Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode of Have Game, Will Travel, Full Sail Director of Esports Growth and Development Bennett Newsome interviews Chris Lama. Chris is the Esports Manager at Conestoga College and Co-Chair of the Waterloo Region Esports Commission. Bennett and Chris talk about the numerous roles he’s held across esports, the biggest challenges he faced when launching Conestoga College’s esports program, being recognized as the 2025 Esports Educator of the Year, what he’s most proud of from his time at Parabellum Esports, what makes the Canadian collegiate esports scene unique, and how he helps students think about their personal brands.
For more episodes of Have Game, Will Travel, be sure to check out twitch.tv/fullsailarmada.
For more information about Armada and esports at Full Sail University, visit our site: fullsailarmada.gg
Located in Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail University offers academic certificates, undergraduate programs, and graduate programs designed for the world of entertainment media and emerging technologies. Full Sail’s creative approach to education provides an immersive, fast-paced, and relevant learning experience that mirrors the workflow and collaboration found throughout today’s rapidly evolving industries.
Full Sail’s areas of study include music and recording, technology, games, art and design, film and television, media and communications, business, and sports marketing. Full Sail graduate credits include work on Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, ADDY, MTV Video Music Award, and Game Awards-nominated and winning projects.
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In this episode of Have Game, Will Travel, Full Sail Director of Esports Growth and Development Bennett Newsome interviews Chris Lama. Chris is the Esports Manager at Conestoga College and Co-Chair of the Waterloo Region Esports Commission. Bennett and Chris talk about the numerous roles he’s held across esports, the biggest challenges he faced when launching Conestoga College’s esports program, being recognized as the 2025 Esports Educator of the Year, what he’s most proud of from his time at Parabellum Esports, what makes the Canadian collegiate esports scene unique, and how he helps students think about their personal brands.
For more episodes of Have Game, Will Travel, be sure to check out twitch.tv/fullsailarmada.
For more information about Armada and esports at Full Sail University, visit our site: fullsailarmada.gg
Located in Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail University offers academic certificates, undergraduate programs, and graduate programs designed for the world of entertainment media and emerging technologies. Full Sail’s creative approach to education provides an immersive, fast-paced, and relevant learning experience that mirrors the workflow and collaboration found throughout today’s rapidly evolving industries.
Full Sail’s areas of study include music and recording, technology, games, art and design, film and television, media and communications, business, and sports marketing. Full Sail graduate credits include work on Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, ADDY, MTV Video Music Award, and Game Awards-nominated and winning projects.
#fullsailuniversity #esports #gaming
