Andrew Cooley’s background includes over 15 years in multiple levels of esports, ranging from: competing at a pro/semi-pro level, coaching, player management, and esports business management. Prior to co-founding Esports Performance Academy (EPA), he also founded State of Mind Gaming and was President of GG Esports Academy. He has guided and fostered players and teams through various states of their careers, establishing a strong foundation of providing insights into the mindsets and motivations driving esports aces and aspirants. From 2018 to 2019, Andrew and his staff sent 12 players and one coach to the professional level in League of Legends and Overwatch. Most recently, through his work with school districts and universities, he had the pleasure of coaching the Texas State Champions in League of Legends at Colleyville Heritage High School.