Esports
Naugatuck Greyhounds Esports
Esports is the fast-growing, billion dollar industry of competitive video gaming. High school students who compete in esports get access to college and career opportunities in the field, as well as the social and academic benefits similar to traditional sports. NHS has a very competitive esports program, with teams making it to CIAC playoffs every season since we began this journey.
Levels: Varsity
Season: Fall, Spring
Head Coaches: Amanda Nagurney (amanda.nagurney@naugatuck.k12.ct.us) & John Forish (john.forish@naugatuck.k12.ct.us)
We offer two competitive seasons per year: Fall (September - December) and Spring (January - April)
Game titles we currently offer:
- Splatoon 3
- Chess
- Street Fighter 6
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate
- NBA 2K25
- Rocket League
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Marvel Rivals
- Madden NFL 25
Mission Statement
The purpose of NHS Esports:
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To provide NHS students access to esports at the high school level and open doors to college and career opportunities in the field.
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To create an inclusive environment where students from all backgrounds can receive the social, academic, and emotional benefits of being part of a sports program.
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To allow opportunities for students to grow as leaders and teammates in a competitive environment.
Parents' Introduction to Esports (From Play VS)
What is esports?
Esports officially stands for electronic sports, not to be confused with video games. Esports takes video gaming to another level with organized competitive gameplay between two teams, governed by its own strict set of rules and guidelines. The difference is comparable to a pick-up basketball game at a park versus a varsity level school basketball game. Esports requires teamwork, communication, critical and strategic thinking, creativity, sportsmanship, and leadership — much like traditional sports.
What does the middle school and high school experience look like?
Like any other school sport or extracurricular activity, your student will attend team meetings, practices, and official matches. However, since esports is played online, there is no travel required throughout the regular season. Players compete from their respective campus, supervised by a coach. Currently through PlayVS, students can compete in teams of five for League of Legends, teams of three for Rocket League, and one player at a time for many other popular titles in esports. Each school year is divided into two regular seasons, Fall and Spring, each with their own playoff season.
See the full article from Play VS below:
