This sports psychologist may be the secret weapon of 'Counter-Strike' champions Astralis

They had to master their mind before they could master the game.
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Astralis is undoubtedly one of the best 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' teams on the planet, but they have one fatal flaw: choking in high-pressure situations and throwing away chances to be crowned CS:GO champions. In an effort to change their luck, the team hired a sports psychologist, and finally reeled in the Major tournament win that had eluded them.

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