Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation

What Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation does

Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation (LASEF) is a Louisiana-based nonprofit founded in 2020 that organizes scholastic esports leagues, competitive events, and career-focused programs for K-12 students across public, private, charter, and homeschool settings. Its core product suite centers on the East Baton Rouge Esports League (EBREL) as the flagship regional league, a statewide Louisiana Esports League with online and regional qualifier pathways, and flagship events including Stomp in the Swamp and the inaugural LASEF State Championship (April 2026). Student development offerings — the Student Ambassador Program and Esports Internship Program — provide leadership, broadcasting, and STEM-career exposure layered on top of the competition calendar.

The organization operates as a federation and event operator rather than a technology company. Its infrastructure is built on commodity tools: Challonge for tournament brackets, Google Forms for registration, Twitch and YouTube for live event streaming, and PayPal for donation processing. Competitive differentiation comes from formal affiliations with USAEL (State Affiliate), NASEF, and ESTA, which provide curriculum access, national tournament pathways, and scholarships, together with an education-first positioning that frames esports as a workforce development vehicle into STEM, IT, cybersecurity, broadcasting, and event management.

LASEF's revenue model is donation- and sponsorship-driven. It accepts tiered PayPal donations via its website and is funded by corporate sponsors including AE Touch Technologies (a five-year partner), Insight, and Camcor. Customer segments split between K-12 students and educators (the primary program-side users) and corporate sponsors (the primary revenue-side counterparties). There is no public pricing for league participation; events such as the Jamboree are free entry, and program participation is free to students, making LASEF effectively a freemium nonprofit that monetizes through donor and sponsor generosity rather than user fees.

Name

Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation

Legal name

Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation

Website

https://lasefup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation is a nonprofit that organizes K-12 scholastic esports leagues, regional and statewide competitions, and student leadership and internship programs across Louisiana, funded by donations and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scholastic Esports Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAFADAK

Collegiate/Scholastic Esports Programs & Leagues

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gaming & Interactive Entertainment (Video Games, Esports)/Esports Leagues, Teams & Tournament Operators

SECONDARYEDALAIAO

Esports & Competitive Gaming Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

SECONDARYMPAGANAE

Collegiate & Scholastic Esports Tournaments

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Esports Tournaments

SECONDARYMPAFALAF

University/School Esports Facilities & Training Centers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gaming & Interactive Entertainment (Video Games, Esports)/Competitive Gaming Venues & LAN Centers

Keywords

• Scholastic esports leagues
• K-12 esports programs
• Esports tournaments
• Esports curriculum
• Esports career pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: LASEF accepts donations from individuals, families, and community members through its website. Support options include PayPal donations at multiple giving tiers, with imagery suggesting tiered giving levels.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors including AE Touch Technologies (5-year partner), Insight (logistics support), Camcor (Super Smash Bros. Championship sponsor), and AE Touch Technologies (Mario Kart Championship sponsor) provide financial and in-kind support for events. Sponsors gain visibility at tournaments and connection to the education community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LASEF organizes and operates scholastic esports leagues, tournaments, and events for K-12 students across Louisiana, including the EBREL regional league, Louisiana Esports League, online competition through USAEL, and flagship events such as Stomp in the Swamp and the LASEF State Championship. The organization also delivers student leadership development through the Student Ambassador Program and career pathway programs through the Esports Internship Program, connecting students with STEM, broadcasting, and esports industry opportunities.

Product overview

LASEF operates a multi-tiered scholastic esports ecosystem with EBREL as its regional league serving East Baton Rouge Parish, complemented by the statewide Louisiana Esports League with online and regional components. The organization offers flagship events including Stomp in the Swamp and the inaugural LASEF State Championship, supported by student development programs in the Student Ambassador Program and Esports Internship Program. Regional leagues across Louisiana and USAEL online competition provide multiple qualification pathways to the state championship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EBREL (East Baton Rouge Esports League) Regional sch
• Louisiana Esports League Statewide competitive league offering online and regional league participation culminating in the LASEF State Championship, supporting multiple game titles including Rocket League, Madden, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Kart.
• Stomp in the Swamp Flagship in-person tournament event featuring championships in Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, held during the LACUE conference at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans.
• Regional Leagues Local and regional esports leagues across Louisiana including SWLA Scholastic Esports League and Washington Parish Esports League, providing pathways for teams to compete for state championship slots.
• Online Competition (USAEL League) Online competitive league participation through USAEL partnership, featuring weekly league matches, playoffs, and open competition with Fall and Spring seasons; provides virtual access for Louisiana schools including virtual charter programs.
• Student Ambassador Program Leadership development program empowering students to drive school gaming communities through event planning, social media, marketing, and leadership skills development.
• Esports Internship Program Career pathway program providing students internship opportunities and experiential learning in esports management, STEM fields, broadcasting, production, and related industries.
• Jamboree Annual free-entry event featuring gameplay, league signups, ambassador meetups, career exploration, and community building across Louisiana esports participants.
• LASEF State Championship First-ever statewide championship event bringing together top competitors from regional leagues and USAEL for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe championships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57% of East Baton Rouge schools adopted esports within 3 years of program launch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, significant, supporting and core.

• LACUE (Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025LACUE provided the venue for the Esports Experience featuring Stomp in the Swamp, held December 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. This partnership positions scholastic esports within a major education technology conference, providing visibility to educators and administrators across Louisiana.
• Insight (Insight Enterprises)significantGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Insight supported Stomp in the Swamp by providing logistics, furniture, and student hospitality. As a technology solutions provider, Insight brings operational resources to esports events and creates connections to the broader technology industry.
• CamcorsignificantGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Camcor, a technology and electronics provider, sponsored the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Championship at Stomp in the Swamp 2025, providing championship-level support for competitive gaming.
• Benjamin O'Gradney (Mastery Coding / USAEL)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2025Chief Strategy Officer with Mastery Coding and USAEL led computer science and coding workshops at the Esports Experience, providing hands-on technical skill development content for educators and students.
• USAEL (United States Academic Esports League)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025LASEF is an official USAEL State Affiliate, providing Louisiana students access to national tournaments, the USAEL Open League, and scholarship pathways. The partnership brings comprehensive educational resources, a secure tournament platform, curriculum development support, and ongoing financial support for LASEF operations. Students gain enhanced competition opportunities and national recognition pathways.
• NASEF (North America Scholastic Esports Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024LASEF is an official NASEF affiliate, aligning Louisiana's scholastic esports programs with nationally recognized standards for competition, education, and student development.
• AE Touch TechnologiesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020AE Touch Technologies, based in Morgan City, Louisiana, has been a day-one partner for five years, supporting scholastic esports from its inception. They sponsored both the Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. LACUE Championships and continue as a key sponsor of the inaugural LASEF State Championship, exemplifying long-term commitment to Louisiana esports education.
• ESTA (Esports Trade Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLASEF is an official ESTA affiliate, connecting Louisiana programs with industry standards and professional esports ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LASEFUP
• Facebookfacebook.com/LASEFUP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/louisiana-scholastic-esports-federation
• Instagraminstagram.com/lasefupesports
• TikToktiktok.com/@lasefup

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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