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Instructional Coach, ITEC Board member, Esports Coach, doctoral student in edtech, also taught some college courses, focused on UDL, educational technology, and improving education for all learners. Weird, but in a good way. #edtech #edusky #esports
Ep 19 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out and this week we have Connor Alne (Coach Alne) who is currently the Executive Director of NAECAD. Hear about his experiences and where he would like esports to go in the future. open.spotify.com/episode/59BY... www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Nd...
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18 episodes are live from the Esports Classroom Podcast with a couple recorded and ready to go. I have talked with college esports coaches, hs esports coaches, state directors, and even some college esports players. Check out all episodes at donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
05.02.2026 16:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In this highlight from Ep. 16 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Scott shares one of the biggest wins to having esports from his perspective, getting students connected to school and on the path to graduation. youtube.com/shorts/JoiMe...
02.02.2026 13:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep. 18 of the Esports Classroom Podcast with Seth Taylor, a HS coach from Robinson ISD in Texas is live! Seth's program is in their second year but is having success. Seth shares how his background with LAN gaming led to being an esports coach at a HS. open.spotify.com/episode/4oiz...
01.02.2026 17:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
I never doubt that esports can be a game changer but it was great to hear that from my former esports players who are playing at the collegiate level. Listen to Ryne and Roby share their experiences in the latest episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast. donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
27.01.2026 20:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Episode 17 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out. This week we talk with Ryne and Roby, two collegiate esports players and were hs players to join our team in our first year. Hear their experiences and how esports has impacted them. open.spotify.com/episode/5VUS... www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdVS...
25.01.2026 15:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Episode 16 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out with Scott Beiter who is a high school esports coach from New York and who is also the President of the Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation. We cover a lot in this episode so check it out today! open.spotify.com/episode/2Aj9...
20.01.2026 19:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Each state HS esports program is running things slightly different based on their situations, but all are doing lots of work for the students they serve. Jesse shared how Delaware is doing this in Ep. 15 and next week we hear how it is done in New York. open.spotify.com/episode/5dRP...
16.01.2026 17:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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In this highlight from Episode 15 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Jesse shares how the Delaware state league has grown from the initial network test, for the whole state, to a full fledged season with championships. youtube.com/shorts/N0NJZ...
14.01.2026 00:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Interviewing an esports coach from Texas tonight which brings us up to 9 states represented by our guests. If you are a HS or college esports coach and would like to be on the Esports Classroom Podcast, just let me know. You can find all episodes at donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
13.01.2026 00:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ep 15 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out with Jesse McNulty from the Delaware Scholastic Esports League. The DSEL is run by their state Department of Ed, hear how it works and how esports is growing in the state of Delaware. open.spotify.com/episode/5dRP... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQle...
11.01.2026 19:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In this highlight from Episode 14 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Rich shares one of the big reasons they were able to get an esports program started at Indiana State University = the connections to other academic areas and authentic learning. youtube.com/shorts/YFmrp...
08.01.2026 00:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We are 14 episodes in to the Esports Classroom Podcast with many more scheduled. Talking with high school and college esports coaches, players, and others connected to the growing field of scholastic esports. Check it out today! donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
05.01.2026 20:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast with Rich Green who is the Director of Radio, Digital Content, and Esports at Indiana State University. Rich shares how they got their program started, obstacles and wins, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/4EGU... www.youtube.com/watch?v=d350...
04.01.2026 18:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Getting ready to record another episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast and we are talking with someone from another state, goal is to see how every state is doing esports at the high school level. New episode out each Sunday and links can be found at donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
02.01.2026 17:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In this highlight from Episode 13 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Draven shares one of the biggest obstacles he faces as a college esports player and it is one we see at the high school level too.
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Today is a great day to set goals for the year, actual goals that will make a difference for you. Goals are the GPS for the year, you can slow down at times but no stopping and definitely no U-turns, only forward.
01.01.2026 17:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out and this one has our first college player as a guest. Listen to episode 13 with Draven Graves from Missouri State West-Plains as he shares how he got into esports even without a high school program. open.spotify.com/episode/3rej...
28.12.2025 20:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In this highlight from the latest episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Sean shares a powerful story about Esports helping to give students voice and confidence. youtu.be/fD48JRhWju4?...
23.12.2025 18:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It might be winter break but that doesn't stop the Esports Classroom Podcast as Episode 12 with Sean Mignagaray is out. Sean is the Esports coach and coordinator at Liberty High in Iowa City, IA. Hear how esports gave students their voice. open.spotify.com/episode/1Dtt...
21.12.2025 16:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In this highlight from Episode 11 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Austin shares out about how he started a company to help connect high school esports students to college programs, a definite need int he community youtube.com/shorts/7wqZS...
19.12.2025 14:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In Episode 11 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Austin Lich not only shares about his first state championship but about his side job helping students get connected with college programs. Hear all about it open.spotify.com/episode/1IGP...
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