Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)

In the modern world of esports, the coach plays an instrumental role in the performance and development of a team, as well as its individual members.

The Singapore's Cybersports & Online Gaming Association (SCOGA) Esports Coaching Programme is a pioneering programme based on proven sport coaching, sport science practices, methods, and knowhow. It is also tailored to the evolving demands of esports which aims to develop and recognise professional and quality esports coaches.

SCOGA Esports Coaching Courses and Continuing Education Programmes are designed to provide aspiring coaches in esports with the essential knowledge and skills, as well as supporting the sustainable, positive and safe development of esports athletes at all levels.

Learning Objectives

This programme aims to equip those coaching esports athletes competing at the youth or amateur level (examples include the Campus Legends IHL esports tournament, as well as community or local esports tournaments) with the following knowledge and skills:

1. A basic overview of the esports competitive scene and the industry and ecosystem that it interacts with
2. The role of an esports coach and their impact on individual development and team performance
3. The ability to define a personal coaching philosophy and develop a positive team culture
4. The ability to design basic lesson plans for esports classes, and basic training plans for youth and amateur esports teams
5. The ability to effectively communicate with youths and beginners, and create a positive learning environment
6. Apply basic training safety and risk management

Basic sports science concepts that are relevant to amateur esports, such as psychology, nutrition and exercise

Who should attend?

The course and assessment will be conducted in English. It is recommended, although not required that participants should possess a credit in the English Language at the GCE O-Level, N(A)-Level or Employability Skills System (ESS) of Level 5.

This course is open to all prospective and current esports coaches and athletes. Participants who are interested to join or start an esports team are highly encouraged to join.

Adult learners, Mid-career professionals, and students who are keen to find out more about esports are welcome to sign up.

Entry Requirement

“O” or “N” Levels or Diploma, basic literacy of gaming and productivity apps on PC and mobile.

Certification

Participants will be awarded a certificate of completion upon meeting the 75% course attendance requirement.

For courses with formal assessment component, participants will be awarded the certification of completion upon passing the assessment. Otherwise, a certification of attendance will be issued instead upon meeting the 75% course attendance requirement.