Power Up is the new US talent development program.
It was launched in partnership with Excel Esports, one of the UK’s leading esports organisations. It will last four months and will allow six aspiring female players who wish to enter the video game and electronic sports sector to make their dream come true. Future players will be trained using Riot Games’ popular video game, Valorant, giving them an idea of the skills needed to become professional players.
From nutrition and well-being sessions, to skills workshops, to financial guidance courses: The program will educate the six selected women and help them discover opportunities in gaming and esports. Players will also have the opportunity to try out for Excel’s Valorant women’s team.
“We are delighted to join forces with EE to launch the Power Up programme, the first Valorant development program for women in the UK – said Mark Carter, Commercial Director of Excel Esports -. Our mission is to create a safer and more inclusive gaming community, so the launch of this program is another step towards this goal. “Our experienced coaches and players look forward to sharing their knowledge and helping female players develop their skills in gaming and esports.”
The program includes six main training modules:
nutrition: In the smart kitchen at Excel headquarters, a renowned chef will educate players on the best performing foods. An expert in food psychology will also work with them, who will help them create their own nutritional plan;
Professional oportunities: he Participants will have the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Valorant at Riot Games Studios in Berlin and take a masterclass on programming, character design and game development at Excel’s headquarters in Berlin;
Mental Wellness: Aspiring players will have a sports psychologist at their disposal, ready to offer advice and guidance on stress management;
personal growth: Participants will learn how to improve their online presence and personal brand as top streamers share insights on how to grow a fan base on Twitch and navigate online interactions.
Listening groups to improve skills: Excel team trainers will teach players how to develop their Valorant gaming skills in a series of workshops created specifically for the occasion;
enriching experiences: Participants will have the opportunity to compete in real game tournaments.
The entire experience will be developed under the supervision of a tutor: in fact, each player will be paired with a mentor from Excel’s Valorant pro team.which will be available for the duration of the program.
