The growth and popularity of eSports cannot be understated. The domain has become so mainstream that colleges and universities are rapidly beginning to launch eSports programs within their athletics departments. In this study, the authors interviewed 33 student-athletes receiving scholarships for participating in eSports at one institution. In all, the identity and social capital of athletes in this "new" athletic arena were explored and compared with previous studies examining "traditional" athletes. The implications of the similarities and differences are discussed and ideas for future research into this emerging field are presented.

Very little is known about the educational and experiential backgrounds of athletic administrators. The purpose of this study was to investigate these backgrounds in collegiate athletic departments. Results indicated significant differences across the three National Collegiate Athletic Association divisions and between males and females related to the educational and experiential backgrounds of athletic administrators, exclusive of athletic directors. Division I administrators were significantly more likely to have a doctorate, more years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics, and no coaching experience. Males were more likely to hold positions in facilities and media; females were more likely to work in academics and compliance. Overall, female administrators were significantly more likely than males to have a master's degree, prior experience working in intercollegiate athletics, and head coaching experience.