Connor Doyle
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Accomplished leader experienced in coaching esports professional players. Proven self-starter and able to take projects from concept through activation. Effective collaborator who thrives in a team environment. Happiest managing multiple priorities in high-stakes environments. Excellent communicator, excels at listening, having hard conversations, and managing relationships. Coach of the Year Award winner, and awarded two college athletic scholarships to play and coach esports.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Player Performance Lead
Evil Geniuses
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided leadership and mentoring for coaching staff promoting culture that encouraged top performance, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Presented monthly reports to senior stakeholders summarizing performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Built and maintained internal and external relationships to effectively manage resources, resolve issues and achieve organizational goals.
- Collaborated across teams (Sales/Partnerships, Culture, Marketing) on various company initiatives.
- Conducted weekly training sessions related to player performance.
LCS Strategic Coach
Evil Geniuses
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with data team to develop data-driven action plans improving player draft selection + gameplay.
- Effectively negotiated with players and influenced their views on draft according to Head Coach's + Data Team's vision
- Guided coaching staff to identify weaknesses in current team roster and suggest specific action plans for improvement.
- Analyzed post-game results and cultivated player development through individual and group lessons and review.
LCS Assistant Coach
Evil Geniuses
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Designed and scheduled training sessions based on specific team learning objectives.
- Implemented group training sessions and informal gatherings of players to improve team cohesion and performance.
- Partnered with head coach and provided insight on game strategy and player performance.
- Managed player relations through individual coaching and counseling.
- Built positive and productive relationships with athletes and their families.
LCS Assistant Coach
Dignitas
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Engaged athletes in discussions on game strategy, mental preparedness, visualization and performance.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other key decision-making areas.
- Improved culture and overhauled processes that resulted in taking 9th place team to playoffs + World Championship.
Academy Coach
Clutch Gaming
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Managed all aspects of player training, scheduling of practices, facilities and equipment management, gameplay strategies and post game analysis and review.
- Created player development plans to take academy esport players to next level of success and pro play.
- Collaborated with coaching staff and management team to build succession plan for pro team roster.
- Studied on-going League of Legends game enhancements to support both academy and pro team develop tactics for success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC04.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Economics
Colby College
Waterville, MEBachelor of Science - Mathematics
Columbia College
Columbia, MOBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lourdes University
Sylvania OHSkills
- Leadership
- Written and verbal communication
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Emotional Intelligence
- Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Self-motivated
- Customer Service and Sales
- Operations Management
Timeline
Player Performance Lead
Evil Geniuses
01.2022 - 11.2022
LCS Strategic Coach
Evil Geniuses
01.2021 - 12.2021
LCS Assistant Coach
Evil Geniuses
01.2020 - 11.2020
LCS Assistant Coach
Dignitas
06.2019 - 01.2020
Academy Coach
Clutch Gaming
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Economics
Colby College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Columbia College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lourdes University
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