4: Sponsorship and Partnerships with Teddy Delaney

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, Josh visits with Mike Dahle, President of Wisconsin High School Esports Association. WIHSEA governs, supports and promotes the growth of high school esports through community development, advocacy, equitable participation, and interscholastic competition to enrich the educational experience. Ready to start your own esports team? Hear what Mike learned when he started one at his school and how esports has progressed in the state of WI since! Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn about midwestern high school esports, and how your school can start a team too.

This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by HyperX. HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology, the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. Featuring best-in-class components that deliver superior performance, quality, and aesthetic design for more than a decade, HyperX products are the choice of top-rated gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide.

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Show Notes:
WIHSEA: https://www.wihsea.org/home
Starleague: https://cstarleague.com/
Chicago esports: https://twitter.com/chicagoesports?lang=en

This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, we chat with Shaun Byrne, Esports Director at St. Clair College in Ontario, Canada. They'll talk about Shaun's start planning esports and gaming events, virtual reality esports, and taking your esports team to the next level. Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn about Canadian esports and how to plan and execute successful gaming events.

This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by RESPAWN. RESPAWN is rising as a smart and economical choice in gaming furniture. It’s easy to find the right gear for your battlestation. With RESPAWN you can live to play another day.

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Show Notes:
NACE (National Association of Collegiate Esports): https://nacesports.org/
St. Clair College: http://www.stclaircollege.ca/
University of Windsor: http://www.uwindsor.ca/

This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, we'll chat with two Illinois high school esports coaches: Brock Frazier and Marvin Lindsay! Brock is the esports head coach and lead IT technician at Massac USD #1 and Marvin is the esports head coach and the technology support specialist at Sandoval CUSD #501. They'll talk about starting a team, getting it off the ground, and working with school boards and superintendents. Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn how to get esports off the ground at your high school.

This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by HyperX. HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology, the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. Featuring best-in-class components that deliver superior performance, quality, and aesthetic design for more than a decade, HyperX products are the choice of top-rated gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide.

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Show Notes:
HSEL (High School Esports League): www.highschoolesportsleague.com/
IHSA (Illinois High School Association): https://www.ihsa.org/
ICE (Illinois Computing Educators): https://www.iceberg.org/
IETC (Illinois Education and Technology Conference): https://www.il-edtech.org/
IHSEA (Illinois High School Esports Association): https://www.ihsea.org 

This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, we'll chat with some of the brightest head esports coaches and directors in the game: Karen Ruggles, MS from DeSales University; Ashley Jones from Park University; and Dana Hustedt from Grand View University! All three also bring another factor into play: women in esports! Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn how to lead the team of your dreams like Dana, Karen, and Ashley do.

This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by RESPAWN. RESPAWN is rising as a smart and economical choice in gaming furniture. It’s easy to find the right gear for your battlestation. With RESPAWN you can live to play another day.

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Show Notes:
DeSales University: https://athletics.desales.edu/sports/esports
Grand View University: http://www.gvvikings.com/sport/0/40
Park University: http://www.parkathletics.com/sport/0/31
HSEL (High School Esports League): https://www.highschoolesportsleague.com/ 

This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, we'll discuss finding partnerships and sponsorship from large companies and in your community. Esports Program Administrator and Head Coach Teddy Delaney walk us through how he worked to get his team at Lackawanna College sponsored by Mountain Dew GameFuel! Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn how to level up your team like Teddy Delaney did.

This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by HyperX. HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology, the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. Featuring best-in-class components that deliver superior performance, quality, and aesthetic design for more than a decade, HyperX products are the choice of top-rated gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide.

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Show Notes:
Dignitas: http://team-dignitas.net/
Lackawanna College: https://www.lackawanna.edu/esports/
The Game Room podcast: https://www.lackawanna.edu/gameroom/
MTN DEW AMP GAME FUEL: https://www.mountaindew.com/mtn-dew-amp-game-fuel/

This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, we'll discuss esports at a Division I level with Dr. Chris Haskell, the Head Esports Coach at Boise State University. Doc Haskell built the BSU esports team from the ground up as well as created a top-class production studio for their team to share media. Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn how to level up your team like Doc Haskell did.

This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by HyperX. HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology, the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. Featuring best-in-class components that deliver superior performance, quality, and aesthetic design for more than a decade, HyperX products are the choice of top-rated gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide. From setting memory world records to achieving the most stringent product certifications, HyperX is committed to delivering reliable products with the highest performance standard.

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Show Notes:

• Twitch: twitch.tv 
• BSU's Twitch channel: twitch.tv/BoiseStateUniversity
• Twitch Student: https://www.twitch.tv/p/students/
• Discord: discordapp.com/
• Boise State University Esports: https://esports.boisestate.edu/
• OBS (Open Broadcaster Software): https://obsproject.com/ 

This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, we'll discuss esports in middle school, game design and development, and Minefaire - an event Steve Isaacs produced to bring Minecraft to kids and super fans across the nation. Steve has been a part of technology, game design, game development, and esports spheres for over 25 years. Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn how to design games like a professional.

This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by RESPAWN PRODUCTS. RESPAWN has the power to keep you comfortable as you get through the gaming grind to get the win.

Have a question or comment for Esports Ed? Email us at podcasts@bytespeed.com

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Show Notes:

• Twitch: twitch.tv 
• Discord: discordapp.com/invite/sJ6GDR9
• Game Star Mechanic: gamestarmechanic.com 
• Scratch: scratch.mit.edu 
• Minecraft EDU Edition: education.minecraft.net
• Twine: twinery.org
• Fortnite Creative Mode: epicgames.com/fortnite/creative 
• Xennial Digital: xennialdigital.com 
• DonorsChoose: donorschoose.org  
• PledgeCents: pledgecents.com 
• NASEF: esportsfed.org 
• Brickfest Live: brickfestlive.com 
• Young Innovators: younginnovatorsfair.com
• Minefaire: minefaire.com 
• Games for Change: gamesforchange.org 

This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, we'll discuss recruiting - how-to, why, and what to look for in players with Kyle Trapp, the current Head Esports coach at Shawnee State University. Kyle has ample experience with recruiting for esports teams nationally and internationally. Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn how to recruit like a professional.

This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by RESPAWN PRODUCTS. RESPAWN has the power to keep you comfortable as you get through the gaming grind to get the win.

Have questions for Kyle? Email him at ktrapp@shawnee.edu

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Show Notes:
TESPA: tespa.org
Skillshot: skillshot.com 
Ohio Esports League (OHESL): ohesportsleague.com 
Esports Lab: esportslab.tech 
College Call of Duty League (CCL): twitter.com/collegeCoD    
SSU Student Athlete Guidelines: ssubears.com/student-athlete_guidelines
Play VS: playvs.com  
Legacy: legacyesports.com
High School Esports League: highschoolesportsleague.com 
Lumen Learning - lumenlearning.com
King’s Talent - kingstalent.com

Shawnee State University
Did you know SSU has a Gaming Arts Minor? Visit Shawnee.edu for more info.
Visit vimeo.com/310807184 to hear from SSU students taking part in the Game Design program.
Follow @ShawneeState on Facebook to see upcoming events, like Game Design camps!

This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.