eSports
High school eSports is a competitive, organized video gaming program that brings together students to engage in team-based gaming, much like traditional sports. In eSports, students compete in popular games such as League of Legends, Rocket League, and League of Legends, all while developing skills in teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking. Participating in eSports also opens up opportunities for scholarships, college recruitment, and careers in the rapidly growing gaming and technology industries. Whether students are seasoned gamers or new to competitive play, high school eSports offers a fun, inclusive environment where they can showcase their talents, connect with peers, and experience the excitement of competition in a structured and supportive setting.
Roster
Free Agents
eSports does not make cuts and invites all student-athletes to participate in many capacities. We need media managers, content creators, equipment managers, technology specialists, streaming specialists, and game commentators.
Ali Assad
Lizeth Avila Martinez
Jazmin Barragan
Larry Bautista
Teodoro Bautista Perez
Diego Cuna
Anthony Fuentes
Emanuel Galvan Torres
Nicolas Galvan Torres
Anthony S Hernandez
Ricardo Hernandez
Maynor A Machado
Erick Medina
Graycie A Millard
Bianca C Nunez
Wesley G Ralston
Melissa Rodriguez
Daniel A Vargas-Rivera
Dakota J Voyles
Head Coach
Jesus Jacobo
Coach Jesús Jacobo Martínez moved from Michoacan, Mexico, at the age of 12 and started 7th grade in Dalton Public Schools, speaking zero English. With the support of many amazing teachers, Coach Jacobo graduated from Dalton High in 2005. After high school, Coach Jacobo graduated from Berea College in Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Management and concentrations in Business and Computer Science. After working as a Business Analyst and Technology Specialist with companies like AT&T and Blackboard, Coach Jacobo moved back home to Dalton to share his passions with high school students and soccer players.
Coach Jacobo played soccer starting at the age of 6 in the streets of Michoacan, Mexico. After that, he played 4 years of Collegiate Soccer at Berea College in the NCAA Division III. Since then, Coach Jacobo has now coached varsity soccer for 11 years both in High School and in the travel soccer club NSA Belles. In 2020 during his second season, Coach Jacobo led his U14 Belles to win a Conference All-State Championship as well as becoming Champions in the Auburn Thunder Classic.
Coach Jacobo also has a passion for eSports and computer programming. In 2016 he launched the very first Computer Science Pathway and eSports Club team for Dalton Public Schools. He has coached Varsity eSports for 8 years now, led 2 Rocket League squads to the Elite 8 stage of GHSA State Competition, and is also an avid Rocket League, FC24(FIFA), and Fortnite player himself.
Assistant Coach
Leslie Elrod
