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51Ʒ�� welcomes Jason Knittle as the new director of esports. Prior to joining the College, Knittle’s experience includes working as the Overwatch head coach at Arcadia University and esports director at the YMCA in Harrisburg, Pa. He also founded and established the II4T Esports Gaming Lab, while serving as the esports director at the Innovation Institute for Tomorrow (II4T) in Franklin, Pa. The lab created an innovative learning environment for students aged 12-18.

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Knittle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology where he received a full athletic scholarship in recognition of his exceptional dedication and outstanding performance in Overwatch esports. Knittle was a three-year member of the university’s Overwatch team which won consecutive national championship titles in 2019 and 2020, triumphing over 600 other competing teams. 

“We believe that Jason possesses the skill, ability and experience to move 51Ʒ�� esports forward in great ways,” said Katherine Buck, vice president for student development. “We look forward to welcoming Jason to campus, where he will hit the ground running; coaching, recruiting, and managing the entire esports program.”

51Ʒ��’s esports teams compete in the Eastern College Athletics Conference (ECAC) in the following games: Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, Hearthstone, FIFA 22, Madden 22, Halo Infinite, and Valorant.