Our Partnership
We are excited to partner with Illinois High School Esports Association (IHSEA). The partnership expands IHSEA’s collegiate recruitment offerings and allows the scholastic-oriented nonprofit organization to provide their players with a recruitment organizer at the high school level. Here at Stay Plugged In, we are excited to help students from Illinois find more collegiate opportunities through our platform and events.
IHSEAThe Illinois High School Esports Association is excited to be working with Stay Plugged In. The work that SPIN has done for the scholastic ecosystem has been incredibly positive, and we cannot wait to bring their offerings specifically to our Illinois community. Our state has no shortage of bright and talented students that deserve the option to evaluate nationwide collegiate esports offers, and Stay Plugged In will help those students reach those institutions.
Andy Mendez, Executive Director of IHSEA
Online Recruiting Event
Stay Plugged In & IHSEA will host two virtual recruiting showcases during the academic year of 2022-23. These virtual showcases are designed to highlight competitive matches between players who participate in IHSEA. With hundreds of colleges on the platform, there are an abundance of opportunities for students looking to gain collegiate scholarships.
Fall Showcase
- Fall Showcase: October 8th
- Valorant, Fortnite & League of Legends
- Swiss format with guaranteed three matches
- Competition begins at 2 PM CT
- Hosted online, sign up link is below!
Spring Showcase
- Spring Showcase: February 18th
- Rocket League, Overwatch & Smash: Ultimate
- Swiss format with guaranteed three matches
- Competition begins at 2 PM CT
- Hosted online
Recruiting Panels
Over the course of the academic year, IHSEA & SPIN will be hosting educational panels to discuss esports recruiting opportunities and how to best purse them. Topics will range from how to best use the Stay Plugged In platform to tips & tricks for recruiting. The number of esports scholarship opportunities is incredible, where just for the Class of 2022, SPIN faciliated over $15 million in scholarships through our platform. See below for when we will be hosting a panel or town hall for your game.
Fall Panels
- August 31 | Kick-Off with IHSEA Coaches
- September 14 | Valorant Kick-Off
- October 19 | Valorant Town-Hall
- October 19 | IHSEA Coaches & Parents Town Hall
- October 26 | League of Legends & Fortnite Kick-Off
- November 30 | Fornite Town Hall
- December 7 | Smash: Ultimate Kick-Off
Spring Panels
- February 1 | Smash: Ultimate & League of Legends Town Hall
- February 8 | Rocket League & Overwatch Kick-Off
- March 8 | Rocket League Town Hall
- March 8 | IHSEA Coaches & Parents Town Hall
- April 12 | Overwatch Town Hall
- May 10 | End of Year Town Hall