zews wants to seize \u201csecond chance\u201d at life after heart attack FluxoIn an exclusive interview with Dexerto, Wilton \u2018zews\u2019 Prado talks about his return to full-time CS:GO coaching with Fluxo after his recent health scare. Eight months after nearly dying, zews is in a good place. In late April, he was rushed to the hospital after complaining of strong pain in his chest and left arm. Exams showed that he had suffered a heart attack caused by a 90 percent obstruction in a coronary artery. Doctors told him there was a 90 percent chance of dying and a 95-plus percent chance of sustaining permanent damage, but he miraculously beat the odds and made a full recovery. Now, he is ready to get back to business. On January 13, he was formally unveiled as the new head coach of Fluxo, one of Brazil\u2019s strongest CS:GO teams. The announcement marks his official return to full-time coaching after a long period away from the game. (In September, he briefly helped with O PLANO\u2019s preparations for the IEM Road to Rio Americas RMR but he could not coach the team at the event after being registered past the deadline.) In July 2022, he had ruled out a return to activity because of the stressful and hectic lifestyle that esports players and coaches have to endure. But he changed his mind after attending the IEM Rio Major, a landmark moment for Brazilian Counter-Strike, with thousands of screaming fans filling out the stands throughout the entire event. \u201cIt\u2019s safe to say that attending the Rio Major as a spectator was definitely a turning point for me,\u201d he tells Dexerto. \u201cAt the RMR and the Rio Major, I got to see so many of my friends and teammates from over the years and was able to just hang out and chat, which was amazing. \u201cI also had some long-overdue conversations and put things to rest that I had been carrying around with me. Lastly, I experienced an emotional rollercoaster in seeing my old teammates fight for their lives to participate in our home Major, and the realization that my retirement meant I wouldn\u2019t be there hit hard. \u201cI was insanely happy for them. It hurt at the same time, feeling left out, because this event was so special for all of us and I was the one that wouldn\u2019t be there. It was honestly one of the hardest moments of my life, but also the moment that made me want to be a part of it again.\u201d zews is all too familiar with the demanding task of leading a Brazilian team to the top. In 2016, he oversaw two Major titles as part of the Luminosity and SK Gaming teams, which inspired a new generation of Brazilian talent across multiple esports titles. But isn\u2019t he worried that a return to elite-level esports, with all the traveling and stress that it entails, could put his health at risk? \u201cNot really,\u201d he says. \u201cThe balance between days on the road and at home improved significantly during my time away, and ever since the heart attack, I\u2019ve been trying to take better care of myself. \u201cI mean, it\u2019s not every day you get a second chance, so you better not waste it.\u201d zews joins Fluxo CSGO team Founded only in 2021 by Free Fire icon Bruno \u2018Nobru\u2019 Goes and Lucio \u2018Cerol\u2019 dos Santos, Fluxo have quickly established themselves as one of the biggest and most influential esports organizations in South America, boasting over 6 million followers across their social media platforms. Fluxo\u2019s level of ambition is shown by the significant investments they have made to enter some of the biggest esports titles in the world. In August, Fluxo splashed out nearly $500,000 to buy three CS:GO players out of their contracts as they were assembling their lineup. Earlier this month, that team made its first roster change, bringing in Allan \u2018history\u2019 Lawrenz after missing out on Lucas \u2018nqz\u2019 Soares, who went to 00 Nation instead. For zews, who reunites with his former SK player Jo\u00e3o \u2018felps\u2019 Vasconcellos in this new challenge, Fluxo have \u201cthe most stacked firepower\u201d in the recent history of Brazilian CS. \u201cI don\u2019t say this lightly,\u201d he notes. \u201cThe roster is young and still has a lot to learn, but the future is bright if we do our jobs right. I have been pleasantly surprised by the talents we have. \u201cIt\u2019s crazy to think that Fluxo have only been around CS for four months. They have already made waves and still spare no efforts to reach their goals. I think that says a lot about where this organization and team have their sights on. \u201cAs for history, I will let time be the judge. I have a feeling he\u2019s going to be around for a while.\u201d zews has spent the majority of his career abroad with Brazilian teams and international sides, developing a reputation as one of the best coaches the game has seen. As he returns to CS:GO after cheating death, he\u2019s simply enjoying the moment, without setting any major targets or wondering where his career might take him. There is one thing, however, that he wants to cross off his bucket list. \u201cI still dream of winning an S-tier event in Brazil,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the few things that have eluded us. I would trade a Major for it in a heartbeat. I think that will always be my personal dream, considering the home crowd, family, etc. \u201cRight now, I just want to enjoy being a part of the community and the competitive scene again while helping my guys achieve their full potential. Once that happens, I don\u2019t think I\u2019ll be too worried about trophies.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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