DETONATE coach Leroy “OrangeZ” Burns steps down from ESEA Advanced team

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Dust2.us reported that Leroy “OrangeZ” Burns has left DETONATE, stepping down as coach of the team's ESEA Advanced lineup after two months. He had joined in July as a replacement for Taylor “ioRascal” Hays and previously coached Zomblers and within the Australian scene. OrangeZ told Dust2.us he left to reassess his options and is looking for coaching opportunities to grow, and he complimented IGL Matthew “tatm” Munro’s prospects. Dust2.us also noted DETONATE recently entered the NA VRS Top 20 following a strong showing at FRAG Midwest: St. Louis, an event OrangeZ did not attend because he is based in Australia.

• What happened: Dust2.us reported Leroy “OrangeZ” Burns announced his departure from DETONATE’s ESEA Advanced team after two months as coach.
• Why it matters: The exit follows DETONATE’s recent rise into the NA VRS Top 20 and removes a coach who had joined midseason as a replacement, creating an immediate vacancy in the staff, Dust2.us reported.
• Context: Dust2.us reported OrangeZ joined DETONATE in July to replace Taylor “ioRascal” Hays, had previously coached Zomblers and in the Australian scene, and said he did not attend FRAG Midwest: St. Louis because he is based in Australia; Dust2.us also named Matthew “tatm” Munro as the team’s IGL.
• What next: OrangeZ told Dust2.us he will reassess his options and is seeking new coaching opportunities; Dust2.us did not report any confirmed replacement coach for DETONATE as of the report.