About eSports
eSports is growing, fast!
eSports has become an official sanctioned high school sport, including at Santiago High School. eSports players across the country are changing what it means to be a student-athlete.
What is eSports?
eSports officially stands for electronic sports, not to be confused with video games. eSports takes video gaming to another level with organized competitive gameplay between two teams, governed by its own strict set of rules and guidelines. The difference is comparable to a pick-up basketball game at a park versus a varsity high school basketball game. eSports requires teamwork, communication, critical and strategic thinking, creativity, sportsmanship, and leadership — much like traditional sports.
eSports is an official CIF sport
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has selected the North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF) as the Official Esports Provider of the CIF Esports Initiative. NASEF shares the core values and mission of CIF regarding education-based opportunities for the students of California, with our model that connects gameplay and competition to meaningful education around life and career skills.
eSports has become an official sanctioned high school sport, including at Santiago High School. eSports players across the country are changing what it means to be a student-athlete.
What is eSports?
eSports officially stands for electronic sports, not to be confused with video games. eSports takes video gaming to another level with organized competitive gameplay between two teams, governed by its own strict set of rules and guidelines. The difference is comparable to a pick-up basketball game at a park versus a varsity high school basketball game. eSports requires teamwork, communication, critical and strategic thinking, creativity, sportsmanship, and leadership — much like traditional sports.
eSports is an official CIF sport
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has selected the North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF) as the Official Esports Provider of the CIF Esports Initiative. NASEF shares the core values and mission of CIF regarding education-based opportunities for the students of California, with our model that connects gameplay and competition to meaningful education around life and career skills.
eSports Benefits
eSports requires a tremendous amount of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity from players to achieve and sustain success. It reaches beyond traditional sports to create an all-inclusive environment that breaks barriers.
Sense of Community
A Pew Research Report states that video games play a vital role in teen friendships. The inclusiveness and accessibility of eSports allow students to come together over a common passion while providing access to a positive adult mentor in their lives.
Character Development
There will inevitably be challenges and early failures, but players who demonstrate grit and adapt/learn will typically succeed in eSports. Fortunately, these attributes are exactly what employers and colleges are telling high schools they are looking for in recent graduates.
Increase Participation
There is a strong correlation between student engagement and student achievement. NCES reported that students who participated in extracurricular activities perform higher on math and reading assessments.
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Sense of Community
A Pew Research Report states that video games play a vital role in teen friendships. The inclusiveness and accessibility of eSports allow students to come together over a common passion while providing access to a positive adult mentor in their lives.
Character Development
There will inevitably be challenges and early failures, but players who demonstrate grit and adapt/learn will typically succeed in eSports. Fortunately, these attributes are exactly what employers and colleges are telling high schools they are looking for in recent graduates.
Increase Participation
There is a strong correlation between student engagement and student achievement. NCES reported that students who participated in extracurricular activities perform higher on math and reading assessments.
Interested?
CLICK HERE to sign-up.
eSports in Education
We firmly believe that eSports has a place in education. It provides many opportunities for growth and learning, such as the creation and practice of “soft skills,” including communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Many of the same skills that employers are looking for in recent graduates.
Scholarship Opportunities
eSports can provide a gateway to colleges and universities. The National Association of Collegiate eSports (NACE), the main governing body for varsity collegiate eSports, has awarded millions of dollars in eSports scholarships and aid over the last five years. Currently, more than 200 colleges and universities offer nearly 15 million dollars in scholarships.
eSports majors and careers are becoming increasingly more accessible. There are growing opportunities to find employment in eSports-related careers. These opportunities include broadcasting, marketing, graphic design, multimedia production, hospitality, coaching, and management.
University of California - Irvine
UCI is the first public university to create an official eSports program and is regarded as one of the best and most comprehensive in the world.
Scholarship Opportunities
eSports can provide a gateway to colleges and universities. The National Association of Collegiate eSports (NACE), the main governing body for varsity collegiate eSports, has awarded millions of dollars in eSports scholarships and aid over the last five years. Currently, more than 200 colleges and universities offer nearly 15 million dollars in scholarships.
eSports majors and careers are becoming increasingly more accessible. There are growing opportunities to find employment in eSports-related careers. These opportunities include broadcasting, marketing, graphic design, multimedia production, hospitality, coaching, and management.
University of California - Irvine
UCI is the first public university to create an official eSports program and is regarded as one of the best and most comprehensive in the world.
Questions
Please contact the eSports Advisors if you have any questions.
Mr. Tyler - atyler@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Mr. Estrada - Carlos.Estrada@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Mr. Tyler - atyler@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Mr. Estrada - Carlos.Estrada@cnusd.k12.ca.us