George Mason University Esports (GMU Esports) is a departmental student organization within Student Involvement that aspires to create an environment where students at George Mason University can connect with others and form a community around esports. GMU Esports also aims to build student teams and foster player skill to compete in esports competitions at the collegiate level.
Advisors
Student Involvement Executive Director:
Lauren Long llong3@gmu.edu
Assistant Director of Esports:
Chris Kumke ckumke@gmu.edu
Discord: ngcola
Graduate Professional Assistant:
Nick Tidwell ntidwell@gmu.edu
GMU Esports President
Cara Chiswell cchiswel@gmu.edu
Discord: bigmanoat
Program Assistants
Vincent McGarry vmcgarry@gmu.edu
Marketing and Media Team
Production Manager:
Edward Logan elogan@gmu.edu
Social Media Manager:
Justus Johnson jjohn89@gmu.edu
Discord: sylvarts
Premier Managers
Super Smash Bros.
Graham Harper gharper2@gmu.edu
Discord: ribstix
Overwatch
Hailey Desiderio hdesider@gmu.edu
Discord: ryevee
Valorant
Sergio Meneces smeneces@gmu.edu
Discord: gito.
Rocket League
Tyler Hannan thannan3@gmu.edu
Discord: teeehan
League of Legends
Christian (Beau) McClung cmcclun@gmu.edu
Call Of Duty
Giovanni Freret gfreret@gmu.edu
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Grayson Wood awood29@gmu.edu
Discord: dr1ver_.
If you’re interested in participating in GMU Esports outside of playing for a team, we’ll also be looking for students who would like to participate as volunteer student staff. Students are able to gain experience working in an organized setting promoting the teams, planning events, helping the community, and more!
For more information, please join our Discord server and refer to the #student-staff-info text channel.
GMU Esports tryouts will be held each semester. Make sure you have joined the Discord server for up to date information!
If you would like to join the GMU Esports Discord server, please use the following link: https://discord.gg/gmuesports
If you’d like to stay up to date on everything GMU Esports, follow us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMU_esports
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gmuesports
Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/gmuesports
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/gmu_esports
If you would like to stay up to date on the latest news and updates regarding Super Smash Bros. events hosted by GMU Esports, please join the GMU Smash Events server or follow the GMU Smash Twitter account:
GMU Smash Events Discord: https://discord.gg/Z2jXs8Y
GMU Smash Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMUSmash
Check out the ultimate gaming experience at George Mason University’s Esports Summer Academy!
Get ready to level up and dive into the exciting world of Esports! Each week is jam-packed with game-specific fun and interactive bootcamp-style training sessions.
Join us and unleash your gaming potential!
$400.00 per camper, per week
Location: GMU Fairfax Campus, The HUB Room 2300, Student Involvement office
4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Sign up using the link below:
Link TBA
GMU Esports Academy Dates:
Week 1
06/17/2024 – 06/21/2024
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Valorant
Week 2
06/24/2024 – 06/28/2024
Rocket League
Week 3
07/08/2024 – 7/12/2024
Valorant
Week 4
07/22/2024 – 7/26/2024
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Rocket League
Activities At Each Session:
- How to build a PC
- How to start a stream
- Game specific coaching
- Mental/Physical Health in You
- Basic Internet Safety
- Social Media Content Creation
- Esports in College
Hosted by GMU Esports
