Game to Grow Podcast
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe NASEF Game to Grow Podcast is hosted by the North America Scholastic Esports Federation, whose mission is to provide opportunities for ALL students to use esports as a platform to acquire critical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in work and in life.
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Cindy Phillips, Lead Teacher of the Academy of Finance at NMSHS
August 17, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 40.3 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Cindy Phillips, the Lead Teacher of the Academy of Finance, North Miami Senior High School in Miami, Florida. Hear Cindy's story about how she got involved with scholastic esports, and her first-hand account describing the launch of her high school esports club. To learn more about the Florida Scholastic Esports League, visit https://www.flsel.org
Dr. Tony Gragnani - Missouri High School Esports Association
July 15, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBWe spoke with Dr. Tony Gragnani, president of the Missouri High School Esports Association and principal of Hickman High School to discuss MHSEA, scholastic esports, and the enthusiasm that he sees across the state.
Interview with Haylesh Patel - Esports Physiologist
June 12, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBLearn from Haylesh Patel, Esports Physiologist for UC Irvine's Esports Team about the work he does to help keep esports athletes physically and mentally healthy for practice and competition. This is a great episode for any student considering a career in physiology in the world of esports!
Making STEM Cool - Justin Shaifer AKA Mr. Fascinate
May 13, 2020 18:20 - 48 minutes - 111 MBJustin Shaifer is the Founder and Executive Director of Fascinate Inc. an organization created to excite underrepresented students about STEM. He is a TV host, internationally-known keynote speaker, and incredibly creative! Learn about Justin's journey as a young man in a single-parent household in the south side of Chicago, the role gaming had for him, and how he became a role model for young men and women everywhere.
NASEF & the British Esports Association Collaborate!
February 27, 2020 22:32 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week, NASEF is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with the British Esports Association. This partnership will help benefit students and educators in both North America and Great Britain. In this episode of the Game to Grow Podcast, Tom Turner, Gerald Solomon, and Tom Dore discuss how this collaboration will positively impact scholastic esports for our two organizations.
What's Ahead for NASEF in 2020 with COO Samantha Anton
February 05, 2020 19:07 - 13 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this episode of the Game to Grow Podcast, COO Samantha Anton joins our Commissioner Mark Deppe in the studio to discuss what's ahead for the 2019-2020 season at NASEF. Learn about the exciting news on competitions, Scholastic Fellows program, as well as international partnerships that are on the horizon.
Erik "DoA" Lonnquist, Professional Esports Commentator
January 08, 2020 04:11 - 22 minutes - 26 MBMark Deppe interviews Professional Esports Commentator Erik "DoA" Lonnquist, to get his insights based on over 10 years of experience within the gaming industry. "DoA" provides some fun anecdotes about his gaming background, how he became a commentator, and advice for young people with a desire to get into the industry and might be torn about choosing an educational path. Students, parents, and educators will get a lot out of this interview!
Interview with Michael Sherman, College Program Lead at Riot Games
December 19, 2019 20:00 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBMichael Sherman, the College Program Lead at Riot Games joins NASEF Commissioner Mark Deppe to discuss what's happening in esports on the college level. Mark and Michael discuss efforts to include more women in esports, as well as the goals of the Riot Scholastic Association of America. If you're involved with high school esports, you'll want to hear this episode to learn what's happening on the next level!
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho: Developing Better Students, and Better Citizens
November 20, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 25 MB“If we don’t listen to their voice, and don’t understand their behaviors and try to bring education to them via a format that is engaging, we will continue to use them and I think that is the power of this platform and esports.” In this special #GametoGrow Podcast episode, we are joined by Gerald Solomon, Founder of NASEF and Executive Director of the Samueli Foundation, and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth largest school system in the United St...
July 3, 2019 - NASEF Year in Review
July 03, 2019 23:28It's summer! In this episode, Commissioner Mark Deppe is joined by NASEF's Chief Operating Officer Samantha Anton and League Operations Coordinator Jessamyn Acebes on an episode of reflection. In June 2018, the Orange County High School Esports League expanded into the North America Scholastic Esports Federation. In its first year alone, NASEF added hundreds of clubs across North America, launching opportunities in work force development, competitions, learning, and more. Before rapidly he...
The Ultimate Scholastic Esports Crossover ft. James O'Hagan
June 13, 2019 23:20 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis special episode is in collaboration with James O'Hagan's very own podcast, The Academy of Esports. Be sure to check out James O'Hagan on Twitter and SoundCloud! James O'Hagan is the Director of Digial & Virtual Learning in the Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin, and is a passionate influencer in the scholastic esports space. In this episode, Commissioner Mark Deppe and James O'Hagan share stories on their experiences on bringing esports into the education space and how we c...
Dr. Milo Dodson: Team Psychology and Esports
May 17, 2019 23:40 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThis episode features Dr. Milo "PhDodson" Dodson, Senior Staff Psychologist for the University of California, Irvine's Counseling Center, where he serves as liaison to the UCI Athletics department and the UCI Esports program. "I'm more invested in your growth and your development along the way," shares Dr. Dodson, on teaching the UCI Esports' scholarship players that is more than about winning the championship ring. Commissioner Mark Deppe and Dr. Dodson also reflect on the different str...
Mimi Ito: Connected Learning and Esports
March 02, 2019 01:24 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis episode features special guest Dr. Mimi Ito, cultural anthropologist and Professor in Residence at UC Irvine. Mimi is Director of UCI's Connected Learning Lab, as well as co-founder of non-profit and NASEF program partner Connected Camps. Mimi joins Mark in a discussion about youth interests in esports, and how we can embrace and supports all students' identities. We also learn about "Affinity Online: How Connection and Shared Interest Fuel Learning," a series of case studies of youth...
Jessamyn Acebes: Growing as a Woman in Esports
February 06, 2019 21:48 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOur latest episode of the Game to Grow podcast features NASEF's League Operations Coordinator, Jessamyn Acebes, who has been surrounded by gaming since growing up in the Philippines. After moving to the States, Jessamyn later found herself in various roles within the esports ecosystem, including her work with the UCI Esports collegiate program.
Looking ahead to 2019
January 19, 2019 00:58 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, Commissioner Mark Deppe recaps the milestones, challenges, beginning with our 2018 pilot program, the Orange County High School Esports League. Mark also looks ahead to 2019, previewing some of the many things we have in store for our esports clubs!
Live at NASEF Community Day featuring the 2018 Overwatch High School Scholastic Tournament Finals - Part 2
January 05, 2019 00:31 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBIn part two of the live coverage at NASEF’s Community day featuring the 2018 Overwatch High School Scholastic Tournament Finals, Commissioner Mark Deppe welcomes guests from the final four teams to speak about their experience. First off we have Anna, Overwatch player for Fountain Valley High School, and her mother Carol, who has seen firsthand how their high school’s competitive esports team has shaped her daughter. Next, we hear from the entire La Quinta High School crew, including sev...
Live at NASEF Community Day featuring the 2018 Overwatch High School Scholastic Tournament Finals - Part 1
December 20, 2018 00:14 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn part one of the live coverage at NASEF’s Community Day featuring the 2018 Overwatch High School Scholastic Tournament Finals, Commissioner Mark Deppe speaks with attendees on how esports has changed the game.
Steven Isaacs: Engaging Student Gamers
December 05, 2018 20:51 - 30 minutes - 71 MBIn this episode of the Game to Grow podcast, NASEF Commissioner Mark Deppe interviewed teacher and Minefaire producer Steven Isaacs. As a long-time gamer himself, Steven first began using technology to personalize learning for his students. Today, Steven continues teaching while also producing Minecraft community events and experiences with Minefaire. Steven describes his work with his middle school students and the support he is giving to local high school students. His middle school gaming...
COO Samantha Anton: Creating a Winning Environment
November 16, 2018 19:20 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MBIn our latest episode, NASEF Commissioner Mark Deppe interviewed NASEF's Chief Operating Officer Samantha Anton. We learned how an idea of introducing scholastic esports in Orange County has spread nationwide. Samantha shares her vision for how NASEF is creating a winning environment for students, in and outside of the classroom. She also describes some of the lessons that students are learning as a result of competition. This is a must-listen for any educator or parent who may be skeptical ...
Live From the UCI Esports Conference
October 23, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBGame to Grow Podcast Host and NASEF Commissioner Mark Deppe walks the floor of the UCI Esports Conference to ask questions of some of the brightest minds in attendance. Listen in on some great conversations regarding STEM education and esports, advice for high school students, and the roles that ANYONE can have within the esports ecosystem.
How NASEF Uses Esports as a Learning Platform
October 09, 2018 01:54 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MBIn the inaugural episode of the NASEF Game to Grow Podcast, Commissioner Mark Deppe interviews Gerald Solomon the Executive Director for the Samueli Foundation. Who would have thought that esports could be used as a learning platform? At just before the 8 minute mark, you'll hear about how esports has been used to help students to become more engaged in school through their esports clubs. At the 20 minute mark, you'll learn how STEM education and esports combine to make an exciting lea...