[Trusty]

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



Available Mentors:

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	Flamga.377
	Trusty.666
	cruxStallion.840
	superman.449
	DeeSam.236
	DaNoSauR.917
	cruxDoc.768
	shadowz.381
	Spook.389
	ToREchoFive.923
	Erasmus.733
	ToRDjvillian.679
	Fur.282

Available Apprentices:

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	DarKNooB.886
	JoFritzMD
	ToRsLeePiNz.261
	ThePandarine.180
	ToREchoFive.923
	BlitZKrieg.637
	Doufoos.326
	ozliam.997
	Zanderax.647
	[KR] kAelle.524
	contrast.134
	CSRegicide.743
	Underoath.132
	CadiaDV.528
	Banana.800
	venom.977

Current Partnerships:

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Trusty.666 - ToRMaverick.840
Trusty.666 - HuaJooPark.951
Trusty.666 - Spartaz.780
Spook.389 - Toastyzeus.856
Superman.449 - ToRDeathsFng.788
Superman.449 - ToRNamsTe.205

Quick Comments

	Stallion:	<3 for being sexy and i know it
	ToRSpartaz:	I love it man (:
	Criven:	Share the love.
	xGKingdelete:
	ToRSmotPokingFish:	i love this idea ♥♥
	d00fus:	The OP...it evolved! lol
	nirvAnA:	this is soooo awesome!!
	Dexterique:	This is really nice eh :)
	breadfan:

[Paroxysm]

Personally I think this is a really good idea and could help with the growth of the team's players! Good initiative Trusty

EDIT: Even if it wasnt necessarily just 1 mentor, but a group of mentors overseeing a group of people from the same race. For instance, GM/Masters Mentors for Protoss getting together with the Protoss players from ToR and having a discussion/group replay analysis together. It could help to overcome the obstacles that most people have at their level, and it would be easier as less problems will be missed.

[Stallion]

thats a really smart idea one of the reasons my play improved so fast when i picked this game up is a had a coach/mentor/friend that helped me a lot +1 to this idea and rep to trusty for being such a handsome stud

[Trusty]

Thanks guys!

That's good idea Paroxysm, having a group would be easier to spread the 'work load' around , so to speak.

Edit: but might have issues with conflicting ideas between mentors hahaha

[JoFritzMD]

I like this idea.

I am now on the Apprentice market.

[fur]

I really like this idea a lot.

I'm willing to game it up some time with any aspiring Terrans.

[Toastyzeus]

I'm also on the apprentice market, looking for Terran mentors

[ToRSpookToR]

Dano shall become my apprentice sorry to all those that applied

Quick Comments

|Erasmus|:

Someone needs to teach him how to lose... T_T

[ToRSpartaz]

See this is why I love being the leader of this amazing community so much, each and everyone of you are amazing

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ToRSmotPokingFish:

♥♥♥

[breadfan]

I love this idea!

For now I think I'm a would be apprentice (although I'm happy to give some mentoring to some bronze players, since it's just mentoring - I do think proper coaching should be done by dia+) but I would really appreciate and value this sort of thing.

I feel like I am making huuuge steps in a lot of areas, and I feel a ton better, but there are some little things holding me back. The sort of things that would be perfect for this sort of thing to address!

One day, I'd be happy to mentor others properly too :P

[ToRSpartaz]

Spartaz is on the Market (: naaao who wants meeeeh ???

[Doctor]

ToR just keep on getting more awesome with this kind of ideas..

Go ToR !!

[Trusty]

oh, i forgot to mention, I'm more than happy to mentor.

Apprentice just needs to be able to at least listen on skype (mic would be awesome, but not required)

[|Erasmus|]

you should get on teamspeak then trusty... really good if we get more people on there to just talk abotu the game while we're playing.

[Flamga]

As always Im more than happy to help out let me know if anyone wants me as a mentor

Quick Comments

AsylumofSouls:

Let me be your padawan.

[ToRDarKnoob]

i may not be on the same team but im looking for a toss or zerg mentor

[Flamga]

Originally Posted by DarKnoob

i may not be on the same team but im looking for a toss or zerg mentor

dont worry mate, im an honourary member but im sure they will be nice enough to let you join in as well Spartaz and Trusty are pre awesome

[ToRNamasTe]

Anyone wants to be my Mentors ?

[ToRDarKnoob]

same here im sorta stuck in a hole..

[Celldweller]

so who is going to be spartaz's mentor T.T