Electric Tigers E-Sports Builds Skills for Success On and Off the Screen

The Alcona Electric Tigers e-sports team learns more than how to win at video games. They leave each night equipped with skills to win at life. Coach Les Thomas, a Prevention Specialist in Alcona County, is part of the team coaching the Tigers in one of the fastest growing sports sectors in the world, competitive video gaming. Thomas incorporates Botvin LifeSkills lessons into each meeting to help build skills that apply not only to athletics, but also to everyday life. These lessons include communication, sportsmanship, teamwork, resiliency, and more, designed to strengthen both the individual player and the team.