Cloud9 CEO Jack Etienne on Why the Org Invested in Player Health

As part of our WellPlayed interview series, Cloud9 CEO Jack Etienne discusses the decision to help its players improve both in- and out-of-game. He'll share insight into the impact of making a long-term commitment to health and fitness.

Since the earliest days of the League of Legends Championship Series, Cloud9 has been a pillar of North American esports. From the very first day, CEO Jack Etienne has been at the helm of C9's rise to prominence. Today, the organization fields teams across some of the biggest esports like League of Legends and VALORANT as well as fan-favorite titles such as Super Smash Bros. Melee. The organization also recently made a major step for women's esports in the Fighting Game Community by signing two Tekken pros.

As part of our WellPlayed interview series, Etienne talks about Cloud9's decision to help its players improve both in- and out-of-game. He'll share insight into the impact of making a long-term commitment to health and fitness.

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We've refined the way we work out to be able to push our players harder without risking their bodies to any sort of injury. In general, the physical fitness of our players has greatly improved.

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