Esports

Esports officially stands for electronic sports, not to be confused with video games. Esports takes video gaming to another level with organized competitive gameplay between two teams, governed by its own strict set of rules and guidelines.  

 

Like any other high school sport or extracurricular activity, the student will attend team meetings, practices, and official matches. However, since Esports is played online, there is no travel required throughout the regular season. Players compete from their respective campus, supervised by the coach. Each school year is divided into two regular seasons, Fall and Spring, each with its own playoff season.  

 

Scholarship Opportunities 

Esports can provide a gateway to colleges and universities. The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), the main governing body for varsity collegiate Esports, has awarded millions of dollars in Esports scholarships and aid over the last five years. Currently, more than 200 colleges and universities offer nearly 15 million dollars in scholarships.  

 

Esports requires a tremendous amount of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity from players to achieve and sustain success. It reaches beyond traditional sports to create an all-inclusive environment that breaks barriers.