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Revolutionizing Esports
North Carolina Esports Academy
Day: November 17, 2022
A few years ago, youth and scholastic esports looked like one of the most promising areas in the industry. Schools were getting involved, organizations were popping up, and kids were excited about competing in something they genuinely loved. But lately, there’s been a major shift—and not in a good way. Over the past couple of
Recently, Raleigh had the opportunity to host the collegiate finals for League of Legends and Valorant at North Carolina State University. Produced by the Riot Scholastic Association of America and organized in partnership with NC State students, the event was well-run, professionally executed, and a solid addition to the growing esports presence in the Triangle
Prize pools in esports have become expected—even at the local, amateur level. And while it’s easy to understand why that trend started, it might be time to pause and ask if it’s really helping the long-term growth of the industry. To be clear, I’m not talking about major tournaments or elite-level competitions. Players who’ve reached
This year, we had the chance to represent esports at two exciting events: the first-ever NC Sports Con and North Carolina FC’s Fan Fest. Both experiences highlighted the growing connection between traditional sports and esports—and showed how, when done right, gaming can be a powerful tool for engagement. At NC Sports Con, we hosted a
On April 12th, we had the chance to participate in the inaugural Nerdvana Expo at the Sheraton Imperial Airport Hotel. The event brought together a wide mix of card games, retro gaming, console and PC setups, and even old-school arcade machines—essentially, a full celebration of gaming culture. It was a great opportunity for us to
For a long time, I dreamed of owning an esports organization. It’s been one of my personal goals even before opening North Carolina Esports Academy. For years, I hesitated to take the leap because of the industry’s lack of profitability. But today, I’m in a position where I can confidently pursue this venture. North Carolina
The Raleigh-Durham area is well-positioned to become an esports hub, as I discussed in my January 2023 blog post. However, one issue remains: North Carolina’s public education system, particularly Wake County Public Schools, has failed to provide students with the technological foundation that corporations seek. Their attempts at addressing the issue have been ineffective, resulting
At North Carolina Esports Academy, our mission is to revolutionize esports by providing youth with enriching experiences that foster character development, technical skills, and enjoyment. Earlier this year, we collaborated with Karin Johnson, co-founder of Magic Potion Games and a seasoned developer with experience at Disney and Epic Games, to test their new game, Imagine
Earlier this year, I shared a blog post discussing the challenges of coaching youth esports teams and the steps we were taking to address them. Reflecting on the past season, I can confidently say that our efforts paid off. The commitment and dedication from both players and parents significantly improved, making it one of our
North Carolina Esports Academy is dedicated to building character and life skill development through productive video gaming. The entire staff is committed to creating premier youth development experiences in order to create pathways for youth in STEM careers.
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