Get back in the game.
Maybe you’re a dad who wants to play with his lad, but the controls have moved on since you last picked up a controller. Start here. No judgement, just patient support.
A new way to play, together
Your next level.
Better together.
A new platform connecting you with freelance gaming coaches. From finding your feet to finding your form, everyone deserves the chance to improve — and enjoy the game together.
Register your interestWe’re getting ready. The business is coming soon.
Website under construction
We’re building Player Two and putting the finishing touches on our website. The business is coming soon. Coaching sessions and bookings aren’t available yet — register your interest below to be part of what comes next.
Everyone starts somewhereA place for every
A place for every
kind of player.
Find your next level.
Brand new, a little rusty or already playing regularly? Connect with a freelance gaming coach who can help you build skills at your own pace.
Share what you know.
We’re building a home for freelance gaming coaches who love helping others. Bring your experience, your patience and your passion for the game.
Looking back / 2020When we couldn’t meet up,
When we couldn’t meet up,
we could still team up.
During COVID-19 lockdowns, online games became a place to chat, share a challenge and spend time with friends from home. That sense of connection is part of the inspiration behind Player Two.
UK ONLINE CHILDREN
AGES 5–15 / 2020
75%AGES 5–15 / 2020
A space to connect.
Of UK online children aged 5–15 played games online in 2020. Ofcom described how this let them socialise and chat with friends while apart.
Ofcom, Online Nation 2021, p. 66 ↗Over halfILLUSTRATION · NOT AN EXACT PERCENTAGE
Something to get through it.
Of gamers agreed gaming helped them get through lockdown, according to UK research reported by Ofcom. This was a personal assessment, not a clinical measure.
Ofcom, citing Opinium, 2021, p. 33 ↗Before the pandemic9.7%
June 202019.2%
A difficult time for wellbeing.
Of adults in Great Britain experienced moderate to severe depressive symptoms in June 2020, compared with 9.7% before the pandemic (July 2019–March 2020).
ONS, June 2020 analysis ↗These historical figures describe different populations and measures. They do not show that gaming prevents or treats depression. For Player Two, the takeaway is the value of welcoming spaces, shared interests and balanced play.
Different countries. Same team.A little closer to home.
A little closer to home.
One game at a time.
Moving abroad doesn’t have to mean leaving game night behind. For expats, online gaming can be a way to catch up with friends back home, share familiar banter and spend time together across borders.
It’s another reason we want to help people feel comfortable picking up a controller: so distance, or being out of practice, doesn’t have to get in the way of joining in.
A purpose beyond playGood for the game.
Good for the game.
Good for people.
Connection matters. We’re building Player Two around shared enjoyment, belonging and a positive approach to gaming — with mental health at the heart of our social purpose.
GIVING BACK
Supporting mental health.
A portion of our profits will go to charities and projects focused on mental health.
BUILDING FORWARD
Reinvesting in Player Two.
The rest will go back into Player Two, helping us improve the platform, support our community and widen access to coaching.
We’ll share the allocation and the causes we support as the business develops.
Be part of the beginningYour next game
Your next game
starts here.
Interested in learning, coaching or supporting the idea? Let us know how you’d like to be involved.
Founded by Adam Thornhill, Player Two is a UAE-based platform in development, bringing together freelance gaming coaches and people who want to learn, connect and enjoy the game.