Asus has started accepting registrations for its ROG (Republic of Gamers) Academy Season 10, an esports training program for Valve’s well known first person shooter game Counter Strike 2 (CS2).
ROG Academy is an Indian esports incubator program designed to help aspiring esports professionals succeed by providing the resources, infrastructure, and expertise needed to turn their passion into a career. The program features a curriculum created by industry experts that covers essential areas like communication, individual skills, and teamwork.
The company has opened up registrations for the training program’s season 10. After the registration phase, shortlisted candidates will undergo tryouts, which include in-game assessments, expert interviews, and psychometric tests. Six chosen players will join the program, where they will sign contracts with the ROG Team and receive benefits such as a monthly stipend, compensation for internet bills, high-end gear from the company for remote practice.
Players will receive intensive training from a dedicated coach, focusing on game mechanics, teamwork, and competitive play. Upon successful completion, they will be awarded a certificate of completion and an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 lakh.
The esports academy also hosts guest sessions on an array of topics such as sports psychology, PR, and esports management. Additionally, players will gain competitive experience through tournament participation, enhancing their exposure and opportunities in the gaming community.
Asus India system business group, consumer and gaming PC VP Arnold Su said, “As esports continues to grow in India and make its way into the Olympics, we eagerly anticipate witnessing the next generation of esports professionals emerge from this initiative in the future.”
Asus ROG Academy has claimed to garner over 15,000 registrations and train 54 players across nine seasons. Over 15 of these players have secured positions with top tier organisations, the company has said. Last season, the academy’s players competed in 21 tournaments, including the Dust2 India – 1xBet Cup Open Qualifier, Sky Championship India Qualifier, and ESL Challenger Jonkoping – Asia Qualifier, achieving quarterfinal and semifinal placements in several events.
According to ROG, talents like Gourav “Rayzer” Panwar and Anirudh “ChAmP” Aurange secured placements in the team Victores Sumus (formerly 2EZ Gaming). The season also included guest sessions from Dr. Michelle Pain, a sports psychologist with Global Esports, and Peter “casle” Ardenskjold, coach of Gaimin Gladiators, who shared expertise on mental fitness, gameplay enhancement, and communication.
