NECC and NASEF Partner for High School to College Esports Pipeline

The NECC will work with NASEF to enhance the pipeline ensuring that scholastic players have opportunities to continue their gaming careers with NECC member institutions

ATLANTA, GA, (September 30, 2024) – The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced today that it has entered into a partnership with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF). The goal of the collaboration is to grow and develop the pipeline between the K-12 space and the collegiate space, making both ecosystems stronger as a result. 

The two organizations share a mutual goal of strengthening and developing opportunities within the scholastic esports space. High school students are now able to play on collegiate esports teams, with some even becoming scholarshipped players. In addition to that, NASEF focuses on the full range of careers in the esports world, ranging from game play to shoutcasting, data analytics, game development, and more. 

“This partnership with NASEF will go a long way towards helping us significantly support our conference membership and programs,” said NECC Commissioner / CEO Jacob VanRyn. 

“One of the most consistent pain points we hear from our directors is the need to connect with players in the K-12 space. With this partnership, we will be able to provide those connections so that our programs can continue to grow and thrive.”

“NASEF is excited to partner with NECC to help all students find their future through esports,” said Gerald Solomon, NASEF Executive Director. “Connecting NASEF's K-12 scholastic esports model and pipeline with NECC's collegiate members enhances opportunities for all within the esports ecosystem.” 

The NECC recently began its fifth full year of competition. The Conference currently works with more than 500 colleges and universities throughout North America and is proud to be a safe and positive home for the collegiate esports community.

ABOUT NASEF
NASEF (Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations) is on a mission to provide opportunities for all students to use esports as a platform to acquire STEM/STEAM-based skills and critical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in work and in life. NASEF operates under the umbrella of the World Wide Scholastic Esports Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The International Esports Federation has entrusted NASEF with training and supporting its 130+ member federations as they undertake development of scholastic esports programs. Find NASEF at NASEF.org and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ABOUT THE NECC
The NECC fosters innovative competition experiences, provides quality broadcasting services, and works to support an inclusive community within collegiate esports. The NECC was started to provide the collegiate gaming community with the respect it warranted and deserved. The conference prides itself on responding to the needs of its schools, directors, coaches, and most importantly - its players. 

With more than 500 colleges and universities currently competing, the NECC strives to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community.

For more information about the NECC, their schools, games, and community, visit their website at https://necc.gg/

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Media Contacts:

Claire LaBeaux, [email protected] 

Jacob VanRyn, [email protected]