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How ECA's Esports Coaching Certification Can Help You Succeed.

“All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them.” – Magic JohnsonIn the context of esports, that "somebody" is a coach. A coach plays a critical role in the success of a youth program. A good coach can help players develop into b... Read More

Tips to Become a Great Youth Esports Coach.

In the past four years, the Icelandic grassroots youth esports scene has gone through tremendous changes, where kids are now pursuing their gaming hobby in structured environments. Today about 3,000 kids practice esports weekly in a gaming arena or at a local sports club. These weekly training se... Read More

Empowering a Teacher Through the ECA Esports Certification

Below is an interview with Hallgrímur Þór Harðarsson, a sports and swim teacher in Iceland. He was recently certified as a esports youth coach via the ECA coaching ... Read More

5 Similarities Between Traditional Sports and Esports

Esports has evolved from a pastime to a global phenomenon with professional players, lucrative sponsorships, and millions of fans worldwide. Video gaming is being professionalized and since 2021 the top-earning esports player has earned anywhere from $6 million upwards. For talented players, espo... Read More

Introducing ECA's Innovative Esports Training "Session of the Week".

We are pleased to introduce a significant advancement in the way we deliver content through the ECA Platform. Allow us to introduce Sessions of the Week — an evolution in our training content delivery strategy that is set to redefine your esports coaching experience.In our continuou... Read More

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