How to Support Your Child in the Pursuit of an Esports Profession
September 2021
Hi, thanks for visiting our site. You probably came to this article with a lot of questions, and today we will try our best to answer as many as we can when it comes to your child and professional gaming, aka “esports”. This has been one of the largest developments in recent sports history, and the generational gap can feel huge. But today we want to help you close that gap and learn as much as you can about what esports is, and how you can support your child in their pursuits while being realistic and managing expectations, so… shall we begin?
Esports and College... Do They Really Go Together?
Yes they do! Varsity esports, while relatively new, is growing faster than ever. In 2014, Robert Morris University created the first varsity esports team in the US and the next year, University of Pikeville in Kentucky created their own varsity esports teams. Today, over 100 institutions have varsity esports teams. All over the US, schools are realizing the potential in creating their own varsity teams for esports. There’s even an emerging high school esports scene which will likely follow a similar growth pattern that varsity esports did. Here at Esports Tower we have helped our teen players earn 1.3 Million Dollars in scholarships to various universities as of August 2021.
Other Benefits of Supporting Your Child's Gaming Dream
Trying to become a professional in any field is difficult, and the same can be said for trying to become a pro gamer. While on their path to becoming a pro, there are many skills integral to their success, such as:
These are skills that, along with gameplay, are extremely important, and can help shape them into amazing people even outside of the game. In the right coaching and team environment, these skills are easily taught and learned.
In Conclusion
Take interest. Offer to watch a pro match with them from time to time. Give them a ride to a local tournament. If an esports event is taking place nearby, go together. Get them a jersey to represent their favorite team. Understand and appreciate the dedication and skill it takes to be a professional gamer.
Learning about esports, for and alongside your child, will forge new avenues for connecting with them. Esports is a difficult sport to pursue solo, but with Esports Tower, we can provide the right tools and tips to help you make your mark.
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