Interview with Croissant: Insights into Coaching at Mir Airport

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Background and Appointment

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• Croissant, formerly known as a coach in a game changers initiative, is now coaching five players at Mir Airport.
• He was recommended by ~~Bofrost~~ based on their prior collaboration in 2022, leading to his unexpected recruitment.
• The hiring process was spontaneous, initiated by a call from Double Lift.

Coaching Role and Responsibilities

• Dual Role: Croissant is balancing his role between being an analyst and a coach.
  • Analytical Duties: Involves creating scouting reports and materials for players.
  • Coaching Duties: Focuses on people management and regular coaching activities.
  • Team Dynamics: None of the players are involved in making scouting reports.
  • Flexibility: The role is adaptable to Croissant’s preferences, with a significant focus on efficiency.

Challenges and Strategies

• Limited Scrim Days: Only two scrim days a week; compensates by preparing materials and presentations.
• Fan Interaction: Encourages fans to share ideas on his stream as good ideas can come from anywhere.
• Draft Strategy: Emphasizes early preparation and strategic discussions about player picks.
• Community Perception: Being cautious of community criticisms towards players; aims to protect against targeted negativity.

Balancing Authority and Team Egos

• Public Scrutiny: The team’s interactions and Croissant’s handling of situations are public.
• Navigating Dynamics: Croissant is skilled in mediation and focuses on private one-on-one interventions.

Personal Goals and Team Impact

• Impact on NA League of Legends: Croissant aims to make a significant impact on North American League of Legends.
• Participation in Worlds: Aspires to be in China for worlds, potentially with any competitive team.
• Content Creation: Plans to create content that contributes to the improvement of the region’s performance.

Conclusion and Future Directions

• Opportunity Recognition: Croissant appreciates the chance to work closely with the team while enhancing his own skills.
• Long-term Vision: While focused on coaching, he’s open to broader roles in the esports ecosystem including potentially working with international teams.

Engagement and Media Presence

• Streaming and Predictions: Croissant streams on Twitch and engages with the community through prediction shows.
• Finding Croissant Online: He can be found on Twitch and Twitter at croissantl.

Interview Context

• This interview was conducted in a casual setting with Travis Gafford at 1:30 a.m., post a long shoot for team content creation.

These notes summarize Croissant’s current role and potential impact on the team and the broader esports community.