Without a touch of drama being absent during Cloud9’s VALORANT offseason is unheard of, as they’ve made multiple unexpected roster changes for two consecutive seasons. However, this time around, the team aims to leverage the sophomore season of one of last year’s standout players, Francis “OXY” Hoang.
During VCT Americas’ Media Day, C9’s coach, Ian “Immi” Harding, discussed with TopMob OXY’s anticipations for their second year and the fresh faces on the team roster. He also touched upon the crucial transformation in culture that C9 requires to advance to higher levels.
The following interview has been edited slightly for clarity and length.
IG: A breakout season for OXY last year. What are you hoping to see him do more of in 2025?
This year, our focus has shifted towards enhancing team coordination, clear communication, and articulating his intentions during rounds. He possesses a keen understanding of the game, but last year, he was still adjusting to expressing himself more effectively. In terms of discipline, we aim to prevent him from recklessly sacrificing himself for a clip when we have numerical advantages.
We’ve been working around him a lot, and he’s playing an overall better game right now.
On Instagram: How about v1c, whose Shopify campaign was outstanding? I’m curious to know which aspects of his play you believe will shine on top-tier competition?
One aspect that seemed missing last year was both effective offensive capabilities and positive team spirit. However, this individual stands out with his exceptional attitude and clear communication skills – traits I wasn’t anticipating during the trial process. Moreover, he consistently offers valuable insights during mid-round discussions, is always eager to assist the coaching staff, and even reviews gameplay recordings for improvement.
He’s got a knack for shooting. He’s quite skilled at it. Now our team boasts shooters, and this was a significant advantage. As for the smokes players, there was competition between him and Zander, but unfortunately, we didn’t get to evaluate Zander. I believe that all the newcomers are proving beneficial to the coaching staff, whereas last season it wasn’t quite the same; they would often reject our suggestions.
Was there anyone among the team who was resistant to suggestions or lacked sufficient offensive prowess?
As a passionate supporter, I’d like to express that last season, our team’s atmosphere wasn’t quite where it should have been. To be fair, I was part of that problem too. However, this year, Guglielmo “GUGLi” Carraro, Mitchell “mitch” Semago, and I have put in a tremendous effort to rectify the situation. The team culture has significantly improved under our watch, making us stronger and more resilient than ever before.
Working with Mitch is a promising start, and there’s still much to learn about each other, but things are going well so far. He shares some qualities with Vanity, demonstrating a keen understanding of the game. However, it’s his dedication to improvement outside the game that stands out – he’s eager to refine our skills, focus on fundamentals, and prevent resource loss. Fortunately, we’re now in agreement on this approach. I believe Mitch is helping me reach my full potential, and I hope I can reciprocate by bringing out his best qualities as well.
Instagram: Reaching this current team lineup required more than just a few significant moves. With everything in place, I’m curious, what sets this team apart from the ones we had before?
As a united team, we’ve been aligning our thoughts. We’ve been dedicating our days from 9 am to 7 pm for rigorous sessions. This extended engagement is essential as we delve into every detail to ensure accuracy. The clock is ticking, and we’re aware of the limited time at hand. A new agent is joining us soon, which adds an exciting twist to our preparations!
They primarily seek victory, and they’re all energetic and eager. In the upcoming off-season, I was aiming for passionate, ambitious athletes who desired success, as well as a mentor who could assist in establishing a culture consistent with our standards.
To get the freshest updates on esports, make sure to keep an eye on TopMob and explore the latest addition to VALORANT’s roster, the new agent named Tejo.
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