Take Your Love for Gaming to the Next Level
UWS Esports is growing fast — and there’s never been a better time to get involved.
UW-Superior’s varsity esports program competes against collegiate teams across the nation and continues to see record-breaking student participation. With professional coaching staff, dedicated practice schedules, and a state-of-the-art gaming facility, UWS Esports offers a competitive and supportive team environment.
Spring 2026 Varsity Competition Titles
UWS Varsity Esports is currently competing in the following titles:
Our roster continues to evolve based on student interest and competitive growth.
Applications are currently being accepted for current and prospective students to compete in the following games: (Keep in mind this list will change and evolve based on student interest and skills and we’re open to ideas.)
- League of Legends
- Rocket League
- Valorant
- Super Smash Bros
Ready, player one? Explore the next level of gaming.
High School Students — Start Here
Are you currently in high school and interested in playing varsity esports for the Yellowjackets?
Connect with our coaching staff to learn more about recruitment opportunities and how to prepare for collegiate competition.
Email: [email protected]
Dedicated Gaming Facility
Our competition gaming room features high-performance Alienware PCs, professional-grade equipment, and scheduled team practice times. The space is also open to the campus community during designated hours, helping build an inclusive and engaged gaming culture on campus.
Open Lab Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Meet the Coaches
Brady Stocker
Coach Stocker “iStocks” has spent the last two decades playing competitive sports, and competitive gaming. He played baseball at UW-Superior and is now the facility manager of Wessman Arena. Outside of work he loves to play Call of Duty with his wife Ciara. He resides in Hermantown, MN, and loves to spend time with his Boston Terrier Kiwi.
“I am very excited to be part of our new esports program at UW-Superior. Students will be able to practice communication, teamwork, and goal setting in a very unique way!”
Nestor Martinez
Coach Martinez “sxiny (shiny)” found a love for the competitive side of gaming in Halo 2—rising the ranks and regularly getting matched up with the pros at the time. This competitiveness followed through many of the other games he played such as League of Legends, Overwatch, and back to Halo Infinite. While not playing games, he works on art and practices piano at his home in Duluth, MN.
“I’m looking forward to bringing the experience I’ve built up coaching a Halo team during the last year to the students here at UWS. I am excited to see the students succeed and bring home some trophies from all their hard work.”