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Dear GosuGamers users,I am Dimitri "Aremys" Vallette and I'm part of It's Gosu eSports. A few days ago,I released an interview with Manuel "Grubby" Schenkhuizen. Today, you get the chance to read another interview but this time with It's Gosu's StarCraft II coach, Andre "Gretorp" Hengchua. Not long ago, It’s Gosu eSports proudly announced the acquisition of the famous North American Star League caster, Andre “Gretorp” Hengchua, who will be acting as team coach for the It's Gosu Starcraft II team. Following the announcement, the community was aflutter with discussion as to the usefulness of a “coach” position for a non-Korean team. In this interview, Gretorp has a chance to throw his two cents into the discussion, discuss his plans for working with his new team, recap the second season of the NASL, and much more. Although the position of “team coach” is ubiquitous in Korea, it's unexplored territory that you'll be charting in the North American scene. For you, what does the role of team coach entail? What responsibilities do you consider to be your top priorities? There are a couple of things I need to do as a coach. The number one thing is I need to join the players together and try to simulate a team house as much as possible. This is probably going to be the toughest thing. The communication factor is the hardest part with the time zones and different schedules, however I think it’s definitely possible. Also, it’s important to have someone to watch you during matches and research your opponents to have advantages in the future. LAN events will be very important and will definitely show a difference. Last but not least, I believe I’m an important resource that understands the game very well. I have the ability to watch more games than most people in the world, and I am able to understand and keep up with the meta-game in the current scene. In terms of the history and successes of players-turned-coach, you've got some pretty encouraging precedent behind you, including the success of Old Generations's Park “TheWinD” Sang Ik. In a recent interview with It's Gosu, TheWinD said: “My style is to identify and strengthen each individual player's specialties. Also, I have been a professional player for a while, so I think more from the player's perspective rather than as a coach.” Concerning his methods, he said: “Rarely do we watch replays for answers, but normally when a player is practicing I prefer to watch in person and give him constructive criticism after the game is finished. I also make sure to understand each player's playing style and sometimes share strategies with them when training.” Given you'll both be taking a player-turned-coach approach to things, would you say TheWinD's approach is one you would embrace? What, if anything, do you plan to do differently? TheWind is definitely a coach I want to emulate. I’ve actually had the pleasure of meeting up with TheWinD several times on ladder, and one important thing is that he is able to play at a professional level and still understand the minor details of the game. I will continue to do that as well, as I understand the importance. My purpose of being a coach is to expand on a player’s strengths, and hedge the weaknesses as much as possible. I think there is no best way to teach since it’s different for everyone, but I study as much as possible and work with my players as much as possible. One major talking point of you taking the lead as one of the first true team coaches in the North American scene has been the fact that you will not be operating out of a team house. Do you think this will be a major disadvantage, or is it something you think can be easily overcome? It is definitely a tough part of my job, but I think with the abilities to communicate and the participation of my players, we’ll be able to make the most of it. It’s Gosu’s StarCraft II division is one of the largest outside of Korea, featuring 13 professional gamers. What is going to be your approach to managing time with that large a roster? Will you be prioritizing things, or is your goal to spend an equal amount of time with each player? I will definitely be prioritizing as much as possible. A coach manages the team, not individuals. These players are each others’ the best resources. It is my job to get them together and have them communicate as much as possible. I will also be communicating with them. I think if we try to take any person in the world and have them coach individuals, it will never be as good as a team for 14 coaching each other. That’s my plan. You enjoyed reading this excerpt? Please read the full interview by clicking on the following link: http://itsgosu.com/game/sc2/articles/interview-gretorp-talks-about-coaching-in-the-north-american-scene_396 You can also follow It's Gosu eSports on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TeamGosu Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/itsgosu |
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