Parents are paying as much as $35 an hour for 'Fortnite' coaches for their kids

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• Parents are paying "Fortnite: Battle Royale" coaches to work with their children, reports the Wall Street Journal.
• They hope that these coaches will lead to college scholarships, e-sports careers, or at least some prize money.
• Coaches charge as much as $35 an hour.

The same way that some kids get music or tennis lessons, the Wall Street Journal has found several parents who pay private "Fortnite: Battle Royale" coaches to help their child excel at the popular video game. 

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