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We've deconstructed the strategies, mechanics, and mindsets of top-tier players to create a comprehensive learning platform for aspiring competitors.

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Learn directly from former pros, top-ranked players, and certified esports coaches who know what it takes to win.

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From basic mechanics to advanced macro strategy, our courses cover every aspect of competitive play.

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The Gold Medal Blueprint

FC 26 BEGINNER TO TOURNAMENT CONTENDER

Transitioning from a complete beginner in FC 26 to a competitive tournament player requires more than just button mashing. It demands a structured training programme, leveraging the software's built-in analysis tools, and adopting an Olympic athlete mindset—where failure is simply feedback, and every match is a deliberate step towards mastery. Select your platform below.

FC 26 BEGINNER TO TOURNAMENT CONTENDER — PS5

PHASE 1

PS5 Hardware & In-Game Software Setup

Optimise your PS5 hardware and game settings to provide real-time mechanical feedback and total pitch vision.

DualSense™ Wireless Controller Optimisation

• ✓▸ Adaptive Triggers (Stamina Feedback): Ensure trigger intensity is set to Medium or High in the PS5 system settings. In FC 26, the R2 Sprint Trigger becomes noticeably heavier as your player tires. Use this physical cue to manage sprint usage and prevent late-game fatigue errors.
• ✓▸ Haptic Feedback: Set to On. The DualSense delivers precise physical feedback when making clean tackles, striking the ball correctly, or hitting the woodwork, giving you tactile confirmation of your timing.

Visual & Feedback Overlays

• ✓▸ Input Overlay: Navigate to Settings > Visual > Controller Overlay and set it to Local Input. A PS5 controller graphic will display on screen showing your exact button presses in real time, helping you identify and eliminate panic button-mashing.
• ✓▸ EA Trainer: Set to Show Movement & Mechanics. This projects visual arrows for pass trajectories, shot elevation, and sprinting angles directly on the pitch.
• ✓▸ Camera Settings: Switch from Default to Tele Broadcast or Co-Op (Height: 15–20, Zoom: 0). This gives you maximum vision across the pitch to spot open passing lanes and off-the-ball runs.

Career Mode Configuration

• ✓▸ Manager Tactical Vision: Select a clear philosophy (e.g., Gegenpressing or Possession). This aligns your squad's AI behaviour with your personal strategy.
• ✓▸ Gameplay Preset: Select Authentic/Simulation. This forces you to learn true ball physics, player momentum, and tactical positioning rather than relying on low-level arcade gimmicks.

PHASE 2

The 8-Week PS5 Skill Progression Syllabus

Utilise the in-game Skill Games hub alongside your Career Mode matches to build automatic muscle memory.

PHASE 3

The Olympic Athlete Mindset

Elite athletes do not judge a training session merely by whether they won or lost; they evaluate whether they executed their process with discipline.

"I never lose. I either win, or I learn." — The Champion's Creed

Deliberate Practice Over Mindless Grinding

• ✓▸ Never play Career Mode matches on autopilot. Set one non-negotiable objective for every fixture:
• ✓▸ Match Objective 1: "Achieve a 90%+ pass completion rate in the final third, regardless of the final score."
• ✓▸ Match Objective 2: "Commit zero reckless slide tackles and hold the defensive line using L2 Jockeying."

Post-Match Analysis via PS5 Media Gallery

• ✓▸ Olympic athletes study film; competitive FC 26 players study their match clips.
• ✓▸ Whenever you concede a goal or miss a clear chance, pause and enter Instant Replay.
• ✓▸ Rewind 10–15 seconds prior to the error and inspect your Input Overlay.
• ✓▸ Self-Audit Question: Did you pull a centre-back out of position using R1? Did you rush a pass under pressure because you held R2 sprint too early?
• ✓▸ Use the PS5's Create Button to save 15-second clips of recurring mistakes for weekly review.

Emotional Resilience: The 90-Minute Rule

• ✓▸ When down 3–0 in Career Mode, resist the urge to restart the match or play recklessly out of frustration.
• ✓▸ Manage the Game State: Matches in competitive play are often decided in late-game scenarios. Staying calm when chasing a game builds essential mental strength.
• ✓▸ Reframe the Challenge: View a heavy deficit as a high-pressure scenario: "How effectively can I break down a low block defence when the opposition is sitting deep?"

PHASE 4

Graduating to Tournament Play

Bridge the gap between offline Career Mode and live tournament competition by systematically increasing your operational pressure.

Difficulty Progression Ladder

• ✓▸ Scale up the AI difficulty once your win percentage consistently exceeds 80%:
• ✓▸ Semi-Pro → Professional → World Class → Ultimate (Competitor Mode ON)

Manual Controls

• ✓▸ Gradually move Controller Settings from Assisted to Semi or Manual for Ground Passes, Through Balls, and Shooting. Manual control grants total placement precision into spaces where automated AI cannot predict.

Tournament Ruleset

• ✓▸ Turn off match restarts entirely, lock half-lengths to 6 minutes (standard competitive format), and treat every Career Mode cup tie like a tournament final.

Code of Conduct

Codes of Conduct for everyone involved in 1UP Esports — players, coaches, parents/guardians, and team managers/staff. Each group is expected to uphold these standards at all times, in competition, in the community, and online.

1

General Conduct

As a responsible player you will:

• ✓▸ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player, coach, technician and others involved in 1UP Esports, and treat everyone equally.
• ✓▸ Uphold the same values of sportsmanship in the community and online as you do when competing.
• ✓▸ Cooperate fully with others involved in 1UP Esports, such as coaches, technical staff and team managers, along with representatives of 1UP Esports, in the best interests of the game and the organisation.
• ✓▸ Consistently promote positive aspects of esports, such as fair play, and never condone rule violations, cheating, exploiting glitches, or the use of unauthorised software or hardware.
• ✓▸ Anticipate and be responsible for your own needs, including being organised, having the appropriate equipment, and being on time.
• ✓▸ Always thank the coaches and technicians who enable you to participate in 1UP Esports.

2

Conduct at Events, Training and Competitions

When participating in or attending any 1UP Esports activities — including training/coaching sessions, scrims, and competitive events (online or in-person) — you will:

• ✓▸ Act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others.
• ✓▸ Avoid swearing, abusive language, toxic behaviour, and irresponsible conduct, including behaviour dangerous to yourself or others, acts of violence, bullying, and harassment.
• ✓▸ Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others.
• ✓▸ Never engage in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour.
• ✓▸ Avoid destructive behaviour and leave venues and equipment as you find them.
• ✓▸ Not carry or consume alcohol and/or illegal substances at any 1UP Esports event or venue.

3

Online Conduct

3.1 Streaming

When streaming under the 1UP Esports name, brand, or as a representative of the organisation, you will:

• ✓▸ Always represent 1UP Esports positively and professionally, whether live or on replay/VOD content.
• ✓▸ Avoid broadcasting offensive, discriminatory, sexually explicit, or illegal content.
• ✓▸ Not use hate speech, slurs, or derogatory language towards any individual or group, including viewers, opponents, and teammates.
• ✓▸ Clearly disclose sponsorships, partnerships, or paid promotions in line with platform and legal requirements.
• ✓▸ Moderate your stream chat appropriately, or ensure a designated moderator does so, to prevent harassment or abuse by viewers.
• ✓▸ Refrain from streaming private, confidential, or sensitive information relating to 1UP Esports, its staff, partners, or sponsors.
• ✓▸ Never use streams to promote cheating, match-fixing, or other prohibited activities.

3.2 Social Media

When using social media (personal or official 1UP Esports accounts), you will:

• ✓▸ Represent 1UP Esports respectfully, even on personal accounts, when identifiable as a player or representative of the organisation.
• ✓▸ Avoid posting content that is discriminatory, abusive, sexually explicit, defamatory, or that could bring 1UP Esports into disrepute.
• ✓▸ Not engage in public disputes, "call-outs," or harassment of other players, teams, staff, or members of the community.
• ✓▸ Think before posting — content shared online can be permanent and may be screenshotted or shared even if later deleted.
• ✓▸ Not share confidential or internal 1UP Esports information (e.g. strategies, contracts, unreleased content, internal communications) without authorisation.
• ✓▸ Seek approval from 1UP Esports management before making public statements on behalf of the organisation regarding sponsorships, disputes, or organisational matters.

3.3 In-Game Chat and Voice Communications

During matches, scrims, or any in-game communication (text chat, voice comms, or platform messaging), you will:

• ✓▸ Communicate respectfully with teammates, opponents, and officials always.
• ✓▸ Avoid toxic behaviour, including flaming, tilting others deliberately, excessive negativity, or personal attacks.
• ✓▸ Not use racist, sexist, homophobic, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory language under any circumstances.
• ✓▸ Refrain from spamming or disruptive behaviour intended to ruin the experience for others.
• ✓▸ Report abusive or inappropriate behaviour from others to a team manager, coach, or 1UP Esports representative.
• ✓▸ Remember that in-game chat logs and voice recordings may be reviewed in the event of a reported dispute or misconduct investigation.

4

Anti-Cheat Policy and Fair Play

1UP Esports is committed to maintaining a fair, competitive, and trustworthy environment. As a player, you will:

• ✓▸ Never use cheats, hacks, exploits, unauthorised third-party software, or any tool that provides an unfair competitive advantage.
• ✓▸ Not engage in match-fixing, bracket manipulation, boosting, or intentionally underperforming ("throwing") matches.
• ✓▸ Not share, sell, or use another player's account credentials, nor play on behalf of another person ("account sharing" or "boosting" for rank manipulation).
• ✓▸ Avoid exploiting bugs or glitches for competitive gain and report any discovered bugs/exploits to 1UP Esports staff or the relevant game developer promptly.
• ✓▸ Comply fully with any anti-cheat software, screen-sharing requirements, or verification checks requested by 1UP Esports or tournament organisers.
• ✓▸ Understand that violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to warnings, suspension, forfeiture of results, or permanent removal from 1UP Esports.
• ✓▸ Support a culture of fair competition by not turning a blind eye to cheating — suspected violations by teammates or opponents should be reported to team management or tournament officials.

5

Safeguarding Guidelines

In addition to the above, players — especially young children, vulnerable adults, and disabled participants — should follow these guidelines:

• ✓▸ Notify a responsible adult if you need to go somewhere within the venue or outside of the venue.
• ✓▸ Report any accidental injury, distress, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation to your parents/carers as soon as possible.
• ✓▸ Report any suspected misconduct by coaches, or other people involved in 1UP Esports, to the manager or parent/person with parental responsibility as soon as possible.
• ✓▸ Immediately inform a trusted adult or 1UP Esports representative if you experience or witness harassment, grooming, or exploitation attempts online, including through in-game chat, social media, or streaming platforms.

6

Coaches Code of Conduct

6.1 Responsibilities of a Coach

As a responsible 1UP Esports Coach you will:

• ✓▸ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player and others involved in 1UP Esports and treat everyone equally.
• ✓▸ Place the welfare and safety of the player above the development of performance.
• ✓▸ Obtain a DBS (or equivalent background check) and keep it up to date.
• ✓▸ Recognise and understand that not all players have the same ability and skillset and set training sessions accordingly.
• ✓▸ Never purposefully put down, disregard, belittle or upset others.
• ✓▸ Cooperate fully with others involved in the organisation, such as the technical team, team managers, other coaches, and representatives of 1UP Esports.
• ✓▸ Consistently promote positive aspects of esports, such as fair play, and never condone rule violations, cheating, or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.
• ✓▸ Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
• ✓▸ Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

6.2 Conduct at Activities, Training and Events

As a responsible coach, when participating in or attending any 1UP Esports activities, including training/coaching sessions, scrims, and tournaments (online or in-person), you will:

• ✓▸ Act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others.
• ✓▸ Avoid swearing and abusive language and irresponsible behaviour, including behaviour that is dangerous to yourself or others.
• ✓▸ Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others.
• ✓▸ Be aware that your attitude and behaviour directly affects the behaviour of players under your supervision, both in person and online.
• ✓▸ Never engage in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour.
• ✓▸ Avoid destructive behaviour and leave venues and equipment as you find them.

6.3 Best Coaching Practice with Young Players, Disabled or Vulnerable Adults

In addition, coaches should follow these guidelines on best coaching practice, with young players, disabled or vulnerable adults:

• ✓▸ Avoid critical language or actions, such as sarcasm, which could undermine a player's self-esteem.
• ✓▸ Always explain why and ask for consent before any physical contact with a player, such as adjusting equipment or seating position.
• ✓▸ Ensure that parents/carers know and have given consent before taking a young player away from the usual training venue.
• ✓▸ Work in same-sex pairs if supervising changing areas or overnight accommodation at events.
• ✓▸ Respect the right of young 1UP Esports players to an independent life outside of 1UP Esports.
• ✓▸ Be mindful of appropriate boundaries in private messaging, voice comms, and social media contact with players, particularly minors.
• ✓▸ If a player's mental health is struggling, you must ensure the player's welfare comes first above all other activities, including competitive performance and results.

7

Parents/Guardians Code of Conduct

7.1 Responsibilities of a Parent/Guardian

As a responsible parent/guardian you will:

• ✓▸ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player, coach, technician and others involved in 1UP Esports, and treat everyone equally.
• ✓▸ Support your child's involvement in 1UP Esports and encourage them to abide by the Player Code of Conduct.
• ✓▸ Recognise and respect that coaches and staff give their time voluntarily or professionally to provide coaching and support for players and treat them with courtesy and respect.
• ✓▸ Encourage your child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence, whether in person or online.
• ✓▸ Never place undue pressure on your child relating to performance, results, or rankings.
• ✓▸ Encourage and support your child's academic, social, and personal development alongside their esports participation, ensuring a healthy balance.

7.2 Conduct at Activities and Events

As a responsible parent/guardian, when participating in or attending any 1UP Esports activities, including training/coaching sessions and tournaments, you will:

• ✓▸ Act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others, including coaches, staff, opposing teams, officials, and other parents/guardians.
• ✓▸ Avoid swearing, abusive language, and irresponsible behaviour, including behaviour that is dangerous to yourself or others.
• ✓▸ Never engage in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour, including harassment, threats, or abuse directed at coaches, staff, other players, or their families.
• ✓▸ Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others where it is safe to do so and report it to a 1UP Esports representative.
• ✓▸ Avoid destructive behaviour and leave venues as you find them.
• ✓▸ Not carry or consume alcohol and/or illegal substances at any 1UP Esports event or venue.

7.3 Supporting Your Child's Welfare

In addition, parents/guardians should follow these guidelines to support the welfare of their child:

• ✓▸ Monitor your child's participation in online activities related to 1UP Esports, including streaming, social media, and in-game chat/voice communications, particularly for younger children.
• ✓▸ Ensure you are aware of and have given consent for any travel, accommodation, or activities involving your child away from the usual training venue.
• ✓▸ Encourage your child to report any accidental injury, distress, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation to you as soon as possible.
• ✓▸ Report any suspected misconduct by coaches, staff, or other people involved in 1UP Esports to the manager or designated safeguarding contact as soon as possible.
• ✓▸ Be alert to signs of your child experiencing bullying, harassment, or exploitation, whether in person or online, and know how to report concerns to 1UP Esports.
• ✓▸ Respect your child's right to an independent life outside of 1UP Esports, including time away from training, competition, and related online activity.

8

Team Managers and Staff Code of Conduct

8.1 Responsibilities of a Team Manager/Staff Member

As a responsible Team Manager/Staff member you will:

• ✓▸ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player, coach, and others involved in 1UP Esports, and treat everyone equally.
• ✓▸ Place the welfare and safety of players above the development of performance or organisational results.
• ✓▸ Obtain a DBS (or equivalent background check) where required and keep it up to date.
• ✓▸ Cooperate fully with coaches, technical staff, other team managers, and representatives of 1UP Esports in the best interests of players and the organisation.
• ✓▸ Consistently promote positive aspects of esports, such as fair play, and never condone rule violations, cheating, or the use of prohibited or age-inappropriate substances.
• ✓▸ Ensure all players, coaches, and staff under your management are aware of, and comply with, relevant 1UP Esports codes of conduct and policies.
• ✓▸ Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive player, staff, or organisational information, only sharing where necessary and appropriate.
• ✓▸ Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

8.2 Conduct at Activities, Training and Events

As a responsible Team Manager/Staff member, when participating in or attending any 1UP Esports activities, including training/coaching sessions, scrims, and tournaments (online or in-person), you will:

• ✓▸ Act with dignity and display courtesy and good manners towards others.
• ✓▸ Avoid swearing and abusive language and irresponsible behaviour, including behaviour that is dangerous to yourself or others.
• ✓▸ Challenge inappropriate behaviour and language by others.
• ✓▸ Be aware that your attitude and behaviour directly affects the culture and behaviour of players and staff under your supervision, both in person and online.
• ✓▸ Never engage in any inappropriate or illegal behaviour.
• ✓▸ Avoid destructive behaviour and leave venues and equipment as you find them.

8.3 Supporting Player Welfare

In addition, Team Managers/Staff should follow these guidelines to support player welfare, with young players, disabled or vulnerable adults:

• ✓▸ Ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are followed for all players, particularly minors and vulnerable adults, including at events, during travel, and online.
• ✓▸ Ensure parents/carers are informed and have given consent before taking a young player away from the usual training venue, including for travel to tournaments.
• ✓▸ Work in same-sex pairs if supervising changing areas or overnight accommodation at events.
• ✓▸ Monitor and support the online conduct of players under your management, including streaming, social media, and in-game communications, in line with the Player Code of Conduct.
• ✓▸ Act as a first point of contact for players, coaches, or parents/guardians wishing to raise concerns or report misconduct and escalate appropriately to 1UP Esports management.
• ✓▸ Ensure that if a player's mental health is struggling, their welfare comes first above all other activities, including competitive performance and results.
• ✓▸ Respect the right of young players to an independent life outside of 1UP Esports.

1UP Esports Anti-Cheat & Fair Play Policy

1UP Esports is committed to providing a fair, safe, and competitive environment for all players, staff, and community members. This policy sets out the standards expected from everyone representing 1UP Esports and the consequences for violating them.

1. Purpose

This Anti-Cheat & Fair Play Policy applies to all official matches, scrims, tournaments, and any competitive activity undertaken under the 1UP Esports name. It protects the integrity of competition and the community around it.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

• ✓▸ All contracted, sponsored, and amateur/academy players representing 1UP Esports.
• ✓▸ All coaching and support staff overseeing competitive play.
• ✓▸ All official matches, scrims, qualifiers, and tournaments, whether online or in-person.

3. Definitions

4. Prohibited Conduct

Players must not, under any circumstances:

• ✓× Use cheats, hacks, aimbots, wallhacks, macros, scripts, or any unauthorised third-party software or hardware modification that alters gameplay in their favour.
• ✓× Exploit bugs, glitches, or unintended mechanics for competitive advantage.
• ✓× Engage in match-fixing, bracket manipulation, or intentionally underperforming ("throwing") in any match.
• ✓× Share, sell, or use another player's account credentials, or allow another person to play on their behalf (boosting).
• ✓× Use Smurf accounts to bypass skill-based matchmaking or eligibility restrictions, where prohibited by game publisher, league, or tournament rules.
• ✓× Engage in ghosting, stream-sniping, or receiving external information about an opponent during a live match.
• ✓× Collude with opposing players, teams, or officials to predetermine match outcomes.
• ✓× Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any anti-cheat software, screen-sharing tool, or verification process required by 1UP Esports or a tournament organiser.
• ✓× Assist, encourage, or knowingly cover up cheating or rule violations by teammates, opponents, or third parties.

5. Fair Play Expectations

In addition to avoiding prohibited conduct, players are expected to actively uphold fair play by:

• ✓▸ Comply fully and promptly with all anti-cheat software, webcam/screen-sharing requirements, or identity verification requests from 1UP Esports or tournament organisers.
• ✓▸ Report any discovered bugs or exploits to 1UP Esports staff and/or the relevant game developer rather than exploiting them.
• ✓▸ Report suspected cheating, match-fixing, or rule violations — whether by teammates, opponents, or third parties — to a team manager, coach, or 1UP Esports representative.
• ✓▸ Accept match results and officiating decisions with professionalism, using official channels (e.g. formal disputes/appeals) to raise concerns rather than public complaints or confrontation.
• ✓▸ Maintain the security of personal accounts and equipment to prevent unauthorised access or misuse.

6. Reporting Process

Anyone who suspects a violation should:

• ✓▸ Report promptly to a team manager, coach, or designated 1UP Esports compliance contact, providing as much detail as possible (e.g. match ID, timestamps, VOD links, screenshots).
• ✓▸ Preserve evidence where possible (e.g. do not delete relevant recordings, screenshots, or chat logs).
• ✓▸ Avoid public accusations on social media or streams before an internal investigation has taken place, to protect all parties and the integrity of the process.

All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated fairly.

7. Investigation Process

Upon receiving a report or suspicion of a violation, 1UP Esports will:

• ✓▸ Acknowledge receipt of the report within a reasonable timeframe.
• ✓▸ Conduct a fair and impartial investigation, which may include reviewing match data, VODs, anti-cheat logs, and interviewing relevant parties.
• ✓▸ Involve relevant tournament organisers, game publishers, or league officials where the alleged violation falls under their jurisdiction.
• ✓▸ Reach a decision based on the available evidence and inform the player(s) involved of the outcome.

8. Consequences of Violations

Violations may result in disciplinary action proportionate to the severity and nature of the offence, including but not limited to:

1UP Esports reserves the right to determine appropriate consequences at its discretion, considering the specific circumstances of each case and cooperating with relevant tournament organisers or game publishers where applicable.

9. Appeals

Players subject to disciplinary action under this policy have the right to appeal by submitting a written request to 1UP Esports management within 7 days of being notified of the outcome. Appeals will be reviewed by a designated member of staff not involved in the original investigation.

10. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains up to date with evolving game titles, anti-cheat technologies, and industry standards. Players will be notified of any material changes to this policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the live coaching sessions recorded?

Yes, all live Q&A and VOD review sessions are recorded and uploaded to the course dashboard within 24 hours for you to watch at your convenience.

What is the refund policy?

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all individual course purchases if you are not satisfied with the content. Subscription plans can be canceled at any time.

Can I contact the instructors directly?

Instructors actively participate in the dedicated course forums. Premium and Elite members also get access to monthly group AMA sessions with instructors.

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