Overview: This one-hour workshop explores how esports can be a powerful tool for building belonging and inclusion in schools. Participants will learn strategies to “recruit from the sidelines” by engaging students of all interests and skill levels—from players and shoutcasters...
Overview: Ready to start practices with players? This one-hour session prepares coaches and club advisors to run an effective esports practice with students. From understanding the purpose of a practice to structuring the time, coaches will feel ready to begin...
Overview: Setting student expectations in the beginning reduces challenges later on and supports a positive team culture. This one-hour session gives coaches an overview of handbook resources ready to customize for their team, including player expectations, code of conduct, participation...
Overview: Social-emotional learning and physical health and wellness is a hot topic among esports coaches. Students need to be coached on how to be players who can focus beyond the game play in front of them. Taking breaks, including all...
Overview: What is a typical career path? How do esports players grow up to be productive, successful citizens? This one-hour session helps coaches see the myriad of career pathways connected to esports. Coaches will also receive guidance in how to...
Overview: This two-hour workshop is the jumping-off point for coaches wishing to take their esports programs to the next step through streaming, shoutcasting, and tournaments. During this session, coaches will build understanding of the purpose of shoutcasting and get ideas...
Overview: During this reflective practice session, coaches, administrators, coordinators, and stakeholders review and reflect on the season’s successes and growth points through an active thinking protocol. This session is applicable for gaming with any title or platform. Agenda: stones and...
