SPECIALIZED DIGITAL PLATFORMS AS A TOOL FOR ORGANIZING THE TRAINING PROCESS IN ESPORTS

Abstract

The rapid development of esports is accompanied by increasing demands on the organization of the training process and the effectiveness of player preparation. In the absence of standardized training programs, the use of specialized digital platforms that integrate training, analytical, and communication functions is becoming increasingly important. The aim. To identify the characteristics of the use of specialized digital platforms in the training of esports athletes and to assess their impact on various components of players’ training activities. Methods. The study involved esports players and representatives of the esports community (players, coaches, analysts). The research employed questionnaire surveys, descriptive statistics (mean values, percentage distribution), Spearman’s rank correlation analysis, and non-parametric statistical tests to evaluate relationships between platform usage indicators and players’ subjective assessments of performance improvement. Data processing was conducted using standard statistical software packages. The results. It was found that 65,2 % of respondents systematically use specialized platforms for the development of mechanical skills and the analysis of in-game actions, whereas platforms aimed at developing cognitive abilities are used by less than one third of the respondents. A statistically significant strong positive relationship (p < 0,05) was identified between self-assessed progress and the effectiveness of platforms in supporting team interaction (ρ = 0,50) and feedback (ρ = 0,43). At the same time, the frequency of use of training platforms did not demonstrate a statistically significant relationship with the assessment of individual progress (p > 0,05). Specialized training platforms represent an important tool in the organization of esports training; however, their use remains largely fragmented. Platforms oriented toward team communication and structured feedback exert the greatest influence on players’ subjective evaluations of training effectiveness, indicating the need for their systematic integration into esports training management.