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 2K26
- Rocket League
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Marvel Rivals
- Madden NFL 26
- Hearthstone
NHS Schoolwide Tournament Champions
| 2025 Tournament | winner |
|---|---|
| Smash Ultimate | B. Lawrence |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | J. Canales |
| NBA 2K25 | J. Romero |
| 2024 tournament | winner |
|---|---|
| Smash Ultimate | E. Rupwani |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | W. Siemasko |
| 2023 tOURNAMENT | WINNER |
|---|---|
| Smash Ultimate | W. Spring |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | W. Spring & A. Hernandez |
| 2022 tournament | winner |
|---|---|
| Smash Ultimate | N. Ferreira |
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 PlayVS)
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.
Esports Benefits
Esports requires a tremendous amount of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity from players to achieve and sustain success. It reaches beyond traditional sports to create an all-inclusive environment that breaks barriers.
Benefits of playing esports include:
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sense of community
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character development
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increased participation
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STEM engagement
See the full article from PlayVS below:
