Nathan Benton, assistant head coach of Esports at Oakland University in Auburn Hills for the past two years, is the new head coach for Esports for Cleary University in Howell.
At Oakland, Benton was charged with securing top tier collegiate leagues and events for the school. In this position, he also was responsible for coordinating tournaments, and he served as a liaison between tournament organizers and players. In addition, he managed live broadcasting via Twitch, including recruiting on-air talent.
Benton also was an Esports coach at AOE Esports Event Center in Troy, where he managed day-to-day operations at the LAN Center and coached various rosters for AOE Esports and the XP league. He designed and organized diverse youth Esports programs and was responsible for developing a social media presence for the center.
“I’m very excited to join the Esports team at Cleary!” Benton said. “I’ve had a love for video games and education most of my life, and now I can give back to my community in a way that combines both of my passions!”
Benton grew up in Milford and earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from Oakland University.
He is a member of the National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors, a Positive Coaching Alliance member, and a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout.
