Anyone in here get your kids a Fortnite coach yet?

[NDallasRuss]

"While some parents consider the Fortnite phenomenon to be a bit of a pest, others are actually hiring coaches to help their kids excel at the game. Yep, you heard that right, a video game coach.

According to GameRant.com, these coaches can be found either via social media or sites like Gamer Sensei. These companies assert that over 1,400 Fortnite coaches have been hired since March 2018. And at anywhere from $15-$20 an hour for this service, there's some serious coin being spent to become a Fortnite pro."

""There's pressure not to just play it but to be really good at it," said Ally Hicks, a mom who hired a coach for her 10-year-old son, in an interview with WSJ. "You can imagine what that was like for him at school."

Another parent told the newspaper that the coaching is paying off for his 12-year-old, who never used to win at the game at all. According to his father, he can "throw down" 10 to 20 wins now."

Peer pressure must be WAY different than when I was in school.

https://www.moms.com/fortnight-coaches/

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I can’t watch my kids play Fortnite for more than 30 seconds. It makes my head spin.

Probably same feeling our parents got watching us play Galaga.

 

[cfbfan23]

I'll watch my son play for a couple of minutes every now and then. It's become apparent that he's not nearly as good as he tells me he is.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I'll watch my son play for a couple of minutes every now and then. It's become apparent that he's not nearly as good as he tells me he is.

Sounds like he needs a coach!

 

[cfbfan23]

No Fortnite coach for him. We shell out enough as it is on soccer, tennis and basketball. He's got enough coaches in his life.

Parents need to realize that Fortnite is the babysitter.....no need to shell out any extra money on a coach/babysitter.

 

[travnole]

Parents need to realize that Fortnite is the babysitter.....no need to shell out any extra money on a coach/babysitter.

The good thing about Fortnite is that at least it’s free, as long as you already have a computer/Xbox/Ps4.

 

[cfbfan23]

I think we're spending a little bit on it.....on what, I'm not exactly sure. It's not enough for me to care.

 

[NDallasRuss]

I think my move is to establish myself not as a Fortnite coach, but as a Fortnite nutritionist - putting kids on energy drinks and salty snacks to maximize their performance. Maybe I can get linked in with some questionable supplement company to develop a line of specialized performance-enhancing ginkgo-biloba vitamins.

 

[NDallasRuss]

I think we're spending a little bit on it.....on what, I'm not exactly sure. It's not enough for me to care.

Admittedly I think I spent $10 or $15 so the kid could buy a pack that gave her character a better "skin" or whatever, so it didn't look like the standard-issue one. She's happy, I'm happy...

 

[FSUdawg]

What is this Fortnite thing you are all speaking of?

 

[GwinnettNole]

Fortnite is a cool game. When my son plays I'll sit with him and watch at times. I'll try to play as well... but I get eliminated pretty quickly.

 

[Fijimn]

What is this Fortnite thing you are all speaking of?

All the kids that get on your lawn are playing it.

 

[FSUdawg]

All the kids that get on your lawn are playing it.

If it's a video game how are those kids getting on my lawn? I thought kids that played video games these days never left the house?

Plus everyone is afraid of my dog so nobody gets on my lawn, lol.

It is amazing to me that video gaming, drone racing, etc. is something people are able to make a lot of money doing. Too bad by playing these games so much the people never develop social skills.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

It is amazing to me that video gaming, drone racing, etc. is something people are able to make a lot of money doing. Too bad by playing these games so much the people never develop social skills.

They play in groups online and it’s actually a very social game. The trash talk is pretty funny - it sounds mostly good-natured and not mean-spirited.

 

[OrlandNole]

I'm a master fartnite instructor. Under my tutelage, your kids will go far(t).

 

[ericram]

"While some parents consider the Fortnite phenomenon to be a bit of a pest, others are actually hiring coaches to help their kids excel at the game. Yep, you heard that right, a video game coach.

According to GameRant.com, these coaches can be found either via social media or sites like Gamer Sensei. These companies assert that over 1,400 Fortnite coaches have been hired since March 2018. And at anywhere from $15-$20 an hour for this service, there's some serious coin being spent to become a Fortnite pro."

""There's pressure not to just play it but to be really good at it," said Ally Hicks, a mom who hired a coach for her 10-year-old son, in an interview with WSJ. "You can imagine what that was like for him at school."

Another parent told the newspaper that the coaching is paying off for his 12-year-old, who never used to win at the game at all. According to his father, he can "throw down" 10 to 20 wins now."

Peer pressure must be WAY different than when I was in school.

https://www.moms.com/fortnight-coaches/

OH F F S!