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Thrilled to see our first season of Street Fighter 6 making waves in high schools! 🎮 Kudos to the Paul Pirates for becoming the first Eastern Region champions under PlayVS. Here's to many more victories! #PlayVS #Esports #StreetFighter6"

What’s the secret to building winning esports teams? At PlayVS, many of our coaches are educators who go above and beyond to create opportunities for their students. CEO Jon Chapman and NFL star Deatrich Wise Jr. celebrate these coaches and the impact they have both in and out of the game. Events like the Massachusetts State Championship highlight the power of community partnerships and the incredible support these programs provide to students. Follow PlayVS to see how we’re helping educators build teams, inspire students, and transform schools through esports. #EsportsInEducation #TeachersWhoLead #PlayVS #GamingForGood #StudentSuccess

"Adversity is where you grow the most." - Colt McCoy Setbacks aren’t just roadblocks—they’re opportunities to grow. In this conversation with PlayVS CEO Jon Chapman, NFL legend Colt McCoy shares how challenges lead to resilience, trust, and big wins. Esports gives students the same opportunities to learn life lessons, from teamwork to perseverance. That’s why we’re passionate about bringing gaming into schools. Shoutout to Garland Independent School District for hosting this incredible Q&A and giving students a chance to hear from one of the best. Want to see how esports can empower your students? Follow PlayVS. #EsportsInEducation #LeadershipLessons #StudentSuccess #PlayVS #GamingForGrowth

NFL star Deatrich Wise Jr. talks with PlayVS CEO Jon Chapman about the power of events that bring people together—whether it’s a father-son coaching duo at Sutton High School or students learning through gaming. At PlayVS, we’re committed to uniting communities and giving students opportunities to grow, lead, and succeed—both in esports and in life. Follow PlayVS to see how gaming is building stronger schools and brighter futures. #EsportsInEducation #PlayVS #CommunityFirst #FamilyThroughGaming #InspiringGrowth

Can esports really teach life lessons? Deatrich Wise Jr. would like to chime in on that. Strategy, trust, communication, and accountability—these are the pillars of great teams in any competition. In this fireside chat with PlayVS CEO Jon Chapman, NFL star Deatrich Wise Jr. shares why esports programs mirror the same values he relied on throughout his NFL career. PlayVS is here to make those lessons accessible to students everywhere, building skills that go far beyond the game. Follow PlayVS to see how we’re transforming education through gaming. #EsportsInEducation #PlayVS #GamingForGood #StudentGrowth #LeadershipThroughGaming

How do you take a group of individuals and turn them into an unstoppable team? Building great teams isn’t easy. When one person struggles, it can bring everyone down. But Football Legend Colt McCoy, in this Q&A with PlayVS CEO Jon Chapman, explains how teamwork thrives on trust, accountability, and sacrifice. Esports programs teach students these life-changing lessons while helping them connect through gaming. It’s not just about playing—it’s about building stronger teams and deeper relationships. Follow PlayVS to see how we’re shaping the future of education through esports. #EsportsInEducation #TeamworkMatters #PlayVS #GamingForGood #StudentSuccess

We love when parents are involved in gaming! The first Madden NFL Youth Championship finalist, Michael, wouldn’t have without his Mom’s support and now…they won a free trip to compete at the Pro Bowl Games in Orlando Florida.

🎮 Esports is growing in the heart of the country! Last month, the 2nd annual Scottsbluff High School Esports Tournament took place to a massive success! With 400 fans in attendance, 10 teams competing, and student cheering sections bringing the energy, the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Throughout the day intense matchups occurred across Rocket League, Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate, Mario Kart ™ 8 Deluxe, and Fortnite. It was also a historic moment for esports in the region: ✅ Nine schools from rural Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado participated, with two local colleges joining to support and scout talent. ✅ For the first time, the event was streamed to Hudl, a platform traditionally reserved for sports like football and basketball. ✅ We debuted the PlayVS LIVE platform to seamlessly manage the brackets. Pulling off a 12-hour event like this takes a lot of work, but seeing the smiles, hearing the cheers, and feeling the community support made it all worth it. Events like these legitimize esports, especially in rural areas, and show that competitive gaming has a place in every corner of the country. To every student, coach, volunteer, and school who joined us: thank you for making this event unforgettable. Here’s to the continued growth of esports in our schools! 🕹️👏 Check out the stream recording here: https://lnkd.in/gru9g4aB #Esports #PlayVS #CommunityGaming

"Not every leader in esports holds a controller." Meet Maya Vasquez, a high school senior who’s making waves in her school’s esports program—not as a player, but as its first-ever team manager. From organizing social events to leading her peers with confidence, Maya’s story shows the many ways students can make an impact in scholastic esports beyond competition. Her journey is a reminder that success in esports is about more than winning—it’s about building community and helping others grow. 🎮 Read Maya’s inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/g5XYgqZN #Esports #Leadership #HighSchoolEsports #Inspiration #PlayVS

Thanks so much to Alan Hart and Marketing Today with Alan Hart for the opportunity to share the PlayVS vision for how esports and gaming are helping students build crucial leadership, communication, mental wellness and technical skills that will power their future careers and help make their communities stronger. Youth gamers are savvy, passionate, and connected....and they're also the future of your brand and your company's workforce. What's your strategy for positively impacting the next generation through gaming?