Rawkus returns to Sentinels as head coach
Can he help them turn things around?
Sentinels finally have a Valorant coach again. The North American organizationwelcomed backformer coach Shane “Rawkus” Flaherty, who was initially forced to depart the squad afterbuyout complications from FaZe Clan.
The Sentinels coach was beside the team atValorant Champions 2021, but his temporary contract expired on January 1.
His return comes at a time when Sentinels need the help more than ever, after exiting the first VCT NA Stage 2 Challengers open qualifier with losses to a resurgentFaZe Clanand Luminosity.
Sentinels coach Rawkus has his work cut out for him
The Los Angeles-based organization hadcome under firefor what was perceived as a failure to promptly secure a coach for their team. The squad had also just made itsfirst roster changein over a year, replacing longtime memberJared “zombs” Gitlinwith former Akrew player Eric “Kanpeki” Xu.
Kanpeki plays the flex role, while Hunter “SicK” Mims is now the team’s main controller player.
Rawkus’ return should help take some of the burden off in-game leaderShahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan, especially in terms of scouting the competition and strategy.
Sentinels will haveone more chance to qualifyfor the VCT NA Stage 2 Challengers Main Event in the second open qualifier, where teams like100 Thieves,Version1, T1, andGen.Gare also battling for one of the four remaining spots at the Main Event.
You can view the updated results and schedule for the second open qualifierhere.
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