Ryan Sieckert interviews Dr. Chris Haskell from Boise State eSports. They discuss the growth and success of Boise State's eSports team, the recruiting process, and the team's achievements. Dr. Haskell explains the integration of eSports with athletics at the university and sheds light on the unique dynamics of eSports coaching. Also, get a behind-the-scenes look at the players, their training routines, and how they balance academics with gaming. Tune in to hear about the exciting developments in collegiate eSports and some motivational insights from Dr. Haskell's journey. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a gamer, or someone curious about the evolving world of eSports, this episode is packed with valuable information and engaging conversation. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 00:44 Ryan and Sean 02:00 Special Guest Introduction: Dr. Chris Haskell 02:23 Boise State eSports Achievements 04:44 The Official Announcement and Reactions 08:46 E-sports Recruitment 19:22 Practice and Preparation Insights 24:42 Top Video Games of All Time 29:55 The Appeal of Round-Based Games 30:34 The Strategic Depth of eSports 32:34 The Importance of Player Health 36:05 Balancing Pro and College Life 37:00 The Future of eSports Graduates 39:11 The Joy of Coaching eSports 41:20 The Special Culture at Boise State 45:27 Open Invitation to Boise State eSports from Doc 47:48 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts https://settledown.store/collections/the-takeover-sports-podcast Use Code TAKEOVER15 for 15% off your order! Be sure to Like and Subscribe for more videos! Presented by Settle Down Media   ________________________________________________________________________________ Follow The Takeover Sports Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_takeoversports/ Twitter: https://x.com/The__Takeover TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetakeoversportspodcast Follow Settle Down Media here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SettleDownMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/settledownmedia/ Twitter: https://x.com/settledownmedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@settledownmedia #takeoversports #settledown Song Credits: B9O2U24PRVGAIECS "Sportscenter" Written By Dean Palya Performed By Ghost Beatz Produced By Ghost Beatz