Matthew Watson
@matthewwatson.bsky.social
🔎 PhD Researcher in esports coaching
🏃♂️ BESF Vice-Chair of Health & Wellbeing
🛜 Digital Engagement Officer at CRiC
🏃♂️ BESF Vice-Chair of Health & Wellbeing
🛜 Digital Engagement Officer at CRiC
If you know a current or former coach in esports, I’d be really grateful if you could share our survey on mental health and well-being with them.
We’re exploring what helps coaches be at their best, what keeps them going, and where extra support could make a difference 🫶
Thank you!
We’re exploring what helps coaches be at their best, what keeps them going, and where extra support could make a difference 🫶
Thank you!
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
If you know a current or former coach in esports, I’d be really grateful if you could share our survey on mental health and well-being with them.
We’re exploring what helps coaches be at their best, what keeps them going, and where extra support could make a difference 🫶
Thank you!
We’re exploring what helps coaches be at their best, what keeps them going, and where extra support could make a difference 🫶
Thank you!
Reposted by Matthew Watson
New open access publication in Education Sciences led by @matthewwatson.bsky.social
exploring global stakeholders perspectives on the developmental experiences of esports coaches 😄🎮 - great to begin to uncover coach development in the esports context www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15...
exploring global stakeholders perspectives on the developmental experiences of esports coaches 😄🎮 - great to begin to uncover coach development in the esports context www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15...
doi.org
July 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
New open access publication in Education Sciences led by @matthewwatson.bsky.social
exploring global stakeholders perspectives on the developmental experiences of esports coaches 😄🎮 - great to begin to uncover coach development in the esports context www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15...
exploring global stakeholders perspectives on the developmental experiences of esports coaches 😄🎮 - great to begin to uncover coach development in the esports context www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15...
Heading to #CRiC2025 in Oslo later this month for the Cluster for Research into Coaching International Conference. Excited to present my PhD research on good coaching in esports and highlight the many opportunities for research in the esports context 🎮📚
#SportsCoaching #EsportsResearch
#SportsCoaching #EsportsResearch
June 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Heading to #CRiC2025 in Oslo later this month for the Cluster for Research into Coaching International Conference. Excited to present my PhD research on good coaching in esports and highlight the many opportunities for research in the esports context 🎮📚
#SportsCoaching #EsportsResearch
#SportsCoaching #EsportsResearch
Reposted by Matthew Watson
Thanks to @aithusahere.bsky.social and @esportsnewsuk.bsky.social for the coverage of our recent survey on mental health in esports 🫶
esports-news.co.uk/2025/05/20/g...
#esports #gaming #mentalhealth #research
esports-news.co.uk/2025/05/20/g...
#esports #gaming #mentalhealth #research
The GG Project research sheds light on mental health in esports - Esports News UK
The GG Project has highlighted the psychological strain esports players sustain in a report exploring mental health in esports.
esports-news.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Thanks to @aithusahere.bsky.social and @esportsnewsuk.bsky.social for the coverage of our recent survey on mental health in esports 🫶
esports-news.co.uk/2025/05/20/g...
#esports #gaming #mentalhealth #research
esports-news.co.uk/2025/05/20/g...
#esports #gaming #mentalhealth #research
"Really good show"
"Crazy interesting, thanks!"
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Rave reviews in twitch chat during yesterday's Coach Support Show with Jon Ellis!
Might have been our best episode yet! 📈
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0rE...
#Esports #Coaching #ScienceMeetsStrategy
"Crazy interesting, thanks!"
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Rave reviews in twitch chat during yesterday's Coach Support Show with Jon Ellis!
Might have been our best episode yet! 📈
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0rE...
#Esports #Coaching #ScienceMeetsStrategy
How do you add or remove pressure as a coach?
YouTube video by just jon
www.youtube.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"Really good show"
"Crazy interesting, thanks!"
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Rave reviews in twitch chat during yesterday's Coach Support Show with Jon Ellis!
Might have been our best episode yet! 📈
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0rE...
#Esports #Coaching #ScienceMeetsStrategy
"Crazy interesting, thanks!"
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Rave reviews in twitch chat during yesterday's Coach Support Show with Jon Ellis!
Might have been our best episode yet! 📈
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0rE...
#Esports #Coaching #ScienceMeetsStrategy
Reposted by Matthew Watson
Good news 👀 Our recent report on mental health in esports is now available in Catalan, Dutch, English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish and Swedish!
goodgamewebsite.wordpress.com/reports/
goodgamewebsite.wordpress.com/reports/
April 30, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Good news 👀 Our recent report on mental health in esports is now available in Catalan, Dutch, English, French, German, Icelandic, Spanish and Swedish!
goodgamewebsite.wordpress.com/reports/
goodgamewebsite.wordpress.com/reports/
I'm delighted to be taking on a voluntary role as Digital Engagement Officer with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC). A small way to support a community centred on critical research into sport coaching, an area I continue to learn from and care deeply about.
April 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I'm delighted to be taking on a voluntary role as Digital Engagement Officer with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC). A small way to support a community centred on critical research into sport coaching, an area I continue to learn from and care deeply about.
(Almost) every week, I get to dive into the lived experience of a practicing esports coach and make sense of it through a vaguely sciencey lens, and I love it. Even more so if it has value for others.
TCSS with LoL Head Coach Jon Ellis episode VIII 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/8bSHAM_AX8I?...
TCSS with LoL Head Coach Jon Ellis episode VIII 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/8bSHAM_AX8I?...
An exercise to reflect on the split
YouTube video by just jon
youtu.be
March 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
(Almost) every week, I get to dive into the lived experience of a practicing esports coach and make sense of it through a vaguely sciencey lens, and I love it. Even more so if it has value for others.
TCSS with LoL Head Coach Jon Ellis episode VIII 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/8bSHAM_AX8I?...
TCSS with LoL Head Coach Jon Ellis episode VIII 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/8bSHAM_AX8I?...
A must-read for anyone involved in health and performance in esports 👇
We are pleased to announce the release of our first report on mental health in esports 📊 This report summarises the key findings from a survey of over 1000 participants and considers factors such as well-being, anxiety, and sleep.
You can access the full report via the link below ⏬
You can access the full report via the link below ⏬
March 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A must-read for anyone involved in health and performance in esports 👇
Excited to be supporting the Belgian Esports Federation and contributing to the promotion of healthy, evidence-based initiatives in esports! 🇧🇪
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Excited to be supporting the Belgian Esports Federation and contributing to the promotion of healthy, evidence-based initiatives in esports! 🇧🇪
Coach Support Show #7 🚀
Jon and I have worked with many coaches in esports, and structure often pops up as a core focus area
But what does this mean? And how can we improve it in a few simple steps?
Some thoughts 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/ww8E8DZY9Sc?...
Jon and I have worked with many coaches in esports, and structure often pops up as a core focus area
But what does this mean? And how can we improve it in a few simple steps?
Some thoughts 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/ww8E8DZY9Sc?...
How to be structured as a coach | The Coach Support Show #7
YouTube video by just jon
youtu.be
February 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Coach Support Show #7 🚀
Jon and I have worked with many coaches in esports, and structure often pops up as a core focus area
But what does this mean? And how can we improve it in a few simple steps?
Some thoughts 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/ww8E8DZY9Sc?...
Jon and I have worked with many coaches in esports, and structure often pops up as a core focus area
But what does this mean? And how can we improve it in a few simple steps?
Some thoughts 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/ww8E8DZY9Sc?...
Useful article for coaches on developing mental skills and supporting mental wellbeing in both players and themselves 👇
February 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Useful article for coaches on developing mental skills and supporting mental wellbeing in both players and themselves 👇
Reposted by Matthew Watson
Our survey on mental health in esports closes this week!! 📅
Around 850 responses so far! Thanks to everyone that's contributed 🙌 🫶
Perhaps you can help us reach 1000? It all helps to inform and improve the free resources we'll create in the next step 🪜
Around 850 responses so far! Thanks to everyone that's contributed 🙌 🫶
Perhaps you can help us reach 1000? It all helps to inform and improve the free resources we'll create in the next step 🪜
February 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Our survey on mental health in esports closes this week!! 📅
Around 850 responses so far! Thanks to everyone that's contributed 🙌 🫶
Perhaps you can help us reach 1000? It all helps to inform and improve the free resources we'll create in the next step 🪜
Around 850 responses so far! Thanks to everyone that's contributed 🙌 🫶
Perhaps you can help us reach 1000? It all helps to inform and improve the free resources we'll create in the next step 🪜
Getting some great feedback on The Coach Support Show with Coach Jon Ellis!
Clearly making a performance impact too as some listeners fall asleep to it 💤
Episode V 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/S5D9Juolvk4?...
Clearly making a performance impact too as some listeners fall asleep to it 💤
Episode V 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/S5D9Juolvk4?...
How to run an esports bootcamp and how do you coach in a "best of" series?
YouTube video by just jon
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Getting some great feedback on The Coach Support Show with Coach Jon Ellis!
Clearly making a performance impact too as some listeners fall asleep to it 💤
Episode V 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/S5D9Juolvk4?...
Clearly making a performance impact too as some listeners fall asleep to it 💤
Episode V 👇
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
youtu.be/S5D9Juolvk4?...
Turns out that regular podcasting is a useful driver to keep your knowledge current, sharpen your listening skills and get (a little) more comfortable openly sharing ideas
In our latest episode Jon and I go through a reflection exercise to support coach learning ♻️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaD...
In our latest episode Jon and I go through a reflection exercise to support coach learning ♻️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaD...
A reflection exercise, coach wellbeing and T1 at worlds.
YouTube video by just jon
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Turns out that regular podcasting is a useful driver to keep your knowledge current, sharpen your listening skills and get (a little) more comfortable openly sharing ideas
In our latest episode Jon and I go through a reflection exercise to support coach learning ♻️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaD...
In our latest episode Jon and I go through a reflection exercise to support coach learning ♻️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaD...
🎉 HNY Bsky network! 🎉
If you have time, can you help me wrap up my PhD research survey? 🕹️ I just need a few more responses
✨ If you’re an esports player or coach, I’d love to hear from you
✨ Know someone in esports? Passing this along would be a huge help
💙 Thank you!
🔗 forms.gle/uw2v2axAdBGV...
If you have time, can you help me wrap up my PhD research survey? 🕹️ I just need a few more responses
✨ If you’re an esports player or coach, I’d love to hear from you
✨ Know someone in esports? Passing this along would be a huge help
💙 Thank you!
🔗 forms.gle/uw2v2axAdBGV...
January 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🎉 HNY Bsky network! 🎉
If you have time, can you help me wrap up my PhD research survey? 🕹️ I just need a few more responses
✨ If you’re an esports player or coach, I’d love to hear from you
✨ Know someone in esports? Passing this along would be a huge help
💙 Thank you!
🔗 forms.gle/uw2v2axAdBGV...
If you have time, can you help me wrap up my PhD research survey? 🕹️ I just need a few more responses
✨ If you’re an esports player or coach, I’d love to hear from you
✨ Know someone in esports? Passing this along would be a huge help
💙 Thank you!
🔗 forms.gle/uw2v2axAdBGV...
New podcast! 📺
This week we look at leadership in esports coaching, including contrasting styles and common structures, and draw from a variety of areas such as the Leadership Scale for Sport and the 'paradox of democratic leadership'
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzcq...
This week we look at leadership in esports coaching, including contrasting styles and common structures, and draw from a variety of areas such as the Leadership Scale for Sport and the 'paradox of democratic leadership'
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzcq...
Democratic and dictatorial coaching, building a vocabulary and reviewing Duffman's episode.
YouTube video by just jon
www.youtube.com
December 14, 2024 at 2:30 PM
New podcast! 📺
This week we look at leadership in esports coaching, including contrasting styles and common structures, and draw from a variety of areas such as the Leadership Scale for Sport and the 'paradox of democratic leadership'
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzcq...
This week we look at leadership in esports coaching, including contrasting styles and common structures, and draw from a variety of areas such as the Leadership Scale for Sport and the 'paradox of democratic leadership'
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzcq...
Reposted by Matthew Watson
Jour 🔟 : The Science of Esports (2023) de C. McNulty (Professeur à QUT, Australie), R. Polman, M. Watson & K. Bubna.
L'ouvrage examine la santé et la performance dans l'esport à partir de diverses perspectives disciplinaires, comme la physiologie, la psychologie, la sociologie et la nutrition.
L'ouvrage examine la santé et la performance dans l'esport à partir de diverses perspectives disciplinaires, comme la physiologie, la psychologie, la sociologie et la nutrition.
December 10, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Jour 🔟 : The Science of Esports (2023) de C. McNulty (Professeur à QUT, Australie), R. Polman, M. Watson & K. Bubna.
L'ouvrage examine la santé et la performance dans l'esport à partir de diverses perspectives disciplinaires, comme la physiologie, la psychologie, la sociologie et la nutrition.
L'ouvrage examine la santé et la performance dans l'esport à partir de diverses perspectives disciplinaires, comme la physiologie, la psychologie, la sociologie et la nutrition.
More conversation about coaching, esports and related research in Episode #2 of The Coach Support Show 📺
This week: Leadership, listening, noticing and other topics 📚
📩 Questions and feedback always welcome
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Gq...
This week: Leadership, listening, noticing and other topics 📚
📩 Questions and feedback always welcome
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Gq...
What are zombie leadership ideas and how do you get better at listening?
YouTube video by just jon
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:55 PM
More conversation about coaching, esports and related research in Episode #2 of The Coach Support Show 📺
This week: Leadership, listening, noticing and other topics 📚
📩 Questions and feedback always welcome
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Gq...
This week: Leadership, listening, noticing and other topics 📚
📩 Questions and feedback always welcome
#ScienceMeetsStrategy
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Gq...
Reposted by Matthew Watson
Check out this brilliant video about The GG Project by @extracredits.bsky.social 🎮✨
We're aiming to promote mental health in esports 💙 With help from @ec.europa.eu and your survey responses, we'll be able to create free resources to support the community 👥
📺 youtu.be/iyvkIBA7pNE?...
We're aiming to promote mental health in esports 💙 With help from @ec.europa.eu and your survey responses, we'll be able to create free resources to support the community 👥
📺 youtu.be/iyvkIBA7pNE?...
Help Make Esports Better: The Good Game Project | Extra Credits
YouTube video by Extra Credits
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Check out this brilliant video about The GG Project by @extracredits.bsky.social 🎮✨
We're aiming to promote mental health in esports 💙 With help from @ec.europa.eu and your survey responses, we'll be able to create free resources to support the community 👥
📺 youtu.be/iyvkIBA7pNE?...
We're aiming to promote mental health in esports 💙 With help from @ec.europa.eu and your survey responses, we'll be able to create free resources to support the community 👥
📺 youtu.be/iyvkIBA7pNE?...
A major esports game seems set to add a new practice mode soon, which could revolutionise how teams train... or change very little 🤔
Loved chatting with LoL coach Jon Ellis about the new tool, how to intro it, why to use it and other coaching considerations 💡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35a9...
Loved chatting with LoL coach Jon Ellis about the new tool, how to intro it, why to use it and other coaching considerations 💡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35a9...
Multiplayer practice tool, the most important coach skill and how much should you adapt?
YouTube video by just jon
www.youtube.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:34 PM
A major esports game seems set to add a new practice mode soon, which could revolutionise how teams train... or change very little 🤔
Loved chatting with LoL coach Jon Ellis about the new tool, how to intro it, why to use it and other coaching considerations 💡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35a9...
Loved chatting with LoL coach Jon Ellis about the new tool, how to intro it, why to use it and other coaching considerations 💡
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35a9...
Sharing a paper I've found useful 📄
Myth 1 questions the idea that strong team culture is a uniform way of thinking and behaving. This gets me thinking about the value of different ideas and identities within teams, and ways to appreciate and accommodate them 🧩
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Myth 1 questions the idea that strong team culture is a uniform way of thinking and behaving. This gets me thinking about the value of different ideas and identities within teams, and ways to appreciate and accommodate them 🧩
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Three team and organisational culture myths and their consequences for sport psychology research and practice
In this article, three prevailing myths about team and organisational culture – an increasingly popular topic in applied sport psychology research and practice – are identified, reviewed and challe...
www.tandfonline.com
November 28, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Sharing a paper I've found useful 📄
Myth 1 questions the idea that strong team culture is a uniform way of thinking and behaving. This gets me thinking about the value of different ideas and identities within teams, and ways to appreciate and accommodate them 🧩
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Myth 1 questions the idea that strong team culture is a uniform way of thinking and behaving. This gets me thinking about the value of different ideas and identities within teams, and ways to appreciate and accommodate them 🧩
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Please consider completing or sharing this survey on mental health in esports if you can 📝
👋 Calling all gamers, esports enjoyers, casual players and pros!
Please take part in our survey about mental health in esports. The results will help us inform and improve free resources on topics like psych skills and sleep 🫶
t.co/xNtjKAsjtb
#esports #gaming #mentalhealth #erasmusplus
Please take part in our survey about mental health in esports. The results will help us inform and improve free resources on topics like psych skills and sleep 🫶
t.co/xNtjKAsjtb
#esports #gaming #mentalhealth #erasmusplus
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November 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Please consider completing or sharing this survey on mental health in esports if you can 📝
Esports coaches, researchers, coach developers: You might like this podcast with Dr. Mark Carroll in which we chat about coaching in esports, current research and related challenges/opportunities. Any feedback, questions or reflections welcome 😊
#esports #coaching
open.spotify.com/episode/24gE...
#esports #coaching
open.spotify.com/episode/24gE...
#20 Matthew Watson - Esport COACHING
Labours of Sport Coaching · Episode
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November 22, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Esports coaches, researchers, coach developers: You might like this podcast with Dr. Mark Carroll in which we chat about coaching in esports, current research and related challenges/opportunities. Any feedback, questions or reflections welcome 😊
#esports #coaching
open.spotify.com/episode/24gE...
#esports #coaching
open.spotify.com/episode/24gE...
New platform new horizons 🚀
I'm keen to connect with anyone interested in coaching, coach development and team dynamics in sport and esports!
Potentially interesting career milestones:
- Former pro basketball coach
- Lecturer in sport psych
- PhD researcher in coaching
- Esports performance coach
I'm keen to connect with anyone interested in coaching, coach development and team dynamics in sport and esports!
Potentially interesting career milestones:
- Former pro basketball coach
- Lecturer in sport psych
- PhD researcher in coaching
- Esports performance coach
November 22, 2024 at 10:20 AM
New platform new horizons 🚀
I'm keen to connect with anyone interested in coaching, coach development and team dynamics in sport and esports!
Potentially interesting career milestones:
- Former pro basketball coach
- Lecturer in sport psych
- PhD researcher in coaching
- Esports performance coach
I'm keen to connect with anyone interested in coaching, coach development and team dynamics in sport and esports!
Potentially interesting career milestones:
- Former pro basketball coach
- Lecturer in sport psych
- PhD researcher in coaching
- Esports performance coach