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“Being the Esports Director is a dream come true. I have been the advisor since it was founded and have loved being able to work with students that are passionate about gaming. I am excited to use my previous experience on campus to expand what we have to offer our students and see how Esports will grow.”
Don Schrader
Don Schrader has been named the Esports Director at Alfred State. Schrader takes over the program with the desire to expand opportunities to more current and future students.
Schrader, ’18, is the college’s first Esports Director. He has served as an advisor since the club formed in 2018. After graduation he served the college in a variety of roles within residential life before accepting this new position.
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Spencer Peavey is excited to have Schrader take over the program. “Don has been a great asset to the college and will continue to be in this new role. We know our students enjoy gaming and we want to provide them with opportunities to compete regionally and nationally versus other schools. I am excited to see where Don can take this program.”
Schrader is excited about the new opportunity. “Being the Esports Director is a dream come true. I have been the advisor since it was founded and have loved being able to work with students that are passionate about gaming. I am excited to use my previous experience on campus to expand what we have to offer our students and see how Esports will grow.”
Currently students compete in Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Counter Strike 2, League of Legends, Overwatch, Rainbow 6 Siege, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, and Valorant.
“I expect all the players to have fun. Our teams will be ready to compete, do well in tournaments, and challenge themselves. We will also be putting a heavy emphasis on academic success since that is ultimately why students are here.”
Schrader encourages current and prospective students to investigate opportunities with the team. “We offer a wide range of games so students can compete or just play for fun. We are always looking to expand what we offer and we want to provide an environment where students feel welcomed.”
Interested participants can reach out to Schrader at schraddk@alfredstate.edu or (607) 587-4096.