{"id":2240,"date":"2023-10-30T21:21:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/?page_id=2240"},"modified":"2024-05-02T16:58:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T16:58:16","slug":"benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Esports Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2024\/05\/Esports-Small-Banner.png?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2686\" style=\"width:1198px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2024\/05\/Esports-Small-Banner.png 960w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2024\/05\/Esports-Small-Banner.png?resize=300,59 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2024\/05\/Esports-Small-Banner.png?resize=768,152 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2024\/05\/Esports-Small-Banner.png?resize=455,90 455w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2024\/05\/Esports-Small-Banner.png?resize=720,143 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Research shows that esports and online gaming offer a wide range of benefits that often mirror the benefits players experience on the field. STX&nbsp;Soccer&#8217;s expansion into esports carries these benefits from the pitch to the virtual world by offering new opportunities to continue the development of youth through esports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline\" id=\"player-benefits\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-almost-black-color\">PLAYER BENEFITS<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increases teamwork and communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves hand eye coordination and cognitive abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes problem solving and memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support 21st century skills \u2013 critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides STEM educational experiences and technological literacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Esports scholarships are offered at more than 200+ universities with a network of career opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.stem.org\/683caf79-9758-464b-af93-f2c1993fc472#gs.71u7o7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-global.website-files.com\/5eb437214eb5ffa04378f8c7\/652e5a63d344e3c69aa4080a_STEM%20Logo%202.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:326px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline\" id=\"family-benefits\"><strong>FAMILY BENEFITS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides a safe environment for esports and online gaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces online interactions between youth and potential predators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instills community values to support positive experiences on and off the field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes inclusivity, anti-bullying, and anti-toxicity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides community support and balance through traditional sports and esports alike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline\" id=\"club-league-benefits\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-almost-black-color\">CLUB &amp; LEAGUE BENEFITS<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expands programs in off-seasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides inclusivity to non-traditional athletes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases community engagement and brand value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides added revenue streams to support organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Esports can be supported virtually and in-person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research shows that esports and online gaming offer a wide range of benefits that often mirror the benefits players experience on the field. 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