Looking for a Platinum+ Coach for Ranked 5's Team [Please Read]
Team Roster
Firstblood NA Last Updated: 09/26/2015
Owner: Drizzt Strife, Platinum V Coach: [OPEN], Unknown
Top: eX SunTzu, Platinum I Jungler: TwistedDarkNight, Silver III Mid: Zentsuki, Gold I Marksman: Drizzt Strife, Platinum V Support: HG Buzz, Gold III
Sub 1: [OPEN], Unknown Sub 2: [OPEN], Unknown Sub 3: [OPEN], Unknown
Lastblood NA (Sister Team) Last Updated: 09/26/2015
Owner: Drizzt Strife, Platinum V Coach: [OPEN], Unknown
Top: [OPEN], Unknown Jungler: [OPEN], Unknown Mid: [OPEN], Unknown Marksman: [OPEN], Unknown Support: [OPEN], Unknown
Sub 1: [OPEN], Unknown Sub 2: [OPEN], Unknown Sub 3: [OPEN], Unknown
Team Information
The team’s general goal is to have 5 like-minded individuals work together and improve over time. I work night-shifts so I’m normally on my days (nights) off during the evening to past midnight hours. Since playing League of Legends doesn’t pay the bills I don’t see this changing for the time being, so I’m unfortunately only looking for people who play during these time frames, or can start playing during these time frames. I’m looking for players that have been playing for at least a year, but I will make exceptions for new players. We’re looking for players that genuinely love the competitive nature of a team game, and are looking for ways of improvement. Ranked isn’t too important, but it does help you stand out from other applicants, and measure individual mechanical skill. You are going to be required to play at a Platinum+ level, so please keep that in mind before applying. We will be using Curse Voice Chat. This will also be a mature team, so you must be at least 17 years of age or older. Under no circumstances will I tolerate any kind of harassment or abuse. It’s okay to have an ego, but you will not belittle others: including enemy teams we may face. Crude and sarcastic humor is bonus points, however ;). If you’re offered a position on the team- you’ll need to give me a way to contact you outside of the game (e.g. Facebook, cellphone, email, etc.)
NOTE: This team will not be participating in any tournaments until the short-term goals have been reached (see in next section). Nor do I have any visions of going professional. I'm not against the idea, but I'm also grounded to reality. If the opportunity presents itself and the stars align then I wouldn't object to it, but I want to make this very clear that this is NOT a Pipeline dream team. I personally enjoy playing competitively with Ranked 5's and just love the whole communication side to League of Legends. It enables a breathe of new life to the game. A completely different environment than playing Solo Queue.
Practice Information
We will be holding at least 2 practice sessions per week, this can range up to 4-5 practice sessions a week if the team is up to it. Per session we will play at least 3-5 Ranked games. We will be mainly focused on climbing the Ranked 5's ladder. The short-term goal for the team is to climb to high Gold/low Platinum. Once that's established we can start setting up scrimmages with other higher level teams using our Ranked 5's rating as a sort of resume. We will also be scrimmaging the Primary Team and the Sister Team, so we can work around specific strategies, or against. As I stated in the previous section I work night shifts. All of the practice times will be planned around the evening and midnight time frames. The practice schedule will alternate, so if we practice one weekend, the next weekend will be off. I’d personally love to have more practices but the nature of my schedule won’t allow it. If we get a solid starter-Marksman, or a sub-Marksman and the team is willing to we can change the practice schedule, and I would go into a more managing/coaching position or alternate between the sub.
Tryout Information
Every coach must enter the "hidden" message in this thread at the top of their application form so I know they've read everything. If you fail to do this I will not contact you. For coaches that successfully do this and meet all parameters and requirements I will be contacting. We will have a brief interview in a Curse Voice chat (Voice-Comm.) It will not be typed/written interview. You don't need a webcam or anything, just your voice. Lastly, for the time being this is just a hobby. If you'd find this fun, and a way to improve yourself as a player of League or in other career paths than I highly recommend this.
After the interview I will give you a final verdict if I'm interested in your abilities to coach, and will let you know our week's practice schedule. You will speak with the team briefly before the team begins the match, and then spectate one of our Ranked 5's matches. You will NOT be in the Voice Comm during the match. You will rejoin the Voice Comm after the match is over. Make sure to take notes during the match, so you can begin discussions with the team, and please refrain from pointing out mundane details. I will go more in depth abou this during the interview. Keep a positive attitude when delivering this information, and your thoughts on the match. Do NOT just point out what went wrong without any form of soluton. It's easy to say a car doesn't work, but the real challenge is figuring out how to make the car work again. So troubleshooting will be key. It doesn't have to all be bleak and bad. Reinforce things the team or individuals did well in. Type: "Firstblood" at the top of your application to let me know you're reading this whole post. :]
Prerequisite
Since I’m trying to organize a well-rounded team there is some parameters that I will hold each player accountable for. I know this is probably the most controversial subject in this thread, and they’re not completely black and white, but a guideline of what my expectations are. If you have any questions as to why these specific requirements you can ask me in via #12 Contact Information, and or posting the question in the Application. These are the prerequisites required to join the team: • Age 17 or older. o Mature team, and mature atmosphere. • Ability to run the game at 60 FPS on maximum settings. o Able to see all ability castes and animations related to the game. • A headset microphone (I will not tolerate excessive background noises.) o Avoid echo-feedback, and excessive noises for clear communication. • A reliable internet connection. o Reasonable Ping with little to no packet-loss. • Over 1 year of playing League of Legends specifically. o Interested in veteran players. • Acquired at least 6 Rune Pages and all common runes for your role. o Needed for different Champions and specific match-ups. • Acquired at least 70 Champions, and have all Champions for your role. o Needed for champion pool diversity and trading during Champ Select.
Roles
(Still recruiting for Primary and Sister Team) Coach:
- Large amounts of knowledge on the game, strategies, team compositions, and other information about the game.
- Veteran Player of League of Legends specifically for 3 or more years.
- Platinum+ Ranking in at least 2 seasons of your League of Legends career.
- Good people-skills and ability to problem-solve.
- Able to participate during some of the team’s practices and be able to give live feedback after games.
- Watch highlighted replay games and review them with the team.
- Able to assist team on a group and individual level.
- Able to assist individuals with learning new champions that fit the meta, or fit a team comp.
- Be an active member of the team.
- Review Team's Match Histories, statistics, and performances.
- Review Individual's Match Histories, statistics, and performances (particularly regarding their role.)
Application
Note: Do not list alternate accounts, or what your main used to be, or what your EUW account is rated. I only care about the account you're going to be playing on. This makes my job a million times easier, and identifying you that much easier. If you list another account on this board post that isn't the one you're logged into I will not respond. You have been warned.
Copy and paste this format onto a reply to this thread and fill out all the information to the best of your ability. Please be as honest as possible, because I will be reviewing each entry. I encourage anyone to ask any questions regarding this thread if something concerns you or something I listed earlier wasn’t made clear please speak up. I will not hold it against you, and you do not need to apply to ask a question.
IGN: Solo Queue Rating (current): Solo Queue Rating (Season 4): Solo Queue Rating (Season 3): Age: Time-zone: Role you’re applying for: Biggest Strengths: Biggest Weaknesses: Meet all Pre-requisites? (y/n): Meet all Roles requirements? (y/n): Did you read original post entirely? (y/n): Did you answer the last question honestly? (y/n): Comments?: Questions?:
Contact Information
I will be keeping tabs of this board post. The best way to contact me is as follows:
- Email: [email protected]
- This Board: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/team-recruitment/h5J4ipiB-new-team-recruiting-all-roles-coach-please-read
- In Client: Drizzt Strife