Experienced CS:GO Pro AcilioN Transitions to Coaching Role

Asger "⁠AcilioN⁠" Larsen, a seasoned CS:GO veteran, has recently made a significant career move by announcing his transition from a player to a coach. This transition marks a pivotal moment in his esports journey, one he believes is backed by years of valuable experience gained within the game.

Currently, AcilioN is not tied to any organization, and he has expressed his eagerness to embark on his coaching career journey. He invites interested parties to get in touch with him as he actively seeks his first coaching position.

What's remarkable about AcilioN's approach is his openness to opportunities from various regions and a willingness to take on any coaching role. He shared, "I’m open to all regions and positions within a coaching staff, but my main aspiration is to ultimately become a head coach".

AcilioN's CS:GO journey began in 2014 with myXMG, and he has since been associated with prominent organizations such as Dignitas, Heroic and MAD Lions. However, after leaving Apeks midway through 2022, the 26-year-old faced challenges finding a stable playing role, with brief stints at Ambush DK, Preasy and Sashi.

One of AcilioN's crowning achievements as a player occurred in 2020 when he, alongside talents like Rasmus "⁠sjuush⁠" Beck, Fredrik "⁠roeJ⁠" Jørgensen and Frederik "⁠acoR⁠" Gyldstrand, secured the Flashpoint 1 trophy with MAD Lions. This victory not only earned the team a substantial $500,000 prize but also propelled them to the 13th position in the world rankings.

AcilioN attributes his decision to transition to coaching to the wealth of knowledge he's accumulated throughout his playing career. He aims to contribute his insights and intends to undergo coaching education in Denmark later this year to hone his coaching skills.

"I believe that my extensive experience around coaches and coaching staff over the years has equipped me with valuable insights crucial for teams. I also recognize the need for formal training, which is why I'm planning to start coaching education here in Denmark later this year".