
Cloud9 Training Grounds is the future of esports youth development
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
Programming extends across multiple weeks to fit around other commitments like school or work.
Programming takes up entire days, designed especially for school breaks.