In the most recent reports from the Pew National Research Center, over 85% of youth play video games.

When it comes to providing students opportunities in extracurricular activities, whether sports or clubs, research from the past three decades has unequivocaclly found substantial benefits in academic perfomormance, attendance, and stronger connection to school community. However, not enough students in Texas, or in the nation as whole, participate in traditional sports or after school clubs. In a 2025 study from the National Federation of High School of State High School Association, only 30-40% of students participate in a school sport in Middle School in the US. And while traditional sports play an important role in developing school culture and building skills in those who participate, too many students remain univolved.

But kids play video games. And it doesn't matter their gender, age, natural talents, or socio economic background. Video games have become a universal, all-inclusive activity. And since founding our program back in 2022, we've figured out the potential in using video games as a tool to teach kids tangible, real-world skills in a way that's engaging. Whether it be learning how to work together as a team with our competitive esports program, how to design games with our elective courses program, or how to develop strong social and communicative skills through our afterschool club programs, the hundreds of students we work with each year are learning.

And according to research from Americal Pychological Association, evidence suggests video games can support problem-solving, teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, persistence, and digital literacy. When students participate in structured gaming and esports programs, these skills are reinforced through collaboration, goal setting, leadership opportunities, and positive peer interactions.

Over the past 5 years, we've learned a few important things for certain.

• There's a huge interest amongst students in joining our program. We serve over a hundred kids each year.

• There's strong support amongst the staff, administration, and parent community for what we do. The parent community talks a lot about what we do in a positive way. The word is spreading.

• The students who join our programs are typically underserved/underrepresented when it comes to traditional sports and extracurriculars. Through our programs, the kids feel like they're a part of a community at the school.

• The students who join our programs tend to stay in the programs.

Want To Get Involved, Start A Program, Or Just Learn More...

Starting a video game, or esports program at a school can be incredibly impactful and rewarding. But it's not easy. We can help. If you're curious to learn more about our program, or are seeking help in starting a program at your own campus, complete the form below and we can be in touch. In the message section, give a brief description of what you envision having at your own school.