COID - 2021 Annual Report - Digital Final - 210704 - Flipbook - Page 9
COLLEGE OF INNOVATION + DESIGN — Dean’s Report
Dr. Chris “Doc” Haskell
Boise State Varsity Esports Program
In 2017, when Dr. Chris “Doc” Haskell
suggested Boise State create an Esports
program, most people laughed or
shrugged. In 2021, they aren’t laughing
anymore. Under Doc’s leadership, and with
the support of CI+D, Boise State’s Varsity
Esports program has become nationally
recognized as one of the best, and most
innovative, esports programs in the
country. In the last 12 months, Dr. Haskell
has been named national Coach of the Year
(NAECAD) and Director of the Year
(NACE), and with over 500 wins has led
Boise State to five conference and three
national championships. But, the thing that
makes Boise State Esports special is the
unparalleled opportunities it provides
students. With an incredibly strong
community and a best-in-class live
production and streaming program, our
student athletes are building the talent and
skills to thrive.
2019 - 2020
National Esports
Coach of the Year
“With all of the
uncertainty of the last
year, our students took
the opportunity to prove
how resilient they are.
When most universities
backed off, our Broncos
doubled down.”
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