Esports share many of the same qualities as traditional sports but stand out in the equity and accessibility they provide. Students with physical disabilities or other challenges may be limited in traditional athletics, yet esports removes many of those barriers and creates a level playing field. I love that students from all backgrounds and abilities can compete at a high level and find success together. Esports also has the power to connect students who might otherwise remain on the sidelines. Our program attracts players from many different backgrounds, including those who are new to the school or not involved in other activities. One of our star League of Legends players had just moved from China and was adjusting to a new culture and community. Through esports, he not only found a team but eventually grew into a leader, mentoring others and recruiting new teammates from his English Language Development classes. The biggest lesson I carry from traditional sports into esports is the value of teamwork. Students learn to push themselves further, think beyond their own perspective, and commit to something bigger than themselves. Esports teaches the importance of hard work and determination, lessons that lie at the heart of my educational philosophy and that will serve students for the rest of their lives.