Founding [Gold-Diamond] Team. Passion, Professionalism, Mastery. [LF Coaches as well]
I'm looking to found a team of players like myself who are looking to play at the highest level, but are currently ranked in solo que Gold II-Diamond IV. I'm looking for players who will dedicate a large portion of their time to improving on an individual and team based level. In order for a team like this to work there are 4 things that must be true:
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The team is committed to a single goal, and to putting in the work necessary to achieve this goal. A large reason why amateur teams fail in league (I'm speaking from personal experience here) is due to lack of a shared goal. In order for a team to stick together for the long term, they must be united under one idea or goal in which they're ultimately striving towards, and that they are truly dedicated in achieving. Without this ultimate uniting goal, that players are truly dedicated towards, the door is left open for apathy, laziness, and player-player tensions to sneak in. On the other hand when a team is united in this goal they can overcome all obstacles and setbacks because the end goal is more important than the present setback(s).
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The team does not play for fun. Which leads us to point 3.
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The team plays for Mastery. Now it's obvious that Mastery is not achievable, at all. Faker has not mastered the game, Smeb has not mastered the game. However, what sets apart players that ultimately do well at the highest level, and those who do poorly at the highest level is what they play for. People really wonder why Asia has consistently dominated Worlds? It's been said by multiple people and i'll just reaffirm it here; Asiatic teams play for Mastery. Of course there are other key reasons why they have an edge at worlds Hint Hint: Coaching staff has been a huge reason why. However really the main and sometimes subtle reason why these teams are better is because they play for mastery. To be honest this is actually mostly just a cultural thing, (if we look at the education system and Asia as well as the virtues they are taught it confirms this fact). So to tie this back into amateur teams. Amateur teams live and die by what they play for. If you want to play for the long-term and achieve success at high levels you MUST MUST MUST MUST, be playing for mastery. There is no other way around this.
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The team has a competent, committed, and caring coaching and support staff. Although amateur teams can survive long term without this, these teams cannot thrive without them. I could say a lot more on this subject from personal experience but will not post such thoughts here for that org's sake. I can explain this concept in PMs if you want.
Below is an outline of how this team will be set up.
TEAM RELATED INFO
CURRENT ROSTER
Top: - - Jg: - - Mid: Vevut [Plat V] [EST] Adc: - - Spt: - - Sub: - - Sub: - - Sub: - -
Side Note: I'm looking for Coaches and Analysts with previous experience with amateur orgs.
CURRENT COACHING STAFF (Starting)
Strategic Coach: - - Head Analyst: - -
CURRENT SUPPORT STAFF (Starting)
General Manager: - -
STAFF DESCRIPTIONS:
Strategic Coach: Picks and Bans, Champ Pools, Team discussions, works hand and hand with Head Analyst.
Head Analyst: VODs, VOD reviews, Meta game/Pocket meta, Scouting other teams, Micro of Picks and Bans (i.e. Draft %s), works hand and hand with the Strategic Coach.
General Manager: Gets players/coaches schedules, then formats team schedule, finds and sets scrims with other teams.
Format Applications below Ex:
IGN: Vevut
Position: Mid
Time Zone: EST
Age: 18
Willing to use Discord? Yes
1st Language: English
Rank: Platinum V
Shot calling experience? Yes, minor.
In game Strengths (don't bullshit this): Extremely solid laning, Performs well with low farm, Large Champ Pool, Vision, Understands a good part of game
In game Weaknesses (don't bullshit this): Csing outside of laning, saying ss in comms, Pathing on Roams/Following Laner, Habitual over aggressive laning without jg in back pocket.
Teamate Strengths(don't bullshit this): I push people around me to become better, I straight up say what I think after games in a respectful and kind manner, Hate losing.
Teamate Weaknesses: 0 tolerance for passive-aggressive speech in comms,
Why I want to play for this team: I play League to become the best, I play for Mastery. Playing with like minded players in a teaching and competitive environment will further me along in this journey.
Previous Competitive Experience as Player: Ranked 5s in Gold - Diamond MMR
Career Highlights: I've solo killed Crimelord in Ranked 5s twice in a game and I've solo killed The Italian God twice in a Zed 1 v 1.
