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ESU Esports Invites Student Gamers to Level Up at 3E Day, Summer Camp

by Brian Osbourn

Emporia, KS (04/16/2024) — Student gamers have the opportunity to get hands-on experience, access to coaches and players and discover how their enthusiasm for gaming can lead to building a career by taking part in upcoming events hosted by Emporia State University Esports.

High school students can experience the life of a collegiate esports athlete at the ESU Esports Experience, or 3E, on Saturday, May 4. Gaming enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend skill-building sessions, meet coaches and refine gameplay alongside members of the ESU team. Students will learn about scholarship opportunities and majors that align with athletes' career goals.

Lucas Coble, ESU admissions counselor, conceived the idea for the 3E event and collaborated with Nathan Goodwin, e-ventures and esports coordinator, to make the event a reality.

"I wanted to expose high school students to our newly constructed esports arena while giving them the opportunity to learn or enhance their gaming skills," Coble explained. "High school students will be coached by our esports coaches and student athletes, even if they've never played on a gaming PC before."

Gameplay will cover Valorant, Rainbow Six: Siege and Overwatch. Attendees will get hands-on experience in the newly built ESU esports arena equipped with state-of-the-art gaming equipment.

The free event begins at 10 a.m. and will wrap up at 3 p.m. with lunch included. Space is limited and students are asked to secure a spot by registering online.

For a fully immersive, multi-day gaming experience, students are invited to the ESU Esports Summer Camp. The event starts at 9 a.m. Friday, June 28, and ends at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30. The ESU Overwatch team will guide players through three days of skill-building, strategy, scrims, workshops and hands-on experiences.Attendees can learn how to transform their passion for tech and gaming into future careers and network with other local players. On the final day, parents and supporters are invited to watch the campers in action during a player expo.

The esports summer camp is available to middle and high school students and will be held on the ESU campus. The cost is $450 and includes meals, lodging, a T-shirt and the use of high-end gaming equipment. Campers can sign up now to reserve a space.

About Emporia State University

Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Interdisciplinary Studies, Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.

As the sole public university in Kansas to be recognized as a College of Distinction for seven consecutive years, ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.

For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.

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Emporia State University Esports teams practice and compete in the state-of-the-art arena on campus.

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