Bridgewater College has named Jocef Dorsey its new Esports Program Director, the college announced Oct. 7. Dorsey will lead the program at the college in Bridgewater, according to the announcement.
Bridgewater said its varsity esports program launched in 2022 and has teams competing in League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers and Marvel Rivals. The teams are scheduled to compete in the National Esports Collegiate Conference this spring, the college said.
Dorsey joins Bridgewater from Bowie State University, where he served as Esports Director and Head Coach, according to the announcement. Bridgewater said he led Bowie State’s Marvel Rivals team to its first tournament win and a top-250 finish in the Marvel Rivals Championship series. He has also taught courses for the Howard County Library System in Maryland and coached youth esports teams for Code Ninjas, the college said.
Dorsey said he is interested in mentoring students in competition as well as broadcasting, production, social media, graphic design and event management. Bridgewater Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer Kristy Rhea said students of any skill level can participate as the college works to build a competitive team, according to the announcement.
More information about Bridgewater’s esports program is available at bridgewater.edu/esports, the college said. Media inquiries may be directed to Heather Cole, editor and media relations director, at hcole@bridgewater.edu.