There are many areas that classic sports fans will point to when dismissing esports as a real thing. Lack of physical activity, formal training schedules, or standardisation across games to name a few.

Trying to force esports into a box with traditional sport is a doomed venture, and the difference between those that understand this, and those who don't, is mostly generational. People who never grew up with video games see them as just that, games. However as time goes on, the validity of esports is getting more difficult to deny, even for the most vehement detractors. One of the reasons for this is may be due to what esports teams are beginning to borrow from mainstream sports teams.

The Status Quo

Esports teams traditionally live and train in 'Gaming Houses'. Usually large rural homes where players eat, sleep and train together. While it has proven effective thus far, it's often not a sustainable model for a professional team. Poor hygiene, a constant stream of junk food & energy drinks and shared living quarters do not result in rested, healthy and focused athletes.