ABOUT US
The Future of Gaming
We are W&M Esports, one of the best Division I esports programs in Virginia. Our goal is to redefine what it means to be a student-athlete - our players not only compete at the highest level of competition, but are also interdisciplinary scholars at one of the highest-ranked public universities in the United States.
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We have been a Division I member of the Electronic Gaming Federation since 2020, with teams in several games, from Overwatch to League of Legends, and everything in between.
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ESPORTS PIONEERS
Student leaders who were selected to develop the esports landscape at W&M tailored to their area of expertise from financial and organizational outreach, media and communication to the varsity coordinator, academic specialist, and wellness advocates.
JONATHAN NEWBY '22
Senior EP: Academic Specialist
Jonathan "Jonae Rose" Newby (He/They) is an American Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies major at William & Mary. As an Esports Pioneer, his work has focused on expanding educational and career-oriented opportunities for students at the university, including developing W&M's first esports course.
TYLER STANDFIELD '22
Senior EP: Financial & Organizational Outreach
Tyler "burntcookie84" Standfield is a Business Analytics major. While his love of gaming originated with New Super Mario Bros on the DS, he now enjoys Rainbow Six Siege. He's found the perfect combination of entertainment and education by using stats to elevate his gameplay. As an Esports Pioneer, Tyler keeps a sharp eye on any emerging opportunities that benefit the students, faculty, staff, and gamers of William & Mary.
MARISSA CHAI HIBBERT '22
Senior EP: Social Media & Communications
Marissa "wemakeup_steam" Hibbert is a Business Analytics major and Data Science minor through the Mason School of Business. An avid gamer since the age of five and social media powerhouse since her high school years, Marissa was elated to join William & Mary in their development of the campus's first-ever interdisciplinary esports program. Well-versed in the inner workings of online interaction and outreach beyond her local community, Marissa plans to pave the way for BIPOC gamers through her integration of project management, networking, and content creation.
MAX SIMON '24
Senior EP: Social Media & Communications
Max "pepsimax21" Simon hopped on the Esports train because he knew the foundation of this program would be an exciting opportunity to share his love of gaming:
"Being an EP has taught me plenty about representation on social media, communicating information, and working on a set schedule, which I'm incredibly thankful for."
TIM CHO '22
Senior EP: Varsity Esports Coordinator
Tim "ZeroInverse" Cho is a Kinesiology & Health Sciences major at William & Mary. He competed in William & Mary's unofficial League of Legends team for the past two years, as well as an additional year in circuits like Upsurge Premier League and Risen Champions League. He is an 8-time Esports Management Brawl Champion and placed third in Tyler1's $50,000 Championship Series. With his extensive background in collegiate and competitive gaming, Tim has helped guide the establishment of W&M Varsity Esports and continues to work on the applied aspect of our program.
NICHOLAS KAUFMAN '22
Junior EP: Esports Analytics Specialist
Nicholas "ngkworld" Kaufman is a Business Analytics major with a minor in Public Health under the Mason School of Business. As an Esports Pioneer, Nick is focusing on combining his interest in data analytics and health to create tools and resources to promote the wellness of our athletes. He is also excited to work with the teams to help use in game data to give them a competitive edge and maybe even learn a few new moves himself!