Collaboration will expand access to gaming, digital skills, and esports education worldwide

ATLANTA, GA (October 13, 2025) – The Network of Academic and  Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) and the United States Esports Federation (USEF.GG) have announced a strategic partnership with Gosu Academy, a global leader in gaming and esports education. Together, they will support training and development of U.S. national esports teams, helping to enhance their international competitiveness through structured bootcamps, performance analytics, and implementation of global best practices.

“Gosu Academy offers a proven formula for success,” said Gerald Solomon, Founder and Executive Director of NASEF and USEF.GG.  “This partnership will provide United States esports athletes, as well as NASEF clubs, affiliates and students, with tools they need to compete with the world’s best esports athletes. NASEF is excited to partner with Gosu Academy to enhance the performance and personal development of students and esports players in our global network.”

“At Gosu Academy, our mission has always been to elevate esports education and coaching to global standards,” said Javier Bernal, Co-Founder of Gosu Academy. “Through this partnership, we’ll help establish a stronger talent pipeline, from school programs to national teams, ensuring players and coaches gain new opportunities to grow, while elevating the US national team’s presence on the big stage.”

In 2026, the partnership will expand to elevate scholastic and collegiate esports, train the next generation of coaches and career-ready professionals, and launch global educational programs.

Braeden Plein, Co-Founder of Gosu Academy, added, “Through our access to many of the world’s top esports professionals and our extensive database of training curricula, we’re able to go beyond coaching and deliver career pathway training. At the same time, by leveraging our physical presence in multiple regions, we’re able to expand the impact of this partnership to inspire and upskill youth worldwide! By combining our expertise, networks, and global reach, we’re not just advancing esports in the U.S., we’re scaling a global learning ecosystem.”

About USEF.GG and NASEF 

The United States Esports Federation (USEF.GG) and its collaborative scholastic partner NASEF both operate under the umbrella of the 501(c)3 non-profit World Wide Scholastic Esports Foundation. USEF.GG provides opportunities for elite esports athletes to represent the U.S. in international tournaments by developing athletes who are game changers in the esports world, emphasizing core values of learning, opportunity, community, diversity, and respect. Find USEF.GG at USEF.gg or on Instagram at USEF_GG and Twitter/X at GG_USEF.

The Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) equips education, community and industry leaders to maximize the potential of scholastic esports. As a non-profit, NASEF supports leaders and youth to develop career and professional skills through a unique blend of play and learning. Using its research-backed approach, NASEF guides organizations around the world striving to make impacts through scholastic esports.

The International Esports Federation has entrusted NASEF with training and supporting its 130+ member federations as they undertake development of scholastic esports programs. Find NASEF at NASEF.org and on X/Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Gosu Academy

Gosu Academy is a global leader in gaming, esports, and emerging technology education. Its online platform has trained over 20,000 players, supporting 25+ collegiate teams and running elite national bootcamps with top professional players and coaches. Beyond esports coaching, Gosu Academy empowers students, educators, and organizations to thrive in gaming and the digital economy. Through partnerships with universities, ministries, and federations across North America, the Middle East, and Asia, Gosu Academy delivers world-class programs in esports management, game development, AI for games, and digital literacy.

Learn more at gosuacademy.com or follow them on LinkedIn, and X/Twitter.

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Media contact: Claire LaBeaux, [email protected]