Manager Checklist

Polish your personal brand and credentials. Ensure you have an updated esports résumé, LinkedIn profile, and social media presence.

Prepare team charter, player contracts, code of conduct, and practice schedule templates.

Articulate core values, playstyle, strategic philosophy, and short/long-term goals.

Set up team name, logo, and graphics for social media with a consistent visual identity.

Create clear post introducing team/organization and open positions with key details.

Post on Twitter, Discord, Reddit, and game-specific forums with professional graphics.

Emphasize team culture, goals, and expectations to attract aligned candidates.

Reach out to potential candidates, attend networking events, and build connections.

List required roles: Head Coach, Analysts, Assistant Coaches, Team Captain, Content Manager.

Find staff aligned with team philosophy and experience level.

Define responsibilities, provide tools, and foster collaboration.

Ensure all staff share same philosophy and goals for consistent leadership.

Monitor ranked ladders, tournaments, and social media for talent.

Create multi-stage evaluation with VODs, scrims, and interviews.

Assess mechanics, communication, attitude, and cultural alignment.

Provide feedback to all candidates and maintain good relationships.

Create fixed weekly schedule for scrims, VOD reviews, and rest days.

Set expectations for punctuality, communication, and post-game analysis.

Create team Discord with clear channels and communication protocols.

Manage tools, tournament signups, and administrative tasks.

Maintain communication with org leaders and share progress updates.

Hold recurring meetings to discuss progress, issues, and needs.

Clarify responsibilities for coaches, analysts, and team captain.

Create environment where feedback is welcomed and issues addressed professionally.

Manage 5-player roster (Top, Jungle, Mid, ADC, Support) plus substitutes. Consider role swaps, champion pools, and lane synergies. Track meta shifts and patch impacts.

Manage 5-player roster with flexible agent roles (Controller, Duelist, Initiator, Sentinel). Consider map-specific compositions, agent mastery, and strategic depth. Track agent updates and meta shifts.

Manage 3-player roster plus substitute. Focus on mechanical consistency, rotation styles, and team chemistry. Consider 2v2 practice for mechanical improvement.

LoL: Scrim blocks, individual lane practice, draft simulation. Valorant: Map-specific practice, set plays, utility usage. Rocket League: Mechanical training, rotation drills, replay analysis.

LoL: Best-of series, round robin, double elimination. Valorant: Map veto process, attack/defense sides. Rocket League: Best-of series, bracket resets.

LoL: Lane coaches, draft coach, analyst team. Valorant: Map specialists, strategy coach, VOD reviewer. Rocket League: Mechanics coach, rotation analyst.

LoL: KDA, CS, vision score, objective control. Valorant: ACS, first blood rate, utility usage. Rocket League: Score, shots on goal, saves, assists.

LoL: Multiple scrim blocks, draft practice, specific scenarios. Valorant: Map pool practice, execute refinement. Rocket League: Series practice, specific kickoff strategies.

Keep up with industry news, watch pro matches, and study successful teams.

Engage with community, attend events, and build industry relationships.

Get feedback, study management techniques, and learn from experiences.

Prevent burnout by managing time and delegating effectively.