Mindclickers

We are back bigger than ever with an exciting season of Mindclickers. We have some super special guests back in the spotlight, which I am super keen to share and provide some insights from some of the best individuals within Esports.In the following episode I sat down with previous Renegades Partnerships Manager for OCE/APAC Carti, who is now working within the AI Sports tracking field, with a passion to get back into Esports.Nick shares some key insights towards partnerships and the bridge that needs to be closed between traditional sports and Esports, in terms of coming together collectively.Follow him over at Twitter on https://twitter.com/nicholascartiSocial & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch -  https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ...Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Season 4 Episode 1.We are back bigger than ever with an exciting season of Mindclickers. We have some super special guests back in the spotlight, which I am super keen to share and provide some insights from some of the best individuals within Esports.In the following episode I sat down with previous RLCS Professional player Snaski, who is now coaching Quadrant within EU. Snaski shares some key insights towards his previous experience as a player, what he has learned from being a coach and what has transitioned well into his skillset.Follow him over at Twitter on https://twitter.com/Snaski10Social & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch -  https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ...Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Episode 13!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Oliver about his experience in @RLEsports OCE & APAC S Casting as he was crowned the 2021 Best New Commentator. Shoutcasting has always been an area that I've loved so It was fantastic to hear what goes on behind the scenes in terms of preparation for a big event!Timestamps0:01:37 - Oliver's Introduction into Esports0:03:55 - Did you ever think you'd be in the position you are in now?0:06:16 - Ability to wake up everyday, doing what he loves0:08:13 - Esports to Tradtitional Sports Comparison0:10:45 - XP League - LAN for Kids0:11:10 - Parents asking for PRIVATE Esports coaching lessons?!0:11:44 - Esports is different compared to 5 years ago0:12:47 - Flashback to early shoutcasting days mindset0:16:20 - Individual vs Duo Casting0:21:30 - Yumi casting Farming Simulator is META0:23:00 - How to cast a game you've never played before0:25:50 - Casting is only ONE avenue into Esports0:27:10 - The PHRASE BOOK!0:33:00 - Looking back at previous casts/experiences0:35:10 - Adjusting to different casting environments0:38:30 - Casting at home easier after getting LAN experience0:41:00 - Gaining confidence as an individual0:42:00 - Utilising momentum in Esports0:44:45 - Understanding and dealing with expectation0:46:45 - LANDON Major 1st round predictions (Who did we have?)1:12:10 - Reddit International Scrim Thread1:13:30 - Final Takeaways/InsightsFollow Oliver on his main socials at https://twitter.com/BassFromThePastSocial & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch -  https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJ...Mindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Episode 11!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Chrome on some of the fundamental areas he addresses as a coach, but also adopted as a previous player. We chat indepth about coaching styles with a TON of key takeaways for players of all skill levels. We also have a talk about the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.Topics included in the episode;1:30 - how did you get into Rocket League?4:30 - When you were a player did you ever envision being a coach/staying in the scene?5:45 - Did you play traditional sports growing up?6:30 - Did you acquire coaching skills from your traditional sports?8:00 - Talk about Team Culture/mentality11:20 - NA scrim insight 13:30 - Talk about how much more downtime other eSports have + Is RL the most demanding eSport + what makes RL different from other eSports? 17:15 - Experience with Daniel at the start + coaching other young/inexperienced players 21:50 - Daniels feeling/experience going to London after the Winter Major + his first crowd experience24:30  - Queso (Moist) surpassing expectations as a young inexperienced team 25:45 - Relaxed mentality vs "dialed in" 26:15 - Funny Comms story at Fall Major + How to manage Comms as a coach during LANs 29:20 - Does SSG reflect on previous wins/loses and pull things to help win in future series? 30:45 - Coaches mentality/mindset when trying to motivate/hype/set expectations for the team 33:00 - Practice vs Gameday 34:35 - Timeouts (Importance, opinion of them, how/when to use them) 39:45 - Looking at other teams and trying to replicate what makes them successful + Forcing other teams to play the way you want to play 44:00 - Quick talk about how RL is one of the only eSports where being hot mechanically actually matters/makes a big difference (for better or worse) 45:00 - Pre-game preparedness (tactically and mentality) + regaining from losing the first game of a series 47:30 - Mentality of going for reverse sweeps 50:50 - Reverse sweeping with Daniel vs with Sypical 51:40 - Impact of Bootcamping 52:45 - Mental Coaches impact on SSG 55:20 - Future of Mental Coaches in RLCS 59:00 - Chrom

Episode 11!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Eclipse about all elements of his coaching career, alongside his take on the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.Topics included in the episode;- Introduction to the Rocket League scene (1:53)- Entry into Coaching career (4:28)- Grip styles - Claw vs Traditional (6:28)- Past vs Present Viewpoint on Coaching (13:17)- Coaching styles and methodologies of a coach (18:00)- Can only EX Pro players be strategic coaches? (19:00)- Where do you draw the line with Overcoaching? (21:30)- Torso stays the same, Arms and Legs are always changing (25:25)- Rocket League is so match-up HEAVY (28:15)- Fall Major first International coaching experience (30:00)- Why did Endpoint lose to RNG in Sweden? OMEGA (31:20)- BDS becomes an all French speaking team = BUFF? (40:00)- Picking up the game as a 1s player vs 3s player (47:45)- SAUDI TRIP (51:20)- Jet lag + Funny Australian Story (53:00)- Guide to utilising Timeouts - (54:30)- Gaining and using Momentum (59:30)- Standing up and streching between Timeouts (1:03:00)- Importance of Team Culture (1:08:00)- To scream or not to scream? (1:10:50)- Fall Major Interaction between CJCJ and Wave (1:19:20)- Issues with LANs (1:21:00)- Flashback to PCs in Fall Major PCs (1:23:00)- Next season LANs - Where they @? (1:25:50)- Importance of Bootcamps (1:29:10)- Where does the name Eclipse come from (1:31:38)- Last motivational advice for upcoming RLCS players (1:35:57)Follow Eclipse on his main socials at https://twitter.com/LoREclipseSocial & WebsiteInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindclickersTwitter - https://twitter.com/mindclickersTwitter Personal - https://twitter.com/Coach_LBPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindclickersTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickersWebsite - https://www.mindclickers.com/Twitch -  https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbpSubscribe to MindclickersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1532347131?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mlpbWJOoIpoHbhhag9fQzMindclickers is an insight into the psychological and performance demands of Professional Esports Personalities.Imagine if you could hear what a Physiotherapist recommends for best practice about ergonomics or stretches. Thinking of adding exercises into your routine? I wonder what an elite-level Strength & Conditioning Coach would recommend. How about figuring out Nutrition? We've got Registered Dietitians and Performance Nutritionists to cover that too!But it doesn't stop there.. Ever wondered what top-level professional players think about before, during, or after a game? How they relax, deal with anxiety, adopt the flow state, communicate effectively and perform? We provide exclusive insights into the mind of top-level players so that you can add to your game!Not only that, but have you been interested in starting your own path in Esports, but not sure where to look? We have episodes with Esports organisation owners, who share their stories about their path, and how they found success in an ever-developing scene.

Episode 10!! Absolutely loved sitting down and talking with Nick about all elements of his coaching career, alongside his take on the upcoming Spring Major and RLCS World Championship.Follow Nick on his main socials at https://twitter.com/NickOnRL.► Follow our Website: https://www.mindclickers.com/► Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindclickers► Follow me on my Twitter:https://twitter.com/Coach_LBP► Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbp►Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/QuXZZTBVpA

Episode 9!WHAT AN EPISODE!I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Gregan, S7 World Champion coach for Vitality and S8 Finalist. Gregan is also a current RLCS Caster, and creates his own content at https://www.twitch.tv/gregan.Topics discussed throughout this episode;Backstory as a player, transitioning into CoachCoaching styles and mindset towards individualismUnderstanding considerations for changeBehavioural impacts towards competitionsRLCS game day thoughts + action strategiesImportance of having an outletConsiderations for upcoming professionl players + MORE► Follow our Website: https://www.mindclickers.com/► Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindclickers► Follow me on my Twitter:https://twitter.com/Coach_LBP► Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/coach_lbp► Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindclickers?...► Follow my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindclicker...►Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/QuXZZTBVpA

Woah, episode 8 already?!WHAT AN EPISODE!I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Joyo from Team Queso to talk about his backstory as a professional player, alongside discuss some Rocket League psychology and gather this thoughts about the upcoming RLCS 2021-2022 Winter Major.Topics discussed throughout this episode;Backstory as a playerFirst tournamentUnderstanding the importance of team synergyDealing with placeboMotivation to be better mechanicalPlayers who come from a 1v1 backgroundFree style background implementationImportance of having a team cultureHow to diversify your practiceThoughts about upcoming MajorLink to Joyo's Twitter https://twitter.com/Joyokamii

Season 3 Episode 7!!In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with coach and content creator Hoodyhooo to explore his background whilst providing educational insights on his own experience coaching.The topics discussed in the following episode are as such;College life and deciding on goalsDeveloping experience as a coachUnderstanding coaching stylesIdea exposureUnderstanding delivery stylesCreating positive environmentsDealing with setbacksPlacebo - Why and When?Power of replay analysisPerformance anxietyThe ultimate guide to streamingHoodyhooo can be found at the following links;Twitter Youtube Twitch 

WOAH! It's epsiode 6 time! After taking a long break personally to focus on RLCS, I'm back!I hope you enjoy this fantastic and insightful episode with explores the importance of content creation and the passion linked towards it.The following episode features the following;Understanding different content creation pathwaysThe decision to not go proGaining traction through the MisfitsDealing with burn outHaving fun over focusing on viewsDealing with anxietyViewership impact of switching gamesDealing with comments.

Episode 5!!In the following episode, I had the pleasure to sit down with Benjamin Portheault, a Performance coach for mental athletes, specializing in chess. Benjamin shared his experiences within the coaching field, alongside how this translates for Esports athletes.The following episode includes;Chess background - Entry into the sceneData science passionIntimidation in chess - Mental tactics for successOnline chess vs Offline chessMental fatigue on long gamesQueen's gambit + content creationCalories?!Physiological variables impactsFocusing on the present Replay analysis importanceFinite vs infinite game

Episode 4!?We are back with a legendary episode featuring Tekcro, the Jr NYSL Graphics Designer, to provide an insight into the process and his background. I've always dabbled in graphics design, but I was more than happy to let Tekcro take reign of the episode and listen to his previous experiences, alongside hearing his mindset towards inspiration and motivation.Feel free to find Tekcro on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Tekcro to stay up to date with his content and designs!The following episode touches on the following;Background and mindset towards future studiesImportance of developing a styleUsing motivation to keep on trackDifferences in graphics between esport organisationsBenefits of being different within this spaceProblem of copying designs Summary and wrap up

SEASON 3 EPISODE 3! WOOOOOWhat an episode! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with previous Immortals Academy Jungler,  Nicholas James Joseph "Potluck" Pollock.Potluck's insights towards League of Legends allowed myself to better understand the professional scene, as he provides insights towards the demands and requirements of professional League of Legends.Join us as we talk about;Background and entry into EsportsShift from casual to competitivePlaystyle adaptation and adoptionUnderstanding team synergy and team cultureImportance of communicationDeveloping awareness and in-game mechanicsDealing with external performance (sleep, exercise, nutrition)Goals and insights towards the demands of a professional playerDealing with toxicity and overcoming itSummary and take aways.

We are BACK! Your favourite podcasts providing insights into some of the best Esports personalities around the globe - Mindclickers.Episode 2 kicks off with  Jax Garret, founder and CEO of the GGWP Academy, and online platform catered towards providing education surrounding content creation.If there is anyone who would know anything about startups and content creation, its Jax!Join us as we explore the importance; Content developmentBuilding and working around your nicheEsports players mindset towards contentExploring different avenuesAccepting criticism of your craftDNA to be liked?Final Summary

We are BACK! Your favourite podcasts providing insights into some of the best Esports personalities around the globe - Mindclickers.To kick it off with Season 3, we have John McDonald (JohnnyBoy_i) and David Lane (Yumi_Cheeseman), both professional Rocket League Commentators, with years of experience under their belt.If there is anyone who would know anything about Rocket League, it is these two.Join us as we explore the importance; Community driven events,  Dealing with criticism as a caster Accepting mistakes Players developing personalities Establishing team culture Franchising in Rocket LeagueTrue Neutral and regional competitivenessDeveloping Rocket League contentScrims, scrims, scrimsKey takeaways

OCE! What a scene, that's growing and will continue to grow.In the following episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Acethem aka Alex, CEO of the 1620 Kings! Alex's passion for growth and ensuring that he is enabling the kings to grow,  really shines through as Alex shares some insights and his vision for the scene.Topics covered in the following episode;Accountability for growthUnderstanding individual playersOCE Collective developmentBuilding rapport with playersMarketability for stakeholdersContent, Content, EsportsBuilding your "WHY"Loyalty as a organisation and as a playerMessage to listeners

Looking to get into Esports? Do not miss this episode!In the following episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Amy Palmer, president of the Misfits Agency and CEO of PowerwomanTV.  Amy provides a lot of knowledge for those looking to enter Esports and how to develop and build your brand, a big thing that many people fail to do.Topics covered in this episode;Marketing yourself as a professionalCrossover for traditional sports and EsportsImportance of traditional sporting organizations to adopt EsportsConnecting and building rapport with your key target audiencesDNA to be likedDevelopment of partnershipsMental toughness to push contentGenZ takeover is inevitable and coming fastFaZe CCO insightFinal words

S2:E19 of Mindclickers arrives with ApparentlyJack from Dignitas.Jack's passion is very obvious as he speaks in-depth about his mindset towards professional Rocket League.The following episode contains detailed insights into; • Jacks background and entry into Rocket League • Dealing with the balance of school • Adapting to pre warmups • Sleep, Hydration, Exercise & Nutrition • Importance of quality coms • Developing team synergy • Rocket League ranked mindset • Developing skills in 1v1's • Importance of replay analysis • Dealing with toxicity • Marketing yourself as a player • Closing words

Kansas City Pioneers! I was very excited to sit down with Mark and talk about everything North American Esports, a scene that I have been exploring moreso recently.  Mark's passion for the KCP is really highlighted by his vision to create the best organisation that helps to acknowledge player health and wellbeing, whilst striving for performance.In the following episode, we chat aboutKansas City Pioneers approach towards Top tier EsportsDevelopment of teams and scoutingTraining houses and importance of developing team synergyInvestment into Allied Health ProfessionalsResources and Marketing for EsportsStakeholders and managing opportunitiesEnd note - Message to those looking at creating an organisation

Ian's passion for Halo is some of the best that we've heard, as we chat about the history of Halo as an Esport and how it progressed to be one of the most popular games.  Ian has had his fair share of experiences within the Esports scene, especially as a player and coach where he adopted a holistic mindset towards his player's performanceTopics covered in the following episode;Halo origin and competitive daysImportance of maintaining gameplay to life balanceImpact of unhealthy eating habits upon performanceInsight into coaching and tournament organization daysThe United States Marine Corps involvement within EsportsDevelopment of Esports regionsThe future of Halo InfiniteFinal words and advice

Kaplan's insights and passion for competitive Esports really shine through, as we explore a few varying topics that are being talked about within the scene. Kaplan has completed a Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Washington. In the following episode we chat about;Building a team culture and exploring team dynamicsBalancing study and work as a professional playerCompetitive comparison of Valorant vs CS:GOInsight into Valorant roles and key metaImpact on player personality onto their ingame role/characterImportance of understanding player self-confidenceVersatility as a CoachCoaching styles (Authoritarian vs Democratic)

In the following episode, I chat with Dave Harris,  who is the managing director at Guinevere Capital, currently involved in consulting and managing multiple esports projects including London Spitfire, XL Esports, and the Esports high-performance centres at the Sydney cricket ground and Eden park stadium and also apart of the new League of legends OCEANIA CIRCUIT The following topics of the episode include;Introduction to high-performance centersImplementation of Univerity Esports ProgramsTraditional sporting teams adopting EsportsTeams investing in external Allied Health ProfessionalsThe ecological model of Esports Regions - Asian vs WesternOCE Esports regional developmentInsight into London Spitfire + XL EsportsEsports Broadcasting

Casey Thomas is an Elite Performance Dietitian, who does private practice work, and works with the University of Los Angeles (UCLA).  Casey also wrote a thesis looking at energy drinks and their cognitive effect on elite-level league of legends players.  Visit Casey's nutrition website here -> https://gamerdiet.gg/In the following episode, we discussWorking with high-level athletesThe transitional process from traditional sport to EsportsEsports nutrition -> What this means and how we can introduce it for playersRegulation surrounding nutrition for youthSupplementation and its benefitsCaffeine protocolL-TheanineAdderallIntermittent fastingKeto diet

Zack's experience within the League of Legends scene is expansive and it shows as he speaks about his experiences shoutcasting, coaching and playing. Zack and I sit down to chat about the following topicsPlaying for Sequential, Mindfreak, Eviscerate, AGA, LGCTime as coach for AvantOCE Scene - Rivalry in international spaceMental toughness and tilting in game Cognitive fatigueTeam dynamicsLeague of legends game periodisationExercise science - Tracking physiological valuesShoutcasting experience in China

I am joined here today by Robert Yip, previous performance coach for the previous Misfits and Immortals, and head coach for FlyQuest. Robert has worked 5 years in the 2 in LEC, 3 in LCS,  3 splits as a head coach and 7 as a performance coach, alongside as having 8 years' experience working in traditional sport.Apologies for interruption at 65 Minute mark -> Editing error.In the following episode we discuss, Previous experience in SC2 with TLOMindset of a performance coach, what does performance mean?Self efficacy and feedback sandwhichConfidence and mentalityPreparation for understanding failure vs winningMindset towards elite level competitionConcentration under pressureImportance of Team dynamics and communication 

In the following episode, I had the pleasure to chat with Michael Gradisar - a sleep scientist, sleep psychologist and professor.  Michael's experience and passion for sleep has allowed him to publish research alongside creating winksleep.online that features blogs, courses and books. The following episode touches on the following;1. Importance of sleep schedules and the role they play for students2. Accountability for Esports organisations3. Travelling and jet lag for players interstate and internationally4. Burn outs and caffeine impacts5. Sleep monitoring and wearables6. Previous research; South Korea Esports athletes

In the following episode, I chat with Dr Ryan Terao, a licensed clinical psychologist who works within the Esports industry as an Esports psychologist, mental performance coach and Esports program developer. He has experience working in League of Legends, Rainbow 6 Siege and Valorant.The following episode features the following topics;Creating buy in with players and coachesbuilding a dynasty and battling the ups and downsRoster rotation cultureLeadership adoption and importanceTeam cultureCognitive dissonance Emotional regulationbeing a support playerTapering Esports and cognitive fatigueSelf confidence and Self EfficacyMental toughnessChoking - Titan vs UnderdogsMindset of a troll.

In the following episode, I chat with Hector Melendez, a Strength and Conditioning coach from the US, with a passion for everything health and Esports. Hectors passion lies within his business, as he helps coach clients through exercises as an S&C Coach,  directly improving their quality of life. Further, Hector is also the Head of Fitness over at Gscience, where he helps to create videos that have a widespread positive effect on the community and the people within it. Episode contents;Importance of physical exercise for Esports playersSport science implementation within Esports - HR/BreathingPosture and the effects of ensuring proper ergonomics for Esports playersExergaming - How this can be adopted by general populations and traditional athletes

In the following episode, I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Connaire "Concentric" Delaney Mcnulty from Tent England, an Esports Performance Coach working with Enclave. Connaire also has a background in martial arts, being an amateur world champion in 2015. He also has a first class degree in sports performance, with the majority of his 3rd year work focused within esports, and studying an esports MA at the moment. Alongside this he has a few pieces of research within the submission process with the International Journal of Esports. With the majority of his work looking at the links between player wellbeing and health and their cognitive performance, aiming to assess and improve cognitive key performance indicators through physical exercise, nutrition and sleep.

In the following episode I sit down and chat with Charlie Beestone. Charlie is registered Performance Nutritionist, with experience in working in elite sport in a variety of sports including  Rugby, Football, Netball, Olympic Weightlifting, Triathlon, Strongman, Equestrian and many more. He is also a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Hartpury University in the UK.  Alongside traditional sport, Charlie is currently looking to carry out research on the use of nutritional interventions to improve Esports, and is really passionate about nutrition to improve cognition and brain function in a variety of settings.  Charlie's experience within nutrition shines through as we chat about performing a needs analysis for individualized requirements,  future Esports research possibilities and the use of caffeine for gamers.

In the following episode, I sit down with a long time pal of mine, Regan "Regzz" Campbell. Regan's previous experience in sales, motivated him to start and found his first online business; Player 2 Second Hand Gaming. The goal of Player 2 is to provide customers with the nostalgia of playing retro and old classics, for a cheap price. This episode goes in depth about the start ups and journey that Regan went through, from planning to execution of his online store. There are also important life lessons sprinkled throughout, that Regan has learnt and overcome along the way. Finally, there are some important Mental Health messages towards the end, as Regan and I strongly believe in everyone having support and someone there when the going goes tough. Regan's passion for mental health signs through and helps to augment Player 2 as an online retailer that not only cares for gamers, but everyone as a whole.I am more than happy to announce my partnership with Regan and Player 2, as we both share common interests and have passions outside of gaming, that help to promote a positive lifestyle and overall positive mindset. As listeners of Mindclickers, you can receive 10% off your order by using the code "MIND10"! Money generated from using this code, will go back into Mindclickers to ensure we bring the best quality to every episode.You can visit Player 2 Second hand gaming at the following link - https://player2aus.com

In the following episode, I sit down with Jared "PiG" Krensel. An absolute leader in the Starcraft 2 scene globally, providing content for all new, current and future Starcraft 2 players. Jared's experience in Starcraft 2 is nothing short of amazing, previously winning the  2016 WCS Winter Regional Challenger and performing exceptionally in many minor's and online tournaments. This led Jared to be required by firstly Tt Esports and then Exile 5. Jared shares his knowledge about what he felt like he did write, but also the pivotal lessons that he learnt along his way, as he stepped out of the very traditional work-life route. We also discuss in detail the importance of understanding Starcraft 2 from a holistic approach, as it has been recognised as one of the hardest games for fully learn, a game that no one can ultimately master. We touch on many underlying mindsets such as; brute forcing a positive mindset, dealing with anxiety under pressure and how to be critical but also open. Finally, Jared shares some experiences from his Shoutcasting and the lessons he has learnt along the way.

Welcome to Mindclickers; Season 2, Episode 4.  In the following episode I dive in with Joe, an experienced telecom salesman by day, but leading and hungry Esports CEO at night. Joe draws on his past experiences when he first helped to start an organisation, followed by taking a social media manager role with FURY. Joe slowly grinding the solo Q of life and rose to the accomplished position that he is proud of today. The goal of this episode, is to provide an insight into the behind the scenes action of the thought process from an organisational perspective. How they choose teams, what gambles to take and ultimately what areas to focus on. Joe further talks about the founding of the OCA - Oceania Esports Association and the tremendous work they have done to help up and coming Esports athletes feel like they have a place to fit it. It is a conglomerate of localised Esports teams, with the ultimate goal of network and sharing the common passion - Esports.

In the following episode I talk with Violeta Ivanova, a Physiotherapist from Finland with a passion for the Esports scene. Violeta has completed a thesis looking at carpal tunnel injuries within Esports, which helps to add to the ever increasing list of current Esports physical health research. Violeta shares her experiences from her degree whilst also stressing the importance of ensuring positive physical health for Esports athletes, especially those that are concurrently focused on the grind. We also discuss Esports regulation, working within a multidisciplinary team and also touch on mental health for athletes and coaches. Violeta also talks about her experience completing and winning a Hackathon, where the idea is to hack a current problem and provide a solution. 

Welcome to S2 E2 of Mindclickers. In the following episode, In the following episode I talk with the amazing Josh "Shinobi" Abastado, as he provides a surreal insight into his previous coaching and also performance as an in game leader coming off the Cloud 9 Valorant team. Josh goes in depth as he touches on the importance of having confidence, effective communication and also marketability.  Josh also talks about the importance of establishing a positive team culture and flowing dynamic so that as a leader, everyone can go into game with the same mindset and be ready for whatever happens. 

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of Mindclickers! In the following episode I have a chat with Matthew, who is a seasoned Esports shoutcaster, currently engaged in both CS:GO and Valorant. Matthew previously competed semi-professionally in Paladins, where he experimented with shoutcasting soon after. Listen to Matthew share some vital and pivotal tips for upcoming shoutcasters who are interested in starting their own series. Further, Matthew provides some insights into high pressure situations and how he deals with them sucessfully.

In the following episode, listen to Anthony describe himself being in the flow state, and having the ability to out edge his opponents mentally to be concise, and perform consistently. Anthony also talks about the importance of team communication and team culture alongside briefly talking about the impact of injury and self confidence. Anthony reflects on his online gaming experiences and his ability to perform at the highest level in ranked Valorant, recently achieving Immortal 2.

In the following episode, I chat with Tim Joyce, who established the University of Queensland's Esports program. Tim is currently interning for the Queensland Firebirds Netball team, expanding his marketing network and gaining insight into the industry. Listen to Tim reflect back on his time developing the Esports program and the requirements in place to ensure it ran efficiently and effectively for upcoming students. Tim shares fantastic stories about the hardships of the program, ensuring that upcoming students have an opportunity to perform and compete in regulated Esports environments.

In the following episode, I chat with Jack "Wryce" Birmingham who is currently a free agent after coming of the Dire Wolves Valorant roster. Jack talks about his experience in Esports and what it took to transform from casual gameplay to competition. Listen to Jack breakdown different Valorant scenarios as we discuss the variations and dynamic differences that makes Valorant stand out and shine. We also touch on the importance of OCE Esports and how as a region we can develop to become a contender at an International level. We finalise it by getting an insight into various game specific scenario's and how Jack would react in each of them. 

In the following episode I chat with Alex Blaikie, who works at ESL Australia to help promote, market and organise large scale events including the Intel Extreme Masters in Sydney. Alex also previously developed Gadget Games, where he created the first standalone battle royal game "Down to one". Listen to Alex talk about the future of Esports in the ANZ region and share some interesting stories from his time at ESL.

Mindclickers is a show where I chat with professional esports athletes in an array of games from League of Legends, Counterstrike, Valorant and StarCraft. In the following episode, I talk with Julian "Rev" Joachim, an Australian National Karate and StarCraft 2 Grandmaster athlete. We discuss the importance of physical activity for overall wellbeing, mental performance and general health. Julian reflects on his experience at Nationals where he conquered fear, out beat anxiety and persevered in unwinnable situations. We also critically discuss "Ladder Anxiety" and the importance of visualisation before any major or minor performance.

Mindclickers is a show where I chat with professional esports athletes in an array of games from League of Legends, Counterstrike, Valorant and Starcraft. In the following Episode, I talk with Toby "Udysof" Horne who is a professional Oceania League of Legends player for the Dire Wolves. Toby talks in detail about his experiences at the 2018 League of Legends World Championship and his ability to stay focused whilst avoiding mental fatigue. We chat about the future of esports, how to not burnout from gaming, imagery and stress, and how he has managed to perform consistently as a player inside the game, and as a social media manager. The final segment includes an insight into some League of Legends specific scenarios and how Toby reacts on the fly in a high pressure situation.