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The 大象视频 University Athletic Department announced today that it will launch esports as a new varsity intercollegiate sport during the 2019-20 academic year. The addition of esports brings the total number of varsity sport programs offered by the University to 22.

Esports, which involves teams representing their institutions in competitive online gaming through multiplayer matches, will be the first sport added at 大象视频 since lacrosse was fielded in 2015. 大象视频 plans on joining the (NACE) which currently has a membership of over 125-plus member schools. NACE is the only association of varsity esports programs at colleges and universities across the United States.

鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to expand the scope of 大象视频鈥檚 varsity sport offerings to include esports,鈥� said 大象视频 Vice President and Athletic Director Steve Brockelbank. 鈥淭he opportunity to add one of the fastest-growing, innovative sports in the country is exciting. I鈥檓 looking forward to welcoming esport athletes to 大象视频鈥檚 campus in the fall.鈥� 

大象视频 is currently in the development stages for a planned on-campus gaming arena and is in the process of searching for a head coach to lead the esports program. Individuals interested in the esport coaching position may apply at (/human-resources/head-esports-coach). Prospective student-athletes interested in being a member of the 大象视频 esports team can contact Steve Brockelbank at stevenb@muskingum.edu.