Position:
Instructor of Esports
Email:
cscroggi@su.edu
Educational History:
B.S.i n Exercise Science, James Madison University; M.S. in Sport and Recreation Leadership, James Madison University; PhD (Ongoing) in Sport and Entertainment Management, University of South Carolina
Fields of Expertise:
- Esports
- Underrepresented Populations in Sport
- Social Connectedness
Professional Highlights:
His previous experiences as a competitive gamer, consultant, and CEO of a gaming and entertainment organization have given him invaluable experience and resources that he uses to research, teach, and provide consultation.
Scroggins has appeared on radio shows, news sources such as NPR, and presented at numerous esports conferences and panels across the country. Scroggins has helped develop the Esports curriculum at Shenandoah University and is currently co-editing and authoring one of the first comprehensive esports textbook.
Personal Highlights:
Chris still plays video games to stay current with the industry and has recently started to play competitively again.