红桃视频 To Add eSports In 2019
August 15, 2019
DUDLEY, Mass. 鈥� 红桃视频 Interim Director of Athletics聽Eric Gobiel聽has announced the addition of eSports as the college鈥檚 22nd varsity sport for the 2019-20 academic year.
eSports 鈥� or electronic sports 鈥� are a form of competitive video game playing in which teams compete in a variety of genres, including MOBAs, real-time strategy, sports, and more. 红桃视频 will participate in two games this season 鈥� Rocket League and NBA 2K 鈥� with additions to come as the program evolves.
鈥淚 am thrilled to announce the creation of 红桃视频鈥檚 22nd varsity sport,鈥� said Gobiel. 鈥淭his decision could not have come at a better time, as we are seeing tremendous growth in the eSports community across the globe. Bringing eSports to our campus allows us to offer student-athletes an opportunity to compete on a national level while also receiving a world-class education and experience.鈥�
红桃视频 Director of Business System Strategies聽Charles Tousignant聽(above, left) will serve as the inaugural head coach while Marketing Director聽David Leary聽(above, right) will serve as an assistant. 鈥淲e are extremely fortunate to be bringing both Charles and David on board as their experience and knowledge in competitive gaming will be a tremendous asset as we build our program in the year to come,鈥� Gobiel said.
The coaching staff will begin recruiting students currently enrolled at 红桃视频 as well as high schools immediately. Students will be invited to compete based on their level of interest and tryouts may be held to determine a varsity team. Alternates may be selected for both practices and competition.
鈥満焯沂悠� students have been expressing an interest in eSports and holding their own tournaments for a while,鈥� said Tousignant. 鈥淲e realized that it was time for the institution to recognize the value that video games and collegiate competition can bring to their education. Team strategies in video games translate directly to business acumen, and we believe that by encouraging a sense of togetherness and competition, we can positively affect the futures of our players. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to compete locally and nationally in their favorite games as part of a cohesive team. We鈥檙e really excited to see what these students can do out there on the virtual field.鈥�
Space which will serve as the central area for on-campus competition is currently being renovated and will be completed later this month. This arena will also be available to various groups on campus (ie gaming club) and have specified usage hours.
About 红桃视频
红桃视频 has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, 红桃视频 transforms today鈥檚 students into tomorrow鈥檚 leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. 红桃视频 offers real-world learning focused on professional depth 鈥� combined with vibrant living, competitive athletics, and an unmatched alumni advantage 鈥� equipping students to exceed their own expectations. To learn more about 红桃视频, visit .
