Foster Hope Esports

Students involved in extracurricular activities such as clubs or traditional sports perform better in the classroom. Student involvement in activities is associated with improved grades, homework completition, increase task management skills, better performance on tests, and increased likelihood of attending college.  Students typically need to maintain a certain GPA in order to remain involved in their activities, and that involvement teaches them how to prioritize responsibilities and develop time management skills.

Esports keeps students involved in a community and motivates them to work towards a goal. By helping youth have an opportunity to participate in esports, it can benefit them in all areas of their lives. As the esports industy continues to grow universities are developing their esports teams. Many students who participate in esports develop an interest in pursuing degrees in fields such as data science, computer science, data analytics, engineering, business statistics, economics, and much more. 

Children need peer connections in order to thrive. It can be difficult for children and young adults to feel like they fit in with a community through school or extracurricular activities. Esports can be an incredible opportunity for a child to develop a community.

It is very important for kids to connect with peers who share their passions and interests. Esports school clubs or esports organizations are an excellent means of cultivating gaming skills in a safe and supportive environment.

In addition to school clubs and online organizations, there are a number of esports tournaments and competititions which provide the opportunity to work with others for a common goal.

Esports demand different competencies that can develop different social and behavioral skills. Youth can learn collaboration skills and expand upon strategic thinking and problem-solving traits. Almost all esports games demand a certain amount of twitch reactions and reflexes, which drives awareness and decision-making development.

The competitive nature of esports teaches youth the importance of work ethic, dedication, and discipline. Esports athletes are required to work with others to develop their skill and be successful on a team. These social and behavioral skills will help youth be well equipt to thrive in any work enviornment and be forward thinking leaders in many industries. 

Video games can be like a mental workout for the brain. Playing esports has potential to benefit specific areas of the brain and sharpan problem-solving skills. Esports can promote a higher cognitive function and better memory recall since players are required to work through complex issues, think about multiple things at once, and work at a quick pace. 

Esports games require spatial navigation, motor skills, memory formation, strategic planning, and fine motor skills of the hand, which improves the functions of the right hippocampus of the brain. 

Fine motor skills and muscle memory is essential when playing esports games. Aside from developing good hand-eye coordination when playing esports games compared to non-gamers, you also improve your cerebellum long-term.

Esports can have long term benefits such as  increases brain size and connectivity in the brain regions responsible for spatial orientation, fine motor skills, memory formation and strategic planning.