Mind – Be good when it counts!

Similar to traditional competitive sports, mental resilience and concentration are also of central importance in esports. Games in front of millions of spectators and prize money in the five- to six-figure range are no longer a rarity. As the industry continues to grow, the pressure on the world’s top esports players is also increasing . As part of the “Mind” funding module, we are dedicated to optimizing the mental performance and mental health of our talents.

Sports psychology support

In order to optimally prepare our athletes for their careers, we support them in strengthening their mental skills in a targeted manner. They learn how to deal with challenges confidently and ensure their long-term health and sustainable success. This support is made possible by the unique commitment of the The Techniker Krankenkasse.

Under the direction of Moritz Andertenone of Germany’s most renowned sports psychologists, the esports player foundation offers support that is unique in esports. A team of over 15 sports psychologists supports our talents individually and in regular intervision sessions to address specific challenges in esports and in life.

Moritz Anderten Head of Sportspsychology bei der esports player foundation im Portrait - die Arme sind verschränkt und er steht seitlich nach vorne. Auf seinem T-Shirt steht Olympiastützpunkt Deutschland
Das Bild unterteilt sich in zwei getrennte Ansichten: Oben sehen wir verschiedene Inhalte, die Antworten von Talenten darstellen zur Tagesroutine oder Zielen. Unten sehen wir, wie eine Gruppe einen Workshop macht und dem Sportpsychologen zuhört.

Workshops and bootcamps

During our boot camps, we focus on practical workshops that prepare our talented athletes for the challenges of professional competition. Topics such as stress management, pressure to perform and dealing with public perception take center stage.

Esports bootcamps are intensive training camps where players prepare for competitions or work on their skills and career under professional conditions. Similar to traditional sports, they offer a structured environment in which talented players find particularly good working conditions – be it through tactical analysis, game-specific training or mental strengthening.

A central element of our boot camps is the personal exchange on site. Here, players not only have the opportunity to learn from our experienced coaches, but also to gain valuable insights from sports psychologists, former professionals and other experts from the world of competitive sport. In interactive sessions, they develop strategies to strengthen their mental resilience, stay more focused and be able to perform even under the highest pressure.

By creating an optimal environment for sustainable development, characterized by a protected space for reflection, exchange and growth, we provide valuable impetus for the development of talent.

Mental health in esports

One crucial factor for long-term success is often underestimated: mental health. The pressure to constantly deliver top performance in esports, regular competitions, intensive training times and constant evaluation by fans and critics – especially on social media – place an enormous strain on players.
We use the expertise of sports psychologists and professional coaches as well as targeted measures to promote mental health in order to counteract these stresses. These include
  • Structured daily routines with fixed training times, breaks and sufficient sleep
  • Mental training to improve focus, resilience and self-confidence
  • Physical activity as a balance to the gaming load
  • Healthy nutrition to support concentration and performance
  • Media management to reduce negative influences from social media
  • Regular discussions with the sports management to evaluate the perception of stress.
4 Personen sitzen auf einer kleinen Bühne vor einer digitalen Leinwand. Ihnen schauen insgesamt etwa 20-30 Personen zu.

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