WHAT IS THE G2 PERFORMANCE LAB?
The G2 Performance Lab is an applied research and innovation platform designed to enhance player, team, and coaching performance across G2 Esports. By integrating scientific research with practical performance work, the lab develops and implements innovative solutions tailored to elite esports environments.
OUR PILLARS
COACHING & COACH DEVELOPMENT
Supporting coaches and promoting effective coaching through research-informed and co-created learning initiatives.
TRAINING DESIGN & DELIVERY
Optimising and refining practice environments, structure, and coaching behaviours.
TRAINING DESIGN & DELIVERY
Optimising and refining practice environments, structure, and coaching behaviours.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Supporting players through performance psychology, decision-making, mental fatigue research, and holistic player development initiatives.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Supporting players through performance psychology, decision-making, mental fatigue research, and holistic player development initiatives.
PERFORMANCE HEALTH & SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Developing evidence-informed approaches to support player well-being and sustainable performance
PERFORMANCE HEALTH & SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Developing evidence-informed approaches to support player well-being and sustainable performance
CURRENT PROJECTS
Coaching Development: A Space for Leaders
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Training Design & Delivery: Inside the Server
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Player Development: Mental Performance
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Performance Health: Fuel & Rest
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Support Systems: Mental Health in Esports
Pillar 4 - As a cooperation partner in the EU-funded GG Project, we are helping bring evidence-informed mental health education to esports players and communities across Europe.
Coach Development
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Training Design & Delivery
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Player Development
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Performance Health
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Support Systems
Pillar 4 - As a cooperation partner in the EU-funded GG Project, we are helping bring evidence-informed mental health education to esports players and communities across Europe.
PUBLICATIONS
Setting the scientific stage for esports psychology: A systematic review
The psychology of esports: Trends, challenges, and future directions
Zooming in on decision making in esports: Exploring the perceptions of expert players and coaches
Behind the curtains of elite esports: A case study from a holistic ecological approach to talent development
Promoting mental health in esports
The mental health status of esports athletes
Introducing esports coaching to sport coaching (not as sport coaching)
“I Don’t believe any qualifications are required”: Exploring global stakeholders’ perspectives towards the developmental experiences of esports coaches
Esports coaching: Applying a constraints-led approach to develop team coordination and communication
Setting the scientific stage for esports psychology: A systematic review
The psychology of esports: Trends, challenges, and future directions
Zooming in on decision making in esports: Exploring the perceptions of expert players and coaches
Behind the curtains of elite esports: A case study from a holistic ecological approach to talent development
Promoting mental health in esports
The mental health status of esports athletes
Introducing esports coaching to sport coaching (not as sport coaching)
“I Don’t believe any qualifications are required”: Exploring global stakeholders’ perspectives towards the developmental experiences of esports coaches
Esports coaching: Applying a constraints-led approach to develop team coordination and communication
Setting the scientific stage for esports psychology: A systematic review
The psychology of esports: Trends, challenges, and future directions
Zooming in on decision making in esports: Exploring the perceptions of expert players and coaches
Behind the curtains of elite esports: A case study from a holistic ecological approach to talent development
Promoting mental health in esports
The mental health status of esports athletes
Introducing esports coaching to sport coaching (not as sport coaching)
“I Don’t believe any qualifications are required”: Exploring global stakeholders’ perspectives towards the developmental experiences of esports coaches
Esports coaching: Applying a constraints-led approach to develop team coordination and communication
Setting the scientific stage for esports psychology: A systematic review
The psychology of esports: Trends, challenges, and future directions
Zooming in on decision making in esports: Exploring the perceptions of expert players and coaches
Behind the curtains of elite esports: A case study from a holistic ecological approach to talent development
Promoting mental health in esports
The mental health status of esports athletes
Introducing esports coaching to sport coaching (not as sport coaching)
“I Don’t believe any qualifications are required”: Exploring global stakeholders’ perspectives towards the developmental experiences of esports coaches
Esports coaching: Applying a constraints-led approach to develop team coordination and communication
Setting the scientific stage for esports psychology: A systematic review
The psychology of esports: Trends, challenges, and future directions
Zooming in on decision making in esports: Exploring the perceptions of expert players and coaches
Behind the curtains of elite esports: A case study from a holistic ecological approach to talent development
Promoting mental health in esports
The mental health status of esports athletes
Introducing esports coaching to sport coaching (not as sport coaching)
“I Don’t believe any qualifications are required”: Exploring global stakeholders’ perspectives towards the developmental experiences of esports coaches
Esports coaching: Applying a constraints-led approach to develop team coordination and communication
Setting the scientific stage for esports psychology: A systematic review
The psychology of esports: Trends, challenges, and future directions
Zooming in on decision making in esports: Exploring the perceptions of expert players and coaches
Behind the curtains of elite esports: A case study from a holistic ecological approach to talent development
Promoting mental health in esports
The mental health status of esports athletes
Introducing esports coaching to sport coaching (not as sport coaching)
“I Don’t believe any qualifications are required”: Exploring global stakeholders’ perspectives towards the developmental experiences of esports coaches
Esports coaching: Applying a constraints-led approach to develop team coordination and communication
CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE G2 PERFORMANCE LAB
Innovation
Applying cutting-edge research and testing new ideas in real performance environments.
Performance Development
Improving performance and well-being through workshops, interventions, and collaboration.
Knowledge Sharing
Sharing insights across teams and contributing to the wider esports ecosystem.
Innovation
Applying cutting-edge research and testing new ideas in real performance environments.
Innovation
Applying cutting-edge research and testing new ideas in real performance environments.
Innovation
Applying cutting-edge research and testing new ideas in real performance environments.
Innovation
Applying cutting-edge research and testing new ideas in real performance environments.
Performance Development
Improving performance and well-being through workshops, interventions, and collaboration.
Knowledge Sharing
Sharing insights across teams and contributing to the wider esports ecosystem.
Innovation
Applying cutting-edge research and testing new ideas in real performance environments.
Performance Development
Improving performance and well-being through workshops, interventions, and collaboration.
Knowledge Sharing
Sharing insights across teams and contributing to the wider esports ecosystem.
OUR SUCCESSFUL PLAYERS & TEAMS
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
G2 CAPS
League of Legends EMEA Champions
G2 MIMI
Game Changers EMEA Champion
G2 VALYN
VALORANT North America Champion
G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
MSI 2019 Champions
G2 VALORANT
VALORANT North America Champions
G2 CS
IEM Cologne 2023 Champions
A TEAM BUILT FOR THE DEMANDS OF ELITE ESPORTS
The G2 Performance Lab combines sport science, psychology, and coaching expertise across League of Legends, CS2, and VALORANT. Grounded in academic research and supported by world-class performance partners.
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