Research shows that esports and online gaming offer a wide range of benefits that often mirror the benefits players experience on the field. OYSA’s expansion into esports carries these benefits from the pitch to the virtual world by offering new opportunities to continue the development of youth through esports.
PLAYER BENEFITS
- Increases teamwork and communication skills
- Promotes problem solving and memory
- Improves hand eye coordination and cognitive abilities
- Support 21st century skills – critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, etc.
- Provides STEM educational experiences and technological literacy
- Opportunities for esports scholarships at more than 200+ universities
FAMILY BENEFITS
- Provides a safe environment for esports and online gaming
- Reduces online interactions between youth and potential predators
- Provides positive values and coaching
- Promotes inclusivity, anti-bullying, and anti-toxicity
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
- Expands programs in off-seasons
- Provides inclusivity to non-traditional athletes
- Increases community engagement and offerings
- Provides structured and developmental experiences for youth
- Esports can be supported virtually and in-person