Electronic Gaming Foundation and Game Gym Team Up to Make Esports Training Accessible for Families

Electronic Gaming Federation and Game Gym Team Up to Make Esports Training Accessible for Families

Potomac, MD, January 16, 2024 –  Game Gym, an esports education platform, and the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF), an esports competition provider, are today launching a partnership to make Game Gym’s training products available to EGF’s community of middle school, high...
Northern Virginia Community College and Game Gym team up to offer free esports training to all students

Northern Virginia Community College and Game Gym team up to offer free esports training to all students

This pilot program deepens NVCC’s commitment to expanding esports opportunities for thousands of students FAIRFAX, Va., January 8, 2024–  Game Gym, an esports education platform and the official esports training partner of Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), and NVCC...
Montgomery County Esports League First Season Recap

Montgomery County Esports League First Season Recap

The first season of the Montgomery Count Esports League concluded on Saturday, Dec 9th, and we wanted to take a minute to recap and congratulate everyone who took part. The teams and coaches showed great determination throughout the season, and despite this being their first...

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Episode 4: Daniel Luu, Founder and CEO of Akrew

Episode 4: Daniel Luu, Founder and CEO of Akrew

Today we are joined by Daniel Luu, the CEO of Akrew Esports, a DC-based esports team and founder of Nookazon, a virtual marketplace for the game Animal Crossing.  Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector. You can ...
Episode 3: Nathan Lindberg, SuperAwesome

Episode 3: Nathan Lindberg, SuperAwesome

Today we are joined by Nathan Lindberg, formerly the VP of Sales at Twitch and now the Director of Commercial Gaming at SuperAwesome. Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak Saleh. Our music was created by Steven Spector. You can learn more about Game Gym and ...
Episode 2: Dr. Lindsey Migliore, Evil Geniuses

Episode 2: Dr. Lindsey Migliore, Evil Geniuses

Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsey Migliore, aka TheGamerDoc, she is the head of Player Performance at Evil Geniuses and the Executive Director of Queen Women of Esports, a non-profit focused on changing the gaming world.  Understanding Esports is brought to you by Game Gym and produced by Zak ...
Episode 1: Andrew McNeill, Monumental Sports and Entertainment

Episode 1: Andrew McNeill, Monumental Sports and Entertainment

Today we are joined by Andrew McNeill, the Senior Director of Esports at Monumental Sports and Entertainment. For those who don’t know, Monumental is home to the Washington Wizards, Capitals, Mystics. They are also part owners of Team Liquid and are behind 2X NBA2K world champions, Wizards ...
Game Gym Coach Brian Rivas uses gaming to connect with society

Game Gym Coach Brian Rivas uses gaming to connect with society

Brian Rivas found his own way to connect with society. The son of Peruvian immigrants and the distant youngest of four, Rivas experienced a different world from the rest of his family. He had trouble socializing as a child and felt isolated culturally and generationally. That meant he sought ...
Josh Hafkin of Game Gym: 5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career In esports

Josh Hafkin of Game Gym: 5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career In esports

The esports market size is now more than a billion dollars. Teens and even children as young as 6 can now earn hundreds of thousands of dollars competing in esports. What does one have to do to succeed as a player in esports? What are the challenges and opportunities that pro gamers face? What does the esports lifestyle look like? How is it similar to traditional athletics, and how is it different?
The Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference Becomes a Partner Conference for Riot Game’s College League of Legends Program

The Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference Becomes a Partner Conference for Riot Game’s College League of Legends Program

The Mid-Atlantic Esports Conference (MAEC) is pleased to announce that Riot Games, publisher of the League of Legends video game, has accepted the MAEC as a partner conference in Riot’s College League of Legends program, including participation in the annual College Championship each ...
Corporate Partner Spotlight: Josh Hafkin

Corporate Partner Spotlight: Josh Hafkin

Posted on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Children's National Hospital Foundation | Read full article Welcome to our Corporate Partner Spot light. Each month, corporate leaders share why they serve as advocates and ambassadors for Children’s National Hospital within their company and across ...
Game Gym and Events DC are excited to announce Summer Bash Smash!

Game Gym and Events DC are excited to announce Summer Bash Smash!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rockville, MD – July 7, 2021  Summer Bash Smash is open to residents of DC, MD, and VA and will take place August 21-22 in conjunction with Game Gym's Summer Bash. Summer Bash Smash is a hybrid, online/offline smash tournament with the early rounds taking place online ...
Game Gym Announces Our Series of VGBC Smash Bros Camps

Game Gym Announces Our Series of VGBC Smash Bros Camps

New VGBC Super Smash Bros camps powered by Game Gym coming this August, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rockville, MD – July 19, 2021  VGBC and Game Gym Announce Online Summer Camps! Game Gym and VGBC are excited to announce that they are partnering to create a series of VGBC Smash Camps, Powered ...
Game Gym Announces Our Next Online Charity Event, Summer Bash 2021

Game Gym Announces Our Next Online Charity Event, Summer Bash 2021

The latest edition of the Esports Bash series of online charity events to be held August 21-22, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Rockville, MD – July 7, 2021 Game Gym is excited to announce the dates for our next event, the Summer Bash, which are locked in for this August 21-22!  Our main ...
Game Gym Announcement: Open Internships Available for Summer & Fall 2021

Game Gym Announcement: Open Internships Available for Summer & Fall 2021

Interested in Gaining Experience in the Esports World? Join the Game Gym this Summer and Fall as an Intern! ANNOUNCEMENT Open Internship Positions:All internships are remote with 1 position open unless specified in their specific description below.All positions require remote working hours in ...