Press Start: The Hardware & Heart of Big Country Esports
In the Big Country, we’re turning screen time into scholarship time—and this session is your official "Day Zero" playbook. Whether you are starting with a single Nintendo Switch in a spare classroom or building a dedicated PC lab from the ground up, this 3-hour intensive is designed to get your program off the sidelines.
The Blueprint: Join a panel of local Big Country coaches who have successfully navigated the hurdles of starting rural programs. They’ll share their "Starter Kits" for academic eligibility (No Pass, No Play), securing administrative buy-in, and building a team culture that rivals Friday Night Lights.
The Power: To ensure your program has the horsepower to compete, the experts at Gravity Gaming will join us to demystify the hardware—showing you exactly what you need (and what you don't) to build a lab on a rural school budget, what to tell your IT Director about network security, and how to avoid the common tech pitfalls that crash game day.
Special instructions
Presenter(s)
Shawn Schlueter
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Shawn Schlueter
ESC contact email
sschlueter@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Allen Noah (South)
Date(s)
June 3, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration deadline
June 2, 2026 9:00 AM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on May 29, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
6.0 hours
Subject(s)
STEM, Technology
Grade(s)
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience
Objective(s)
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2b, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.