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As Transylvania University moves toward launching esports in the 2021-22 academic year, a gaming veteran will be spearheading the new program. Nicolas Thomas will start at Transylvania in mid-April to help build Transy\u2019s esports teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thomas comes to Transylvania after serving in various roles in the esports industry. He has worked with a number of well-known teams across the globe, including Team Liquid, TSM, G2, Vitality and BBQ. Additionally, while attending Grand Canyon University he stepped into a coaching role to assist its varsity League of Legends team. Thomas also served in the United States Air Force as a munitions systems crew chief, specializing in precision guided missiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring Nicolas to Lexington to help us develop our esports program while creating opportunities for our students both in the industry and the community,\u201d said Sarah Coen, Transylvania\u2019s vice president for strategic initiatives and enrollment management. \u201cHis experience at the collegiate level as a player and coach, as well as his international connections will certainly give Transy esports a running start.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building a program from the ground up is something that Thomas looks forward to at Transylvania, especially knowing that each student\u2019s goals will be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWorking in collegiate esports has definitely opened my eyes to the potential future of this industry and what it can be \u2014 and I want to help get it there,\u201d said Thomas about his new role, where he\u2019ll be tasked with both recruiting and coaching student players. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I\u2019m looking for my varsity team, I\u2019m looking for players who already have a good foundation and understanding of whatever game they play and players who have the willingness to improve,\u201d Thomas explained. \u201cYou can be a player that isn\u2019t that great, but if you\u2019re coachable, you can achieve any goal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas also announced four games the Transy esports teams will be playing starting in the 2021-22 academic year. They include League of Legends, Overwatch, Valorant and Rocket League. Others will be added in the future based on student interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The planned launch of the Transylvania esports program<\/a> in the 2021-22 academic year will give students the opportunity to participate in intercollegiate competitions, as well as build connections between academic programs and campus social life while also being part of a worldwide phenomenon. With an estimated global audience of 495 million, the $1 billion esports industry is expected to continue exponential growth in size and economic impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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