I coached my school eSport team to get first place out of 14 schools in an eSports tournament for Just Dance and Rocket League

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A photo of me and my team holding the trophies. Student photos are blurred for anonymity.

It's a different world now. Interschool competitions no longer just happen for physical sport. Since eSport is recognised by the commonwealth games and there are many competitions where the prize money is matching or even higher than physical sports, schools are taking them very seriously, not only promoting eSport as a recreational activity, but also integrating them as part of the curriculum.

As I mentioned in this previous article, I am the IT head of department at my school in charge of making eSport a big thing. I have joined forces with local school esport teachers where many schools bring students to one school for a multi esport tournament. School eSport is a bit different to adult eSport because the games cannot really have too much violence or inappropriate material. Most of the games we are allowed to play are on the Nintendo Switch.

The games that we are playing at this tournament includes Rocket League, Just Dance, Super Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and a couple of other games. I only bought the Nintendo Switch at my school about a month ago, so we didn't have a lot of time to train. I was basically giving up every single lunchtime to practice with the students.

The way this tournament was set up in a very big hall (about the size of 3 complete basketball courts). You can see there is a super huge screen (I would say about 8 meters width) hanging along the side of the wall. There are also about 10-15 portable 70 inch TVs around the hall. Each of the TVs are connected to a Nintendo switch with a particular game. Games such as Mario Kart and Rocket League are played on a split screen.

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There were 14 schools at this tournament. We tried very hard on all of the games and we got into the quarter finals for every single game. However, it became very hard after quarterfinals to keep winning because all the students remaining are extremely good. Out of all the games, we managed to get into the finals and win for Rocket League and Just Dance.

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Picture: Students competing in rocket league

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Picture: Students competing in Just Dance

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Picture: First trophy zoomed in (Rocket League)

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Picture: Second trophy zoomed in (Just Dance)

As you know, winning the tournament is more than just individual effort. The whole team fought together, cheered each other on, talked strategy, and teamed up collaboratively where possible. The two players that won accrued the most amount of points at the end of the day, but they couldn't have done it without the others. I'm very proud of the whole team.

So, now that we are the best school for Rocket League and Just Dance in our region, where to next? I am super excited for what the future holds, for eSport, for my school, and for the impact that it will have on these students.



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Congratulations your publication has been chosen among the best of the day.

KEEP CREATING GOOD CONTENT.

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Ok coach, way to help the new generation of gamers!!! We see you!!! You guys are definitely all Ultimate Gamerz!!!

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Nice meeting you @magicmonk a big congratulations to you and your team you indeed a great teacher which everyone must cherish 😍

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Oouu this is very interesting.
In my excitement, I actually was going to tell you how I'm going to try my very best to incorporate this into the new school I'm joining soon, but then I remembered how difficult it will be. My new bosses may love the idea but the funds will definitely be lacking. Don't be surprised, it's somewhere in Nigeria. A place that doesn't look at things like this as beneficial, but as a waste of time. SMH. Oh well, kudos to you and your team.

I'll definitely enjoy Just Dance. I love to dance. 😁

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oh wow thank you very much. yes, this is still viewed as something like that by some people. I wonder what the future brings.

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I wonder.

You're most welcome.

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