PlayVS Teams Up with Army National Guard to Show Students How Competitive Gaming Can Translate to Rewarding Careers
Los Angeles, CA | April 2026 PlayVS, the leading high school esports platform in North America, today announced a strategic partnership with the Army National Guard focused on expanding access to scholastic esports while educating students on related career opportunities available through the Army National Guard. The collaboration is designed to strengthen community engagement and […]
PlayVS Launches PlayVS Recruit, Giving Colleges Direct Access to Verified High School Gaming Talent
The platform connects colleges with verified student competitors across thousands of schools, creating a new pipeline for recruitment through gaming.
Marzano and Magana Five-Year Study Shows Attendance and Discipline Gains from School Gaming Programs
Students participating in Gaming Concepts coursework and PlayVS esports added 7–10 instructional days per year and experienced up to 50% fewer disciplinary incidents.
PlayVS and Urban One Launch Historic National HBCU Esports Community During Black History Month
New initiative within PlayVS College League expands competitive gaming access and visibility for HBCU students nationwide
PlayVS & desportz Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Gaming Concepts Curriculum to Indian Schools
Partnership equips Indian students with digital literacy, STEAM, and career-ready skills through gaming.
Player Spotlight: Claudia Mauwa
How One Student Found Confidence, Community, and a Passion Through Esports When Claudia Mauwa walked into the esports room at Omaha Central High School for the first time, she was not sure she would fit in. She had never played team esports before. She had never played a game on a keyboard and mouse. She […]
Cove Coronado is Forging a New Legacy in Madden NFL 26
When Cove Coronado’s plans to play for the high school football team changed, the Lancaster High School senior pivoted to become the school’s pioneering competitive Madden player and a top-ranked Madden Ultimate Team player. Alongside the support of Head Esports Coach, Mario Villalobos, Cove was capable of carving a unique journey to channel his passion […]
PlayVS and Palmer Hamilton Esports Partner to Empower Scholastic Esports Programs Nationwide
Through this collaboration, Palmer Hamilton Esports and RESPAWN will engage directly with program directors, coaches, and administrators in the PlayVS ecosystem. Their mission: to help schools design high-quality, ergonomic, and engaging gaming spaces that boost the student experience.
PlayVS Partners with Extron to Elevate Scholastic Esports with Professional AV Technology
At PlayVS, our mission has always been to help students unlock the benefits of competitive gaming. Today, we’re proud to announce a new partnership with Extron, a worldwide leader in audiovisual solutions, to take scholastic esports experiences to the next level.
PlayVS and Skillprint Partner to Bring the Power of Play to Student Well-being and Growth
PlayVS, the leading platform for scholastic gaming and youth engagement, is announcing a new partnership with Skillprint, a pioneer in game-based wellness and learning. Together, the two companies will bring the science of play into competitive gaming communities across schools, helping students not only sharpen their skills but also build resilience, focus, and confidence through play.
