Why play Esports?

Many of our students are looking for an outlet that they feel supports their needs. One way to do that is to offer esports as an activity that kids can get together and share their passions. Here at A-West we have had an esports team in the past has consisted of baseball players, wrestlers, Marching Band, Cheer Leasers and students who don't belong to any other group previously. This is a great way to bring all of those groups of students together.

Viewership and participation in esports has skyrocketed over the least few years and is expected to only rise even further. read the article from Syracuse University for more information. Many times students are watching their favorite esport team or player on their phones and computers, much like fans do in other sports.