Esports?

What is Esports

Esports, an abbreviation for electronic sports, encompasses organized competitive gaming where individuals or teams engage in multiplayer video game matches. This dynamic form of entertainment has evolved into a global phenomenon, featuring professional players, extensive tournaments, and passionate audiences both online and in-person.

Benefits of our esports Program

Engagement: Esports provides an inclusive platform for students to participate in competitive activities, catering to diverse interests and talents.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Students develop essential teamwork, communication, and strategic skills while working with teammates toward shared goals.
Academic Success: With attendance and good grades being one requirement to participate in esports, kids have shown more engagement in both coming to school and getting good grades in their classes.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Esports games promote quick decision-making, adaptability, and analytical thinking, enhancing students' cognitive abilities.
Stress Relief and Mental Health: Gaming can be a positive outlet for stress relief, contributing to improved mental well-being.
Technology Skills: Participants gain technical expertise in gaming software, hardware, and troubleshooting, valuable in today's technology-driven society.
Community Building: Esports fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among students, coaches, and fellow gamers.
Healthy Competition: Emphasis on sportsmanship, resilience, and self-improvement encourages positive competition and personal growth.
Career Pathways: Exposure to the gaming industry through esports can lead to career exploration in gaming, streaming, event management, and more.
Inclusivity: Esports promotes diversity and inclusivity by providing opportunities for students of varying abilities and backgrounds.

VHSL Academic Activity

ESPORTS is an offically sanctioned VHSL Academic Activity. Starting in the 2025-26 school year there will be 2 Season for kids to participate in. The Fall season will consisit of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and League of Legends. ERHS will only be participating in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at this time for the fall seasons. In the Spring VHSL will host both Rocket League and Mario Kart 8.

Visit VHSL's site for more information

Here are some common queries about our esports program under VHSL:

Eligibility: Students maintain VHSL activity eligibility.
Schedule: Practices and competitions occur after school, supervised by our coaches.
Online Competitions: No travel is required; all matches take place online. (except for the last round of the playoffs and championship.)
Team Entries: Schools may enter multiple teams for each game title competition.
Seasons: We offer Fall (September – December) and Spring (January – April) seasons.
- Fall Season (Monday - Wednesday)
  - Super Smash Bros.
- Spring Season (Tuesday - Thursday)
  - Rocket League
  - Mario Kart 8

Our Coaches

Eric Rauschenberg

Computer Resource Specialist
Esports Coach

Elisha Hiser

Math Teacher
Esports Coach

Chris Michael

Art Teacher
Esports Coach

Games we offer or could offer.

ATTENTION PARENTS: If you want to learn about a game that your child says they would like to come to esports and play just click on the title below and it will take you to that games site where you can see what they are playing.

Super Smash Bros. - VHSL (Fall)

Rocket League - VHSL (Spring)

Mario Kart 8 - VHSL (Spring)

*Games not in season can be played in regional competitions or practiced to prepare for when it is in season.