# Competitive Esports Programs SIDO Debuts the Path2Pro Program for League of Legends Players By Kanesa D | Published 2024-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sido References: [esportsinsider](https://esportsinsider.com/2024/10/sido-league-of-legends-path2pro-north-america) & [sido.gg](https://www.sido.gg/)  SIDO has launched its new League of Legends Path2Pro program to foster greater opportunities for North American players to enter the League of Legends [esports ecosystem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosugamers). A select few will be chosen to participate in a month-long boot camp in Seoul, South Korea, where they will receive [intensive training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syracuse-university) designed to hone their skills and test their competitive mettle against international talent. In addition to in-game training, the Path2Pro program offers optional seminars focused on [holistic player development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achieveminds-coaching). These sessions will cover essential topics such as health, nutrition, and fitness routines to promote overall well-being. The Path2Pro program's online application process will run from late October through November and last approximately three weeks. Applications are open and close on October 13th at 5 p.m. PT. Eligibility requirements state that applicants must be residents of the United States, Canada, or Mexico, at least 16 years old, and have achieved a peak rank of Masters or above in solo queue during the current year. Image Credit: SIDO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Esports Boot Camps:** Intensive training programs that prepare competitive gamers for international tournaments are becoming essential as the esports industry professionalizes. - **Holistic Player Development:** Programs that include health, nutrition, and fitness routines alongside technical training offer a more comprehensive approach to athlete well-being in esports. - **Regional Talent Cultivation:** Focused efforts to identify and train top-tier talent in North America can significantly enhance the region’s competitiveness in global esports arenas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Esports Training:** Specialized training centers providing elite-level coaching and development services for aspiring professional gamers represent a growing sector. - **Health and Wellness:** Esports programs that integrate health and nutrition education signal potential growth for wellness services tailored to gamers. - **Education and Skill Development:** Educational programs aimed at enhancing the skills and well-being of esports athletes highlight the increasing importance of structured learning in this field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Esports Training Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-singularity-academy.md) - [Esports Training Academies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kgen.md) - [Emerging Esports Talent Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krafton-india-esports.md) - [US Student Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-gen-fellowship.md) - [Amateur Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parabellum-esports.md) - [Youth Esports Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navi-visa-academy.md) - [Cross-Cultural Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-esports-exchange.md) - [South Asian Esports Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-flash.md) - [Skill-Enhancing Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1mple.md)