Gameplan is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Garden State Esports (GSE) upon founder Chris Aviles’s arrival to the team as Product Evangelist. With GSE's expertise in scholastic esports and Gameplan's advanced learning management system, this collaboration is set to redefine how esports education is leveraged in schools. 

Garden State Esports stands at the forefront of integrating esports into educational settings, leveraging the immense popularity of gaming to foster educational and life skills in students. As the largest scholastic esports league in the country, GSE uniquely combines the thrill of competitive gaming with impactful educational programming. Combined with Gameplan’s cutting-edge LMS and platform that's teacher-friendly and easy to navigate, with incredible tools to build engaging lessons with interactive widgets, expressive text, and video reviews, this partnership will drive forward a new era of educational innovation and student engagement. 

Chris Aviles on the partnership: “We are on the brink of an exciting new chapter in GSE’s journey. This partnership is not just about enhancing our existing framework; it's about setting new standards in esports education. This move significantly enhances our esports offerings and aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate the esports experience for everyone involved, from students to club advisors. Gameplan's sophisticated LMS ensures that everyone gets up to speed with the GSE's standards and expectations.  We're thrilled to integrate Gameplan's robust LMS, ensuring a seamless onboarding for teams and heightening the esports educational experience.”

Rasmus Sandström, CEO of Gameplan, commented, “Welcoming Chris Aviles and GSE into the Gameplan family is a milestone. Their vision aligns perfectly with ours, reinforcing our commitment to delivering unparalleled esports educational experiences. This collaboration is a testament to our shared dedication to empowering educators and students through innovative esports platforms.”

This strategic alliance between Gameplan and GSE is set to transform the landscape of scholastic esports. Both parties are confident that they will create a new era of educational innovation and student engagement.

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About Gameplan: Gameplan offers a turn-key curriculum that enables schools to improve student engagement, mental health, and attendance rates using esports and video games on an excellent Digital Learning Platform. Trusted by 750+ organizations, Gameplan offers a comprehensive and well-rounded education aligned with various standards, cutting-edge tools, and engaging activities that will keep students fully immersed in the learning experience.

About Garden State Esports: A nonprofit founded by educators, Garden State Esports is the organizing body of scholastic esports for New Jersey. Their mission is to create high-quality, student-centered experiences through scholastic esports so that all students can use esports as a platform to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. GSE envisions a future where esports, like traditional sports, is recognized as a key contributor to positive youth development.