Longitudinal analysis of stressors, stress, coping and coping effectiveness in elite esports athletes

•Elite LoL athletes experience a small number of recurring stressors that account for the majority of stressors experienced.•Elite LoL athletes, when coping with stressors, rated PFC and EFC strategies as being more effective than AC strategies.•A coping effectiveness training program adapted for esports could improve player wellbeing and in-game performance.