ASG Partners with Anna Maria College
We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Anna Maria College, All Systems Go Enterprises, and ASG Connect.
All Systems Go Enterprises, an esports company established in May 2018, offers a wide range of products and services, including recruitment, production, event support, and partnership opportunities. The company operates its own gaming facility in Worcester, Massachusetts.
All Systems Go Connect, their sister company, is a recently launched online platform designed to assist college esports programs with scouting and recruiting efforts.
Anna Maria College’s esports program is a new addition that is competing for the first time this semester. The program supports the Northeast Esports Alliance (NEEA), an organization that focuses on connecting and supporting college esports programs.
Zach Gandara, the program director of Anna Maria College's esports, will be joining the NEEA as a board member to contribute to its development and is excited to be partnering with ASG Connect.
"We are so excited to partner with All Systems Go. They are pushing northeast esports by leaps and bounds. We cannot wait for what's coming next," said Gandara.
Anna Maria College is an early adopter of ASG Connect, and as part of this partnership, both parties will collaborate to promote the growth of the college's esports program.
Anna Maria College esports program director, Zach Gandara (left) and All Systems Go co-founder and CEO, Devin LaPlume (right)
ASG Connect will execute scouting events at Anna Maria College, enabling exposure to its rapidly growing program. Additionally, ASG Connect will introduce Anna Maria College to industry contacts and assist in establishing new relationships while providing internship and job opportunities to the esports program.
The Anna Maria esports scholarship will be listed on ASG Connect, enhancing the program's visibility and attracting more talented gamers to the college.
Furthermore, Anna Maria College and ASG Connect will jointly host events while supporting each other's growth. This partnership highlights the commitment of both parties to the advancement of esports and its associated activities.
Esports is a form of competitive video gaming that has gained traction and grown in popularity over recent years. Professional gamers compete against each other in organized competitions individually or as a team.
Games can be played on PC’s, gaming consoles and mobile devices. Some popular, competitive games include League of Legends, Dota 2 and Fortnite among many others.
Esports has become a high-earning industry, with professional players making earnings through competing for cash prizes and streaming on online platforms.
ASG Enterprises CEO and co-founder, Devin LaPlume, is excited to establish this partnership.
"We're thrilled to be partnering with Anna Maria, a college and community that has taken huge steps in developing an esports program on campus,” said LaPlume.
“We take great pride in being granted the opportunity to help further support their efforts in the esports industry. Many exciting developments to come, go AMCATS!"
For more information about Anna Maria Esports, email the Esports Director Zachary Gandara at esports@annamaria.edu