Have you ever taught a friend new to CS2 how to play the game? If you’ve been playing CS2 for a while and have invited over players from other games, then the answer is probably yes. But how good would it be if you could get paid to do that? If you’re interested in that, keep reading our complete guide on how to become a CS2 coach.
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Basics
Before you can teach someone anything, you need to be experienced in it yourself. So, to become a CS2 coach, start learning all the basics of professional play and gain tons of experience. You don’t necessarily need to be Global Elite. Instead, you must have gained enough experience to be able to spot mistakes even high-rank players make.
Unfortunately, strategies used in professional play can’t be learned by spending time in the game alone. For that, you need professional help. You can check out our expert coaching services for CS2 to learn all the fundamentals of professional play. After spending several sessions with a professional coach, apply what you learned in the game and gain experience.
Building A Reputation
Once you’ve reached a certain skill level, where you have no trouble staying at the top of the leaderboard at higher-ranked matches and can spot mistakes that highly skilled players sometimes ignore, you can start focusing on building your reputation.
There are two great ways to do that. First, enter local and international esports tournaments as your team’s IGL. You’ll start getting noticed as an experienced player as you win more events. You might even end up with a big esports team if you’re really good.
The second way to build a reputation is to get on social media. You can start posting YouTube videos on reviews of other players’ gameplay, explaining how and what could be done better. You can also make videos on professional strategies and other gameplay tips.
Turning It Into A Career
Once you’ve done all that, you can start offering your services as a CS2 coach. Change the description for all your social profiles, especially LinkedIn, to “CS2 Coach.” However, you probably won’t get any long-term professional contracts at this point. You might have to work part-time, so you can also work on another job for your livelihood.
Keep providing services as a freelance CS2 coach and build a positive reputation. If you don’t yet have any paid coaching gigs, you can try giving out your services for free, maybe by teaching some of your friends how to get better at the game. Sooner or later, a professional team might reach out to you for a long-term contract. Even if that doesn’t happen, you can make a livelihood if you keep working as a personal CS2 coach.
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Conclusion
Now, you have a better understanding of the basic steps you need to take to become a CS2 coach. Remember that professional careers don’t get built in a couple of days. If you’re consistent and determined, you’ll become a professional CS2 coach or at least start earning enough as a full-time career in a couple of years.
