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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 profesional 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 Player, 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
Lewis Ritchie aka Yotam
Results
- Top 32 RLCS
​- NSE and NUEL Champion
​- Adapt Esports Champion
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"The biggest difference with Champion Pathway 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. It’s helped me improve much faster than playing on my own."
Luke Riddell aka Amphis
Results
- 12x RLCS Regional Champion
- RLCS Season X OCE Major Champion
- Top 11 RLCS 2024 World Championship
"I’d watched loads of guides before, but nothing really clicked until I started coaching here. Jacob breaks things down in a way that actually makes sense, and I finally understand why I make certain mistakes. I’ve improved way faster in a few weeks than I did in months on my own."
Teacher
"Jacob has been fantastic working with our students. His understanding of both esports and the school environment really stands out. The sessions are engaging, well-structured, and always delivered with professionalism and safeguarding in mind. We’ve seen real improvements in teamwork and confidence across our players."
— School Staff Member
Thom Robertson aka Neoquan
"What I like most is how clear everything is. After each session, I know exactly what I need to work on and how to improve. It’s not just playing more — it’s training properly. I’ve become way more consistent and confident in my games."
Results
- NSE Champion
- UniRocketeers Champion
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Ibstock Student
Gone from Diamond to Grand Champion
Results
- Top 8 British Esports Student Champs
- 2nd ISA Esports
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"Before working with Jacob, I felt stuck and wasn’t improving no matter how much I played. After just a few sessions, I started understanding the game properly — not just mechanics, but decision-making and positioning. My rank has gone up, but more importantly, I actually feel confident when I play now."
Parent
"As a parent, I was initially unsure about esports coaching, but Jacob’s approach completely changed my perspective. The sessions are structured, professional, and focused on more than just gaming — communication, confidence, and discipline. It’s been great to see my child improve in such a positive environment."
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