Pro Gamer Goals
Ever dreamt of being like your favorite content creator or esports athlete? Dive into the world of competitive gaming and explore careers in esports! From mastering your skills in popular games like Valorant to volunteering as a moderator for gaming communities, there’s a wide range of opportunities waiting for you to explore. Get ready to turn your passion for gaming into a pathway towards an exciting career!
Career Pathways:
E-sports Athlete
E-sports Coach
Game Designer
E-sports Manager
Esports Content Creator
E-sports Broadcaster
Esports Event Organizer
How the Award will get you there:
Example SMART Goal: I will dedicate 3 hours per week to practicing my skills in Valorant, focusing on aiming, strategies, and game mechanics to enhance my competitive ability.
Example Assessor: Esports coach
ORB Category: Games
ORB Subcategory: Other-Valorant.
Example log for ORB: Played a competitive match with my team. Practiced aim training today, focusing on precision and accuracy. Reviewed our Video on Demand (VOD) gameplay footage to identify areas for improvement.
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I will participate in paintball matches at least once per week for 1 hour to improve communication with my team for callouts and physical fitness like in Call of Duty.
Example Assessor: Paintball employee
ORB Category: Outdoor Recreation
ORB Subcategory: Other-Paintball.
Example log for ORB: Engaged in a paintball match today, applying tactics and teamwork strategies learned from playing Call of Duty. Communicated effectively with teammates, coordinated movements, and secured victory by outflanking opponents.
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I will dedicate 2 hours per week to volunteering as a moderator for my team members’ Discord and Twitch streams, providing chat support, chat commands, and promoting a positive gaming experience for community members.
Example Assessor: Esports coach
ORB Category: Media
ORB Subcategory: Other-Twitch/Discord
Example log for ORB: Assisted players with technical issues and resolved disputes in the community Discord server today. Planned and promoted an upcoming tournament event and spoke with community members to gather feedback and suggestions.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: Set up a base camp in the forest with your team, just like in your favorite video game! Recreate your favorite map using natural materials like sticks and leaves and build a shelter that feels like a real-life adventure from your gaming world. It’s like bringing your game to life in the great outdoors!
Example Assessor or Supervisor: A friend’s parent
