Parents
What is eSports?
eSports is console or PC gaming on a competitive level. eSports is one of the most viewed competitions in the world - with professional matches attracting more viewers than every other sport except football! eSports is a rising field with many different career paths.
Why eSports?
eSports aren't just fun - it also allows students of all ages and levels to compete and gain skills working collaboratively on a team. Additionally, students can explore careers in eSports and related fields. Each year, more and more four year universities are offering scholarships for students to compete at the collegiate level in eSports.
Parents Guide to eSports
The North American Scholastic eSports Federation (NASEF) has a downloadable guide for parents.
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Each school in the AVUSD eSports initiative runs has different program requirements for participation. For specific information about the eSports program at your student's school, contact the school eSports coach.
Colleges and Universities with eSports Programs
Below are just some of the universities with eSports teams.
University of California, Irvine - (Run by AVHS grad Mark Deppe!)
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California