TL;DR - taking a break from esports to train as an ATC (Air Traffic Controller) ✈️
I don't know where to begin. Since leaving Liquid, I've been figuring out what I really want to do.
For the past 8 months, I've been in the trial process to become an air traffic controller. Doing countless tests and going through a really tough selection process. A few days ago, I got the news that I got accepted to train as an ATC here in Sweden!
This means that I will put head coaching on hold for now. I don't like saying "retiring" because I don't want to close all the doors. But you could say I'm putting coaching on the shelf for now to pursue this new path! I will still be active within esports as much as I can, but esports will be secondary to me.
I'm both very happy and sad. I've been around so many amazing people over the years, and I've been chasing this dream since I was 9. Hard to believe it's coming to an end for now, but something new is about to begin.
To all the players and staff I've been lucky enough to be around these years:
Thank you for everything. I don't have room to thank all of you in this tweet, but just know I appreciate everyone! Good or bad, win or lose, you made my life that I have today, and I am forever grateful. I am nothing without all of you, so thank you. ❤️
To the content staff, hair and makeup, event staff, fans:
I have met so many different kinds of people these years. I just want all of you to know that I also appreciated everything from you. You've played such an important part behind the scenes, and I won't forget it.
The last thing I want to say is it's very easy to lose sight of the human part of esports and just focus on results and money. Don't forget to enjoy the process, win or lose.
Peace ✌️