

This applies mostly to official games where performance will be highly impacted by the team’s attitude, but it also has a lot of value during practices to make sure time is used optimally. They need to embody what they want to see from their roster. They need to lead by example, not only to improve their team’s chances of winning, but also to be in a position to put their teammates in their place if they bring a negative energy into the team. In my eyes, the In-Game Leader is the barometer of the attitude that I can expect coming from a team. It is of the utmost importance that a leader maintains a productive, motivating and decisive attitude at all times. Under these circumstances, frustration will inevitably cripple its way into the team’s communications, worsen the decisions made by individuals and lower the overall level of the team. Mistakes can happen, the opposing team can be surprisingly strong, or you can be on a poor streak of luck. During practice matches or official games, things often do not go according to plan. During games and leading by exampleĮven nearly perfect preparation isn’t always a guarantee for victory.


A good leader must also have the ability to be the difference maker in important games. This requires a profound understanding of the game and the moving pieces of every round. Before the games, it means crafting, studying, preparing and presenting strategies that the team will then use on the battlefield. The very essence of being the leader of a team is to dictate strategical directions. Sign up Log in In-Game Leading: Pre-match preparation
