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How Psychological Momentum Influences Esports Outcomes
How Psychological Momentum Influences Esports Outcomes

Reverse sweeps, upsets, and pauses - these frequently occur in esports. Could the answer to how these happen be psychological momentum? Take a look at how the factors of psychological momentum can affect performance.

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Personality in Esports
Personality in Esports

The personality behind the performer. Find out what impact different personality traits may have on esport competitors and gamers. Can it play a role in what contributes to a successful esports team?

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EsportsEdgar Chekeraesport, esports, esport psychologist, esport psychology, personality, openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, nerves, personality types, big 5 personality, performance, sport, psychology, sport psychology, personality psychology, league of legends, valiant, fifa, counter-strike, counterstrike:global offensive, fps, first person shooter, competition, teammates, team, performComment
Can Pre-Performance Routines Optimise Performance in Esports?

Do Pre-Performance Routines have a place in esports? We know about the use of these routines in traditional sports like Rugby, so can we expect similar benefits in esports?

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What contributes to a successful team in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?
What contributes to a successful team in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

There is no I in team. So what does it take to become the best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team like Astralis?

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Esports, sport psychologyEdgar Chekeraesport, esports, esport psychologist, esport psychology, team, csgo, cs:go, counterstrike:global offensive, counter-strike, CS, shooting, fps, game, gaming, group, group dynamics, tactics, tactic, leader, leadership, IGL, in-game leader, performance, performance psychology, cohesion, team cohesion, group cohesion, mindset, success, win, astralis, gla1ve, danish, denmark, role, team role, group role, Lukas rossander, Lukas Gla1ve Rossander, Intel Extreme Masters, IEMComment
How Does Stress Affect Esport Players and How Do They Cope With It?
How Does Stress Affect Esport Players and How Do They Cope With It?

A cash prize of over $3million and being watched by 100,000+ people, how do esport players cope with stress? Find out a few ways they deal with the pressure

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How Do Professional FIFA Players Stay Motivated?
How Do Professional FIFA Players Stay Motivated?

Even the professionals struggle to stay motivated. What protects some professional FIFA against burnout and keeps them motivated to play the game? This article gives you the answer

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