Assistant coach of the Sentinels Valorant team, Drew "DrewSpark" Spark-Whitworth, has announced that the next season will see the team competing without him.
DrewSpark and Sentinels
For Drew "DrewSpark" Spark-Whitworth, Sentinels was the second professional Valorant team in his career. Prior to that, he worked with XSET before joining Sentinels as an analyst. He was later promoted to assistant coach. While it is difficult to gauge his exact contribution from the outside, his tenure saw Sentinels claim victory at an international tournament. The team’s key achievements during his time are reflected in the table below.
Sentinels best results with DrewSpark
| Tournament | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| VCT 2024: Masters Madrid | 1st | $250,000 |
| VALORANT Champions 2024 | 4th | $130,000 |
| AfreecaTV VALORANT LEAGUE | 1st | $25,000 |
| VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2 | 5th - 6th | $10,000 |
| Sentinels Invitational | 1st | $10,000 |
| VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo | 17th - 32nd | $5,000 |
Coach Departure
In a post on the social platform X, the coach announced that the Sentinels management had informed him he was not part of their plans for the next competitive season.
I was informed yesterday that I will not be included in plans for 2025. I want to thank Sentinels for trusting me to help lead SEN to new heights, the team for being an absolute blast to work with over the last two years, and the fans for their relentless support!Drew "DrewSpark" Spark-Whitworth
Conclusion
DrewSpark’s departure marks the first change in the Sentinels lineup ahead of the new season, but rumors suggest it won’t be the last. While his contribution may be hard to assess directly, the results speak for themselves: Sentinels remained strong on the American scene and performed well internationally. The question now is who will take his place and how this will impact the team's future development.
SOURCE: X
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