Participant Stories

Inspiring stories about inclusion from people who’ve been a part of E-Sports, both typical and special needs.

#MyExceptionalStory: Larry Larkin

#MyExceptionalStory: Larry Larkin 1200 800 E-SPORTS

Six-year-old Larry Larkin came to E-Soccer when it first started in the year 2000, and has come every season since. Larkin came to E-Soccer to experience the inclusive environment as…

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5 Ways E-Sports Benefits Typical Kids

5 Ways E-Sports Benefits Typical Kids 1400 800 E-SPORTS

On an early Saturday morning at E-Soccer, I learned for the first time how to kick a soccer ball, playing a simple game called “topple me coconut”.  I was four…

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What E-Soccer Coaches Want Parents To Know

What E-Soccer Coaches Want Parents To Know 850 567 E-SPORTS

Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Mattie J.T. Stepanek I have had the opportunity of being a coach for the E-Soccer program…

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How I Learned Young to Value Volunteering

How I Learned Young to Value Volunteering 1200 800 Nathan Schaffernoth

Volunteering is a passion of mine and is something I advocate for fiercely. It’s not something I immediately fell in love with at first. I’ve been a volunteer E-Soccer coach…

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5 Lessons I Have Learned From E-Soccer

5 Lessons I Have Learned From E-Soccer 640 480 E-SPORTS

My name is William Eleazer, and I’ve been participating and volunteer coaching at E-Soccer since its inception in April, 2000. When I was eight, the last thing I wanted to do…

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