This fall, Fisher College introduced its first-ever varsity esports team, making them the first school in Boston to elevate esports to the highest collegiate competition level. Over 700 colleges and universities, and more than 40,000 student-athletes, compete between all leagues and conferences. Fisher College President Steven Rich said it’s not every day that a school as small as Fisher College can boast, “We beat Texas A&M the other day.”But they did in a video game competition. Director of the esports program, Bryan Hummel, is impressed by his recruits and the current squad that has over 100 players. “We’re looking like a powerhouse right now,” said Hummel.There are teams within the squad depending on the game they play. Similar to traditional sports, they have coaches, practices for 25 hours a week, games on the weekends, and scholarships.”I played baseball and soccer all of my life but gaming was my calling, I was just playing all the time,” said Dorian “Dory” Kaba, a freshman Valorant Player.The team has an esports arena where they can all practice.”I see my Valorant players playing here and then my Rocket League players here and they’re hyping each other up during their off time … it’s more like camaraderie and it’s a family at the end of the day,” Hummel said.Unlike traditional sports, some of these players already have earnings from playing professionally. But they’re still seeking a college education. Roodman “Seranok” Moron is a League of Legends player who already played professionally in Mexico.”While I’m not playing professional right now, I’m trying to do the most with the experience that I have,” he said.Natalie “GNatto” Huynh, the Fisher College esports team manager, says she would like to stay in esports as a career, but not necessarily as a player. “I do really want to work in the esports industry or gaming – I’m currently an IT major with a cybersecurity concentration, ” she said. While this squad encourages inclusivity, the student needs to be an elite player to be recruited. In the case of esports, Hummel looks for players with hand-eye coordination, communication and a level head. Fisher College will field the top competitive teams in League of Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch, Rocket League, Halo, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Valorant, Hearthstone, Rainbow Six Siege and more.
This fall, Fisher College introduced its first-ever varsity esports team, making them the first school in Boston to elevate esports to the highest collegiate competition level.
Over 700 colleges and universities, and more than 40,000 student-athletes, compete between all leagues and conferences.
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Fisher College President Steven Rich said it’s not every day that a school as small as Fisher College can boast, “We beat Texas A&M the other day.”
But they did in a video game competition. Director of the esports program, Bryan Hummel, is impressed by his recruits and the current squad that has over 100 players.
“We’re looking like a powerhouse right now,” said Hummel.
There are teams within the squad depending on the game they play. Similar to traditional sports, they have coaches, practices for 25 hours a week, games on the weekends, and scholarships.
“I played baseball and soccer all of my life but gaming was my calling, I was just playing all the time,” said Dorian “Dory” Kaba, a freshman Valorant Player.
The team has an esports arena where they can all practice.
“I see my Valorant players playing here and then my Rocket League players here and they’re hyping each other up during their off time … it’s more like camaraderie and it’s a family at the end of the day,” Hummel said.
Unlike traditional sports, some of these players already have earnings from playing professionally. But they’re still seeking a college education.
Roodman “Seranok” Moron is a League of Legends player who already played professionally in Mexico.
“While I’m not playing professional right now, I’m trying to do the most with the experience that I have,” he said.
Natalie “GNatto” Huynh, the Fisher College esports team manager, says she would like to stay in esports as a career, but not necessarily as a player.
“I do really want to work in the esports industry or gaming – I’m currently an IT major with a cybersecurity concentration, ” she said.
While this squad encourages inclusivity, the student needs to be an elite player to be recruited. In the case of esports, Hummel looks for players with hand-eye coordination, communication and a level head.
Fisher College will field the top competitive teams in League of Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch, Rocket League, Halo, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Valorant, Hearthstone, Rainbow Six Siege and more.
