Esports

How to Start a High School Esports Program: A Step-by-Step Guide for Athletic Directors

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Starting a high school esports program represents one of the most significant opportunities athletic directors have to expand participation, engage students who’ve never competed in traditional sports, and establish your school at the forefront of the fastest-growing competitive activity in education. With the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) sanctioning esports, PlayVS providing turnkey league infrastructure, and over 8,000 high schools already competing, esports has evolved from experimental club activity to legitimate varsity program worthy of the same institutional support as football, basketball, and soccer.