PlayVS is North America's leading scholastic esports platform, on a mission to unlock the many benefits of esports for players everywhere. PlayVS offers a single community in which players, coaches, educators and parents come together to compete, connect and grow through the power of esports. PlayVS is the official high school esports partner to the NFHS Network, the Special Olympics and state and regional organizations in the U.S. and Canada that offer officially sanctioned scholastic esports leagues. To learn more about PlayVS, visit https://playvs.com/.
Get the Knowledge You Need to Build Your Esports Program
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Schools and Organizations can also receive up to 40% discount on bulk purchases of 10+ licenses. Please email us at academy@nasef.org for more information.
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Skillshot Media.
PlayVS
Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF)
Skillshot Media
A course for aspiring and established esports coaches and educators
It's no secret that esports affords students with many of the discipline and team-building benefits that comes with a traditional sport. This program will walk you through everything you need to know if you want to make sure you're building a new program the right way or if you need some support in your existing program. Take a look at what you'll learn:
Module 1: Esports 101 - The Current State of a Growing Industry
Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities of an Esports Coach
Module 3: The Ins and Outs of Being an Effective Coach
Module 4: How to Build an Esports Team
Module 5: Essential Equipment for Managing a Team
Module 6: Learning the Game and Building Player Success
Module 7: Establishing a Culture of Good Sportsmanship
Module 8: Planning a Live Esports Competition
Module 9: Maximizing the Potential of Your Esports Athletes
Module 10: Leveling Up Your Esports Organization and Your Capabilities as a Coach

Fall 2024 Regular Season
Enroll now through February 7th! Join PlayVS on our Free to Compete platform this spring.

Expert Interviews
We spoke with leaders and innovators in the sports & esports industry to give you relevant insights on coaching.

Earn a Certificate
When you complete the course, you will receive your NASEF x Skillshot Academy Certificate by email.

Learn at Your Own Pace
Take the time you need to complete the course, and access the content in video or written form.