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Trusty · Thu, 16th-Feb-2012, 5:38 PM

Hi All,

I had a thought today while typing out this lengthy post:
http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php...ed=1#post70676

Basically, I thought we could start an apprentice programme.

Something where some of the higher level players in the clan, could take a lower level player of the same race, under their wing.

It wouldn't have to be as formal as coaching, where you sit for an hour and teach. I am thinking more along the lines of a buddy system.

Here are some ideas:

- The apprentice could send replays to the Mentor for analysis or discussion etc.
- Apprentice could invite the Mentor to obs one of his games now and then - for on-the-go feedback.
- Any simple questions could be asked to the Mentor , e.g "How do I FFE on Shattered Temple?".

I hope everyone can get the idea of what I'm thinking. It's basically it would be a system where dedicated lower level players could receive some more specific help.

Obviously it couldn't be expected to be on the same level as paid-coaching, since that is quite time consuming for the coach, and our higher level players need to spend time growing themselves

.

We would need some way to pick/cycle through apprentices, as I'm sure a lot of people would 'want' to be an apprentice.

Potential Mentors should have the following qualities:
- be patient
- be skilled (duh).
- able to articulate ideas well.
- driven to improve themselves.
- be polite.
- willing to put some time aside to mentor apprentices.
- able to accept criticism from lower skilled players. (Apprentices should be able to give you a 'review' after they've finished being your apprentice. So you can learn how to teach better too

)

Potential Apprentices should have the following qualities:
- be patient
- be willing to accept criticism (duh).
- be polite.
- willing to stick to some form of practice regime.

What are your guys thoughts?
How should we decide who is fit to be a Mentor (being skilled doesn't always mean you're a good teacher).
How should we decide who gets to be an Apprentice?
How often should we rotate?

Mentors: Reply with race, account name, code (SEA) as well as what leagues you are comfortable coaching.

Apprentices: Reply with race, account name, code (SEA) as well as your league.

If a Mentor accepts an Apprentice, please reply to the thread so I can update

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