About Us
Since 2018, Game Gym has offered a healthy and holistic approach to video games with structured sessions and certified coaches designed to help kids game better and smarter! We’ve built out a year-round program of engaging esports training programs and camps, a variety of local and online leagues and tournament series, and high-end productions and events.
Our Team
Josh Hafkin
Founder & CEO
Hi, I’m Josh Hafkin and I am the founder and CEO of Game Gym. I wear many hats and spend my days pushing Game Gym to be the best youth esports program in the world. I love helping kids find confidence in themselves and supporting our local esports community.
Evan Shubin
Chief Operating Officer
Michele Shubin
Vice President of Operations
I’m excited to be part of the Game Gym family! Yes, Evan Shubin is my husband and we have been able to successfully work together for the last 10+ years. We both have supported our two sons playing online games for 7+ years. We encouraged them to achieve a balanced set of activities. Of course, esports was one of them. I’m looking forward to helping parents understand the healthy approach to esports!
Michael Stern
Marketing Director
Katy Crossan
Director of Camps & Youth Programming
I’m an educator and mom who strives to take learning beyond the traditional classroom. You can catch me cheering on my husband with his own esports team, cuddling my baby and dog, or eating Chick-fil-A. With a bachelor’s in Child Development and Family Relations to a master’s in Education, I’m ready to connect families to Game Gym with opportunities in esports. From our camps to private trainings sessions, I look forward to supporting Game Gym’s curriculum with a healthy and positive approach on and off the game.
Pree Robertson
Marketing Associate
Hey, I’m Pree and I am part of the marketing team for Game Gym. In addition to a background in digital media and film, I have a lot of energy for connecting with people and all things fun. Helping gamers join our community so they can sharpen both their esports and leadership skills is a delight and I’m so hyped to be a part of it all.
Chris Sunga
Head of Production
I’m Chris Sunga, the head of production at Game Gym. Coming from an art background, I’ve been working for the past decade as a digital production designer for shows and brands. Moving forward I hope to be able push the limits of quality here at Game Gym as well as deliver an exponential increase in production.
Our Coaches
Coach Solomon
My name is Solomon and I am finishing my second year at NOVA studying Business and Event Management. Smash Bros and Minecraft are my specialties and I have been playing both since childhood. Also, I’m a part time barista in addition to my role at Game Gym. My other hobbies include filmmaking, content creation, and making a good cup of joe! I look forward to working with anyone who is excited to have fun while improving their gaming skills.
Games: Minecraft, Super Smash Bros
Discord: Zollstar#9507
Coach Elijah
Hi my name is Elijah Zack. I’m a college student at UMGC studying communications. I live in Potomac Maryland. My favorite video games are Super smash Bros Ultimate and Fallout 4. When I’m not playing video games, I like working out, hiking playing, playing sports and traveling.
Games: Minecraft | Super Smash Bros
Discord: Cheeser56#3958
Coach Warren
As a professional StarCraft 2 player along with former Collegiate League of Legends player I have the knowledge to help you succeed in the goal you have. I believe that asking students questions that drive them to find the right answer on their own is a very powerful and underrated tool. I am a strong believer in increasing the game knowledge of students while teaching them the best ways to improve and see success. I believe you can learn more from losing than you can from winning. You can learn from winning but the value is lessened.
Games: Pokemon VGC | StarCraft | League of Legends | Valorant | Fortnite
Discord: hopesc2
Coach Daniel
Hey Everybody, I'm Coach MccDann, here with all the Smash Bros Ultimate Guides you'll need to set the course on learning game fundamentals, a progressive competitive mindset, and more all to fine tune your playstyle and turn yourself into a viable competitive player.
Games: Super Smashh Bros.
Discord: MccDann