ESPORTS YOUTH ACADEMY
Welcome to the UK's leading youth esports training platform for young gamers aged 8-16. Our free, self-paced esports courses cover competitive gaming fundamentals, esports coaching, team branding, game design, and healthy gaming habits.
How to Get Started
Parent registers and creates account
Add your child's profile with their gaming interests
Start learning with full progress tracking
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Our online learning modules are designed to equip young gamers with the knowledge and skills to level up their gaming journey. Learn about the esports industry, develop valuable life skills, and understand how to be a positive force in the gaming community.
Teacher-Led Group Sessions Available
Group session modules marked with
5 min Discussion
Introduce life skill
15 min Gameplay
Students practice
10 min Reflection
Quiz & discuss
SELF-PACED COURSES
Interactive modules for individual learners with progress tracking
Esports Basics: Unit 1
Understanding the World of Competitive Gaming
Learn what esports is, explore game genres, discover career pathways, and understand how competitive gaming has become a global phenomenon.
Esports Basics: Unit 2
Building Your Team Identity
Learn to design logos, create merchandise, develop marketing plans, investigate sports organisations, and build your own esports brand from scratch.
Sleep Hygiene for Gamers
Better Sleep, Better Gaming
Learn why sleep matters for gaming performance, how to build healthy routines, and practical tips to improve your sleep quality. Perfect for ages 7-14.
Esports Coaching
Self-Guided Coaching Course for KS2-3
A comprehensive 10-session course covering the esports landscape, digital literacy, teamwork, strategy, coaching, health & wellbeing, content creation, event management, game analysis, and more. Aligned with the UK national curriculum.
Esports Leadership Skills
Developing Future Leaders Through Gaming
A comprehensive 10-session leadership module based on the British Esports Leaders Programme. Develop communication, organisation, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-confidence skills through gaming contexts.
Rocket League: Life Skills Training
Resilience, Teamwork & Growth
A 10-session module using Rocket League to develop resilience, perseverance, goal-setting, communication, and adaptability. Blend competitive gaming with life skills development.
Healthy Gaming Habits
Building Balance & Well-being
Learn to enjoy gaming in a healthy way. Discover how to balance screen time, develop life skills through gaming, stay safe online, and build positive gaming habits that last.
Victory Gaming Ethos
Character, Community & Purpose
Explore the three pillars of Victory Gaming: Play with Character, Play to Invite, and Play with Purpose. Learn how to be a positive force in gaming.
GROUP SESSION MODULES
Structured lessons for teachers and youth leaders with presentation mode
Foundation Modules
FC: Life Skills Training
Teamwork, Discipline & Decision-Making
Use EA Sports FC to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, critical thinking, and emotional regulation through realistic football scenarios. Perfect for group delivery.
Mario Kart: Life Skills Training
Emotional Control, Adaptability & Grace
Use Mario Kart to teach emotional regulation, adaptability, risk assessment, and sportsmanship through fun racing scenarios. Ideal for group sessions.
Fortnite: Life Skills Training
Resilience, Identity & Healthy Competition
Use Fortnite to teach resilience, communication, risk assessment, creative problem-solving, and healthy gaming habits through battle royale scenarios.
Minecraft: Life Skills Training
Creativity, Collaboration & Digital Citizenship
Use Minecraft to teach creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, resource management, and digital citizenship through collaborative building.
Advanced Modules
FC: Mindfulness & Diversity
Series 2: Focus, Creativity & Diversity
Explore mindfulness, creativity, diversity and personal discipline through football. Pre-match preparation, empathic roles, creative tactics and digital literacy.
Mario Kart: Focus & Community
Series 2: Concentration, Creativity & Transferable Skills
Build focus, creativity, decision-making and community engagement. Learn how racing skills transfer to real-world situations.
Fortnite: Strategy & Design
Series 2: Territory, Ethics & Creative Design
Explore territory control, positive self-talk, digital ethics and creative design. Build resilience and cultural competence through battle royale scenarios.
Minecraft: Storytelling & Heritage
Series 2: Narrative, Empathy & Cultural Appreciation
Explore narrative design, empathy, cultural heritage, logic and sustainability. Create stories, practice empathy and appreciate diverse cultures through building.
Rocket League: Life Skills Training
Resilience, Teamwork & Growth
Use Rocket League to develop resilience, perseverance, goal-setting, communication, and adaptability through fast-paced competitive play.
Esports Leadership Skills
Developing Future Leaders Through Gaming
Develop communication, organisation, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-confidence skills through gaming contexts. A full group session module for educators.
Self-Guided Learning
Work through modules at your own pace with interactive content, quizzes, and reflection activities.
Values-Based
Learn not just gaming skills, but how to be a positive, respectful member of the gaming community.
Industry Insights
Discover real career pathways, tournament structures, and what it takes to succeed in esports.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Dive deeper into each course topic with our comprehensive guides and articles.
Esports Fundamentals Guide
Complete guide to competitive gaming, from history to career pathways.
Team Branding Guide
Learn to create logos, merchandise, and marketing strategies for esports teams.
Game Design for Kids
Create your own video games with Scratch, Roblox, and Minecraft.
Sleep & Gaming Performance
Why better sleep means better gaming - the science explained.
Victory Gaming Ethos
Building character, community, and purpose through gaming.
Esports Leadership Guide
Developing communication, teamwork, and confidence through gaming.
Game Reviews
Parent-friendly reviews with age ratings and content guides.