Mindclickers
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Mindclickers is an insight into the Psychological & Performance demands of competitive Esports. We aim to provide insights from Professional Players, Coaches, Shoutcasters, Organisational Owners, and Esports Researchers within the scene.
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Quadrant Snaski - Ex Professional RLCS Player turned Coach
February 28, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBSeason 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...
Nicholas Stephanides - Esports Partnerships and Operations Insights
February 28, 2023 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWe 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 bri...
Oliver Bass - Professional Esports Shoutcaster/Commentator
July 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBEpisode 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! Timestamps 0:01:37 - Oliver's Introduction into Esports 0:03:55 - Did you ever think you'd be in the position you are in now? 0:06:16 - Ability to wake up everyday, doing...
Spacestation Chrome - Inside the Mind of a Professional RLCS Coach Pt 3
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBEpisode 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...
Endpoint Eclipse - Inside the mind of a Professional RLCS Coach Pt 2
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBEpisode 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 coach...
DIG Nick - Inside the Mind of a Professional RLCS Coach
June 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBEpisode 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...
Mike "Gregan" Ellis - Ultimate Insight Into Rocket League Coaching
May 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBEpisode 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 Coach Coaching styles and mindset towards individualism Understanding considerations for change Behavioural impacts towards competitions RLCS game day thoughts + action s...
Team Queso Joyo - Inside the mind of a professional Rocket League player
March 06, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBWoah, 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 player First tournament Understanding the importance of team synergy Dealing with placebo Motivation to be better mechanical Players who come ...
Joyo - Inside the mind of a professional Rocket League player
March 06, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBWoah, 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 player First tournament Understanding the importance of team synergy Dealing with placebo Motivation to be better mechanical Players who come ...
Hoodyhooo - How to become a better Rocket League player
March 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBSeason 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 goals Developing experience as a coach Understanding coaching styles Idea exposure Understanding delivery styles Creating positive environments Dealing with setbacks Placebo - Why...
Misfits SushiBAE - How to enjoy creating content
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWOAH! 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 pathways The decision to not go pro Gaining traction through the Misfits Dealing with burn out Having fun over focusing on views Dealing with anxiety Viewership impact o...
Benjamin Portheault - Understanding chess and becoming a better athlete
October 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBEpisode 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 scene Data science passion Intimidation in chess - Mental tactics for success Online chess vs Offline chess Mental fatigue on long games Queen's gambit ...
Tekcro - Learn the Process of the Jr NYSL Graphics Designer
September 17, 2021 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBEpisode 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 follo...
Potluck - Time at Immortals Academy on how to become a better League of Legends player.
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSEASON 3 EPISODE 3! WOOOOO What 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 Esports Shift from casual to competitive Playstyle adaptation and ...
GGWP Jax Garret - Steps to unlocking your content creation passion
September 03, 2021 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWe 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 development Building and working around your niche Esports p...
JohnnyBoi_i & Yumi_Cheeseman - Inside the Mind of Professional Rocket League Shoutcasters
August 27, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe 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 ...
Alex "Acethem" - CEO of 1620 Kings - Insight into different levels of OCE Esports
July 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOCE! 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 growth Understanding individual players OCE Collective development Building rapport with players Marke...
Amy Palmer - President of the Misfits Agency and previous CCO for FaZe Clan.
June 27, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBLooking 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 professional Crossover for traditional sports and Esports Importance of traditional sporting or...
Jack "ApparentlyJack" Benton - Inside the mind of a Professional Rocket League player for Dignitas.
June 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBS2: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...
Mark Josey - CEO and Founder of The Kansas City Pioneers
June 10, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBKansas 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 about Kansas City Pioneers approach towards Top tier Esports Development of teams and scouting Training house...
Mark Josey - CEO and Founder of The Kansas City Pioneers
June 10, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBKansas 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 about Kansas City Pioneers approach towards Top tier Esports Development of teams and scouting Training house...
Ian Mills - Halo Esports Influencer and current United States Marine Corps
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIan'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 performance Topics covered in the following episode; Halo origin and competitive days Importance of maintaining gameplay to life balance Impact of unhealthy eating...
GHOST Kaplan - Head Valorant Coach for Ghost Gaming and previous IGL for Spacestation.
May 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBKaplan'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 dynamics Balancing study and work as a professional player Competitive comparison of Valorant vs CS:GO Insight into Valorant roles and key meta Impact on player persona...
Dave Harris - Managing Director at Guinevere Capital (Esports & Entertainment)
May 08, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn 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 centers Implementation of Univerity Esports Prog...
Casey Thomas - Performance Dietitian for UCLA and Esports Nutrition Researcher
April 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBCasey 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 discuss Working with high-level athletes The transitional process from traditional sport to Esports Esports nutrition -> What this means and how...
Zack "Rusty" Pye - Former LPL Shoutcaster, OCE Coach & Professional Player
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBZack'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 topics Playing for Sequential, Mindfreak, Eviscerate, AGA, LGC Time as coach for Avant OCE Scene - Rivalry in international space Mental toughness and tilting in game Cognitive fatigue Team dynamics League of legends game periodisation Exercise science - Tracking physiological values Sho...
Robert Yip - Previous Misfits, Immortals and FlyQuest Coach
March 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBI 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 TLO Mindset of a performance coach, what does ...
Michael Gradisar - Sleep Scientist, Psychologist, Professor & Esports Researcher
March 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn 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 students 2. Accountability for Esports organisations 3. Travelling and jet lag for players interstat...
Dr Ryan Terao - The Psych Sensei - Keys to creating the perfect Esports player.
February 26, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIn 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 coaches building a dynasty and battling the ups and downs Roster rotation culture Leadership adoption and importance T...
Hector Melendez - Gscience Head of Community Fitness & Founder of Road to Strength
February 18, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIn 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; I...
Connaire "Concentric" Delaney Mcnulty - Esports Performance & Cognition Coach.
February 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn 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 submissio...
Charlie Beestone - Elite Performance Nutritionist & Cognition Esports Researcher
January 30, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn 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 intervention...
Regan Campbell - Founder of Player 2 Second Hand Gaming & Mental Health Advocate
January 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn 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 lif...
Jared "PiG" Krensel - In Depth Performance & Psychological Analysis of Starcraft 2
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBIn 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 ...
Joe "Qu1ckdraw" Basso - CEO of FURYGlobal & Founder of The Oceania Esports Association.
January 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWelcome 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 scen...
Violeta Ivanova - Physiotherapist & Esports Physical Health Researcher
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn 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 gri...
Josh "Shinobi" Abastado - Professional FPS Esports Athlete and Previous In Game Leader For Cloud 9
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBWelcome 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 ...
Matthew Senior - Professional Esports Shoutcaster
November 20, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWelcome 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 ...
Anthony Drmic - Professional NBL Basketballer & Esports Content Creator
October 26, 2020 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn 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.
Tim Joyce - High School & University Esports Founder
October 19, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIn 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 ...
Jack "Wryce" Birmingham - Performance insight into Professional OCE Valorant and Paladins.
October 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn 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 con...
Alex Blaikie - ESL Australia PR & Social Media Manager + Ex Game Developer
October 03, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn 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.
Julian "Rev" Joachim - How 9 years of Karate has translated to elite level gaming performance.
September 26, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBMindclickers 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 i...
Toby "Udysof" Horne - Indepth performance and psychological insight to professional League of Legends
September 17, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBMindclickers 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 bur...