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Student Leadership & Spotlight

Celebrating outstanding student achievements and fostering the next generation of scholastic esports leaders across Michigan.

👑 The Student Leadership Council (SLC)

Empowering student-athletes to have an active, influential voice in the league's direction, game formats, and community events.

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Student Voice & Rules

Student Council members provide vital feedback to the Board on game rulesets, map selection pools, and match reporting structures.

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Professional Mentorship

Connect with collegiate esports program directors, professional gaming consultants, and scholastic leaders across Michigan.

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Event Operations

Assist in coordinating local scrims, organizing showcase invitationals, and volunteering at our grand in-person State Finals.

📝 Nominate Your Students

Are you a MiHSEF coach or school advisor? You can nominate dedicated, sportsperson-like, or high-achieving student-athletes to represent your region in the Student Leadership Council!

  • Nominee must be an active student-athlete on a registered MiHSEF team.
  • Displays positive behaviors, helpfulness, and fair play in the community.
  • Eager to contribute 1-2 hours a month to SLC meetings and planning.

✨ Student Spotlight & Highlights

Honoring collegiate scholarship recipients, local invitational champions, and league leaders demonstrating outstanding character.

🎓 ScholarshipGrandville High School

Luke A.

Davenport University Esports Scholarship

Luke secured a $5,000 collegiate scholarship for his outstanding tactical leadership and team coordination as the Super Smash Bros. crews captain. He is recognized for his focus on team chemistry and mentoring younger players.

🏅 Award details: $5,000 Collegiate AwardSpring 2026
🎓 ScholarshipLinden High School

Sarah M.

Ferris State University Recruiting Pathway

A driving force behind Linden's Rocket League roster, Sarah was selected for Ferris State's premier recruiting pathway. Her mechanical expertise and communication are matching the top-tier standards of the collegiate division.

🏅 Award details: Varsity Roster Pathway RecipientSpring 2026
🏆 Tournament Win / TitleMuskegon High School

Marcus T.

West Michigan SSBU Local Invitational Champion

Marcus dominated the regional West Michigan Invitational bracket. More than his mechanical skill, coaches commended Marcus for running prep sessions for players from other schools, fostering community goodwill.

🏅 Award details: 1st Place & Local TitleFall 2025
🤝 SportspersonshipMarquette High School

Chloe D.

League-Wide Outstanding Sportspersonship Honor

Chloe of Marquette High School was honored for her commitment to positive play. She organized free league-wide warmup lobbies, welcomed new players, and assisted opponent advisors with lobby connections during playoffs.

🏅 Award details: State Sportspersonship AwardSpring 2026

đŸ“Ŗ Have a highlight to share?

Did one of your players sign with a university, win a local LAN, or orchestrate an outstanding community event? Let us know so we can add them to our Spotlights!

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