Jewell Cardinals Esports

Now recruiting players for the first team!

William Jewell College is excited to launch a brand new esports program, which began competing in spring 2024. College esports gives students a chance to hone their talents and strategies in a team environment while receiving a first-class education. Jewell is currently recruiting players in titles like League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., and more, and esports student-athletes can earn up to $3,500 in scholarships per year in addition to other merit and need-based aid. Our brand new on-campus esports facility houses the resources and amenities top esports student-athletes need to take their game to the next level.

 

Meet the Coach

Conon Gillis portraitConon “EF5 Albino” Gillis has been a lifelong gamer across multiple games including competing at the national championship for Yu-Gi-Oh while in junior high and winning a worldwide Dice Throne tournament in his 30s. However, his esports career centered around competing on a national and regional level in the Halo series including time representing multiple sponsored U.S. gaming organizations. Gillis has had the chance to coach Halo teams in professional brackets at in-person and online tournaments.

After graduating with a degree in secondary education, Gillis taught high school social studies for 10 years and coached the school’s esports team across multiple titles including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends and Rocket League. He has also been involved with organizing events and tournaments for Halo, Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League and more.

 

Think you have what it takes to be a Cardinal?

Jewell is looking for new talent to join our scholarship esports program. If you're interested, fill out the form below and Head Coach Conon Gillis will reach out to discuss your interest further!

If you are interested in more than one game, please rank Apex Legends in the order of your preference - 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.
If you are interested in more than one game, please rank Call of Duty in the order of your preference - 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.
If you are interested in more than one game, please rank Halo: Infinite in the order of your preference - 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.
If you are interested in more than one game, please rank League of Legends in the order of your preference - 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.
If you are interested in more than one game, please rank Overwatch in the order of your preference - 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.
If you are interested in more than one game, please rank Rocket League in the order of your preference - 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.
If you are interested in more than one game, please rank Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the order of your preference - 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.
If you are interested in more than one game, please rank Valorant in the order of your preference - 1 being most preferred, 5 being least preferred.
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