What is Esports 

Esports, or electronic sports, is organized, competitive video gaming structured like any traditional high school team sport.

It is much more than casual gaming: it requires students to practice teamwork, employ sophisticated strategic analysis, and build resilience to overcome setbacks. Our program is a platform where the discipline, communication, and sportsmanship of athletic competition are cultivated in a modern digital environment, preparing students for success in college and career.

Esports vs Traditional Sports and Entertainment

 Core Values 

Learning: We connect learning and play in and out of the classroom so that students, educators, and families experience the real-world value of education through interest-driven learning. 

Opportunity: We value a safe and engaging space for all students to connect, play, learn, and grow. 

Community: We build a strong community of interconnected scholar players who demonstrate leadership, accountability, commitment, and fortitude through the various activities required in organized team e-sports. 

Diversity: We develop strong character and self-identity so that all participants celebrate individuality and differences that make us strong as a community. 

Respect: We honor the human potential for respect of self and others. 

 Benefits of Esports 

Skills: esports offer development of NEA’s 21st Century Skills including Communication, Collaboration, and Creative Thinking. In most esports games, students work together as a team to solve challenges presented by the game 

Community Involvement: esports offers a way for students to build a community around shared interests, not only within their own school but locally & nationally in leagues and tournaments both online and live events. 

College & Scholarship Opportunities: Colleges and Universities have begun to offer scholarships to play eSports for their competitive gaming teams. Multiple high school leagues and organizations offer scholarships as well.