College LFX

Connect.
Community. Challenge.

The first Organized Play platform designed for college gamers

COLLEGE HUB

Main landing page for all college’s organized play activities, news, events, search and support

CLUB HUB

Clubs and student organizations setup and manage organized play for their members

STUDENT HUB

Access point for student profile with all organized play activities, gamertags, personal, social and school activities

LFX HUB

Students looking for organized play partner(s) for single match or short-term session (eg. dungeon raid, co-op campaigns, boss fight, PvP, puzzles)

ABOUT US

Welcome to the ultimate platform for organized play for colleges and students!

Join the community
and enhance your college
gaming experience!

Designed for the next generation of college students to find, play and enjoy gaming together. Our system offers comprehensive tools for tournaments, event management, scheduling, leaderboards, team an player stats, and advanced search. The system is game-agnostic and compatible with all platforms.

With 20.2 million college students in North America, and 75% of them playing video games, this platform serves as a central hub for accessing organized play activities, news, events, and support resources. College LFX is the ultimate platform for colleges and students looking to PLAY. Whether it’s through organized competitions at the national level, intramural events at the college level, or simply a group of students looking to game together on a Thursday night, College LFX has the tools required

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WHO WE ARE

The A-Team
for Collegiate
Gaming

Ramon Hermann brings a wealth of experience and leadership to our platform. He has held key roles in the gaming and esports industry, including serving as SVP & Managing Director, Americas at ESL FACEIT Group, and Director of Esports & Publishing at Tencent America. Previously, he led collegiate esports and community initiatives at Riot Games and was Head of Global Community at Blizzard Entertainment. With his deep expertise in gaming, esports, and community engagement, Ramon is dedicated to enhancing the organized play experience and fostering a vibrant community for students.

Ian Atkinson is a seasoned leader in the business and operations side of gaming and esports. His extensive career includes roles such as SVP of Game Partnerships at ESL FACEIT Group, VP of Esports Operations & Business Development at Capcom, VP of Global Publisher Business Development at AdColony, and Director of Global Online Games at THQ. With his deep knowledge of partnerships, operations, and business strategy, Ian is committed to driving growth and creating opportunities within the gaming and organized play community.

Duran Parsi is an expert in client success and a pioneer in collegiate esports. There is nobody in the world with more experience in collegiate esports, as he founded both the first collegiate esports club at UC San Diego in 2008, and created the first collegiate esports league, CSL, in 2009. Duran’s history both as a student leader and on the business side of collegiate makes him uniquely situated to empower the next generation of student gamers.

Krzysztof Pikiewicz is a seasoned leader in operations and event management. As the Global SVP of DreamHack at ESL FACEIT Group and previously serving as Global COO of the same organization, he has played a pivotal role in shaping large-scale gaming events and operations worldwide. Krzysztof’s extensive experience in managing global teams and delivering exceptional experiences ensures that our platform runs smoothly and efficiently, supporting the growth and success of organized play communities.

Wim Stocks is a highly respected leader in the gaming and esports industry, bringing years of expertise in commercial strategy and partnerships. He has held key roles such as leading Commercial & Partnerships at Belong Gaming & Vindex and serving as Chairman of the Collegiate Starleague. Wim’s career also includes positions as EVP at Virgin Gaming and EVP at Atari. With his deep experience in business development and strategic growth, Wim provides invaluable guidance and insight to help drive the success of our platform and the collegiate gaming community.

RAMON
HERMANN

Product

IAN
ATKINSON

Partnerships

Duran
PARSI

Client Success

Krzysztof
Pikiewicz

Operations

WiM
STOCKS

Advisor

PARTNERS

OUR ADVISORS

Our advisory team consists of influential, well-regarded collegiate advisors who are shaping the future of collegiate esports and gaming communities. Their knowledge and experience ensure our platform delivers top-tier organized play and support for students.

Dr. Chris “Doc” Haskell

Head Coach of Esports at Boise State University, Doc is a trailblazer in collegiate esports coaching and development, dedicated to building competitive teams and fostering student success.

Angela Bernard Thomas

Chief Esports Officer at Collegiate Sports Management
Group / EsportsU, Angela focuses on elevating esports opportunities and infrastructure, enhancing the collegiate esports experience nationwide.

Sari Kitelyn

Director of Esports & Project Development at Full Sail University and Chairman of the Board at the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). Sari’s leadership in esports education and project development helps bridge the gap between academics and competitive gaming.

Jay DeShong

Director of Esports Operations at Grand Canyon University, Jay oversees the strategic growth of esports programs, ensuring students have access to cutting-edge resources and competitive opportunities.

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