Kaplan's insights and passion for competitive Esports really shine through, as we explore a few varying topics that are being talked about within the scene. Kaplan has completed a Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Washington.
In the following episode we chat about;
Building a team culture and exploring team dynamics
Balancing study and work as a professional player
Competitive comparison of Valorant vs CS:GO
Insight into Valorant roles and key meta
Impact on player personality onto their ingame role/character
Importance of understanding player self-confidence
Versatility as a Coach
Coaching styles (Authoritarian vs Democratic)