so It was fantastic to hear what goes on behind the scenes in terms of preparation for a big event!Timestamps0:01:37 - Oliver's Introduction into Esports0:03:55 - Did you ever think you'd be in the position you are in now?0:06:16 - Ability to wake up everyday, doing what he loves0:08:13 - Esports to Tradtitional Sports Comparison0:10:45 - XP League - LAN for Kids0:11:10 - Parents asking for PRIVATE Esports coaching lessons?!0:11:44 - Esports is different compared to 5 years ago0:12:47 - Flashback to early shoutcasting days mindset0:16:20 - Individual vs Duo Casting0:21:30 - Yumi casting Farming Simulator is META0:23:00 - How to cast a game you've never played before0:25:50 - Casting is only ONE avenue into Esports0:27:10 - The PHRASE BOOK!0:33:00 - Looking back at previous casts/experiences0:35:10 - Adjusting to different casting environments0:38:30 - Casting at home easier after getting LAN experience0:41:00 - Gaining confidence as an individual0:42:00 - Utilising momentum in Esports0:44:45 - Understanding and dealing with expectation0:46:45 - LANDON Major 1st round predictions (Who did we have?)1:12:10 - Reddit International Scrim Thread1:13:30 - Final Takeaways/InsightsFollow Oliver on his main socials at https://twitter.com/BassFromThePastSocial & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ...Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Spacestation Chrome - Inside the Mind of a Professional RLCS Coach Pt 3

Episode 11!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Chrome on some of the fundamental areas he addresses as a coach, but also adopted as a previous player. We chat indepth about coaching styles with a TON of key takeaways for players of all skill levels. We also have a talk about the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.Topics included in the episode;1:30 - how did you get into Rocket League?4:30 - When you were a player did you ever envision being a coach/staying in the scene?5:45 - Did you play traditional sports growing up?6:30 - Did you acquire coaching skills from your traditional sports?8:00 - Talk about Team Culture/mentality11:20 - NA scrim insight 13:30 - Talk about how much more downtime other eSports have + Is RL the most demanding eSport + what makes RL different from other eSports? 17:15 - Experience with Daniel at the start + coaching other young/inexperienced players 21:50 - Daniels feeling/experience going to London after the Winter Major + his first crowd experience24:30 - Queso (Moist) surpassing expectations as a young inexperienced team 25:45 - Relaxed mentality vs "dialed in" 26:15 - Funny Comms story at Fall Major + How to manage Comms as a coach during LANs 29:20 - Does SSG reflect on previous wins/loses and pull things to help win in future series? 30:45 - Coaches mentality/mindset when trying to motivate/hype/set expectations for the team 33:00 - Practice vs Gameday 34:35 - Timeouts (Importance, opinion of them, how/when to use them) 39:45 - Looking at other teams and trying to replicate what makes them successful + Forcing other teams to play the way you want to play 44:00 - Quick talk about how RL is one of the only eSports where being hot mechanically actually matters/makes a big difference (for better or worse) 45:00 - Pre-game preparedness (tactically and mentality) + regaining from losing the first game of a series 47:30 - Mentality of going for reverse sweeps 50:50 - Reverse sweeping with Daniel vs with Sypical 51:40 - Impact of Bootcamping 52:45 - Mental Coaches impact on SSG 55:20 - Future of Mental Coaches in RLCS 59:00 - Chrom

Endpoint Eclipse - Inside the mind of a Professional RLCS Coach Pt 2

Episode 11!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Eclipse about all elements of his coaching career, alongside his take on the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.Topics included in the episode;- Introduction to the Rocket League scene (1:53)- Entry into Coaching career (4:28)- Grip styles - Claw vs Traditional (6:28)- Past vs Present Viewpoint on Coaching (13:17)- Coaching styles and methodologies of a coach (18:00)- Can only EX Pro players be strategic coaches? (19:00)- Where do you draw the line with Overcoaching? (21:30)- Torso stays the same, Arms and Legs are always changing (25:25)- Rocket League is so match-up HEAVY (28:15)- Fall Major first International coaching experience (30:00)- Why did Endpoint lose to RNG in Sweden? OMEGA (31:20)- BDS becomes an all French speaking team = BUFF? (40:00)- Picking up the game as a 1s player vs 3s player (47:45)- SAUDI TRIP (51:20)- Jet lag + Funny Australian Story (53:00)- Guide to utilising Timeouts - (54:30)- Gaining and using Momentum (59:30)- Standing up and streching between Timeouts (1:03:00)- Importance of Team Culture (1:08:00)- To scream or not to scream? (1:10:50)- Fall Major Interaction between CJCJ and Wave (1:19:20)- Issues with LANs (1:21:00)- Flashback to PCs in Fall Major PCs (1:23:00)- Next season LANs - Where they @? (1:25:50)- Importance of Bootcamps (1:29:10)- Where does the name Eclipse come from (1:31:38)- Last motivational advice for upcoming RLCS players (1:35:57)Follow Eclipse on his main socials at https://twitter.com/LoREclipseSocial & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1532347131?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJOoIpoHbhhag9fQzMindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

DIG Nick - Inside the Mind of a Professional RLCS Coach

Episode 10!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Nick about all elements of his coaching career, alongside his take on the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.Follow Nick on his main socials at https://twitter.com/NickOnRL.► Follow our Website: https://www.mindclickers.com/► Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindclickers► Follow me on my Twitter:https://twitter.com/Coach_LBP► Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbp►Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/QuXZZTBVpA

Mike "Gregan" Ellis - Ultimate Insight Into Rocket League Coaching

Episode 9!WHAT AN EPISODE!I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Gregan, S7 World Champion coach for Vitality and S8 Finalist. Gregan is also a current RLCS Caster, and creates his own content at https://www.twitch.tv/gregan.Topics discussed throughout this episode;Backstory as a player, transitioning into CoachCoaching styles and mindset towards individualismUnderstanding considerations for changeBehavioural impacts towards competitionsRLCS game day thoughts + action strategiesImportance of having an outletConsiderations for upcoming professionl players + MORE► Follow our Website: https://www.mindclickers.com/► Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindclickers► Follow me on my Twitter:https://twitter.com/Coach_LBP► Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbp► Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickers?...► Follow my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindclicker...►Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/QuXZZTBVpA

Joyo - Inside the mind of a professional Rocket League player

Woah, episode 8 already?!WHAT AN EPISODE!I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Joyo from Team Queso to talk about his backstory as a professional player, alongside discuss some Rocket League psychology and gather this thoughts about the upcoming RLCS 2021-2022 Winter Major.Topics discussed throughout this episode; Backstory as a player First tournament Understanding the importance of team synergy Dealing with placebo Motivation to be better mechanical Players who come from a 1v1 background Free style background implementation Importance of having a team culture How to diversify your practice Thoughts about upcoming Major Link to Joyo's Twitter https://twitter.com/Joyokamii

Hoodyhooo - How to become a better Rocket League player

Season 3 Episode 7!!In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with coach and content creator Hoodyhooo to explore his background whilst providing educational insights on his own experience coaching.The topics discussed in the following episode are as such; College life and deciding on goals Developing experience as a coach Understanding coaching styles Idea exposure Understanding delivery styles Creating positive environments Dealing with setbacks Placebo - Why and When? Power of replay analysis Performance anxiety The ultimate guide to streaming Hoodyhooo can be found at the following links;Twitter Youtube Twitch

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