From Overwatch Captain to Marvel Rivals Pro: Linepro’s Evolution in Esports

In the latest episode of the Aimlabs Podcast, Dr. Wayne Mackey and Jimmy Lin sit down with Ivaylo “Linepro” Kolev, a former Overwatch World Cup captain, ex-VALORANT coach, and current Marvel Rivals pro. Linepro shares a decade’s worth of hard-earned wisdom across multiple esports titles, including the gritty details and emotional insights.

The episode explores everything from his early casual Counter-Strike days, his experience with League of Legends, his time coaching Valorant, and then his path into the Marvel Rivals competitive scene. The guys discuss what it takes to stay disciplined for five years straight, including 5:30 a.m. wake-ups, aim training, meditation, and cold showers, all in pursuit of mechanical excellence.

Beyond gameplay, Linepro gets personal about what drives him: childhood challenges, a search for belonging, and his transformation from validation-seeking teen to empathetic leader. His insights on team dynamics, emotional intelligence, and the power of vulnerability in esports make this episode stand out whether you’re a player, coach, casual player, or just a fan.

And of course, the conversation goes full Marvel Rivals. Linepro explains the earliest days of taking chances to build rosters, teammates going their own ways, Rivals’ long term future, and how the dev team is nailing fast content drops without sacrificing competitive depth. Linepro even breaks down the exact moment he knew this game could go big, plus his vision for a future World Cup that blends national pride with top-tier play.

Head over the Aimlabs Youtube channel to check out the full episode now!