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Cloud9 Training Grounds is the future of esports youth development

OUR MISSION

Training Grounds is Cloud9 Esports’ youth development initiative to make young people better players and make young players better people.

Training Grounds is a unique coach-led community and program experience for youth aged 13-18 – similar to traditional youth sports programs, focused on esports, and built by the pros at Cloud9.

OUR PILLARS

LEARNING

The focus on improving skills and knowledge in-game and in life

PASSION

The joy and thrill that motivates us to compete in activities we love

EXCELLENCE

The high standards we strive to hold ourselves and each other to, in and out of games

TRUST

The fundamental bond that holds our community together

OUR PROGRAMS

Cloud9’s pro athlete approach has developed some of esports’ most successful teams and players. Training Grounds adopts this same approach for young players at any skill level, helping them to improve their skills in-game (fundamentals, strategy, map awareness) and in life (leadership, communication, teamwork).

SAME CONTENT,

DIFFERENT TIMING

6-8 FORMAL LESSONS
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
TEAM-BASED DISCUSSIONS
1:1 COACHING
EXPOSURE TO PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
SKILLS TESTS & REPORT CARDS
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS
ORGANIZED COMPETITIVE PLAY
FUN, MODERATED COMMUNITY

PART-TIME

Programming extends across multiple weeks to fit around other commitments like school or work.

FULL-TIME

Programming takes up entire days, designed especially for school breaks.

2021 SPRING CALENDAR

Register Now for one of our upcoming virtual 2021 Spring Programs

"I can not thank you enough, for everything your program is doing for the players that are growing up in this sport. Not only have you captured a young player's passion, you now have a whole family supporting your program as well."

Derrick WeyandTraining Grounds Parent

"C9 understands what it takes to develop players and I would not have had nearly as much success in my career thus far if it wasn't for the resources Cloud9 provided me."

Bobby "Blaber" HuangCloud9 League of Legends Jungler

"The coaches and staff are great and the program is very well organized. Although there is definitely a serious side to the game, C9TG always emphasizes that the players have fun as well!"

AnonymousTraining Grounds Parent

"Campers enter the program wanting to hit a high rank in their favorite game and leave with a new sense confidence and real friendships."

Brittany TraffordCoach Operations Manager

"At Cloud9, we're convinced that ‘better people make better performers.’ Training Grounds boldly mirrors this stance as we develop the next wave of esports competitors."

Gary HoytCloud9 Sports Psychologist

"This was the most helpful thing that has made me improve more than anything else."

AnonymousTraining Grounds Camper (League of Legends)

"Who would have thought three months ago that I would have been in a Discord call with not one, but two pro players!!"

AnonymousTraining Grounds Camper (Valorant)