eSports requires a tremendous amount of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity from players to achieve and sustain success. It reaches beyond traditional sports to create an all-inclusive environment that breaks barriers.

Sense of Community

A Pew Research Report states that video games and eSports play a vital role in teen friendships. The inclusiveness and accessibility of eSports allow students to come together over a common passion while providing​ access to a positive adult mentor in their lives.

Character Development

There will inevitably be challenges and early failures, but players who demonstrate grit and adapt/learn will typically succeed in esports. Fortunately, these attributes are exactly what employers and colleges are telling high schools they are looking for in recent graduates.

Increase Participation

There is a strong correlation between student engagement and student achievement.  ​NCES reported that students who participate in extracurricular activities perform higher on math and reading assessments.

STEM Engagement

The amount of technology involved with esports enables students to practice and develop STEM skills. Students spend hours analyzing data, game statistics, and strategies, which provide real-world experience and application.