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Introduction to Esports Management
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- Book Synopsis
- The esports industry has experienced rapid expansion across management, marketing, and overall operations of esports events, as well as distribution of programming and gaming. College programs are adding courses, minors, and major programs of study to capitalize on the growing popularity and interest of esports to prepare future professionals in this booming industry. In response to the astronomical growth in esports worldwide, this first edition of Introduction to Esports Management was developed. Introduction to Esports Management is a first-of-its-kind resource to explore the full breadth of topics on the management and administration of esports and gaming across a variety of settings. It offers coverage of topics specific to esports, such as streaming, branding, esports careers, esports operations and strategic planning, along with the cultural impact of esports. The text examines traditional sport management topics including governance, event/facility management, and marketing with deliberate consideration of how these essential elements are adjusted to address the esports environment and its unique stakeholder groups. Ultimately, Introduction to Esports Management is a timely and well-organized classroom resource that addresses core areas of the industry and immersive feedback from esports professionals in the field.
- About The Author
- Dr. Dina Gentile is Distinguished Professor of Sport Management and Esports Management Endicott College, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels for over 30 years. Dr. Gentile presents her work on youth sport, esports management, athletic administration, and sport management nationally and internationally. At the forefront of an emerging field of study, Dr. Gentile published a first-of-its-kind textbook: Introduction to Esports Management. She previously published Teaching Sport Management: A Practical Guide and Athletic Administration for College, High School, Youth, and Club Sport.Gentile is also regarded as a well-respected coach and administrator in college and club soccer in New England. Gentile served for 11 years as head coach of Endicott College where her teams were conference champions five out of her 11 years as head coach and qualified three times for the NCAA Division III championships. Gentile was the first coach inducted into the Endicott Athletics Hall of Fame. As a player she was an All-American and Athletics Hall of Famer at Adelphi University in New York As a youth coach, Gentile is a former Director of Coaching for both club and town programs, a former certified trainer with the Positive Coaching Alliance, worked in operations with the Boston Breakers women's professional soccer team, and served as President of the New England Impact National Premier League working with 10 clubs and hundreds of highly-motivated players.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781940067759
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- FiT Publishing, (01 August 2022)
- Number of Pages
- 356
- Weight
- 454 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 255 x 180 mm
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