Program Overview

eSports Performance Management and Coaching Graduate Certificate

The eSports Performance Management and Coaching Graduate Certificate program offers specialized training focused on enhancing the performance, development, and well-being of eSports athletes. Designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in competitive gaming, this program equips future coaches with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively train, mentor, and support eSports teams at all levels.

Program Details

• The program requires students to complete a total of 15 graduate credit hours, all through core required courses.
• The program is designed with flexibility in mind and is ideal for part-time students balancing professional or personal commitments.
• The program is 100% online.

Career Opportunities

The eSports industry is rapidly expanding, creating an ever-growing demand for skilled professionals. This program is designed to help graduates pursue a variety of exciting career opportunities in eSports, including:

• High school and collegiate eSports coaches
• Performance analysts who work closely with coaches and players to develop winning strategies through data-driven insights

Why Choose eSports Performance Management and Coaching at UAB?

• In-demand Skills: The demand for eSports coaches is growing rapidly, especially at the high school and collegiate levels.
• Designed for Your Career: This certificate is designed to provide performance and coaching skills for students interested in pursuing careers in the eSports industry.
• Flexibility: The certificate is offered as a stand-alone to undergraduate or graduate students and can also be part of the Graduate School's master's degrees in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies.

Related Degrees

• eSports Performance Management & Coaching: Undergraduate Major
• eSports Performance Management & Coaching: Undergraduate Certificate

Faculty and Staff

The program is led by experienced faculty and staff, including:

• Director of Assessment Management and Analysis Damien Larkin, PhD
• Graduate Recruiter Mary Frances Lembke
• Instructor and Kinesiology Undergraduate Internship Director Sam Cauffman
• Associate Professor Claire Mowling, EdD
• Program Director and Professor Sandra K. Sims, PhD

Resources

• Tuition & Fees
• Scholarships
• Graduate School Applications