Summary:
- Sentinels had four weeks to prepare for Toronto, unlike the one week they normally got, which helped them develop their strategies and update their player resources.
- Instead of pushing for intense practices, the team chose a gradual approach to help everyone avoid the stress that could cause performance problems.
- Three months of dedicated teamwork after Bangkok have made the team’s tactics better and have also enhanced the way they interact, making them stronger in competitions.
SEN Masters Toronto gives Sentinels a key opportunity to prove themselves in international competitions. Due to ending their group stage at Masters Bangkok without advancing, the team went through important changes in their strategy. Coming to Toronto plays a huge role in changing their chances of success in esports.
Lessons Learned from the Challenges in Bangkok
Learning new things was still possible, in spite of being eliminated early from the Bangkok experience. Because of this, team captain Amine ‘johnqt’ Ouarid highlighted some of the major weaknesses that the team was able to see in the tournament.
Once these areas were identified, the organization took three months to focus on fixing them. Additionally, extra time gave them a chance to adjust and perfect their tactics.
How the team analyzed their Bangkok match proves they are maturing as a competitive team. Instead of being discouraged by their failures, they moved their focus to making things better. Therefore, following this detailed approach has increased their ability to understand their total performance. Also, the fact that they keep moving forward highlights the progress of all activities within the team.
Improved Timeline for Getting Ready in Toronto
Unlike in the past, the preparation for SEN Masters Toronto was done with additional time for practice. The group was training for about four weeks prior to the competition.
Previously, teams only had about a week to prepare for the international matches after getting through the regionals. Consequently, the greater amount of time led to more strategic choices and smarter adjustments to the game.
Preparing ahead of time allowed them to deal with major changes in the competition. Making changes to the game map pool and its meta usually took time to play and adapt to. In addition, the teams were able to try out different tactics thanks to the longer practice schedule. So, Sentinels had more time to prepare and practice before entering the tournaments.
Johnqt encouraged his team to focus on slow but steady practice for Toronto, instead of rushing through everything. They purposefully did not put themselves under heavy pressure, an issue they had faced in the past. They devoted their time to regular training and added suitable breaks for rest. The purpose of this practice is to stop the stress-based challenges they had in past events.
It was clear to the people in charge that playing with too much aggression could negatively influence the team’s competitive spirit. For this reason, they started a training program that benefited their mental health along with their ability to play.
Balanced Practice and Mental Resilience
Implementing this approach also contributed to better relationships among teammates and better ways of communication. Thanks to this, the team will have a unified lineup and stronger confidence before the tournament.
Collaboration within the team has become more effective whether they are competing or just practicing. Because they had more time to prepare, teammates were able to develop a stronger friendship on their own.
In addition, reaching the Stage 1 runner-up position showed that they have a lot of potential, even if they had not won. They are making visible progress because of what they overcame when they first came to Bangkok.
Conclusion: Looking Forward to the Tournament
SEN Masters Toronto will start their tournament play with a game against Wolves Esports on June 8th. Everyone returns to work with strong focus and precise strategy in mind. They have built upon their previous challenges and made their strengths better. Taking part in the tournament is an important way for them to display their progress before the world.
