May 4, 2024
At Catholic University, club sports are an integral part of student life, allowing you to build bonds with teammates and develop your competitive spirit.
This year was full of success for the club, including the Esports team's best-ever team performance.Last semester, the Valorant team Eastern College Athletic Conference. TIn his semester, the team overachieved and took first place in the conference.
“Catholic University is proud to be a part of this program,” said George Baumann, Director of Fitness, Recreational Sports and Wellness at Catholic University. “Club sports play an important role in students' lives at CUA and it means a lot to see these athletes' hard work, passion and dedication to their team and sport rewarded with recent successes and achievements. be.”
The Esports Lounge is located in Room 224 of the Edward J. Przybyla Center. Students will be using 12 gaming computers, 2 TVs, 3 Nintendo Switches, 2 Oculus VR headsets, 1 PS5, 1 Xbox X, and various accessories to play games recreationally during the Open. You can do it. time.
Kyle Fernandez, head coach of the Esports team, said:My favorite part about coaching this team and its success is being able to watch them grow in real time. Their instant chemistry and knowledge of the game was so exciting to watch. The way they play the game and the way they interact all make the team so much fun to be around. ”
Thinking about these connections, Esports Captain TJ Morra said:“From the first time I learned about this program, I was always interested in competing and hoping to make connections along the way, so the team's success was a real plus,” Eide said.
Mora continued, “I think the philosophy our coaches instilled in us, of being friends first and teammates second, gave us the right mindset to play as well. ” states.
Connecting with others is very important to the university's club sports culture.
This year, the university's men's club rugby team competed in the athletic division of the National Championships in Houston, Texas. The team finished fourth nationally in a division with over 200 college programs.
Implementing these connections in critical game situations is critical and helped Esports teams achieve historic results in Valorant tournaments.
Thomas Lyons, head coach of the club rugby team, said:The great joy I get from being involved with a rugby team is being able to participate in the players' growth and development as people and athletes. ”
There is also a strong sense of community within the club rugby team. Players use the connections they form with each other as a way to improve their performance in match situations. “A sense of community is just as important to success on the field,” Lyons said. “Success in these games depends on the community. There is a common commitment by the players, there is a common sacrifice by the student-athletes. They are a community that strives together to get better every week.”
