Path to Pro is a web-based educational resource launched in May 2022 that addresses player development in competitive League of Legends. Recent coverage has focused on the state of North American talent pipelines, with prominent voices questioning whether the region's infrastructure for nurturing aspiring professionals is adequately developed. The discussion centers on fundamental preparation - establishing basic competencies before players pursue higher-level competition - and examines how different regional systems compare. Commentary from established professionals and coaches suggests that fixing foundational pathways to professional play remains a pressing concern for North American esports, particularly as players consider whether they need to relocate to other regions like Korea to achieve their competitive goals.
via Esports Insider
FlyQuest jungler Johnson “Griffynn” Le moved to Korea at 16 years old to try and climb up the region’s brutal League of Legends player development system. It was uncomfortable, especially since – by his estimation – he probably could have been in the LCS by then. But the lure of…