CHARLOTTE, N.C. — December 15, 2025 — Stay Plugged In announced a partnership with Youth Gaming Association (YGA), publicizing the release of Youth Gaming Association’s free, comprehensive esports guidebook, including a chapter on collegiate esports and recruiting in partnership with Stay Plugged In, aiming to support high school esports programs and community organizations expanding youth gaming opportunities.
Youth Gaming Association 2025 Esports Guidebook (FREE): https://www.yga.info/pdf
Developed by a team of professional esports coaches, the guidebook provides structured lesson plans, foundational gameplay concepts, training resources, and team development tools for six game titles, built for educators, coaches, and youth mentors across the country, regardless of their prior esports experience.
This partnership between Youth Gaming Association and Stay Plugged In focuses on helping students navigate the collegiate esports landscape through a collegiate esports and recruiting chapter. It provides guidance on finding collegiate programs, reaching out to recruiters, and understanding key aspects of the college esports scene.
“Stay Plugged In is committed to connecting students to real opportunities,” added Justin Ellis, Director of Education at Stay Plugged In. “This guidebook from Youth Gaming Association helps schools run stronger programs and helps students confidently navigate the collegiate esports recruiting process.”
“As someone who used Stay Plugged In to earn my own esports scholarship in 2020, partnering with SPIN is a full-circle moment for me and for Youth Gaming Association,” said Gavin Drummond, Founder of Youth Gaming Association. “This collaboration allows us to give back to the scholastic esports community by equipping teachers with practical tools and giving students a clearer path as they move through their esports journey.”
The full guidebook is available for free download at: https://www.yga.info/pdf
About Youth Gaming Association
The Youth Gaming Association empowers educators by providing accessible esports curriculum, structured coaching resources, and professional-grade lesson plans that elevate the experience for every high school student, no matter the game. YGA believes every teacher can become a great esports coach with the right support.
About Stay Plugged In
Stay Plugged In is an esports recruiting and workforce development platform connecting students with collegiate programs nationwide. SPIN provides tools, events, and support to help students navigate the collegiate esports landscape and uncover real opportunities in gaming, technology, and STEM.
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