#120 Ismael Pedraza, Performance Coach at G2 ESports | Prep2Perform Podcast with Fee Beyer

In this episode, we welcome Ismael Pedraza, Performance Coach at
G2 eSports. With over eight years of experience in the eSports
industry and a PhD in Performance Psychology in progress, Ismael
oversees all aspects of player development—including nutrition,
exercise, sleep, mental health, and performance psychology.





We dive into:


The key physical and mental demands on eSports players


How players manage emotions and the pressure of competition


The extreme cognitive demands of games like League of Legends,
which change every two weeks


Daily training routines: practice schedules, video analysis, and
structured recovery techniques


The importance of emotional intelligence and guiding principles
in high-performance teams


How the “Mood Meter” helps players reflect and coaches adapt to
individual needs


The challenges young players face living away from home for the
first time


The evolution from "Gaming Houses" to structured team
environments





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