# @itsericaaberg on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-EH4JJI6u
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/18012112-itsericaaberg-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-01-28T18:58:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Eric Aaberg (@ItsEricAaberg) — https://gondola.cc/ItsEricAaberg

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One more time, one last ride. Crazy to think it’s my last undergrad semester, and with varsity esports. 

When I first visited at freshman orientation, I remember them first announcing esports coming to UTD. I was (probably) the most excited student in that auditorium. 

Having grown up loving gaming, I never thought of the day I’d be a part of my college’s esports team. 

Flash forward 4-5 years, I joined and got to lead the entire program that now features Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, Smash Bros, and VALORANT. 

I got to be there for so many of our milestones, sharing that with all of our hardworking players and staff. 

From winning ut_dallas’ first national championship title for athletics to traveling across the country: Boston, Atlanta, California, Illinois, Kansas City, and so many more. 

Extremely proud of our teams. 

Being a student coach, director, and marketing manager wasn’t always the easy task — and was definitely something to juggle on top of being a full-time student. But it was so rewarding. Overcoming challenges, seeing our teams improve, having to think creatively & critically — you name it. 

If you’re ever even possibly thinking of getting involved with something in college: just do it, and try it. I remember submitting my application for the student assistant coach role back in 2018 and thought  to myself “there’s no way I’m qualified for this.” If I didn’t convince myself to just shoot my shot, I wouldn’t be where I am today. 

This program’s success wouldn’t be possible without our players, staff, student fanbase of supporters, athletics, and university administration. Thank you all for introducing esports to the campus, and introducing hundreds of us to a new world of possibilities. 

#esports #esportsplayer #esportsteam #esportsnews #utdallas #utdesports

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esports, esportsplayer, utdesports, esportsnews, esportsteam, utdallas

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