Inside NAVI's CS2 success: Major Preparation, Team Chemistry & managing Burnout

Mind Games Ep. 3 | Xirreth on Coaching NAVI, CS2 Tournament Prep & Mental ToughnessIn this episode of Mind Games, I’m joined by Xirreth, the performance coach behind NAVI’s incredible 2024 success, including their Copenhagen Major victory. Now preparing for the Perfect World Shanghai Major, NAVI enters as the heavy favorites, and Xirreth shares how preparation evolves under these high-stakes conditions.We also dive into the challenges of traveling year-round, how it affects team dynamics, and how NAVI stays mentally and physically sharp. From burnout management to the impact of positive reinforcement, Xirreth gives us an inside look at what it takes to build a world-class CS2 team.📅 Recorded: November 28, 2024🔖 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Xirreth & NAVI’s 2024 journey02:20 How NAVI prepares for Major tournaments as favorites04:50 Managing expectations and external pressure07:06 NAVI’s bonding and the Shaolin Training Ground experience11:14 Coping with travel, exhaustion, and burnout in esports15:15 Why routine is crucial for pro players18:40 The biggest challenges for top-level CS2 players21:06 Are too many hours together damaging team dynamics?26:26 Using positive reinforcement to boost performance30:25 “You are what you think”: The power of mindset Find me on the socials: Blog - http://www.techgirlblog.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/techgirlza Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/techgirlza Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/techgirlza Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/techgirlza Discord - https://discord.gg/SKvCd82nv4 TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@TechGirlZA My wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IYV9R777HMQK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1 My gear (shop it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/techgirlza/list/3FH7APBG6UDTE) - Canon EOS M50 Mark ii - My PC: Z590-GUNDAM (Wi-Fi) Motherboard, ROG Strix RTX3080 Graphics Card, PSU ROG Strix 850G GUNDAM edition, Intel Core i7-10700 Processor & ROG Strix Helios GUNDAM edition case. - ROG Strix XG27AQV Gaming Monitor - TUF Gaming VG27VH1B