A Parent's Guide to EVAL: Understanding Esports Scholarships

Understanding Esports, Scholarships, and Your Child's Journey

EVAL is a platform built to help students turn their passion for gaming into real-world opportunity—through recruiting tools, analytics, and access to college programs offering scholarships for competitive players. Whether your student plays Valorant, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate, or Overwatch 2, we're here to help them connect their skills to their goals.

This guide will walk you through what EVAL is, how it works, and why it matters for your child's academic and professional future.

What is EVAL, and Why Should Parents Care?

Esports is more than "just playing games." Many colleges across the U.S. now offer scholarships for competitive gamers—just like traditional sports. But unlike basketball or soccer, esports recruiting doesn't happen at a field or through a coach's referral—it happens online.

That's where EVAL comes in.

EVAL gives students a platform to:

• Showcase their gameplay and achievements
• Get evaluated through real performance data
• Connect with college recruiters and apply for scholarships
• Participate in organized tournaments and combines

As a parent, this gives you a clear window into your child's esports experience—offering structure, accountability, and access to opportunity.

Creating a Profile (and Why It Matters)

When your child makes a profile on EVAL, they're taking the first step toward getting recruited. Their profile is more than a gamer tag—it's a digital portfolio that shows who they are as both a student and a player.

A complete profile includes:

• A headshot photo (yes, colleges want to see the person behind the screen)
• Personal and academic info: age, grade, graduation year, region, goals
• Game connections: linking their game accounts to unlock performance data
• A short biography that shows what makes them unique—interests, personality, and aspirations

Linking Game Accounts and Understanding Stats

One of EVAL's core features is its analytics. By linking their Riot, Epic Games, Battle.net, or start.gg accounts, your child unlocks a dashboard of stats that go beyond win/loss records.

These include:

• EVAL Score – A metric (0–100) that reflects overall performance and game sense
• Recent match stats – So they can track improvement over time
• Skill-specific metrics – Like positioning, decision-making, and consistency

These numbers don't just help coaches evaluate players—they help students understand their own strengths and weaknesses. It's a tool for growth, not just visibility.

The Student Journey: From Profile to Scholarship

Playing in Combines and Connecting with Colleges

EVAL hosts regular Combines—structured, team-based competitions where players are evaluated by recruiters. Think of them like esports scouting events.

Students gain:

• A ranking on the EVAL platform
• Opportunities to earn badges, combine invites, and even scholarship offers
• Experience playing in organized, competitive environments

After combines, players can connect directly with college recruiters via the platform's messaging tools or by visiting school pages. Many colleges in our system actively respond to student inquiries, and EVAL makes it easy to have those conversations in a structured, professional way.

Safety, Community, and Support

We understand that as a parent, safety and community are top priorities. EVAL's tools are designed with that in mind:

Esports can often feel isolating or chaotic—but with the right tools and support, it can become a focused, goal-driven part of your child's high school experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts: Your Role as a Parent

You don't have to understand every game your child plays. But by learning how platforms like EVAL work, you can support them in a meaningful way:

And stay tuned—more articles in this series will break down college programs, esports scholarships, and how you can guide your student toward success both in-game and beyond.