Coaches
By blandestk | Published: February 11, 2008 11:42am EST
 Wouldn’t it be nice to have those power items timed for you? Many of the top professional Halo teams in the world use coaches for tournament play. Some use coaches to time power items, while others have coaches who actively call out valuable information. If you and your team are considering attending a live event and bringing a coach, it’s important to let them know what you expect from them ahead of time. Here are a few things to think about to guide you in that decision: How Active Should My Coach Be?-- Will a fifth voice constantly relaying enemy locations disrupt the natural chemistry your team already possesses? Plenty of teams are successful without a coach and maybe yours has yet to reach a point where a coach is needed. 
Some teams have benefited tremendously with the addition of a coach.
What Will We Gain From Having a Coach?-- Some teams swear by their coaches. Sometimes having a non-playing member of the team to mediate and keep energy positive is just the thing a team needs to hit the next level. Remember, with or without a coach, your team needs natural chemistry or tensions are likely to hit a boiling point. It's also important when adding a coach that you have a player who is familiar with the callouts on each map. You should look for a coach who has playing experience and a lively personality. If you’re an up-and-coming player or team, a coach may be an addition to make after some experience without one. Most teams reach the top professional level without having a coach and there are many, many, other important things to work on before adding this element to your team. |
