September 01, 2023
The newest episode of Trine University’s Center for Sports Studies podcast focuses on growth in collegiate esports and careers in the industry.
Ethan Hill, coach of the Adrian College esports team and a recent Trine University graduate, is this week’s guest for the podcast.
After a three-year career as a collegiate Call of Duty player, Hill is now responsible for growing the esports team at Adrian. Hill discusses topics including: the rise of college esports; making the transition from player to coach; the role of a college esports coach; the value esports can bring to a college; difficulties in governing different games; and careers in the industry.
Produced through the Trine Broadcasting Network, the Trine Center for Sports Studies podcast focuses on the business side of sports, including interviews with sports professionals and current research in sports studies. Hosted by Center for Sports Studies director Brandon Podgorski, the podcast is available at css.transistor.fm, on platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher, and on YouTube.
Trine University students learned about opportunities available with the Purdue Data Mine during a special presentation on April 10 in the Mark and Sarah Music/Ruoff Mortgage Esports Arena.
Trine University has received a lead gift from Dr. Rick L. James, alumnus and chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, and his wife, Dr. Vicki L. James, for a new building to house Trine’s business school.
Trine University’s esports teams won the Block House Esports League MIAA competition Sunday, April 12, the first time Trine has secured the title in back-to-back semesters.