NEW YORK, Nov. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) announced today that Weldon Green has been named head
coach for the organization’s League of Legends team on a multi-year agreement. Green, a championship-winning sport psychology
trainer and assistant coach in both the North American and European League Championship Series, most recently served as the Chief
Executive Officer of Mind Games Consulting, a company he founded that focuses on high-performance coaching for
esports athletes, coaches and executives.
“Weldon brings with him a deep understanding of how a winning culture is created for a League of Legends team – his resume,
which includes four LCS titles, speaks for itself,” said Nick Allen, COO Counter Logic Gaming. “His vision, strong leadership and
effective communication will be invaluable assets as we compete for the championship.”
“When I started my career in esports as a professional coach and sports psychology trainer, it was with CLG,” said Green. “Now,
it almost feels like I'm completing a circle and coming back home to CLG. My primary goal for the League of Legends team is to
first and foremost retake the title. I’m excited to be here at CLG and just want to let our fans know: the faithful shall be
rewarded.”
Green, a native of Minnesota, has been part of two NA LCS championship teams, in 2015 with CLG, and in 2016 with TSM; and two
European Union LCS championship teams, both in 2017 with G2. He has a master’s degree in sports science, sport, and exercise
psychology from the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, and a bachelor of arts in math and English from St. Olaf College in
Minnesota.
About The Madison Square Garden Company
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or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Hulu
Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; The Chicago Theatre; and
the Wang Theatre in Boston. Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York
Rangers (NHL) and the New York Liberty (WNBA); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford
Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming,
MSG’s NBA 2K League franchise. In addition, the Company features the popular original production – the Christmas
Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England’s
preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival. Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group
with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, The Stanton Social, Beauty & Essex
and Vandal. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com
About Counter Logic Gaming
Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) is a premier North American esports organization known for its passionate fan base and winning culture.
Founded originally in 2010 as a League of Legends team by George Georgallidis, it is one of the largest esports organizations in
the world. CLG fields teams in all leading esports titles: League of Legends, Fortnite, Clash Royale, Counter Strike: Global
Offensive, Super Smash Bros., H1ZI and Smite. CLG has won multiple championships throughout its history: the LCS Summer 2015
Championship at Madison Square Garden, the LCS Spring 2016 Championship at Mandalay Bay; and the Halo 2016 World Championship in
Hollywood, California. More information is available at www.clgaming.net
Contacts: Ryan Watson/ Ryan.watson@msg.com / 212-465-5945
