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Inside Collegiate Esports: What It’s Really Like to Coach a Varsity Gaming Team

Brandon Episode 3

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What if gaming could land you a scholarship—and a shot at greatness?
In this episode, I sit down with a collegiate esports coach who’s helping students turn passion into purpose through competitive gaming. From Fortnite to Apex Legends, we go behind the scenes of what it takes to build, lead, and grow a varsity esports program.

This episode hits the intersection of leadership, gaming, and education—and it’s a wild ride whether you're a gamer, coach, parent, or future esports pro.

🎮 In this episode:

  • What it’s really like to coach a college esports team
  • The surprising challenges of managing gamer performance
  • Leadership lessons from the virtual battlefield
  • How colleges are legitimizing competitive gaming
  • Why esports builds real-world skills—and future leaders

Whether you’re deep into gaming or still don’t get it, this conversation will give you a new appreciation for what’s possible when competition meets connection.

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