OUR MISSION
The Association For Online Gamers understands the importance of social interaction, connection and wellbeing on life outcomes, and has the ability to promote and encourage these in diverse online communities to help people in ways that are truly unique and innovative.
We are a UK-registered Social Enterprise, comparable to a “B Corporation”. We run the No.1 global esports development program that integrates game skills training with mental, emotional and physical wellbeing coaching, designed to equip young people with skills to achieve their aspirations and navigate the complexities & challenges they will face in life as they grow up.
Our Esports Development Programme
Our development program uses the power of online gaming like never before. Train, compete, learn and become an OG (Original Gamer).
The people behind OG have years of experience in gaming, content creation, mental wellbeing education. We understand this sector and the new generation of gamers, and we are bringing people together through technology and enjoyment in online and offline settings.
Our grassroots Esports Development Programme is aimed at young people between the ages of 13-16 who are interested in getting into the world of Esports and the many related fields, including game design, marketing, content creation, 3D modelling, shoutcasting, and many more. We are partnered with some of the top Esports teams in the world who scout our students for opportunities to become part of professional teams.
Our safeguarded, structured yet enjoyable Programme is designed to enable students to connect, build healthy relationships and build a solid foundation for their future success – opening up a world of opportunities to meet their aspirations.
"When I got involved in the programme in 2019, my autism was out of control, I would spend unhealthy amounts of time in my house and avoiding new situations. Since being part of the Pro Clubs Team, I now visit events put on by the football club and I even have the confidence to take trains alone and stay overnight in a hotel on my own."
"I tried to take my own life at the club training ground as I had hit rock bottom, I had lost my job and driving licence through a drinking problem, we were about to lose our house due to my gambling addiction, and my wife saw an advert for an esports team. I joined and made friends with people who I would never have otherwise met. The club invited me along to face to face events and I began to get my life back on track."
"I Joined the esports team in 2019 having reservations because female gamers had been abused for playing FIFA. When I joined the esports team however, I was surprised that my gender was not an issue to anyone, and I am still involved in the esports community today."
"I was wounded in Afghanistan and medically discharged after two tours in the British Army. This has left me with PTSD and some other mental health problems. I joined the esports team in 2019 and I feel that it has helped me a lot. I have made some friends for life and whilst my problems are not entirely solved, I feel the emotional support has been brilliant."
