Esports Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE) is an education organization that helps schools and institutions harness the power of gaming and esports to engage learners and build future-ready skills. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Joey Gawrysiak, Zachary Harrington, and Christopher Scroggins, EDGE grew out of their work building the Shenandoah University Esports program, where they developed curriculum, designed facilities, and established competitive and academic structures that connected students to opportunities in esports, media, business, and other related career fields.
Today, EDGE’s mission is to develop and grow the esports industry through education, consultation, and experience-driven expertise. The organization offers standards-aligned curriculum, educational content, and professional learning opportunities that help K–12 educators connect esports to career pathways, social and emotional learning (SEL), and overall student wellness. At the collegiate level, EDGE provides strategic consulting, academic program design, and arena planning to help institutions build comprehensive, sustainable esports ecosystems. With experience spanning K–12, higher education, and industry, EDGE equips partners with the insight and resources needed to prepare learners for success beyond the game.
