Southern Miss Esports HS Smash Bros. Boot Camp

Join us for an intensive three-day, two-night experience where you'll level up your Super Smash Bros skills to the max! Our camp is designed for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced, who are passionate about honing their techniques and dominating the competition.

Under the guidance of experienced coaches and top players, you'll dive deep into the intricacies of the game, mastering advanced techniques, refining your strategies, and perfecting your timing and execution. Top players will include our premier collegiate smash bros team and coach! This team competes against the best colleges in the country like, Ohio State, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Kansas, Boise State, James Madison University, and many more! Take this opportunity to learn from their success!

But it's not all hard work! In between intense training sessions, you'll have plenty of opportunities to bond with fellow players, make new friends, and enjoy classic camp activities like recreational activities at the Payne Center, team challenges, and late-night gaming sessions. The Payne Center is the primary recreational space for students at Southern Miss! It offers several basketball courts, a rock wall experience, an escape room, and more!

The camp culminates in an epic tournament where you'll put your newfound skills to the test against your fellow campers. With bragging rights and prizes on the line, it's sure to be an adrenaline-fueled showdown you won't soon forget!

Whether you're aiming to dominate your local scene or just looking to have a blast with fellow Smash enthusiasts, Smash Bros Boot Camp Summer Camp is the ultimate destination for players who want to level up their game and have the time of their lives doing it. Sign up now and get ready to unleash your inner Smash champion!

STUDENTS NEED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN NINTENDO SWITCH CONSOLE AND CONTROLLER WITH THE SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE GAME DOWNLOADED OR IN THE CONSOLE

Students will be staying in campus dorms throughout the camp. Girls and boys will be separated into dorms based on sex/gender with boys being on one floor with a chaperone and girls on another with a chaperone.

Covered in the costs are the Payne Center experience, food provided at the Fresh Food Company buffet dining experience in the Thad Cochran Center, and access to our state-of-the-art esports arena!

Southern Miss Esports is also the host for the MHSAA Esports State Championships! Every semester the best High School esports teams, including Smash Bros, travel to Hattiesburg, MS to compete for the State Championship!

Agenda:

Day 1: Arrival and Orientation

9am - 10am | Check-In

10am - 11am | Welcome Address + Orientation

11am - 12pm | Ice Breaker Activities (Esports Edition)

12pm - 1pm | Lunch

1pm - 2pm | Introduction to Esports

2pm - 3pm | Introduction to Esports

3pm - 4pm | Workshop 1: Game Analysis and Strategy Session

4pm - 5pm | Workshop 1: Game Analysis and Strategy Session

5pm - 6pm | Dinner

6pm - 7pm | Gaming Session 1: Practice Matches

7pm - 8pm | Gaming Session 1: Practice Matches

8pm - 9pm | Gaming Session 1: Practice Matches

Day 2: Skill Development

9am - 10am | Breakfast

10am - 11am | Workshop 2: Review from Practice Matches

11am - 12pm | Workshop 2: Review from Practice Matches

12pm - 1pm | Lunch

1pm - 2pm | Gaming Session 2: Team Practices and Skill Development

2pm - 3pm | Gaming Session 2: Team Practices and Skill Development

3pm - 4pm | Gaming Session 2: Team Practices and Skill Development

4pm - 5pm | Gaming Session 2: Team Practices and Skill Development

5pm - 6pm | Dinner

6pm - 7pm | Social Event

7pm - 8pm | Social Event

8pm - 9pm | Social Event

Day 3 - Showcase and Departure

9am - 10am | Breakfast

10am - 11am | Final Team Practices

11am - 12pm | Final Team Practices

12pm - 1pm | Lunch

1pm - 2pm | Esports Showcase: Tournament

2pm - 3pm | Esports Showcase: Tournament

3pm - 4pm | Esports Showcase: Tournament

4pm - 5pm | Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks

5pm - 6pm | Departure


CONTACT INFORMATION:
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to our Esports Coordinator!

David Dickert (picture below)

david.dickert@usm.edu