Improved hand-eye coordination Improved attention & visual acuity Improved basic visual processing and executive function Problem-solving & strategy skill development 71% of parents report gaming having net positive effects for children Boosts self-confidence and player socialization 54% of gamers say gaming helps them connect with friends At least 30 Wisconsin high schools participate in the Wisconsin high school esports association  In the span of just five years, over 125 higher education institutions have created varsity collegiate Esports programs including UW-Stout, North Central tech in Wausau, and Edgewood college in Madison  More than thirty U.S. colleges and universities offer scholarships for gamers