Erik "DoA" Lonnquist, Professional Esports Commentator
Game to Grow Podcast
Mark Deppe interviews Professional Esports Commentator Erik "DoA" Lonnquist, to get his insights based on over 10 years of experience within the gaming industry. "DoA" provides some fun anecdotes about his gaming background, how he became a commentator, and advice for young people with a desire to get into the industry and might be torn about choosing an educational path. Students, parents, and educators will get a lot out of this interview!
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Interview with Michael Sherman, College Program Lead at Riot Games
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Michael Sherman, the College Program Lead at Riot Games joins NASEF Commissioner Mark Deppe to discuss what's happening in esports on the college level. Mark and Michael discuss efforts to include more women in esports, as well as the goals of the Riot Scholastic Association of America. If you're involved with high school esports, you'll want to hear this episode to learn what's happening on the next level!
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Superintendent Alberto Carvalho: Developing Better Students, and Better Citizens
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“If we don’t listen to their voice, and don’t understand their behaviors and try to bring education to them via a format that is engaging, we will continue to use them and I think that is the power of this platform and esports.” In this special #GametoGrow Podcast episode, we are joined by Gerald Solomon, Founder of NASEF and Executive Director of the Samueli Foundation, and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school system in the United States. Miami-Dade CPS is the latest of school districts to embrace the opportunities of connecting...
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July 3, 2019 - NASEF Year in Review
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It's summer! In this episode, Commissioner Mark Deppe is joined by NASEF's Chief Operating Officer Samantha Anton and League Operations Coordinator Jessamyn Acebes on an episode of reflection. In June 2018, the Orange County High School Esports League expanded into the North America Scholastic Esports Federation. In its first year alone, NASEF added hundreds of clubs across North America, launching opportunities in work force development, competitions, learning, and more. Before rapidly heading into the new academic year, this episode highlights some of the many key moments and players that...
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The Ultimate Scholastic Esports Crossover ft. James O'Hagan
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This special episode is in collaboration with James O'Hagan's very own podcast, The Academy of Esports. Be sure to check out James O'Hagan on Twitter and SoundCloud! James O'Hagan is the Director of Digial & Virtual Learning in the Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin, and is a passionate influencer in the scholastic esports space. In this episode, Commissioner Mark Deppe and James O'Hagan share stories on their experiences on bringing esports into the education space and how we can keep students on the path of success.
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Dr. Milo Dodson: Team Psychology and Esports
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This episode features Dr. Milo "PhDodson" Dodson, Senior Staff Psychologist for the University of California, Irvine's Counseling Center, where he serves as liaison to the UCI Athletics department and the UCI Esports program. "I'm more invested in your growth and your development along the way," shares Dr. Dodson, on teaching the UCI Esports' scholarship players that is more than about winning the championship ring. Commissioner Mark Deppe and Dr. Dodson also reflect on the different strains that affect the scholastic esports athlete, and consider how this affects their well being as people....
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Mimi Ito: Connected Learning and Esports
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This episode features special guest Dr. Mimi Ito, cultural anthropologist and Professor in Residence at UC Irvine. Mimi is Director of UCI's Connected Learning Lab, as well as co-founder of non-profit and NASEF program partner Connected Camps. Mimi joins Mark in a discussion about youth interests in esports, and how we can embrace and supports all students' identities. We also learn about "Affinity Online: How Connection and Shared Interest Fuel Learning," a series of case studies of youth online affinity networks and their diverse interests written by Mimi alongside several leading connected...
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Jessamyn Acebes: Growing as a Woman in Esports
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Our latest episode of the Game to Grow podcast features NASEF's League Operations Coordinator, Jessamyn Acebes, who has been surrounded by gaming since growing up in the Philippines. After moving to the States, Jessamyn later found herself in various roles within the esports ecosystem, including her work with the UCI Esports collegiate program.
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Looking ahead to 2019
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In this episode, Commissioner Mark Deppe recaps the milestones, challenges, beginning with our 2018 pilot program, the Orange County High School Esports League. Mark also looks ahead to 2019, previewing some of the many things we have in store for our esports clubs!
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Live at NASEF Community Day featuring the 2018 Overwatch High School Scholastic Tournament Finals - Part 2
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In part two of the live coverage at NASEF’s Community day featuring the 2018 Overwatch High School Scholastic Tournament Finals, Commissioner Mark Deppe welcomes guests from the final four teams to speak about their experience. First off we have Anna, Overwatch player for Fountain Valley High School, and her mother Carol, who has seen firsthand how their high school’s competitive esports team has shaped her daughter. Next, we hear from the entire La Quinta High School crew, including several of their players, coach KC, and general manager Terry. The group reflects on their team energy,...
info_outlineGame to Grow Podcast Host and NASEF Commissioner Mark Deppe walks the floor of the UCI Esports Conference to ask questions of some of the brightest minds in attendance. Listen in on some great conversations regarding STEM education and esports, advice for high school students, and the roles that ANYONE can have within the esports ecosystem.