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ANNOUNCING: THE 7th ANNUAL NAECAD NATIONAL CONVENTION
Pre-Registration is now available. Save $25 when tickets go on sale.
LOCATION: Huntington Bank Stadium, University of Minnesota
DATES: June 19-21
Pre-Registration available online:
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Introducing our keynote speaker for the 7th Annual NAECAD National Convention...
@hitchariide
Hitch is the Creative Director at
@OpTic
, creator of the docuseries Vision, and an online personality with over 1M total followers.
He is a true legend in the industry.
#NAECAD24
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AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
What a great year in esports! It is only fitting to now recognize some of the best.
Congratulations to the NAECAD National Esports Coach and Director of the Year Award winners!
Thank you to everyone involved! We could not be more proud!
PR below ⬇️
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We’re getting this right once and for all
We’re putting together a survey and sending the rough draft to anyone who likes this tweet
Final draft goes out on all platforms
The data gathered will be implemented into the NAECAD’s official vetting process for job listings
Memes aside, organizations like
@NACEsports
,
@playvs
,
@ECAC_Esports
, and countless others NEED to be better.
Organizations cannot continue to support schools entering into the space with the lowest possible barrier of entry.
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AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
To cap a tremendous year in esports, we will now recognize some of the best
Congratulations to the NAECAD National Esports Coach and Director of the Year award winners 🏆
Thank you to everyone involved! We could not be more proud 👏
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NAECAD would like to say thank you to all the sponsors and attendees that supported the 2024 NAECAD National Convention!
Also, thank you to
@GopherEsports
for being a great host.
#NAECAD2024
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AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
It is now time to recognize some of the best college esports players in the world!
Congratulations to the NAECAD National College Player of the Year and All-American Award winners!
We as esport coaches and directors do this for YOU, the players.
PR below⬇️
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🚨 4TH ANNUAL CLINIC GIVEAWAY 🚨
We are giving 5 random people FREE admission to our March clinic!
✅ Follow these three steps for a chance to win
1⃣ Must be following
@TheNAECAD
2⃣ Tag 3 people in the replies
3⃣ Must like and retweet this post
Giveaway ends Monday March 1st!
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Our 4th Annual Coaches and Directors Virtual Clinic has officially ended!
Thank you SO MUCH to all of our speakers, sponsors and attendees! 💙
We can't wait to see you all at our next event 👋
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Pre-registration for the National Convention ends on March 4. Don't miss the opportunity to save $25 on your convention ticket.
We will also provide more convention details in March!
➡️
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The National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors (NAECAD) is
excited to announce significant expansion to its events calendar.
Four NAECAD Regional Clinics have been announced for the year, and this year’s National Convention will be hosted by Boise State University.
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Inviting all coaches and directors to the 5th Annual NAECAD Coaches and Directors Clinic!
@jimohagan
@TheEsportsProf
@RyanHinds_EC
@QueenNayru
@DanaHustedt
@iheartmsjohnson
@Joshua__Knutson
@ItsFromKurt
@WinUBo
@derekspinell
@vandermydesci
@TaqitoBurrito
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We're happy to announce the National Esports Coach and Director of the Year Award winners!
@Coach_Pioneer
@CoachPalmEsport
@Queen__HoneyBee
@esports_ohio
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Happy to Announce Another Set of Speakers for the Upcoming NAECAD Clinic!
Amy Harris, Tony Gragnani, and Adam Antor
@CoachAntor
@Queen__HoneyBee
@QPprincipal
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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
We are happy to announce that registration is now open for our 4th Annual NAECAD Coaches and Directors Clinic!
The clinic will take place virtually on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 3-5, 2021
You can learn more here ⬇️
🔗
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This is a great thread.
Your professional development as a leader in esports is crucial to your players and colleagues
The NAECAD-Certification Program is the way to do this
Our members are loving it so far and we’re planning to add more courses in the near future!
As somebody who has spent the last month going through over 80 applications for two esports jobs, I wanted to share some advice.
Here are a few tips for people interested in pursuing coaching within esports as a career path.
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Looking to get recruited for esports? We've partnered with
@AVGLofficial
to provide students opportunities to pursue their future goals as gamers in
@Intel
Inspires
For more info visit:
#IntelInspires
#AVGL
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We are excited to officially launch the NAECAD Awards Program. The NAECAD’s award program will recognize esports coaches, directors, and athletes from the university and high school levels on an annual basis.
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Adam Antor, Florida Southern College, Director of Esports discusses the importance of broadcasting for your collegiate esports program.
@CoachAntor
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Introducing the leader for our Valorant Coaching Clinic at
#NAECAD24
@MatthewCElmore
aka "mCe"
He is the Valorant coach at
@MaryvilleGG
and a former VCT coach for Cloud9, The Guard, and Gen.G
If you want to improve as a Valorant coach, this is a must-attend event!
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The NAECAD is happy to announce our newest partnership with Unified Collegiate Esports Association!
Our focus is on providing leadership, advocacy and professional development for UCEA coaches and directors!
Read more here ⬇️
🔗
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AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
Last, but not least, it is now time to recognize some of the best high school esports players in the world!
Congratulations to the NAECAD National High School Player of the Year and All-American Award winners!
We could not be more proud! We do this for YOU!
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Happy to announce Sergio Brack as a speaker at the NAECAD National Convention at Boise State University!
@BoiseStEsports
@IntelGaming
@intel
@TerpsEsports
@ImPhysix
🗓️June 7 - June 9
🗺️Boise State University
➡️Registration:
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Callum Fletcher with Illinois Wesleyan is one dedicated individual who’s passionate about esports. Had a health scare and unable to travel but found a way to still share his expertise.
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Congratulations to the NAECAD National Esports Coach & Director of the Year Award winners. Here's a recap of the winners: Adam Antor, Dr. Michele King, Mike Dahle, and Julie Mavrogeorge.
@CoachAntor
@MrDahle
@jdogmav
@esportsatwm
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Tomorrow, we are excited to be announcing two National Esports Awards:
Coach of the Year
AND
Director of the Year
The winners will be announced at 5 p.m. tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination form.
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Dawson Lovell
@SaintsGamingCA
has been named the college NAECAD Player of the Month for February. Josh Staley
@STA_esports
has been named the high school NAECAD Player of the Month for February 2020!
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Great day at the
@TEXSEF
State Championships! We had a blast hosting our recruiting event!
@intel
@IntelGaming
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For day 1, we will organize multiple panels of industry representatives at the highest level. These sessions are aimed at tackling your hard-hitting questions and issues.
🗓️Pre-registration ends March 4
🎟️Details:
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The National Convention will have 3 days of great fun and learning.
▶️June 19: Pre - Convention
▶️June 20: Day 1 of the Convention
▶️June 21: Day 2 of the Convention
Don't forget to pre-register and save $25.
🎫
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Kaitlyn Roose of Michigan Tech Esports discusses key learnings from her experience as an Esports Director.
@KaitlynRoose
@MTUEsports
@michigantech
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Kathy Chiang representing
@UCIEsports
@ubconference
sharing insights and experience on esports arenas and facilities: what to build and how to build it! Outstanding session!
#ubtech2019
#naecad
#uciesports
@UCIKaboom
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Rick Suarez, Managing Director, of Stay Plugged IN discusses the recruiting process from a player and parent perspective.
@Stay_Plugged_In
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Registration for the NAECAD Regional Clinic at Harrisburg University is now open!
➡️November 3, 2023
➡️Harrisburg University
➡️
@HUStormEsports
@PSELesports
@gravitygamingpc
@spectrumind
@CDWCorp
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Esports Coaches and Directors Hiring Standards Survey Results
Thank you to all who participated in this survey a couple weeks ago, your feedback is greatly appreciated!
As promised, here are the results ⬇️
🔗
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Amazing talent on this panel
@TheNAECAD
session
@fetc
!! Thanks
@DanaHustedt
@UCIKaboom
@ItsFromKurt
@TechedUpTeacher
@mr_isaacs
for sharing your wisdom!
#naecad
#FETC2020
#esports
#esportsedu
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Nathan Ragsdell, Head Coach,
@midland_esports
talking about the roles of esports coaches and directors
@TheNAECAD
Clinic
@GVUEsports
@GrandViewUniv
#esports
#naecad
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The NAECAD 6th Annual National Convention speakers are now confirmed!
@ItsFromKurt
@haskell
@CoachAntor
@ImPhysix
@CoachBilski
@GeauxPlayES
@jdogmav
@clerkie
@BoiseStEsports
🗓️June 7 - June 9
🗺️Boise State University
➡️Registration:
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Christopher Turner of Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge and Law Center Coordinator discusses the relationship between the university's law center and esports program.
@GeauxPlayES
@subr_esports
@sulabesports
@SouthernULaw
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Alex Kurtz of Juniata College discusses how the university and community has embrace the esports program.
@juniatacollege
@JuniataEsports
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NAECAD Socks Version 1
Can anyone else attest to how deceivingly comfy they are? 👀
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@TheNAECAD
is excited to partner with
@FETC
and to provide an elite line-up of esports sessions, including presentations by
@mr_isaacs
@techedupteacher
@UCIKaboom
@geraldrsolomon
@ItsFromKurt
@haskell
@DanaHustedt
@derekspinell
@CoachArchon
@RamseyJamoul
@Jonathan__Long
!
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NAECAD Member, Kevin Palmer, and Carthage Esports Director will be hosting the "Esport Coach Clinic" on July 28th. Register today!
Link:
@CoachPalmEsport
@SKinginComal
@SDornSpectrum
@KaitlynRoose
@chaseneukam
@ColePrescott_
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YOOOO
We are less than one day away from our 4th Annual Esports Coaches and Directors Virtual Clinic 😝
Our keynotes, 45+ speakers and round table discussions make this event one of the best that 2021 has to offer 🏆
Register and learn more ⬇️
🔗
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Sari Kitelyn of Full Sail University discusses how the program educates parents about the opportunities and benefits of esports.
@FullSailArmada
@FullSail
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#WhyNAECAD
- Our Advisory Committee member,
@FlizzyFletch
, shares why he is excited to be part of
#NAECAD
and the benefits it will provide to the
#esports
community.
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Happy to announce Dr. Chris Haskell as a speaker at the NAECAD National Convention at Boise State University!
@BoiseStEsports
@IntelGaming
@intel
@haskell
🗓️June 7 - June 9
🗺️Boise State University
➡️Registration:
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At a recent
@TheNAECAD
event
@UCIKaboom
talking about the rapid growth of esports programs with
@NASEFedu
and the need for quality coaches.
@NASEFedu
will have a session at the 3rd Annual NAECAD Esports Clinic, March 6-7, 2020, at Grand View University, Des Moines, IA.
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CJ Savino of Illinois Wesleyan University has been named the NAECAD Player of the Month for September 2019, the NAECAD National office announced Wednesday.
@IWU_Esports
@FlizzyFletch
#esports
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Some of the amazing speakers@ the event:
@RyanHinds_EC
@kennysugishita
@techedupteacher
@Jonathan__Long
@RamseyJamoul
@tobyebel
@vandermydesci
@joshua__knutson
@jimohagan
@STA_esports
@CoachArchon
@FlizzyFletch
@derekspinell
@HyVeeCSSD
@TheEsportsProf
@DanaHustedt
@AshleyVanGorp
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Happening at 9:30 CST!
Welcome to the first day of our 4th Annual Coaches and Directors Clinic!
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Excited to announce the 5th Annual NAECAD Coaches and Directors Clinic! Learn more and register today!!
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The Godfather of university esports
@ItsFromKurt
talks about the management skills needed to run a successful esports program at a recent
@TheNAECAD
event. Building these skills through professional development is key to becoming a great esports coach or director.
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Daniel Sportello, Director of Esports, at Utica University discusses how the program is focused on improving the overall experience for students.
@UticaEsports
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Happy to Announce Another Set of Speakers for the Upcoming NAECAD Clinic!
Derek Spinell, Brandon Tschacher, and Ellen Davis
@derekspinell
@tschacherb
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Congratulations to Joey Clemente for winning the 2022 College April Player of the Month!
@Champ_Esports
@ChamplainEdu
@C_Konczal
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Congrats!!
Completely shocked and unbelievably humbled. Grateful to the incredible folks at
@TheNAECAD
and the beautiful community of leaders in this industry.
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We are excited to announce the Clinic and Convention Schedule for 2020. The NAECAD will be offering three regional clinics and the first NAECAD National Convention this year. Learn more:
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Adam Antor, Florida Southern College, Director of Esports discusses how you should leverage recruiting websites for your collegiate esports program.
@CoachAntor
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We're happy the group could join!
#NAECAD2024
Great week up at
@TheNAECAD
in Minneapolis, phenomenal to meet & reconnect with folks who are extremely excited and passionate about the services they’re providing for their students and opportunities, glad we could get such a large contingent of grad students out too!
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Kaitlyn Roose of Michigan Tech discusses how the esports program supports its players through mental health and social programs.
@KaitlynRoose
@MTUEsports
@michigantech
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Standing room only for
@TheEsportsProf
talking esports athletes, fans, and gaming culture
@ubconference
. Excellent insight from one of the best in esports!
#ubtech2019
#naecad
#esports
#saintsgaming
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Congratulations to Keegan Thompson for winning the 2022 College March Player of the Month!
@ValpoEsports
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Over the past couple of months you have probably noticed an uptick here on Twitter and the new website design
We didn't want to introduce him until we knew he was the right fit...
With that being said
@jackbuttjer
is officially a part of team NAECAD!
🔗
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Happy to Announce Another Set of Speakers for the Upcoming NAECAD Clinic!
James O'Hagan, Alli Vandermyde, Mike Dahle
@jimohagan
@vandermydesci
@MrDahle
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We’ve gotten a few requests on how to become more involved with us!
1) Write articles! We would love to hear about your unique viewpoints when it comes to esports!
2) Submit a course for the NAECAD-CP!
If anyone else is interested, please DM us for more details! 📲📲📲
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AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
It is now time to recognize some of the best college esports players in the world! 🎮
Congratulations to the NAECAD National College Player of the Year and All-American award winners! 🏆
We do this for YOU!
Check out the post ⬇️
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Our College Director of the Year talking about the NAECAD being the source for those looking to hire professionally developed esports coaches
If you are a NAECAD member, you have access to the "Post a Job" portion of our website
DM us for the password 😎
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Congratulations to the NAECAD College National Player of the Year and All-American Award winners. Here's a recap of the winners: Austin Kujawa, Eli Egli, Zach Icenogle, Divo Cerjan, Keegan Thompson, Evan Bruse, Joey Clemente, and Jackson Kandel
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Day one of our 4th Annual Coaches and Directors Virtual Clinic has officially ended! ☑️
Thank you so much to all of the great speakers 🤜🤛
All sessions are being recorded so no worries if you missed any!
We will see you tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. CST for day two of the clinic 👋
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Thanks to Lydia Fister, Cora Kennedy, and David Stone for speaking at the upcoming NAECAD National Convention!
➡️Register today:
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Esports is the only sport that does not require in person interaction
Therefore, it is a great way to keep students involved if your school is going to continue online learning this Fall!
BUT if your going to do it, you need to do it RIGHT
So please let us help!
🗣️
@jimohagan
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Happy to announce Jake Utities as a speaker for the upcoming NAECAD Esports Clinic & Recruiting Event in Fargo!
@WSDMGG
Session Topic: Esports marketing, sponsorships, and partnerships
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