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Josh Steger
Director, Esports (Competitive)
Professional Highlights
- Inaugural WVU Director: Appointed as West Virginia University’s first Director of Esports in October 2021, establishing the program as a premier collegiate competitor.
- National Championship Success: Guided WVU to the 2021 LevelNext Madden National Championship, the 2023 Collegiate Rocket League World Championships, and numerous other national and regional finals.
- Award-Winning Coach: Named the 2021 National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Madden Coach of the Year.
- Proven Program Builder: Previously directed esports at WVU Potomac State College—securing ECAC and LevelNext Big 12 Conference titles—and served as League Director of Guardians for Real Life Games.
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Professional Highlights
- Coaching Leadership: Joined WVU Esports as the Valorant coach in April 2023.
- Tournament Success: Led the Mountaineers to a semifinalist finish in the NACE Starleague.
- Professional Playing Career: Competed professionally in Valorant for Charlotte Phoenix, Rise, and Cosmic Divide prior to coaching.
- WVU Alumnus: Graduated from West Virginia University in 2019.
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Michael Carvelli
Marketing Strategist
Professional Highlights
- Strategic Marketing Leadership: Joined WVU Esports as Marketing Strategist in May 2022, driving promotional strategies and producing multimedia content for both the competitive teams and academic programs.
- University Communications Experience: Served as a Social Media Specialist for West Virginia University for three years prior to his current role.
- Award-Winning Media Background: Previously worked as a sports journalist and graphic designer covering collegiate athletics for publications including The Charleston Gazette-Mail and The Clarksburg Exponent Telegram.
- Student Media Alumni: Former Sports Editor for WVU’s student newspaper, The Daily Athenaeum, and a current member of the WVU Student Media Alumni Committee.
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