20 tasks, each one witnessed by the sources that watched the job — and behind every one, a prompt you can use tonight.
You’ll split time between practice, planning, and admin. Mornings often mean reviewing game VODs, scouting opponents, and writing practice plans in Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
Afternoons/evenings run team practices, where you teach strategies, make in-game substitutions, and motivate players. Between sessions you update performance records in Microsoft Excel, email parents or management through Microsoft Outlook, and sometimes travel to contests.
Start with Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, and Microsoft Outlook. Excel holds player stats and opponent scouting sheets; Google Docs or Word are for practice plans and teaching materials.
Also learn PowerPoint for pre-match briefings and Bloomz if your team or school uses it to contact parents and update schedules.
Use AI to speed up tasks: generate practice drills, summarize match VODs, or suggest draft ideas, but always check outputs against your game knowledge. Don't upload private player data or recorded matches to public AI tools without consent.
Keep a human in the loop: you must verify any strategy, performance analysis, or player feedback the AI produces before sharing it with athletes or parents.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists 248,950 coaches and scouts employed (SOC 27-2022.00). Median pay for this category is $47,320 per year; the lowest tenth earn about $28,790, and the top tenth about $98,860, according to BLS.
Pay for esports-specific roles varies: high school/college positions often follow those ranges, while pro teams may pay more or add bonuses, streaming, and sponsorship income.
A coach focuses on teaching, motivating, selecting lineups, and making in-game changes. You run practices, develop player skills, and enforce rules; you also guide staff and handle travel and safety.
A team manager handles logistics: scheduling, budgets, travel arrangements, and contacting parents or sponsors. An analyst concentrates on performance stats and opponent research, usually producing Excel sheets and VOD breakdowns the coach uses.
Communication and teaching: you must explain strategies clearly, apply teaching strategies, and give feedback so players improve. Use PowerPoint and Docs to structure sessions and lessons.
Organization and data skills: keep performance records in Excel, manage schedules in Outlook or Bloomz, plan budgets, and lead staff. Also develop a coaching style and the ability to solve players’ tactical and personal challenges.