Structures through state funding
The esports player foundation works with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia to promote talented esports players as part of the state funding program. The so-called “Academy” is intended to serve as a role model for other federal states by promoting talented young athletes from the individual federal states. Expanding cooperation with politicians and the individual federal states could ensure a system in the future that systematically brings young esports talents to the biggest stages in the esports world as representatives and role models.
The aim of the state support program is to support young talents from the respective federal state on their way to the national and international top in the form of suitable support measures. The individual athlete support at state level closes a massive gap in esports’ work with young talent to date and is globally unique.
How are the esports athletes supported by the federal states?
In combination and dynamically adapted to the respective needs of the young talents, holistic support can be provided that includes both sporting development and a “career after the career”. The focus of the support is on the support modules of the esports player foundation:
- In-game coaching
- Regular boot camps
- Sports psychology support
- Nutritional advice
- Fitness training
- Personal development
- Dual career planning
As part of the Esports Academy NRW, the esports player foundation supports 30 young talents from the FIFA, League of Legends and Brawl Stars titles. This special support is due to the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia, which is thus intensifying its commitment to esports.
Esports in North Rhine-Westphalia
"North Rhine-Westphalia has developed into a strong home for the computer and video games industry. We are counting on a great future for esports on the Rhine and Ruhr and are expanding our support for it. Like traditional sport, esports also unites values such as community and fairness and makes inclusion and integration even easier. With the Esports Academy NRW, we are helping dedicated esports players on their way to the national top. This is also about personal development and career prospects for athletes."
Esports Academy NRW
With the help of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the esports player foundation promotes young, talented esports players from NRW in the titles Brawl Stars, League of Legends and FIFA.