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"𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱" Strong words from Liz Keeble on inclusion, not just in esports, but in life and education👩🏫 Make sure to watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/exSXmht5 #BeTheChange2024"

Over the past 18 months, our COO Daniel Aivaliotis-Martinez has been working with the amazing Matthew Harrison and Jess Rowlings on an incredible new book about inclusive gaming and esports… 🎆 Keep an eye out for the official release date for our book "Press B to Belong: Using esports to promote inclusive school communities" - coming soon! #esports #esportsedu #esportsinschools #morethanjustgaming #studentengagement #digitalwellbeing #esafety #positivegaming #educationalleadership #educationalresearch

**The Dream Team: Ballin' Out of Control** Yo, let's talk about the '92 Dream Team. This squad was straight fire! Packed with 11 future Hall of Famers and a college champ, they were the basketball version of the Avengers and the Justice League! You'd think with that much talent, egos would be outta control, right? Wrong! These dudes put their differences aside and played like a well-oiled machine. TEAMWORK, that's what made 'em unstoppable. They crushed the competition so hard, other teams were starstruck, asking for autographs and pics like they were meeting superheroes. It wasn't just about scoring points; it was about dominating the game and showing the world what basketball was really about. The '92 Dream Team wasn't just a team; they were a movement. They proved that when you combine talent with teamwork, you get a force to be reckoned with. #DreamTeam #Basketball #Teamwork #Domination #OlympicGold #Legends

We’re thrilled to announce that LeagueSpot has acquired Mission Control, growing our platform and expanding into traditional sports. With a shift in youth engagement post-pandemic, balancing both video games and traditional sports, this move allows us to create a unified platform that caters to both. At LeagueSpot, we’re proud to take a privacy-first approach. In a time where data is often sold or shared, we prioritize protecting our users by ensuring their data stays safe and private. If you’re looking for the best tools to organize sports, or a brand looking to grow within the space, let’s talk: https://bit.ly/MCJoinsLS #YouthSports #Esports #SportsTechnology #PrivacyFirst #LeagueSpot

I love going on adventures. While the actual journey itself is exciting, one of my favorite parts of the adventure is reflecting on the experience and sharing the stories once it’s over. And if I did the adventure right, I get so caught up in the excitement I start planning the next one before I’m even home. To that end, today marks the completion of one adventure and the beginning of another as G. Byron Abrigg and I’s company, Mission Control, has been acquired by LeagueSpot. As the Mission Control adventure comes to a close, I look forward to sharing the many exciting and excruciating stories that Byron and I experienced along the way. Some of them are not unlike the typical lessons learned by many startup founders and some are unique episodes I think could only happen when surrounded by the incredible cast of teammates, supporters, and customers who traveled alongside us on the Mission Control journey. A simple post on social media will never properly convey the depth of appreciation I have for the people who supported us through the peaks and valleys of the startup experience, but nevertheless I say to each of you: Sincerely, thank you. At the same time, I am also thrilled about the possibilities for the future as Mission Control joins a new adventure at LeagueSpot alongside Andrew H Barnett. Byron and I loved playing rec league sports with our friends; to us, rec sports were an excuse to spend time together and gather with our communities. We also loved playing video games but there was no similar “recreational” structure, so, we built a company that used recreational gaming to gather and grow communities, too. Andrew & LeagueSpot share in this mission and have successfully gathered communities through gaming for years. Their competition platform and range of services are the best in the industry. By joining LeagueSpot, Mission Control will be able to better serve its customers by welcoming a wider range of competitions, a more thorough user experience, and an excellent, privacy-focused data strategy for end-users. In addition (and something I am very excited about), customers will have the chance to join LeagueSpot on their new journey to include traditional sports and activities on the same industry-leading platform. Byron and I, in part, will continue on the adventure alongside LeagueSpot as they welcome Mission Control onto their platform, expand further into the recreation industry that we found success in, and broaden their offerings into traditional sports. For anyone who is interested in learning more about LeagueSpot, stay tuned for future updates and feel free to reach out! In the meantime, Byron and I will each begin to chart the next adventures in our careers - and we’ll be sure to share more soon! S/O Arch Grants, Saint Louis University, Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University, Cultivation Capital, M25, MATH Venture Partners, Dundee Venture Capital.

A league can refer to several different concepts depending on the context: 1. **Sports League**: An organization that coordinates a series of competitions among teams or individual athletes. Examples include the NFL (National Football League), NBA (National Basketball Association), and Premier League (a top-tier soccer league in England). 2. **Video Games**: "League of Legends" is a popular online multiplayer battle arena game developed by Riot Games. Players control characters with unique abilities and compete in teams to achieve objectives. 3. **Historical Measurement**: A league is an old unit of distance that varied in length from 2.4 to 4.6 miles (3.9 to 7.4 kilometers) depending on the country. 4. **Organizations**: Groups formed around common interests or goals. Examples include the League of Nations (a precursor to the United Nations) or various advocacy and community organizations. If you have a specific type of league in mind, please let me know!

What a privilege to join Junior Achievement of Southwest New England for their first Motivational Monday of 2024 to speak to more than 500 middle and high school students about the power of esports. Thank you Susan W. For making this happen and making it so engaging. #ctesports #connecticutesports #ctgamers #connecticutgamers #esports #gamers #gaming #connecticut #ct #youthesports #youthgaming #esportsedu #youthempowerment #recreation #parksandrec #parksandrecreation #esportsnews #esportsbusiness #esportsindustry #gamingindustry #gamingcommunity #esportsgaming

https://lnkd.in/dz_PgHZY Dive into the exhilarating realm of Fantasy Sports with our latest blog post, "Fancentric Sports Your Ticket to Exciting Competitions." Discover the thrills of participating in virtual sports leagues, learn expert tips on building a winning team, master strategies for dominating your league, and explore the social and competitive benefits that come with being a Fantasy Sports enthusiast. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this post is your ultimate guide to maximizing your Fantasy Sports experience and taking your passion for sports to the next level.