In particular, some games offer a multiplayer experience and create a competitive environment; It arouses a desire to be included in this competition in larger masses. In these games, in addition to competition, there is now the chance to earn income. In fact, many games have become economic outputs for parties such as sales and advertisements for the application. The growth of the gaming industry has also increased the rewards and fees that the players will earn, thus strengthening the competition in this case. Realizing these developments, large enterprises have also increased their investments for the game industry and started to create sponsorships that support this industry and players.
These changes and the desire to play games, create teams, participate in competition and win prizes have led to the emergence of the concept of electronic sports. This concept is defined as a sport where people from different parts of the world meet and play games via the internet, meet with each other through large international electronic game organizations organized at certain times, and participate in game activities. As in other sports competitions, individuals or teams come face to face in e-sports competitions. For these reasons, the concept is considered as a sport. In addition, its players are called e-sports players; Those who support them in every way are called e-sports coaches. Another definition of e-sports coach is someone who has become professional in games and provides training for people competing for championships.
An esports coach assists players and their team with training, strategy, motivation and fair play. E-sports coaches know the virtual games played very well and direct their teams just like they manage the team. They devise strategies for games and other related issues and also work on motivation. In addition, e-sports coaches provide the training that the players should receive, provide information about the games to the people who play the mentioned game and strive to maximize them in this regard.
In terms of professions, the market is mostly shaped according to needs and “e-sports coaching” emerges as one of the newly demanded professions.. We see that those who are already doing this profession are generally former e-sports players. In order to be an expert in a subject, it is necessary to have experience in that subject. From this point of view, the habit of playing games for hours, which sometimes causes arguments among family members, may one day become your profession.
Sources:
https://www.parentalguidance.org.uk/labour-market-information/top-jobs-of-the-future/
https://www.nedenben.com/dusunceler/son-zamanlarin-populer-meslegi-e-spor-koclugu
https://www.timeout.com/istanbul/tr/blog/isi-bilene-sorduk-espor-takimi-kocu-070417
https://britishesports.org/advice-and-information/careers-in-esports/coach-analyst/
Res. Ast. Çağlar KARAKURT
