In this episode, we welcome Ismael Pedraza, Performance Coach at G2 eSports. With over eight years of experience in the eSports industry and a PhD in Performance Psychology in progress, Ismael oversees all aspects of player development—including nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental health, and performance psychology.

We dive into:

🔹 The key physical and mental demands on eSports players

🔹 How players manage emotions and the pressure of competition

🔹 The extreme cognitive demands of games like League of Legends, which change every two weeks

🔹 Daily training routines: practice schedules, video analysis, and structured recovery techniques

🔹 The importance of emotional intelligence and guiding principles in high-performance teams

🔹 How the “Mood Meter” helps players reflect and coaches adapt to individual needs

🔹 The challenges young players face living away from home for the first time

🔹 The evolution from "Gaming Houses" to structured team environments

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