Empower Middle School Students Through Esports and Career Discovery
Our esports program isn’t just about gaming—it’s about equipping students with essential life skills, fostering teamwork, and preparing them to excel no matter where life takes them.
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Everyone is Invited
Families, community members, and school staff are invited to cheer on their Esports Stars as they showcase their skills at the final Esports tournament!
Esports at a Glance
Embedded Career Discovery
Students explore diverse career paths through hands-on, practical experiences integrated into gameplay and team activities.
Guided practice and tailored strategies align with real-world roles in Esports, such as team management, marketing, and content creation.
Focused sessions on game mechanics and strategy mirror the skills needed for careers like game design and event coordination.
Development of critical thinking and decision-making skills applicable to fields like business, graphic design, and cinematography.
Essential Skills that Matter
We empower students to collaborate effectively and build skills that extend far beyond the gaming arena.
A strong emphasis on teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution, all within the context of competitive gaming environments.
Proven strategies for effective communication and the development of a supportive and collaborative team culture.
Engaging activities designed to build confidence, foster resilience, and promote a strong sense of personal accountability.
Esports Coach Certification
We provide tools and resources to create a lasting positive influence on young gamers for those looking to become coaches.
Comprehensive training sessions focused on coaching methods, player development strategies, and in-depth game analysis techniques.
Valuable insights into designing inclusive, engaging, and motivating team environments that foster success.
Opportunities to earn certifications that enhance professional credentials and open doors to career advancement.
Julie Mavrogeorge
Esports Implementation Architect
Julie is dedicated to helping school districts and organizations design innovative programs that prepare students for college and career success. Her collaborative initiatives deliver cutting-edge EdTech and STEAM program activations, supporting over 30 districts in establishing esports classes, clubs, and varsity programs with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Julie's tailored approach aligns elective and CTE esports content with each district’s desired student outcomes and specific program goals, creating personalized and engaging materials that prioritize health, wellness, and enhanced student engagement.
Lori Bajorek
President and CEO, National Esports Association
Lori Bajorek is president and CEO of the National Esports Association (NEA), through which she champions esports in education. She pioneered what is considered the first educational program for esports and continues to build upon her 16 years of experience creating and implementing game-centered programs for enhanced K-12 learning, including establishing academic standards and developing curriculum. She continues to work globally with school districts and leading tech partners to further esports in education, elevating student engagement, attendance, and academic success.
What makes our Esports Program different?
Career Exploration
Our program combines competitive gaming with role-based career discovery in fields like business, graphic design, game development, cinematography, and music production. Students develop teamwork and creativity, turning their passion for gaming into a foundation for future career success.
Social & Emotional Growth
Gaming goes beyond the controller. Our program helps students build strong relationships, develop empathy, and enhance emotional well-being.
Confidence & Performance
From honing skills to showcasing them in competitive events, our program is designed to build confidence and develop well-rounded individuals ready to succeed.
Program Overview
Weeks 1: Introduction to Esports and Team Formation
Students will engage in team-building activities, draft a sportsmanship contract, and collaboratively create a brand, complete with a team name, colors, and logo. Emphasizing healthy habits like stretching and mindfulness prepares them for gaming sessions, which include casual play and an introduction to Minecraft tutorials to kickstart skill-building in a fun and relaxed way.
Weeks 2-6: Minecraft
Dive into a world of creativity with Minecraft! Students will customize their persona with culturally relevant skins, build team brands, and design esports jerseys and unique bases. Afterwards, they will explore 3D modeling and printing by exporting their Minecraft creations for trophies, logos, or nameplates. With engaging activities like build battles, arena games, and parkour museum competitions, students learn design, teamwork, and innovation—all while having fun.
Weeks 7-9: Rocket League
Students will begin with Rocket League tutorials and casual games to practice core mechanics, building a strong foundation in gameplay. They will analyze professional matches, explore various in-game modes, and participate in real-life activities to enhance teamwork and strategic thinking. As skills progress, students will engage in team scrimmages and dedicate time to personal practice to refine their techniques. They will develop advanced strategies and compete in a multi-day tournament bracket, testing their teamwork and gameplay under competitive conditions while fostering collaboration and resilience.
Weeks 10-11: Esports Game Design
Super Smash Bros is a game of fast-paced competitive action and hones reflexes and strategic decision-making under pressure. Students translate these dynamics into cinematic storytelling by creating videos and interviews. They explore editing techniques, narrative crafting, and visual composition to document their Esports journey or highlight industry themes like representation and wellness.
Week 12: Final Tournament Community Event
Students will focus on the logistical aspects of event planning, including creating flyers, finalizing schedules, and managing budgets. This week emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail in preparation for the final tournament event.
How it works
Enroll Your District:
Schools can join this innovative program, creating opportunities for students to connect and compete across teams.
Our team takes care of the rest:
Our team brings all required materials and delivers tailored instruction, integrating Esports skills with career exploration and personal growth.
Celebrate with a final event:
Students demonstrate their progress through a culminating event, celebrating both their career-aligned achievements and teamwork with the local community
Bring excitement to your district
Limited spaces available