or have a record? because it kind of sounds like whoever has the resources to help the team the most is head coach since league never posts information on the coach just the players.... because according to this article they get paid but im not sure of the requirements of being a coach...? http://na.lolesports.com/articles/lcs-season-details-lcs-head-coaches
I dont believe so, i believe they just have to be recognized by the team as head coach
I don't think coaches have any specific requirements about Elo, but teams would likely search for guys at Dia level or above By the way, coach =/= managers. Anyone with enough money or competence can be the manager of a team or create it, the multi-gaming organiaztions often have managers which are not pro/high elo players Of course, if you are an avergae silver II mr.nobody, why sponsor should choose you above all the other guys who are trying to create their own pro team? That's why usually former pro players, actually high caliber soloQ players or multi-gaming orgs are creating these pro teams, but nothing virtually prevent you to create a team...even though how do you think to attract sponsors if you have no credentials whatsoever?
A coach is someone who understands the mechanics of the game at all levels micro/macro and champion kits and team synergy. A coach is also someone that knows the teams strengths and weaknesses and helps formulate game plans/strategies.
pretty much each member of the team has thier own slice of a 5 piece pie and the Coach is the baker that makes the pie as delicious as possible...mmmm pie...
To answer the question...no the coach doesnt have to be a former pro or high elo. Thats why they are coaches...the players are the ones with talent...coaches are the ones that mold that talent. Monte Cristo was gold 5 (dont quote me on that) but he's an amazing analyst. Let me ask you this question...how many NFL coaches are former pro players?
I do believe that Fnatic's head coach wasn't a former LoL pro player. I do recall he was in the pro scene for poker though.
