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CLAREMORE, Okla. — The above video is from previous coverage.
The Esports team at Rogers State University continues to grow.
The program was created in 2018 and was the first Esports program in Oklahoma.
“Esports is competitive video gaming, during which, participants work individually and in teams,” said RSU Esports coach Holden Craig. “What I tell our recruits is that it’s another form of a sports program. Basically, it’s athletics, it’s just online.”
Just four years after its creation, RSU’s Esports team won its first NECC National Title.
Right now, there are about 80 students in the program. But, Craig hopes to expand the team.
“There are several roles within the program. They can be a varsity starting, a substitute, they can be on the media team, and we’ve got a great game development program,” he said. “As far as the competition goes, students can learn about coaching, management and sports psychology, as many teams have full-time sports psychologists on staff – even cybersecurity and athletics. There are a lot of options available to students who become part of the program.”
You can learn more about RSU’s Esports team online.
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