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Short-Term Wins vs. Long-Term Success in Collegiate Esports | Wayne, University of Idaho

Join us for an insightful live talk with Wayne Ebenroth, Esports Director at the University of Idaho, as we explore one of the biggest challenges facing collegiate esports today, sustainability. Too often, programs chase short-term wins landing star players or building highlight rosters without considering the long-term realities of retention, affordability, and student success. Wayne brings a refreshingly strategic perspective on what it takes to build lasting programs that serve both players and institutions. In this session, we’ll cover: Why short-term recruitment strategies can create long-term problems The truth about full-ride scholarships in collegiate esports today How the University of Idaho is approaching sustainable program development What it really takes to balance competition, academics, and budget responsibly Whether you’re a student-athlete, an esports director, or an educator, this conversation will challenge you to think deeper about what true success looks like in collegiate esports.