Estarz And NRG Esports Announce Partnership To Release First Pro Coaching Course For Rocket League

BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Estarz, an esports learning platform, today announced a new, exclusive partnership with NRG Esports and their top ranked Rocket League team to release the first professional coaching courses for Rocket League. As the exclusive coaching partner for NRG Esports Rocket League, Estarz is the sole destination where competitive gamers can get training, watch lessons by the team and directly engage with NRG Esports Rocket League players.

Estarz provides gamers access to coaching and training from leading esports and competitive gaming pros in top titles such as Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and more. Users can choose from a selection of advanced online training courses in today's top games featuring video guides, digital lesson plans, live access to pro players and then test those skills in live competition. Users learn directly from the pros what it takes to compete and win at the highest level.

Rocket League has fast become one of the most popular esports worldwide with over 25 million players. The Rocket League Champions Series (RLCS) continues to rate as one of the highest viewed esports on television as part of NBC Sport's new esports lineup.

NRG Esports has created a series of advanced videos including their best strategic and skill-based content each month while also giving users exclusive access to live chats with the team to get personalized feedback and talk directly with the pros.

"We're thrilled to be partnering with Estarz! The Rocket League roster loves to connect with their fanbase and this is an incredible new way for us to achieve that. The Estarz platform is a great way for players to really take their talents to the next level." - Brett Lautenbach, President NRG

"We are tremendously excited to be hosting one of the best Rocket League teams in the world with NRG Esports. Not only do they continue to prove themselves in competitive play, they are an excellent group of pro players who understand the importance of coaching and sharing that knowledge with the next generation of competitive players" said Marco Mereu, CEO at Estarz.

About Estarz

Estarz ( www.estarz.com ) is the first esports learning platform featuring advanced training and lessons from today's top pro players. Estarz's coaching partners are among the best pro gamers in the world and for the first time ever, aspiring competitive gamers can engage them directly on what it takes to compete at the highest level. Estarz coaches provide advanced lesson plans featuring video, digital and personalized teaching plans to help gamers achieve success and improve. Estarz currently offers coaching for today's most popular competitive games, including Overwatch, Rocket League, League of Legends, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Injustice 2 and Smash Bros.

About NRG Esports

NRG Esports was founded by Andy Miller and Mark Mastrov, co-owners of the Sacramento Kings in 2015. NRG counts advisors Shaquille O'Neal, Alex Rodriguez, and Jimmy Rollins among its investors. NRG have quickly become one of the most-loved teams in North America, with an exciting blend of young, upcoming talent and established veterans. NRG fields teams across Vain Glory, Overwatch, CSGO, Smite, and Rocket League, as well as Smash and Hearthstone players and is home to the back to back SMITE World Champions. NRG Esports is the current reigning world champions in SMITE and the current North American champions in Rocket League.

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