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University of Mary Washington students are used to going ballistic over an at-the-buzzer 3-pointer or a fast-as-lightning volleyball spike in a brightly illuminated Anderson Center. But how do offense and defense play out in a dimly lit room with video consoles \u2013 and mashing and peeling and speed-boosts?<\/p>\n

\"Freshman
Freshman Chris Goodwin, a competitive gamer, will be one of the first students to try out for UMW’s growing esports program, which was unveiled last month. Short for \u201celectronic sports,\u201d esports involves teams competing against each other in video game tournaments both face-to-face and virtually.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get ready, UMW. Esports is on the way, and it\u2019s revolutionizing preconceived notions about collegiate athletics. The cyber sport joins Mary Washington\u2019s 19 NCAA sponsored sports and two team sports, as a third team sport. And it\u2019s open to everyone, regardless of physical prowess.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a real sense of community around esports … an inclusive nature about it,\u201d said UMW Assistant Athletic Director Caitlin Moore, who played a critical role in the development of Mary Washington\u2019s esports program, unveiled last month. \u201cEsports is not going away,\u201d she said. \u201cIt will only grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Having expanded globally over the last decade,\u00a0esports, short for \u201celectronic sports,\u201d involves teams competing against each other in video game tournaments both face-to-face and virtually.\u00a0Statistics show that video gaming is a bigger business than ever, eclipsing movies and music combined, with revenue around $60 billion worldwide and burgeoning.<\/p>\n

Freshman Christopher Goodwin is likely to be one of the first in line to try out for UMW\u2019s competitive esports team. A founder of a \u201csmash league\u201d at his high school, Goodwin said he\u2019s been gaming as long as he can remember. And the phenomenon has created cherished memories \u2013 especially of his dad, with whom he played. After his father\u2019s death when Goodwin was 7, Pok\u00e9mon <\/span>HeartGold provided hours of comfort \u2013 and still does, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cGaming has introduced me to a lot of friends,\u201d Goodwin added. Now with esports, students who have been playing in their residence hall rooms get to meet classmates who share their passion. \u201cI\u2019ve been surprised by the number of people coming out of the woodwork to express interest,\u201d Moore said.<\/p>\n

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UMW’s new esports program is open to all gamers. From left to right: Tyler Michael, Chris Goodwin, Wilson Jackson, Aiyanna Bartley <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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A self-described “casual gamer” who likes to play video games for fun, junior Aiyanna Bartley has shown interest in UMW’s newest team sport, esports, which was unveiled last month. <\/div> <\/div>
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\u201cGaming has introduced me to a lot of friends,\u201d Goodwin said. A Pew Research Center poll showed 97 percent of youth ages 13-18 engages in video gaming. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

According to the Pew Research Center, 97 percent of American students between the ages of 13 and 17, the prime college-bound demographic, play some form of video game. While all are not esports players, a majority is engaged culturally.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis opens up an entire new world,\u201d said Melissa Yakabouski, dean of undergraduate admissions at UMW. \u201cFrom the outside, Mary Washington may look very traditional with its brick and columns, but we are also forward-thinking and incredibly cutting edge.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Esports
Esports will be a valuable recruitment and retention tool, said Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Melissa Yakabouski, who has already admitted students who have indicated their interest in UMW’s newest team sport. \u201cFrom the outside, Mary Washington may look very traditional with its brick and columns, but we are also forward-thinking and incredibly cutting edge.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Both Moore and Yakabouski see esports as a valuable recruitment and retention tool. \u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity for students to have an impactful learning experience outside the classroom,\u201d Moore said. UMW also plans to host tournaments for high school players, and Yakabouski said she already has admitted students who have indicated an interest in esports.<\/p>\n

Members of the Mary Washington squad will be referred to in the same way other team players are identified \u2013 as student athletes \u2013 said Director of Athletics Patrick Catullo. UMW is searching now for an\u00a0esports\u00a0director and hopes to have the position filled by July. A venue is being identified, games determined and equipment ordered.<\/p>\n

For students like Goodwin, a dream is becoming a reality. Moore said, \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to get in on a trend when it\u2019s hot \u2013 when you get to paint what the future looks like.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

University of Mary Washington students are used to going ballistic over an at-the-buzzer 3-pointer or a fast-as-lightning volleyball spike in a brightly illuminated Anderson Center. But how do offense and defense play out in a dimly lit room with video consoles \u2013 and mashing and peeling and speed-boosts? Get ready, UMW. 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