Ewok joins Sentinels

Sentinels announce a coaching change: Martin Ewok van der Walt takes over the team

The Sentinels organization has officially announced major changes to the coaching staff. The new head coach of the team is Martin Ewok van der Walt, who will replace Adam kaplan Kaplan, who left his position after almost four years with the squad.

The last tournament under Kaplan's leadership was VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff, where Sentinels finished in 9–10th place.

Ewok, who previously worked with Rex Regum Qeon, has been invited to the position of head coach. Under his leadership, the team achieved the following results in 2025:

• 1st place at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1;

• 2nd place at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 2;

• participation in VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 and VALORANT Champions 2025.

According to sources, the changes may also affect the playing roster. Two players are expected to leave the team — Marshall N4RRATE Massey and Mirel Kyu Hrustemovic. Amine johnqt Ouarid has once again become the captain. Luke GUNTER Clives remains on the coaching staff and will continue working together with Ewok.

Current Sentinels roster:
Amine johnqt Ouarid — IGL
Gabriel cortezia Araujo Lobo Cortez
Yassin Reduxx Aboulalazm
Martin Ewok van der Walt — head coach
Luke GUNTER Clives — assistant coach

The organization is expected to announce the remaining roster changes soon and present the updated team before the next stage of the VCT.