Varsity Esports at UW-Superior
Compete. Improve. Represent the Yellowjackets.
What does the UW-Superior esports program offer?
UWS esports provides varsity and club-level competitive gaming opportunities for students. Teams compete in national collegiate leagues across titles like League of Legends, Valorant, and Rocket League. Students can join regardless of experience level and develop skills in teamwork, strategy, and communication.
Program Highlights
- Varsity & Club-Level Competition
- Dedicated Competition Esports Lab
- Professional Coaching Staff
- National Collegiate Leagues & Tournaments
- Leadership & STEM Skill Development
Competitive Titles
Valorant
Tactical FPS focused on precision and teamwork
Rocket League
High-speed 3v3 arena competition
Super Smash Bros.
1v1 and team-based fighting competition
Overwatch
Strategic 5v5 team-based competition
Fortnite
Strategic survival-based competition
Our lineup evolves based on student interest and competitive demand.
Interested in a different title? We’re always open to expanding.
Championships
UWS Valorant
Spring 2024
Playfly Ranked Regional Champions
UWS League of Legends
Fall 2025
PCL Ranked Regional Champions
The Esports Lab
Game in a professional-level training environment.
Features Include:
- High-performance Alienware gaming PCs
- Tournament-grade monitors
- Professional headsets and peripherals
- Structured team practice schedules
- Open recreation hours for campus gamers
This space is designed to simulate competitive tournament environments while also serving as a community hub for student gamers.
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Coach Hudson
Vhsiq
Coach Hudson “Vhsiq” has spent the last 4 years working within the collegiate esports space working with both grassroots and national title winning programs. He brings this knowledge to UW-Superior in his inaugural season as the program’s first full-time coach.
“I am excited to bring my knowledge and passion to UW-Superior. Esports is an important tool to help students build confidence, communications skills, and helps students build meaningful relationships.”
Academic Benefits
More Than Just Gaming
Esports athletes at UW-Superior develop:
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Performance under pressure
- Time management
Esports complements majors in:
- Computer science degree programs
- Business and sports management careers
- Communication and media arts degrees
- Graphic design (program coming soon)
- STEM disciplines and experience with systems, performance optimization and digital environments
Participation builds transferable skills that translate directly into academic and career success.
How do tryouts and recruitment work for esports?
We are currently accepting interest from:
Incoming first-year students
Transfer students
Current UW-Superior students
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Take the Next Step with UW-Superior Esports
Whether you’re aiming to compete at a high level or looking for a welcoming gaming community, the UW-Superior esports program offers opportunities to grow as a player and a teammate. With access to dedicated facilities, experienced coaching, and a range of competitive titles, students can build skills that extend beyond the game. From your first match to championship competition, esports at UW-Superior is a place to develop, connect, and represent the Yellowjackets.