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Boise State | Clin. Assoc Prof., HC, Esports | Coach of the Year ‘20, ‘21 | 20, 22 Dir. Year | 2021 Esports Award winner | husband, dad, & “Dampa” of 4

Boise, Idaho

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My gratitude overflows! I get to work with so many great students, players, broadcasters, and colleagues in collegiate esports. - 2021 Collegiate Ambassador @esportsawards - 2020 Coach of the Year @TheNAECAD - 2020 Director of the Year @NACEsports - 15th Year at @BoiseState

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Can’t event believe it. Grateful beyond words. I’ll accept this on credit and try to pay it off soon.

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And the winner of the Esports Collegiate Ambassador of the Year award is... @haskell CONGRATULATIONS!! 🏆

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Sad news from Boise State and @eSportsBSU

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Heroes Never Die | Doc's Message to friends and fans | Captainstar

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For more than a year, I wasn’t able to experience one of my favorite things as a coach, sitting in a recruit’s living room with their family, offering them a scholarship to be part of our amazing team. Tonight, we found a future @boisestate hall-of-famer. #bleedblue

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So proud of @BoiseState ’s first National Champion in Esports Wacey Williams. He wins the @playvs @EAMaddenNFL title tonight. #bleedblue

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Having learned that @playvs holds a license and will be gatekeeping access to high schools, @boisestesports will not be supporting @NBA2K moving forward.

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5 years

As requested.

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One of the big improvements to our esports students is the addition of a Fueling Station this summer. Healthy and good food for our players. This is one of the inspirations.

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Returning home after winning the @nacestarleague National Championship to a great welcome by @boisestate @BoiseStEsports students and family! They also announced it on both our flights.

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2 years

Collegiate esports will never be one size fits all. Everyone should play in leagues that fit what they want: online, on-campus, part-time, full-time, etc. We choose what best serves our students/school.

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Congratulations to @WaytonPilkin for being nominated as a finalist for the @NACEsports Coach of the Year award in Rocket League! Thank you for your support and guidance of our @BoiseStEsports Rocket League team and for guiding them all the way to CRL Worlds!

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A work in progress, but we love our little esports home at @boisestate .

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2 years

Imagine if your high school received a cease and desist letter because a company had purchased a license from the estate of James Naismith saying the only authorized way to play basketball was by paying them for permission.

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Respect college esports coaches/directors for their character, not wins.

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Theater seating in the arena!

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I’ve been invited to pay money to hear a panel of college esports experts that I’ve never heard of.

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So I guess this is just a thing we do now?!

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5 years

Hey @GarveyNYC and @TwitchStudent , check out all the students engaged in every part of the esports broadcast.

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3 years

@CollegeCarball @PwR_Ryan @Fickle_Platypus @HuntedCast @Sleegi @TheRealSammael @CurtisCasting @Floms_ @SquiddTV @kend0slice @TheDangerTaco Talented group for sure. Were there no women or people of color available? Not flaming, just asking.

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2 years

Um…this at @boisestate today.

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2 years

No one has exclusive rights to these games. You can organize them and play them within the TOS. Here are the "basic" versions of the licenses you can secure today and the limits. Some great orgs are licensed for bigger. (fixed)

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Thanks to everyone for the prayers and well-wishes. My death was greatly exaggerated. I’m fully VAXed therefore no COVID, but evidently run-of-the-mill bronchitis was still available. Alex @itsnotkoba Moore is my superpower. I should be back in form by weeks end.

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“Doc, you’re 50 years old. How can you coach gamers, you don’t know anything?” (Actual DM) Coaching is giving people something they’re capable of doing, support, and demand they do it to the best of their ability.

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1 year

Peak check

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@clerkie

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Been grinding in my free time happy to hit top 10 on the OW ladder :)

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So much gratitute in my heart. I get to work with such great players, broadcasters, and colleagues in collegiate esports. Thank you for the honor... 2020 Coach of the Year @TheNAECAD 2020 Director of the Year @NACEsports 14th Year at @boisestate #bleedblue

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Production team works so hard to perfect the tech of story telling. If you know someone who loves esports and would want a scholarship for production. Let’s go!

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3 years

Alright snobs, get it out of your system.

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I married my absolute best friend 30 YEARS AGO yesterday. It has only gotten better year after year. If you’ve met Ali, you know how head over heals I am.

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Dear Esports Startups, Thanks for the email/DM about how you will “fix” esports with your new tool/service/ambassador prog. Some advice... 1. Schools can’t partner for free, offer some $ 2. Must have educational merit. 3. Know what we need 4. Call in May ❤️, Universities😉

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6 years

Why bring competitive esports to schools? Because 3.3m youth play football and 140m youth play video games. #EsportsEDU

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We’ve made an upgrade from 6 42” monitors to 8 in our #esports control room. This allows us to expand to include a dedicated replay technician. This is a dedicate college esports broadcast control room in the #boisestate @GamepantsArenas

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Please share. @BoiseState @BoiseStEsports is hiring an Esports Broadcast Operations position.

Jobs - Boise State University

jobs.boisestate.edu

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If you are a coach of high-level players, your greatest contribution is not your game knowledge but your understanding of preparation.

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Thank you to the players for committing, to the fans for cheering, and @esportsugaming for creating this event.

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I’m all for unique tournament prizing, but this is not okay.

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En route to the @esportsawards Excited to be in a industry that honors its community in this way. Especially grateful to @boisestate and @BoiseStEsports for being a university worthy of a nomination.

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Give to one another without keeping score, help others when no one will ever know. Forgive those who offend you. Love those who hate you. Give of yourself to help others and you will find a reward greater than you can imagine.

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Advice for college recruits 1. Talk with lots of programs 2. Help schools understand what makes you unique. 3. Know your GPA and test scores 4. Look for the right school, not the most scholarship. Coaches and directors, add on.

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What is happening in the world? Thank you. @DrRossPerkins

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Proud of the people you are and what you can accomplish together.

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We recycled our old broadcast desk to make a new one that actually serves our needs better. Our guy Todd (built our stage boxes from a student design) made it so awesome!

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Emiliano "Durtho" Flores breathes new life into Boise State

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Emiliano "Durtho" Flores breathes new life into Boise State Rocket League.

Emiliano "Durtho" Flores is Boise State's newest player for Rocket League and has already shown incredible talent and ambition.

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Let me be the first to congratulate my friend and colleague @CoachAntor for being selected as the @TheNAECAD College Coach of the Year! You have been a model of passion and professionalism,... but now you will be insufferable. ;-) Congrats!

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At @BoiseState , our esports program mirrors the athletic program in every way we can. Student athletes are students. We try to build our year following NCAA reqs. - 20 hrs/wk - 24 weeks of contact - GPA - Conduct No number of wins is worth more than a graduation.

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As he enters his final semester of his senior year, Andrew @1_ascent Russell is a star. Well-loved in the LoL community and playing his best. With his degree in Engineering, he’s looking toward a masters degree in Aerospace Engineering.

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RT appreciated!!! Scholarship: @esportsbsu is recruiting for shout-casting talent for Fall 21. They will get to drive this broadcast machine 20 hours a week+

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One of the hardest working people in the biz is Cody Elson @evolve at @NorthwoodEsport . Good to see him in person, doing what we do, stressing over the well-being of the students. :-) Few know the tempo of travel with students, but this coach had snacks in his bag. Respect!

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Recently activated, our arena downtown received an upgrade to gigabit fiber, which amazingly comes from less than two blocks away. The ping alone will shock you.

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Still smiling from #CECCatlanta2022 . Talent everywhere from competitors to the best TOs, social, production, even those chicken tenders and waffle fries. Who had them? So good. Thank you again @SkillshotMedia @EsportsUGaming @collegiatesmg

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2 years

It’s still true, “You don’t get the culture you want, you get the culture you build.”

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10 months

With my love at @esportsawards !

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Many in the collegiate have been messaging me asking me to make a statement about the division in the space. Fine. I think both options, Coke Zero Cherry and Pepsi Zero Wild Cherry, are amazing and I enjoy them both. Whatever works for you Tab, RC, etc. Le Croix sucks.

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The @boisestatelive arena now has original GEN1 #blueturf on the @gamepants stage. It’s former life was in the football stadium ‘86-‘89. Now, our @esportsbsu Broncos carry on the proud tradition of playing “on the Blue.” #boisestate

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I’m walking out of @riotgames today after a great chat with @RiotSherman and a kid in the lobby says, “maybe it’s bring your dad to work day.” Ooofff

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Thanks to @clerkie for the vid of our @boisestate team winning map 5 against the world-class @USTEsports_ at #HUEfest

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I could not be more proud of our players who were honored tonight at @BroncoSportsMBB . Nearly 5,000 @eSportsBSU @Idaho_Central T-shirts given out to the attendees. Thanks for supporting these students.

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When @clerkie announced the #gatewaylegends event our first thought was to bring some of our talented production team to assist with the event. Not only did he love the idea, but the @FairSaintLouis welcomed them with open arms. Amazing experience for @BoiseState students.

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This is what we believe: 1) Competition is the core of what we do. 2) Practice and prep should be more challenging than anything an opponent can throw at us. 3) We are quick to forgive 4) Serve others with your talents, that’s why they were given to you.

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One of the most unexpected things about collegiate esports is recruiting. I never would have expected to have those living room conversations with proud/shocked parents when you say the words, “your daughter is an amazing gamer, we want her to come to Boise state.”

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If you want to be successful, do these three things: - Do the right thing. - Do the best you can. - Show people you care.

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This sweetheart! Married 29 years with 4 amazing children, 3 amazing grand children. She is my heart!

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The new look @eSportsBSU league squad. Rockin’ the Orange at #gatewaylegends

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I am so amazed at the shear number of high school esports tournaments being hosted right now. It’s inspiring. Please send pics.

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Being elite is not about how talented you are. It’s determined by your commitment and grit.

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@TheCoach_Mike @TheCoach_Mike , it’s a legal term to describe the relationship with the school. Also, this debate was in 2017.

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The value of a scholarship is unique to the family, especially when the student’s family did not place value on the skill prior to that moment.

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In the Fall, our Varsity program had 220 competitive matches in 5 game titles with a record of 155-65.

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Huge thanks to the @esportsawards for this winners coin that arrived today. From top to bottom, everyone in the organization has made me and the other nominees and winners feel fantastic. Thank you for the care you take in every step in the process.

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Doing what is right is will always be unpopular to those for whom doing right is inconvenient.

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College casters, I love you. But, if I hear you say "aggression" one more time... I'm gonna lose it. As a public service, here are 120 words you can use to describe the "a" word or what happens when it's used. Assembled by yours truly. That is all. Carry on!

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<quote> pickText(){ pickFriends() pickDeepThough() pickGratitude()} </quote>

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The announcement by @riotgames and RSAA decoupling the exclusivity with @PlayVS is a response to the drop in youth player-base of League of Legends and may just save it as a scholastic title.

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This is what esports is about!!!! @boisestate

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3 years

Any school can recruit great players. Lasting success comes when you recruit great people.

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New control room during #broncoday . This used exclusively for collegiate esports at @boisestatelive

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3 years

It’s got that new-LAN smell. #hvgamercon

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4 years

This is beyond generous and deserving of the drive to earn it and live up to it daily. This is recognition of our amazing students, colleagues, @MarleneTromp @boisestateCID Gordon Jones @InnovateBoiseSt @boisestate and the @NACEsports directors and coaches.

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Congratulations to Dr. Chris Haskell and Boise State University's Esports Program for winning NACE Program Director of the Year! Complete List of Award Winners Can Be Found Here:

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I am blown away by this and can't thank @naecad enough for the honor,... of being in the same tweet as one of my heroes, @TheEsportsProf ! Truly, my players, broadcasters, and @BoiseState @esportsBSU family are the ones who make this thing go. I just hang on.

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AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT What a great year in esports! It is only fitting to now recognize some of the best. Congratulations to the NAECAD National Esports Coach and Director of the Year Award winners! Thank you to everyone involved! We could not be more proud! PR below ⬇️

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To the esports fans who “recognized” me in the PHX airport, 1) thank you for your kindness and support for @esportsBSU and @boisestate . 2) you should get out more.

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Last minute prep at the arena... what do you think?

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Great first day of the @esportstower summer invitational.

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Collegiate esports?! A quick definition. Oh, and the @MountainWest has added it now! @MWEsportsSeries made a huge announcement today.

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A few hours down. Steady through the early hours on our way to Las Vegas and the @HyperXArena to compete in the first collegiate @playoverwatch 2 event vs old rivals @unlv

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3 years

Thank you @ECAC_Esports

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Our Rocket League team competing at CRL Worlds was special, but the added level for me was @waytonPilkin . Most don’t know this YouTube super-star was a player at Boise State and I am so grateful he now coaches this amazing squad. #gratitude

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One of the kindest, most genuine people in esports is Dan. @Clerkie does more for others he would ever share. He has personally supported, found equipment or coaches for, and even made anonymous donations to so many. He'd never ask, but deserves a vote!

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Y’all have no idea the work being done by this guy behind the scenes. I am a super-fan of @WBBChris and our community owes a debt of gratitude to the work he does. Scholars Awards production rested heavily on his shoulders. Thank you!!

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When people criticize esports, I don’t think they know the work that goes into it. We STUDY and PREPARE for hours to get better and smarter. It’s a commitment to learning. That principle, forged in esports, is the key to success in life. #boisestate #bleedblue

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So proud of these guys! First national championship qualifying team in esports. Going to Hearthstone Collegiate Championship in Burbank, CA.

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@OneGreatUser Ummm,… Hi, I’m Doc, the Director of Esports Boise State. I’d love to set up a time to talk about Briana’s college plans and what it might look like with an Esports Broadcasting scholarship…

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Moments after winning the @playvs National Overwatch tournament, the players finishing their pizza and celebrate. One of the players, “this feels so good.” It does. @BoiseState #bleedblue

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One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is to not hold players accountable to behavior that is inconsistent with their culture.

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#NewProfilePic

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#NewProfilePic

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3 years

We prefer to play in leagues with other fully-supported programs with FT leadership, space, and scholarships because that’s a more level playing field. My job is to give my students the best experience possible. Clubs should play clubs, programs should play programs. @NACEsports

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The brilliance of @CoachAntor , “Let the kids teach you what they know, then ask your colleagues to fill in the rest.”

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DO NOT WISH ME A Happy National Senior Citizens Day! #NationalSeniorCitizensDay 🎉👴👵 JUST DON'T I am young and hip as the photo demonstraits.

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Foster a positive, supportive team culture that promotes teamwork and effort.

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The season is officially over. No more matches until September. Time to recharge, enjoy family, and make space to love your work again. ;-)

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