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UMSL celebrates its past while building for the future during eventful 2023
Dec 25
Are you a passionate gamer who wants to take your skills to the next level?
Join the gaming revolution with the Triton esports team at UMSL!
We aim to become a leader in the esports field, and we’re building a team poised to dominate the competitive gaming scene. Join a community of like-minded gamers, hone your skills under the guidance of top-tier coaches, and compete against other universities in exhilarating tournaments.
To kick the program off, the focus is on four games: League of Legends, Valorant, Smash Brother Ultimate and FIFA. In the future, there are plans to expand to include Call of Duty, Rocket League, Brawlhalla and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
The Esports Gaming Academy is a one-week program for 6-12th grade students interested in competitive gaming to develop their skills and learn about strategy in a high-tech environment centered around Esports. The Academy will take place at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, June 17-21, 2024 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. If you are interested in the program, please complete an application by May 24, 2024.
Keep up with the latest event news from the Triton esports program.
Bovey Zhang, UMSL's first esports coach, has a background in cybersecurity and earned a bachelor’s degree in information systems at Liberty University while serving as a signal support specialist in the U.S. Army. He founded his own esports company, Flash Point Esports, in 2016. Zhang has led two other collegiate programs before coming to UMSL.
