The Power of Esports Clubs in Schools
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Andy Mendez joins us to talk about the importance of supporting esports at the high school level, how it'll make the process of creating endemic people in the space even smoother, and everything students must know to start an esports club at their high schools.
Andy Mendez is the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Esports Association. He is responsible for building the esports space in the Illinois area. He is also an esports coach and host of the Blueprint Podcast.
In this episode, Andy shares his journey in the high school esports space, what got him into it, and how he created opportunities for himself thanks to his passion for gaming and esports. We talked about the process of creating an esports club in high schools; Andy shared some advice for students who want to make one in their high schools and to who they should talk.
We also dive into why students should promote the creation of esports clubs at their high schools, the connection between STEM-Related careers and gaming, the soft skills esports and gaming teach, and so much more.
Resources:
Visit the Illinois High School Esports Association website: https://www.ihsea.org/.
Or follow them on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHSEA.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ihsea_org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihsea_org/
You can also connect with Andy on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-mendez117/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/abxygg
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