The TAMUK eSports organization was founded in 2017 at Texas A&M University – Kingsville. It was formed to unite the members that joined with similar likings involving video games. One of the many video games that they play is League of Legends.
They work together to enter many tournaments to compete with other campuses as well as hosting many on-campus opportunities for video gamers.
The club looks forward to creating efficient leaders and helping members improve their communication skills.
“The purpose of this organization is to represent Texas A&M University Kingsville in various eSports environments at a high level, and to bring students together through a shared passion for gaming and competition,” said president of eSports Daniel Atkinson.
This club helps members enhance their communication skills within the high levels of pressure found in the competitive games.
During tournaments and other competitions students earn the probability to win scholarships and other prizes.
TAMUK eSports’ goal is to improve important skills such as communication and teamwork. They create awareness to club members acknowledging the skills needed to enter the job market and looking for a career in this field. Many of the members have already learned many things from this club.
“I have learned the importance of communication within a team environment which I feel can be a very important skill throughout life, not just in competitive video games,” said Dante Montague, Criminology major.
Not only do they learn skills to become effective communicators but they are able to develop skills to help them become better gamers.
“I have learned about how to practice and play games better, as well as set specific goals for improvement,” said Charlie Wallace, Information Systems major.
The club hosts many on-campus tournaments and welcomes everyone to join. They recruit people to join their club primarily through word of mouth, flyers and by hosting events.
“While many people participate by joining gaming teams, I have participated mostly by supporting the officer team when needed and making myself available to grow and help the established teams,” said Cailin Wong, Animal Science major.
They allow the club members to prepare the events and apply the skills they are learning while being in the club. To join the club or participate in their activities one must maintain a good academic standing, as well as have positive in-game behavior.
They have weekly meetings that begin with the participation and results of the previous meeting. The meetings are at 6 p.m. every Wednesday in Rhode Hall, Room 124. To gain more information about how to join the club you can contact Atkinson at daniel.atkinson@students.tamuk.edu.
