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Whether you're trying to climb ranked ladders or compete at the highest level, our coaching programs are designed to help players improve faster through structured training and thousands of hours of competitive insight.
Jacob Southwood
About Me
I am an esports and sports coach with over five years of coaching experience, including two years working full-time in a school environment. My work in schools has given me strong experience in structured coaching, safeguarding, and creating positive environments for young players.
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Alongside coaching, I have competed at a semi professional in Rocket League as both a player and a coach, and I am a university esports champion in both roles. I specialise in helping players and teams improve through better game sense, communication, leadership, and teamwork, not just mechanical skill.
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I also hold a degree in sports psychology, and I believe esports should be coached in the same way as traditional sports, using proven coaching methods to develop both performance and mindset.
Why Players, Parents and Schools Trust Us
Our coaching is built on real experience working with students and esports teams in schools. We understand how to deliver esports training in a safe, structured, and supportive environment, where safeguarding and student wellbeing always come first.
Esports, when coached properly, develops many of the same valuable skills as traditional sports, including teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, discipline, and resilience.
Our approach focuses not just on improving gameplay, but on helping young players build confidence, positive habits, and transferable skills that support both gaming and personal development.
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​✔ Experienced school esports coach working with students
✔ Strong focus on safeguarding and responsible gaming
✔ Structured coaching that develops teamwork and communication
✔ Builds confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking like traditional sports
✔ Positive, supportive environment for young players to improve safely
Our Philosopy
Coaching That Builds Better Players
I believe esports should be coached in the same way as traditional sports, using structured, proven coaching methods that focus on developing the whole player.
While mechanical skill is important, being a great player involves much more to the game than that. The best competitors develop a deeper understanding of the game and the skills that support strong performance under pressure.
With a degree in sports psychology, my coaching approach focuses on building the key qualities that successful players share, including:
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Game sense and decision making
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Communication and teamwork
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Leadership and responsibility
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Focus, confidence, and resilience
By combining esports experience with sports coaching principles, the goal is to help players improve not only their gameplay but also the mindset and habits that lead to long-term success.
Player Testimonials
Jon "bananahead" Anastasakis
Professional Rocket League Player https://liquipedia.net/rocketleague/Bananahead​
Results
- 16x RLCS Regional Champion
- Top 6 RLCS 2025 World Championship
"The biggest difference with Jacob is that it actually feels like real coaching, not just tips. Everything is structured, and you’re given clear things to work on after each session.
Lewis "Yotam" Ritchie
Semi-Professional Rocket League Player
Results
- Top 32 RLCS
​- NSE and NUEL Champion
​- Adapt Esports Champion
"With Jacob's coaching, he elevated not only my in-game performances but also helped me to develop better communication, teamwork and collaboration skills. His background within sports psychology as well as esports has taught me real world skills that I continue to use even outside of gaming."
Thom "Neoquan" Robertson
Semi Proffesional Rocket League Player
Results
- NSE Champion
- UniRocketeers Champion
"Working with Jacob at Champion Pathway has been really valuable. With each session giving me clear, practical feedback I can actually apply in my games. He doesn’t just focus on game play, but also the psychological side, helping me stay calm, focused, and more thoughtful in how I approach each match. This has made a noticeable difference in my performance, making me more consistent and confident overall"​
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