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Colin Tracy

Director of Esports

Biography

With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Esports Management, Colin Tracy comes from a background in traditional sports - football and wrestling - and a life-long passion for video games. Throughout his athletic career, Colin would be named the captain of both teams and go on to be named an All-Conference lineman and an All-State wrestler in high school before going on to play football at the collegiate level. While attending Shenandoah University, Colin would go on to join the school's Rocket League team, being named captain in his second year and begin working with various organizations within the Esports Industry. Using his background in traditional sports, Colin worked alongside the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) to create the Constitution and Bylaws, taking steps towards giving Esport athletes a voice. Throughout his career, he would go on to win multiple championships as both a coach and a player. In his senior year, Colin would forgo his position as captain of Shenandoah's Rocket League team to work on the other end of the competition as a tournament operator for Collegiate Star League (CSL) and Esports Engine, hosting various large scale tournaments both online and in-person.

Awards & Accomplishments

  • Residence Life Outstanding Service Award 2021-22
  • Summa Cum Laude

What do you love about working at Columbia College?

My favorite thing about living in Columbia is being in a place that is warm throughout the year and has anything I need close to home.