eSports for Summer Programming: Building Futures Beyond the Game for Pre-College Youth Programs

When:  Feb 4, 2026 from 14:00 to 15:00 (ET)
(This webinar is for Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Upward Bound Math-Science programs only).

Looking for innovative ways to connect with your students and expand your summer program offerings? This webinar introduces how esports can be meaningfully integrated into Upward Bound and Talent Search summer programming to boost engagement, build relevant skills, and provide career exploration and continue through the academic year.

We’ll provide a high-level look at how our esports curriculum supports student growth beyond gameplay—emphasizing life skills, habit-building, and performance techniques that translate to academic, personal, and future career success. From leadership and communication to focus and discipline, students learn in ways that are both modern and meaningful.

If you're exploring relevant, impactful additions to your programming, this session will offer practical inspiration and the foundational steps to begin building an esports experience that supports the whole student.

If you have any program related questions, please contact Angelica Vialpando at angelica.vialpando@coenet.org.