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The Academy of EsportsThe Architect of a Stairway to Mental HealthWelcome to Episode Four of Y6 of The Academy of Esports podcast!
I’m your host, James O’Hagan. Thank you for joining me as I welcome a giant of the medical device field who is now using decades of experience— and his own personal journey— to build bold, collaborative mental health roadmaps within responsible, therapeutic video game environments in his new venture with Mike Wilson.
It’s an honor to speak with Ryan Douglas, co-founder & co-chairman of DeepWellDTx.
Ryan takes us on a journey th...2023-06-2053 min
The Academy of EsportsThe Paladin of BrooklynWelcome to Episode Three of Y6 of The Academy of Esports podcast!
I’m your host, James O’Hagan. Thank you for joining me as I welcome a friend, a mentor, and a global legend in esports and education— Mark “Garvey” Candella, former founder & director of Twitch Student and current Chief Business & Strategy Officer of AcadArena.
Garvey joined me from his home base in the Philippines to share a journey that has taken him from a challenging start on the streets of Brooklyn to becoming one of the most well-known and respected figures in esports education...2023-05-231h 42
The Academy of EsportsEsports in IrelandWelcome to Episode Two of YEAR SIX of The Academy of Esports podcast!
I’m your host, James O’Hagan. Thank you for joining me as I welcome a good friend from across the sea, Stuart Dempsey, the Founder and CEO of GamerFest Dublin, Ireland’s largest esports event.
In the aftermath of Brexit, Ireland was elevated to the role of premier English-speaking nation in the European Union. The impact of this on esports opportunities is massive. To speak to this– and offer two decades of marketing and branding experience to our audience– is a longtime f...2023-05-0937 min
The Academy of EsportsA Conversation with James Fudge // Journalist & Founder of The Esports AdvocateJames Fudge has nearly 25 years of experience as an editor and journalist covering the video games industry, having worked for such companies as Avault, IDG Games' Games.Net, Computer Games Magazine, GameSpy, IGN, GamePro, GameShark, GamePolitics, GameCulture, Crispy Gamer, and more.
Over the last three years he worked behind the scenes at The Esports Observer, where he served as senior editor for two years helping to shape the quality of the writing, steer editorial policies, and generally train writers on best practices for content creation and journalism.
In this episode, James and James (James Squared...2023-01-2354 min
The Academy of EsportsA Conversation with Patricia Smith // James O'Hagan's Mother, and a GrandmotherPatricia Smith is a chef, an artist, a former educator, a grandmother, and our host James O'Hagan's mother. Pat and James sat down in his kitchen to talk about her perceptions and thoughts about gaming and esports. This is not just about kids, but also how parents and grandparents can start to engage with their own children and grandchildren through gaming and esports.
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Esports is 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 c...2021-04-1925 min
The Academy of EsportsA Conversation with Kevin Fair // Founder & CEO of Chicago-Based “I Play Games!”In a conversation with Kevin Fair, Founder & CEO of "I Play Games!," James and Kevin dive into the issues of access to gaming, bringing tech and events to underserved communities across the country, and perspectives of those experiencing gaming for the first time.
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Kevin Fair // LinkedIn
"I Play Games!"
Chicago Park District adds esports to its recreational program with inaugural ‘NBA 2K21’ tournament
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental heal...2021-03-2934 min
The Academy of EsportsA Conversation with Jorrel Batac // Engaging in the Diversity of Scholastic EsportsJorrel Batac is an Esports Scholastic Instructional Coach & Curriculum Specialist for the North America Scholastic Esports Association and the Orange County (CA) Department of Education. Jorrel and James sat down to discuss the diversity across ideas and experiences for those involved in scholastic esports. There is a growing richness that could impact the amateur and competitive pro experiences in the future.
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Jorrel Batac // LinkedIn
NASEF Scholastic Fellows Program
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote...2021-03-1535 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Derek Watford // High Point GamerDerek Watford, the co-founder of High Point Gamer, works with gamers to help develop their branding. But Derek's insights into esports culture, and why connecting homes to the Internet will not just create a new gamers, are important for educators looking to grow their esports programs beyond the games. Between the voices of Derek and I, one may need to turn down the bass on this episode.
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Derek Watford (LinkedIn)
High Point Gamer
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify...2020-12-0737 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Seth Jenny // Assistant Professor at Slippery Rock University (PA)Dr. Seth Jenny is an assistant professor and researcher at Slippery Rock University, specifically in the field of Exercise Science. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Jenny talks about the research being conducted in the field of esports, and the development of the International Journal of Esports
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Dr. Seth Jenny (LinkedIn // Twitter)
International Journal of Esports
Book: “Technology for Physical Educators, Health Educators, & Coaches: Enhancing Instruction, Assessment, Management, Professional Development, & Advocacy"
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, div...2020-11-3053 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Jason Kirby // COO of Generation EsportsJason Kirby, the COO of Generation Esports, comes onto the podcast to talk about the work of Generation Esports, the growth of middle school esports, and the potential of schools to be selected for an esports lab through the High School Esports League.
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Jason Kirby (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Generation Esports
High School Esports League
Apply for an Esports Lab
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate...2020-11-2351 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Christopher Turner // Southern University Esports in Baton RougeChristopher Turner is a trailblazer in scholastic esports. Not only is he the head of Southern University Lab School Esports, but he is also launching the Southern University Esports team at the premiere HBCU. Christopher also has done an excellent job of promoting his program, and his scholar gamers. This episode is an opportunity to learn from one of the best. Note: apologies for an issue with the host's microphone.
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Christopher Turner (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Southern Lab's Troy Murphy is only 13, but he's already won a national championship
The 2020 Dean's List: 30...2020-11-1650 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with David Gugliotti // From Club to Varsity // Collegiate Esports Program DevelopmentDavid Gugliotti has helped lead the University of Oregon Esports Program from club to varsity. His valuable insights shared in this episode are lessons anyone stepping into the collegiate space should heed. The development of an esports program at a large college or university, especially one with a well established competitive culture like UO, is very different than a small collegiate institution.
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David Gugliotti (LinkedIn // Twitter)
UO Esports gives a thumbs-up to competitive video gaming
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Constance Steinkuehler // Professor of Informatics at UC-IrvineEsports gets publicity for many things, but not nearly enough for the rich research around it, and game play. Dr. Constance Steinkuehler has been a leader in research related to esports and game play. We dive into topics related to this research and the amazing power behind it in the impacts it can make for our children. We also talk the amazing power of Wisconsin cheese, beer, custard, and one of the state's great culinary gifts - Culver's.
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Dr. Constance Steinkuelher (Website // LinkedIn)
UC-Irvine Department of Informatics (Twitter)
Culver's Location F...2020-11-021h 16
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Callum Fletcher // The Growth & Nuances of Collegiate EsportsLove of English cuisine aside, particularly the full breakfast, Callum Fletcher has become a revered and respected trailblazer in the collegiate esports community. This far ranging interview explores Callum's pathway to becoming a top-level director of esports at a school that has been thrust into the forefront of national collegiate esports.
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Callum Fletcher (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Illinois Wesleyan Esports
Nationally Recognized Esports Program Expands Into Transformed Facility
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote ph...2020-10-261h 17
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Kevin Brown // Orange County Department of Education & NASEFKevin Brown, Esports Program Specialist for the Orange County Department of Education & North America Scholastic Esports Federation, has an impressively varied background and skills that makes this interview truly unique. We discussed creating meaningful experiences that can provide an invitation to esports in schools, and I was fascinated to learn the work going into growing the partnership between Japan and their high schools.
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Kevin Brown (LinkedIn // Twitter)
NASEF
Japan High School Esports Federation
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic...2020-10-191h 13
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Josh Knutson // ByteSpeed & Gravity GamingIn this episode, Josh Knutson of ByteSpeed chats with James O'Hagan about the current state of collegiate esports, starting a program from scratch, and some of the nuanced differences between K12 and collegiate.
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Josh Knutson (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Gravity Gaming
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Esports is 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 (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host o...2020-10-0551 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Stephanie Orme // Gamer Identity & Inclusion in EsportsDr. Stephanie Orme is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed her doctorate in Mass Communications at Penn State University, where she specialized in feminist video game studies. Her research examines the global digital gaming industry’s and gaming culture as they intersect with gender, race, sexuality, class, and disability. And she comes onto The Academy of Esports to share her insights on these topics and how they relate to scholastic esports.
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Dr. Stephanie Orme (LinkedIn // Twitter)
AnyKey Inclusion 101
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Lindsey Migliore // Getting Serious About Health & GamingDr. Lindsey Migliore is a physician involved in growing the field of esports medicine. She has pioneered medical education on the topic of esports medicine and social media utilization, and has spoken nationally on the topic. Dr. Migliore shares her insights into the importance of health, wellness and taking the hobby of playing video games to the next level and committing to competitive esports.
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Dr. Lindsey Migliore (LinkedIn // Twitter // Twitch)
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote...2020-09-2143 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Mike Dahle // President of the Wisconsin High School Esports AssociationMike Dahle is the President of the Wisconsin High School Esports Association, and a coach with the Elkhorn High School Esports Team. He goes into his start in scholastic esports, and lessons learned from working with several stakeholders to create a student-focused non-profit esports association.
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Mike Dahle (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Wisconsin High School Esports Association
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Esports is 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 th...2020-09-1453 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Danny Martin // CEO of Esposure // From the Loft, to the Dojo, and BeyondDanny Martin, CEO of Esposure (formally Geekletes), takes time to share his journey in esports, and the evolution of his business from tournaments and pro-play, to leveraging esports and education to create opportunity.
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Danny Martin (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Esposure
Geekletes
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Esports is 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 (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder a...2020-09-0743 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Danielle Johnson // A Texas Scholastic Esports PioneerDanielle Johnson, an educator from the Carrollton-Famers Brand ISD outside Dallas, and the TexSEF Director of Operations, and one of the co-co-co-hosts of the #EsportsEDU Chat on Thursday Nights on Twitch, is this episode's guest. With the recent launch of TexSEF, it is a culmination of educators coming together across the state of Texas to create their educator-led esports association. And Danielle has been there from the start.
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Danielle Johnson (LinkedIn // Twitter)
TexSEF
#EsportsEDU Chat
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Marcus "Esports" Howard // Blockchain, Indie Games, & EsportsMarcus "Esports" Howard is the President of the Tampa Association of Gaming, an advocate for Blockchain technology, and a champion of independent game developers. Listen as Marcus and I explore what is Blockchain, its use in the world, and ways it can be used to develop and diversify scholastic esports beyond the games.
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Marcus "Esports" Howard (LinkedIn)
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Esports is 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 for...2020-08-0347 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert // Research PsychologistDr. Rachel Kowert is a Research Psychologist and the Research Director for Take This, a non-profit organization that provides mental health information and resources to the gaming community and industry. In this episode, we stray a little bit from talking solely about gaming to discuss topics related to the psychology around learning and interacting in digital environments. We also have a frank discussion about a new game, "Gamer Girl," and the issues related to its development and content. And she shares key insights from her book "A Parent's Guide to Video Games: The essential guide to understanding how video...2020-07-2745 min
The Academy of EsportsThe Importance of an Esports Communication PlanWhether you are planning to launch your scholastic esports team this fall, or you are now a scholastic esports veteran, especially in the Age of COVID, a communication plan is key for your esports team. Whether using Discord, or Google Classroom, your communication plan should look beyond simply have a place for teams to communicate during their matches. This episode introduces ideas about the importance of a communication plan for your scholastic esports experience.
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Discord Communication Platform
Google Classroom
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Kevin Mitchell // Founder of the College Esports ExpoIn this far ranging interview, Kevin Mitchell, Founder of the College Esports Expo (CEX)/Emerson College Professor/National Amusements Director of Business Development and Strategic Intelligence and I get into an interview really unlike most others I have done. Working as a music industry label rep in the late 80s and early 90s, Kevin connects the rise of Hip Hop Culture, and the parallels seen in the current rise of Esports. Touching on the shifting trends in media consumption, the connections of esports into the world of education, and the global growth of CEX, this is not an episode...2020-06-2956 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Chris Haskell (Returns!) // 2020 Esports Collegiate Coach of the YearDr. Chris Haskell returns to The Academy of Esports podcast! He returns as the National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors 2020 Collegiate Coach of the Year. We talk about the experience of Boise State University having to suddenly switch to an all online program due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and his collaborations with collegiate coaches across the country.
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Dr. Chris Haskell: (Website // LinkedIn // Twitter)
Boise State Esports
Check out the Previous Interview with Dr. Haskell
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The Academy of EsportsImportant to Know the Rest of the StoryGrandmaster Chess Players may burn 6000 calories in a day during tournaments, but does that translate over to esports? Is burning 6000 calories in a day a good thing? Over the past two plus years, The Academy of Esports Podcast has focused on delivering information and ideas that are timely and intellectually honest. But, as esports has grown, and with more and more people stepping into the space, there may be instances where bits of information and data are shared that do not tell the full story. This is an example of one of these instances.
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Chris Ferguson // Moral Combat & Gaming ResearchThe book "Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong" is one that provided clear and concise information about the history of flawed and agenda driven research against video games. This is a book that I encourage any educator who wants to become involved in esports to read and know backwards and forwards. It provides data and reasoning for when we are surely asked "don't violent video games make violent kids?" Published in 2017, the view on video games has changed dramatically. Dr. Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Stetson University, and one of the authors, was...2020-06-0858 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Justin M. Jacobson // Esports Attorney // Considering Going Pro in Esports?Considering the massive spotlight on esports, it is not unlikely there are teenagers being approached to join professional teams straight from high school. But what is a parent or educator to do to help a prospective teen pro gamer navigate a contract with a team? Justin Jacobson is an esports and entertainment attorney in New York City at The Jacobson Firm. He works with musicians, professional athletes, professional gamers, coaches, streamers as well esports teams and organizations. He assists them with contract review, negotiation and drafting as well as trademark and copyright matters, visa/work authorizations and other related...2020-06-0120 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Phil Klevorick // The Rugby Foundation & EsportsFor those who have listened regularly to the podcast, rugby comes up quite a bit. There are many surprising similarities between rugby and esports culture. Schools looking to implement esports may be wondering how to implement a health and wellness program as part of esports. Rugby is a great way to do that! Phil Klevorick, Founder of The Rugby Foundation, shares some of his insights in how "touch rugby" is being used to introduce rugby to children in the Las Vegas area. We also get into the broader global rugby culture and how it can bind together international organizations...2020-05-2532 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Tom Dore // British Esports AssociationTom Dore is the Head of Education for the British Esports Association (BEA), the UK's not for profit national body for esports. The BEA focus on grassroots esports and working with young people. The BEA also run the British Esports Championships for schools and colleges, and have also carried out ground breaking esports projects in Alternative Provision schools. In partnership with global education publisher, Pearson, the BEA has also authored and launched the first esports qualification of its kind in the world for 16-19 year olds. Tom is still a High School Science teacher, and his career has spanned 15...2020-05-1841 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Ken Shelton // Equity, Equality, Education & EsportsThis episode has been a long time coming. Ken Shelton (@k_shelton) is the guest on this episode, and we get into issues related to equity, equality, esports and education in the Age of COVID-19. Ken is leading the discussion around educational issues, raising the concerns many educators are facing every day with their students, as we shift into eLearning. And we do bring the conversation back to how the Age of COVID-19 can impact scholastic esports.
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Ken Shelton (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Ken Shelton Blog Post - Real Talk About Education- Distance/eLearning2020-05-1157 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Erin Ashley Simon // Esports Host & ConsultantErin Ashley Simon is a multi-media personality, host, producer and consultant in esports + culture. She has been tapped by well known brands and organizations such as AT&T, eMLS, Gen.G, The Wall Street Journal, University of Kentucky, REVOLT TV, Cycle Media and more. She took the time to come onto The Academy of Esports Podcast to share her journey in esports, her life in media and journalism involving esports, and the impact the latest recommendations from the NCAA can have on access and inclusion for all athletes, including students involved in esports!
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Connor Alne // Head Coach of Ottawa University EsportsConnor Alne, Head Coach of Ottawa University Esports and Development Director of Varsity Esports Foundation, has been involved in esports since 2013. Coach Alne has taken a unique pathway through esports by running tournaments, building a LAN Center, building a collegiate program, and helping develop esports in schools. He has even developed his own brand (Nerd.) to support starting school-based esports programs.
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Connor Alne (LinkedIn // Twitter // YouTube)
Ottawa University Esports
Nerd.
Varsity Esports Foundation
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Kristy Custer & Mike Russell // Complete High School MaizeDr. Kristy Custer and Mike Russell are educators in Maize, Kansas. Complete High School Maize is an alternative high school, and home to one of the older high school esports programs in the United States. Starting in 2016, Mr. Russell has lead his school esports team. Dr. Custer, while not a gamer, saw the value of esports to connect her students into the social fabric of her schools. Dr. Custer and Mr. Russell came together to create FREE curriculum for an esports course in their school -- Gaming Concepts. While the curriculum stands as a class all its own, you...2020-04-2054 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Bubba Gaeddert // Executive Director, Varsity Esports FoundationBubba Gaeddert came onto The Academy of Esports podcast to talk about the current work of the Varsity Esports Foundation, and share his path to becoming an important person on the K12 esports landscape. He also made sure to promote the Social Distancing Cup. With everyone stuck at home and quarantined, Generation Esports (the platform behind High School Esports League), in partnership with the Varsity Esports Foundation, is launching a FREE charity tournament for League of Legends, Rocket League, and Teamfight Tactics Bubba Gaeddert serves as the Executive Director of the Varsity Esports Foundation. This non-profit strives to increase...2020-04-1356 min
The Academy of EsportsIntroducing the El Paso Honey BadgersTaking a new approach to esports, the El Paso Honey Badgers (EPHB) came together through a STEM Lab at the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP). By reaching out to middle and high schools in the El Paso, Texas area, they are forging a new path to create a K12 to college pipeline through esports. This interview involves six different members of the team including, their founder and sponsor, Mike Pitcher, EPHB President, Caroline Salas, as well as Karla Ayala, Fernando Monroy, Sarah Huizar, and Andrew Clanan. Their stories are as unique as their approach to esports.
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The Academy of EsportsParent Support at HomeWith the sudden closure of schools across the world, many families are trying to sort this new reality. With much uncertainty, there are steps that can be taken to provide some comfort, and may include a healthy dose of video games and esports. Listen to ways you can provide some balance and structure in your day while keeping close to home.
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Esports is 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 t...2020-03-2321 min
The Academy of Esports#RiotAct2020: An Open Letter to Riot GamesWith this week’s news of Riot’s “North America Community Competition Guidelines,” educators are stepping forward and locking arms in defense of the new and evolving ecosystem of esports in high schools and the children who inhabit it. In order to correct this action, we ask of Riot Games the following: 1. Revision of the North America Community Competition Guidelines (Last Updated: March 9, 2020) by removing Item 9, and working through the RSAA to create new separate Item 9 guidelines for college and high school groups. 2. Representation on the Riot Scholastic Association of America (RSAA) Board of Advisors via a diverse group of high...2020-03-1606 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Sky Kauweloa // Esports in HawaiiSky Kauweloa, PhD Candidate at the University of Hawaii, comes onto The Academy of Esports Podcast to discuss arcade culture, gaming in Hawaii, and his thoughts on the experience of gamers and how it can impact the programs we develop in our schools and institutions.
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Sky Kauweloa (LinkedIn // Twitter)
University of Hawaii Manoa (Twitter)
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Esports is 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 th...2020-03-0956 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Jeremy Williams // Esports in the Middle EastJeremy Williams leads the Manor Hall School in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and has launched the first school sanctioned esports team in the country. Listen how he has developed his program in this progressive country in the Middle East.
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Jeremy Williams (LinkedIn // Twitter)
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Esports is 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 (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and H...2020-03-0225 min
The Academy of EsportsExciting New Legislation for EsportsRecently, new legislation was proposed in the state of Wisconsin to provide grants to schools (elementary/middle/high & public/private/parochial/home-based) to start esports programs. Even if you are not located in Wisconsin, the lessons learned from developing this legislation can be a model for other states looking to grow esports in their schools.
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Esports Legislation Packet
Previous Podcast Episode: Funding Your Esports Program
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental h...2020-02-2421 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Samantha Anton // COO of NASEFSamantha Anton, the Chief Operations Office of the North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF) comes onto the podcast to talk about her background in gaming, the growth of the Federation, and the impact she has seen esports have on the lives of students.
Samantha Anton (LinkedIn // Twitter)
North America Scholastic Esports Federation
UCI Esports Conference (Twitter)
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Esports is 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 f...2020-02-1734 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Zack Gilbert // The EdGamer OGThe EdGamer, Zack Gilbert, comes onto the podcast, and he is a fantastic guest. Zack's previous work on the EdReach Network goes back over ten years. He is a teacher at the Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, has incorporated a variety of games into his middle school curriculum, created a fantastic casual gaming environment, and now is also involved in developing esports programming at his school. The lessons from Zack are incredibly valuable, especially if you are considering bringing game based learning into the classroom. As you consider a casual gaming club, or...2020-02-101h 01
The Academy of EsportsThe Academy of Esports Welcomes TexSEF!TexSef is the NEW esports association by Texas educators for Texas students. Their motto "Better Humans Through Gaming" resonates as three of their founders, Gregg Kite, Danielle Johnson, and Patrick Neff, share their thoughts on how TexSEF will ultimately create an inclusive association of Scholar Gamers across the Lone Star State.
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TexSEF (Website // Twitter)
Gregg Kite (Twitter)
Danielle Johnson (Twitter)
Patrick Neff (Twitter)
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical...2020-02-0529 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Tom Newton // COO of eFuseTom Newton, COO at eFuse, shares his company's platform that hopes to help connect high school students to collegiate scholarship opportunities. ---
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eFuse
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Esports is 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 (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Chris Aviles // The Teched Up TeacherChris Aviles, the Teched Up Teacher, is a long time educator, writer, speaker and advocate for esports in education. As the head of arguably the first middle school esports program in the United States, Chris has done an amazing job connecting his students into the competitive world of esports and higher education. We discuss his path to esports, his thoughts on the recent FETC (Future of Education Technology Conference), and our concerns for the future of esports and education.
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Chris Aviles (Website // LinkedIn // Twitter)
Grab the Guide to Esports for Education
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Tyrelle Appleton // Head Coach of New England College EsportsTyrelle Appleton, the head coach of New England College Esports, comes onto the podcast to share his journey to become a rising star in collegiate esports. Tyrelle's perseverance and drive to create an amazing experience for his team is shown everyday through a variety of social media platforms.
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Tyrelle Appleton (LinkedIn // Twitter)
New England College Esports
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Esports is 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 c...2020-01-2033 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Aidan Boylan // CEO of Irish Collegiate EsportsWhile on a trip to Ireland, I took time to chat with Aidan Boylen. Aidan is the CEO of Irish Collegiate Esports. We spoke about the esports landscape across Ireland, and shared some stories about the connections made in Ireland through esports. Esports in Ireland reflects much of the grassroots growth seen in its sports history, and some of the issues with growth may be seen in our own programs in K12 education.
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Aidan Boylen (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Irish College Esports (Website // Twitter)
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Steve IsaacsMr. Steve Isaacs is welcomed onto the podcast to talk about teaching with Fortnite, Minecraft, and creating an environment to help all his students connect with the world through video games. We even get into discussion about creating female-only spaces, and why they are important. However, we realize this topic needs further voice and want to open dialogue around it.
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Steve Isaacs (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Minefaire
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental h...2019-11-1852 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Bryce Johnson // Working Towards Full Inclusion in GamingBryce Johnson, Inclusive Lead at Microsoft, shares his insights and thoughts around the development of the Microsoft Adaptive Controller. Adaptive, assistive and inclusive technology is continuing to have meaningful impact in gaming and the classroom!
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Bryce Johnson (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Xbox Adaptive Controller
Co-Pilot, Xbox One's New Accessibility Feature
Zach Anner Tries the Xbox Adaptive Controller
Microsoft Super Bowl Commercial 2019: We All Win (Extended Version)
WATCH Hemanstarfox on Twitch!
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their...2019-11-1140 min
The Academy of EsportsState of High School Esports with Samantha Anton // ESC 2019 ConferenceSamantha Anton, COO of the North American Scholastic Esports Federation, and I sat down at ESC 2019 at UC Irvine to discuss the current state of high school esports. And while the esports landscape is rapidly shifting, Samantha and I talk about the bigger picture and answer questions from some of our colleagues. I do highly recommend ESC 2019 for anyone involved in education and esports.
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ESC 2019
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with J Collins (Returns, Again!) // Now with More MischiefJ Collins returns for the second, wait, THIRD time on The Academy of Esports Podcast! This time, Mx. Collins is on to introduce the Mischief League. Listen to how the Mischief League is taking a new approach to esports in schools, and builds from the experience from Hathaway Brown and around the Cleveland, Ohio area.
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J Collins (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Mischief League
Previous One-on-One Interview with J Collins
ISTE Esports Post-Panel Discussion featuring J Collins
Penn & Teller Desert Bus
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Esports is organized...2019-10-1439 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Devon Jack & Andy Taphorn // Competitive Minecraft CraftersAs a follow up to the previous podcast episode, "Minecraft & the Scholar Crafter," Devon Jack and Andy Taphorn come onto The Academy of Esports podcast and share their idea and passion for competitive Minecraft. Their game "Capture the Wool" was played by approximately 600 children at the recent Minefaire in Chicago. Learn about their idea and how they are trying to grow Minecraft into a competitive esports event. --
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation...2019-10-0738 min
The Academy of EsportsMinecraft & the Scholar CrafterA weekend spent at the Minefaire just outside Chicago and what was seen was amazing. Witnessed was not just a strong passion for the game, but also the strength of the Minecraft ecosystem to produce powerful ideas around teaching and learning. More importantly, witnessed first hand was the impact on my own children.
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Steve Isaacs (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Stephen Reid (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Minefaire, a MINECRAFT Fan Experience
Check out Phygital Labs
Minecraft Chemistry Journal
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools t...2019-09-2329 min
The Academy of EsportsFour Ideas (For Your Esports Team)The intrinsic motivations our students have towards gaming and esports can be harnessed to help create new healthier habits, community connections and creative outlets. On this episode of The Academy of Esports, listen to four ideas that can be leveraged to use this motivation in ways unique from other extra curricular activities in your schools.
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Esports is 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!
J...2019-09-1614 min
The Academy of EsportsEsports & College RecruitingAre you a high school student, teacher, counselor, or parent looking to learn more about college esports scholarships and recruiting? Then this is the podcast episode for you! After interviewing several college esports coaches and learning what they consider when looking for a new person for their team, James O'Hagan shares his findings and FOUR recommendations on how to pursue these scholarships. Scholarships can be valued up to $20,000 a year! And with $100 million in scholarships projected in the next four years, this is an episode not to be missed.
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Carrie Linden // Director of Gaming for EducationCarrie Linden, AKA Chocmoojoo, is an active streamer, gamer, parent and educator. She works in California where she is the Director of Gaming for Education at Progressive Learning Academy. She has a Masters in Education and a certificate in Esports Management from the University of California Irvine.You can find her online captaining a ship with her father in the popular game "Sea of Thieves," or on Twitter helping to moderate the #EsportsEDU discussions on Thursday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time. In this episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast, we talk about her life as a parent of...2019-08-1945 min
The Academy of EsportsInterview with J Collins // Educator at Hathaway Brown SchoolJ Collins is welcomed onto The Academy of Esports Podcast to share some of their ideas. Their work at Hathaway Brown School to bring a varsity level experience is truly unique. By engaging their students at Hathaway Brown, J has rewritten how to approach esports in schools. It gives a K12 educator involved in esports pause and a reason to re-think everything about why the games played are selected and the entire experience.
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J Collins (LinkedIn // Twitter)
Hathaway Brown School
League of Legends fan? This all-girls school is 1st to o...2019-08-1240 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. David Amirrezvani // Esports Medicine & PerformanceDr. Dave is welcomed onto The Academy of Esports Podcast to share some of his insights and ideas in regards to the importance of good health for scholar gamers. From sleep, to hydration, to eating right, these ideas are explored in this episode.
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Esports is 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'H...2019-08-0537 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Chris Haskell // Head Coach at Boise State University EsportsDr. Chris Haskell, professor at Boise State University and esports coach, shares his thoughts on collegiate esports. Embodying the "blue turf" mentality of the school, the Boise State program has taken a different route to engage their students through esports not typically seen in the college ranks. While focused on his collegiate program, the lessons learned in this episode cut across all academic levels.
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Varsity eSports* at Boise State
Boise State Varsity eSports Arena
*The spelling of "esports" in this sense does fo...2019-07-2959 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Latoya PetersonLatoya Peterson lives at the intersection of emerging technology, video games, television, and music. She is often asked to speak about technology, race, gender, and pop culture. Named one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 rising stars in media, she is best known for the award winning blog Racialicious.com - the intersection of race and pop culture. In 2016, she produced a critically acclaimed YouTube series on Girl Gamers. And, in 2018, she published a fantastic article on ESPN's The Undefeated titled "Why aren't more kids going pro in esports?" It was exciting to welcome her onto the podcast to dig into...2019-07-011h 14
The Academy of EsportsISTE Esports Post-Panel Discussion // Equity, Access and RiotImmediately following the panel presentation of J Collins, Dr. Liz Newbury, Tristan Wheeler and Steve Isaacs at ISTE 2019, I sit down with them and Bradford Harris to go a little deeper into some of the topics and perspectives facing the #EsportsEDU world including questions of access, equity, and our thoughts about the current issues swirling around Riot Games in relation to our student programs. A truly fantastic episode!
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Steve Isaacs (LinkedIn // Twitter)2019-06-2445 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Mark Deppe // UC-Irvine & NASEFMark Deppe is the Commissioner for the North American Scholastic Esports Federation and Director of the University of California-Irvine Esports. He is one of the most important figures in high school and collegiate esports. It was an honor and pleasure to have the opportunity to interview, Mark, and I look forward to further interviews in the future.
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Mark Deppe (LinkedIn // Twitter)
About UC-Irvine Esports
About North American Scholastic Esports Federation
ESPN "Good Game" Docuseries
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to r...2019-06-1028 min
The Academy of EsportsCoaching EsportsCoaching 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.
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Recommended reading // "Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong"
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Esports is 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 for...2019-05-2014 min
The Academy of EsportsHow to Make a Case for EsportsMaking a case for esports involves more than the interest of your scholar gamers. By putting a focusing on your school and district's mission, vision, values and goals, you can gain access to additional resources.
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Esports is 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 (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of Th...2019-05-1314 min
The Academy of EsportsReflection On Our Season (2019)It is the end of the 2018-2019 school year, and time is taken to reflect on what worked well this year, and what can be done this summer to prepare for the 2019-2020 esports seasons.
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Esports is 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 (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of E...2019-05-0614 min
The Academy of EsportsFunding Your Esports ProgramThere are three common ways to fund esports programs in your schools. Listen to this episode to learn how you can fund your esports program.
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Using ESSA to Fund EdTech (ISTE)
Fact Sheet: ESSA Title IV Part A (ISTE)
Brief Primer on Implementation of Title IV-A of ESSA (ISTE)
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Esports is 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 p...2019-04-2912 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with April Welch // Illinois Institute of TechnologyApril Welch is the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the Illinois Institute of Technology and an esports fanatic. She has a growing program at IIT and shares her story and passion for esports in education. She even shares that starting soon, IIT will be offering their own esports scholarships!
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Esports is 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! W...2019-03-1834 min
The Academy of EsportsMy Esports ManifestoThis is a recording of my manifesto I presented at SXSWEDU in Austin, Texas on March 7, 2019. The purpose of this presentation was not to provide an overview about esports. Instead, it was meant to be a calling to use esports to be something more than the games.
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Esports is 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!
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The Academy of EsportsTo Those Who Still Think This is About Playing Video GamesFor those who still think esports in schools is just about playing video games, this episode is for you.
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eSports: College's Newest Abdication of Responsibility
Overview on Self-Determination Theory
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Esports is 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 (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of...2019-02-2523 min
The Academy of EsportsUpdates and ReflectionsThis week on The Academy of Esports, I reflect on the work we have done to bring esports to the city of Racine. We have a fantastic partnership with the local gaming lounge, Not Your Parents' Basement. We have a grant to fund three of our high school teams at NYPB. We have a grant that funded our first team at The Walden School. We are part of a fast growing state association full of dedicated educators with a passion for gaming. We have a gift from the Racine Public Library Foundation to purchase 12 gaming laptops for use in...2019-02-1129 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Jason Engerman // Learning DesignerThis week on The Academy of Esports, Dr. Jason Engerman shares his insights into the importance of gaming. With over 15 years of experience in education, instructional design and learning, his primary work and research revolves around the use of digital media, such as games, as learning tools. Dr. Engerman believes that as a Learning Designer, he is an engineer of understanding with the ability to design learning for all ages at all levels even across geographical space and time. Dr. Engerman advocates for learner empowerment so that they can take control of their own learning pathways by understanding the...2019-01-2840 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Brandon Smith & Richard Buckley // FIFA ShoutcastersIn this episode, Brandon Smith and Richard Buckley share their thoughts and insights into the art of shoutcasting. Both are involved in the broadcast of FIFA esports matches. This is a great episode that once again demonstrates the power of gaming to open up pathways not typically seen through traditional sports. It is an embodiment of roles available to Scholar Gamers.
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation...2019-01-2146 min
The Academy of EsportsStarting Something NewIn the next two weeks, the Racine Unified School District will have three new schools launching their esports teams. The city of Racine will have FIVE schools with teams (Walden, Park, Case, Horlick and St. Catherine's). We have launched the new public school teams without investing in new computers or additional infrastructure. For some, this may be a way to starting your own teams. Find out how!
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Esports is 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...2019-01-1426 min
The Academy of EsportsBook Review: "Moral Combat" by Patrick M. Markey, PhD & Christopher J. Ferguson, PhDThe book "Moral Combat" (2017) by Patrick M. Markey, PhD, and Christopher J. Ferguson, PhD, provides excellent information and details refuting the notion that violent video games lead to violence. In this episode, James goes through some of his key take aways from the book. Not mentioned in the podcast is the tremendous number of violent video games sold in Japan, more than anywhere else in the world per person, and yet they have one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
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The Academy of EsportsWhat is Esports? (BONUS)In a single minute, find out "what is esports?" It is very different than just playing video games.
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Esports is 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 (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to contact@taoesports.com.2019-01-0201 min
The Academy of EsportsTalking to Your Children About Video Games (BONUS)In three minutes, listen for some quick tips to begin to have the conversation about video games with your children. Focused around three components of "time," "social," and "information," this brief FlashPod will help to start a valuable discussion around responsible gaming.
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Esports is 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!
2018-12-3102 min
The Academy of EsportsBeing Interviewed By Kelly Croy // The Wired EducatorIt is the week of New Years 2019, so I decided to share this podcast episode of which I was proud to be the guest of The Wired Educator, Kelly Croy. It is a great hour where we get into a lot of interesting questions about esports and education. So, follow the link below and head over to The Wired Educator. And while you're there, make sure to subscribe to his podcast!
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The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Stuart Kosters // Lecturer at Staffordshire UniversityStuart Kosters, a lecturer at Staffordshire University, joins The Academy of Esports podcast to talk about the university's Esports Degree program. Stuart was a spearhead of the degree program. He takes the time to share his reasons for starting the degree program, and the early lessons, successes, and surprises experienced.
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Staffordshire Esports Degree Program
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Esports is 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...2018-12-2437 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Drew Schwartz // For the Wellness in EsportsIn the twenty-first episode of The Academy of Esports podcast, the interview with Dr. Drew Schwartz focuses on the importance of ergonomics, movement and even smells! Dr. Schwartz's blog has fantastic ideas that support the Scholar Gamer ideal of promoting good physical and mental health.
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Esports is 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!
2018-12-1738 min
The Academy of EsportsThe Tough QuestionsIn the twentieth episode of The Academy of Esports podcast, there was a question sent in asking "how does one make the cast for esports in schools when people pushback?" Pushback is inevitable when you present people with change. It is important to remember esports is the vehicle to amazing opportunities for students to engage in ways they have not previously in school. The host, James O'Hagan, shares advice on how to present the idea of change based on 20 years experience in bringing change at various levels in education.
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The Academy of EsportsInterview with Dr. Joey Gawrysiak // Director of Esports Shenandoah UniversityIn the nineteenth episode of the podcast, Dr. Joey Gawrysiak of Shenandoah University is interviewed about the development of the Esports degree program at their university.
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Esports is 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 ( LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The A...2018-12-0345 min
The Academy of EsportsI Am An Esports Coach; Now What?The eighteenth episode of the podcast comes from the perspective of someone who is now an esports coach, but not really sure how to tackle coaching esports. It is not as scary as it may seem to start. Check out this episode to find out how!
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Esports is 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 ( LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of...2018-09-2423 min
The Academy of EsportsWhen School Culture & Gaming Culture CollideThe seventeenth episode of the podcast looks at when school culture and gaming culture do not mesh well. Riot Games, this week, announced sweeping changes to their company culture to address sexism and misogyny. Do schools have a responsibility, when considering what games to include in their esports programs, to examine the publisher's practices? What if the popular game company's public values do not align with school and conference values? Note: I did not address what would be the potential fallout should other gaming companies be found to have similar issues as Riot Games. However, Riot Games has the...2018-09-0324 min
The Academy of EsportsInterview with Mark "Garvey" Candella // Director of Strategic Partnerships at TwitchThe sixteenth episode of the podcast is an interview with Mark "Garvey" Candella, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Twitch. Garvey has long supported esports and gaming and sees Twitch as something much more than simply a video platform. It is one way we can connect scholar gamers into a much larger world.
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Esports is 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 im...2018-08-2742 min
The Academy of EsportsInterview with Tom Turner // Executive Director at the Orange County Department of EducationThe fifteenth episode of the podcast is an interview with Tom Turner of the Orange County Department of Education. Tom is part of a group who has connected esports, STEM, philanthropy and academic research. This group has become the North American Scholastic Esports Federation.
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Esports is 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 ( Li...2018-08-1336 min
The Academy of EsportsMental Health & EsportsThe fourteenth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast starts to explore just how esports may impact mental health.
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Esports is 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 ( LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any...2018-07-3035 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with CJ Campbell // Esports & Inclusion (Part 2)On the thirteenth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast, storyteller and author CJ Campbell is interviewed to share his insights into gaming, esports and living with a disability.
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Esports is 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 ( LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Ac...2018-07-2341 min
The Academy of EsportsEsports & Inclusion (Part 1)The twelfth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast discusses the idea of esports and inclusion. Microsoft and the Special Olympics partnered on an esports event centered around showing how all gamers can participate in the same game, with the same rules, but with different interactive devices. All our students deserve the opportunity to participate in authentic competitive experiences, and esports allows that more so that traditional sports.
EDIT: This will be part one of a two part episode. After receiving some fantastic feedback, I do not feel I did proper justice in laying out the topic...2018-07-1620 min
The Academy of EsportsThe ISTE Standards for Education Leaders & EsportsThe eleventh episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast continues to look at the connections between the ISTE Standards and Esports but this time from the perspective of the Education Leader. ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education and is the primary professional organization for educators involved with education technology.
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Esports is 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 im...2018-06-2538 min
The Academy of EsportsThe ISTE Standards for Students & Esports (Part 2)The tenth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast continues to look at the connections between the ISTE Standards for Students and Esports. ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education and is the primary professional organization for educators involved with education technology. In this episode, the story of Camila Coyle, the student who just received a $15,000/year scholarship, is reflected upon. And the last four of seven ISTE standards are addressed and how they connect with esports.
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The Academy of EsportsThe ISTE Standards for Students & Esports (Part 1)The ninth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast looks at the connections between the ISTE Standards for Students and Esports. ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education and is the primary professional organization for educators involved with education technology. In this episode, we look at the first three of seven standards and how they connect with esports.
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship p...2018-06-1127 min
The Academy of EsportsInterview with Dan Himmelstein // CEO and Brain Coach at Premier eSports AcademyThe eighth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast is an interview with Dan Himmelstein (http://danhimmelstein.com), CEO and Brain Coach at Premier eSports Academy, and holds a Masters in Sport and Performance Psychology. Dan dives into topics on mindfulness, team cycles, growth mindset and helping scholar gamers learn to develop proper balance in their esports pursuits.
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for s...2018-06-0441 min
The Academy of EsportsInterview with Jake Middleton // Founder and Trainer at eSports Performance LabThe seventh episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast is an interview with Jake Middleton, Founder and Trainer at eSports Performance Lab. Jake dives deeper into topics on the importance of sleep, exercise and good nutrition for the scholar gamer. There are tidbits and nuggets in there to help coaches and gamers!
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Esports is 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 p...2018-05-2824 min
The Academy of EsportsEsports, Team Cycles & Culture DevelopmentThe sixth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast focuses on the Team Cycle and Culture Development. Dan Himmelstein, Founder, CEO and Brain Coach at the Premier Esports Academy wrote a profound article about the Team Cycle. Looking at this article from the perspective of an educator, this episode connects esports to the growth mindset and practices and skills schools try to instill in students everyday.
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical a...2018-05-2128 min
The Academy of EsportsScholar Gamers and Good HealthThe fifth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast focuses on how good health practices can maximize the efforts of our scholar gamers in their esports efforts. Personal Esports Trainer Jake Middleton wrote a series of articles detailing the importance of physical training in supports of esports. Listen how this translates into supporting overall student health in schools.
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Acer Predator Esports Training Articles
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical...2018-05-1427 min
The Academy of EsportsConnecting Esports and Students to SchoolsThe fourth episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast focuses on how I helped get esports launched in the Rockford Public Schools in 2015 and our reasons and rationales to do this. This episode looks at the first ISTE Standard for Students (2016) and walks through how each indicator is connected to esports.
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Esports is 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 ( LinkedIn // Twitter) is...2018-05-0728 min
The Academy of EsportsThe Game is the Medium to Something MoreThe third episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast focuses on the how esports games in high schools are only a medium to something so much greater. The games create conditions that lead to major impacts within schools, and connections around the world.
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Esports is 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 ( LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy o...2018-04-3027 min
The Academy of EsportsIntroduction to The Academy of EsportsThe second episode of The Academy of Esports Podcast focuses on the philosophy of The Academy of Esports. Esports allows schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, and increase collegiate scholarship pathways. And play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
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Esports is 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 ( LinkedIn // Twitter) i...2018-04-2328 min