Coaching Esports

Coaching esports is a challenge for some educators. Traditional coaching roles sometimes apply, and sometimes they do not. Listen to how you may want to think about coaching and esports, and three ways you can support your Scholar Gamers as they prepare for competition.

Sorry for the square around my head. The Sony a6000 decided it needed to focus extra on my face (the fix has been found, but the square cannot be removed in editing).

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Recommended reading- "Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong": https://esports.irish/moralcombat

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Esports are organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games!

We cannot forget the importance of play!

James O'Hagan (  / jimohagan  ) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.

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