Project where we interview esports coaches from various high schools and colleges so that they can share out how they started their programs, how they run their programs, and everything they have learned in the process. Esports is a growing trend in schools and they can have such a powerful impact on students.
Esports Classroom Podcast
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Podcast Overview
Project where we interview esports coaches from various high schools and colleges so that they can share out how they started their programs, how they run their programs, and everything they have learned in the process. Esports is a growing trend in schools and they can have such a powerful impact on students.
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10/26/2025
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March 9, 2026
Episode 23 - Anatomy of a Season
<p>In this episode, we have no guest this week but instead I share out how a team goes from formation all the way to the in-person state championship. My Ames High Esports Rocket League team competed hard all season to advance to the playoffs where they won 4-0 to advance to the in-person state tournament in Marshalltown, IA. I share out how the season works in the Iowa High School Esports Association and share some highlights from the tournament itself. This episode wraps up Season 1 of the Esports Classroom Podcast but many more episodes are coming after a short break, so stay tuned! You can find the livestreams of our state tournament matches at https://www.youtube.com/@iahsea</p>
March 1, 2026
Episode 22 - Gavin Drummond
<p>In this episode, we talk with Gavin Drummond who is the founder of the Youth Gaming Association. Gavin has been impacted by scholastic esports as a high school player, college coach and Student Director at Mizzou, and has even worked with some pro esports organizations. Hear what this former pro Overwatch player has been impacted by esports and where we could go next with scholastic esports. You can contact Gavin and learn more about the Youth Gaming Association at <a href="https://www.yga.info/"><u>https://www.yga.info</u></a>, <a href="mailto:support@yga.info"><u>support@yga.info</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillucio/"><u>www.linkedin.com/in/lillucio/</u></a> </p>
February 22, 2026
Episode 21 - Albert (Alby) Rassavong
<p>In this episode, we talk with Albert (Alby) Rassavong who is currently the Assistant Director of Esports & Intramurals at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA. Alby is also the founder of the Collegiate Fighting Game Conference where he has worked to grow the esports scene around fighting games through league structures, partnerships, and events. Hear Alby’s take on collegiate esports and of course why fighting games should be included in the scholastic esports scene.</p>
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