Esports Coaching For intermediate and high school teachers

Program Description

This program equips intermediate and high school teachers with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to coach esports teams within an educational setting. It covers the essentials of esports program development, team management, and student mentorship, while addressing the unique considerations of coaching student-athletes in a competitive gaming environment. Participants will gain the tools needed to build a positive, structured, and educationally sound esports program at their school.

Program Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of esports as an educational and extracurricular activity.
• Identify the key responsibilities and role of an esports coach in a school setting.
• Apply strategies for building and managing a student esports team.
• Develop practice structures and training plans suited to student-athletes.
• Foster teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship among student players.
• Address the social-emotional and wellbeing needs of student esports participants.
• Understand best practices for managing parent, faculty, and administrative expectations.
• Recognize safety, screen-time, and ethical considerations related to student esports participation.

Target Skills

Target Audience

Program Details

level: Beginner