US Sports Camps Acquires Play Your Game Collective, Provider of Esports Camps
US Sports Camps, America’s largest sports camp provider and the licensed operator of the NIKE Sports Camps, has announced the finalization of a deal to acquire Play Your Game Collective (PYGC), operators of the competitive gaming focused, EsportsCamps.
PYGC pivoted quickly in the late spring to convert its expansive “in-person” summer camp schedule to virtual programming that connected campers to coaches from across the nation. It also worked with its partners Logitech, Riot Games and Statespace to enhance the educational and competitive experience for each of its campers. In particular, it worked closely with Logitech to help develop a new, modular based curriculum for youth Esports training.
Ujesh Desai, vice president of gaming at Logitech says, “It’s been great working with Esports Camps team to develop a curriculum that will advance human performance in gaming, while also creating healthier and more sustainable training habits. We’re excited to roll this out this fall and hopefully in person next summer.”
“We’re excited to add Esports to the USSC platform,” says Justin Hoeveler, CEO of US Sports Camps.“We absolutely believe in the future of gaming as a means of connection, competition, teamwork and camaraderie for our youth. While esports have been around for over two decades, this industry is still in its infancy. We see now as the perfect time to create more access to coaching for aspiring gamers and foster stronger connections amongst gamers with educational institutions."
About US Sports Camps
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in San Rafael, CA, US Sports Camps is the nation’s leading youth sports camp company, serving more than 100,000 campers across 1,200+ camps in 48 states. The Company is the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. US Sports Camps’ offering spans 19 different sports, Esports, and academic programs for campers ranging from 6 to 18 years old. The Company partners with leading academic facilities and local camp directors to operate exceptional camps, clinics, and programs for kids. For more information, visit www.ussportscamps.com.
About Play Your GameCollective
Play Your Game Collective, headquartered in San Anselmo, California operates Esports Camps, and Esports developmental camp program nationwide. Play Your Game Collective believes that an interactive environment focusing on the individual, team, competition, personal growth, community, and FUN are vital to both game-skill and personal growth for aspiring gamers.
Esports Camps are designed to bring young players together to learn new skills, train as a team and grow the community. We believe that an interactive environment focusing on the individual, team, competition, personal growth, community and FUN are vital to player and individual advancement.
We are running esports camps with some of the best venues, teams, coaches and events around North America. As new dates and locations become available, signup to be the first to know.
"Our son William absolutely loved it and gained more confidence with his gaming during this week of camp. He really enjoyed spending time with people who had the same level of interest that he has for esports. It also opened his and our eyes to what is involved in playing and/or training for esports."
"I had a super time at the Esports Camp! Lovely to meet so many people IRL, and geek out with our next generation of leaders and changers in the space."
"The gaming was great because I had people to play with and I got to try new things. Our coach(Sidney) was nice and a good coach and got along with everyone and the overnight stay part was ok"
"Apparently his coach helped him with a mistake ritual. I am so thankful as this will help the screaming decrease. Ha! He improved high ground re-takes, game sense and side jumps and I have no idea what any of that means. So thank you!"
"I really improved on my team communication skills. This was my first real competitive experience, and I think it was a lot of fun, and very valuable. I really enjoyed working as a team, and cooperating with others to reach our goal."
"My takeaway from this camp was how health and other activities play a role into video games. I also loved learning from the Cavs coach and what his daily routine is like."
"I learned how to work with my overwatch team much better than I could have without camp."
"This was awesome everybody was very nice and they helped me understand the game better"
"Rambo was very knowledgeable about things you can do outside of the game like stretches and your mindset, not just in the game. My overall gameplay became better because of that."
