About Us

The Slingshot Esports Gaming Experience

Slingshot Esports was born out of a significant moment in the lives of a son, Keegan and his father, Brendan. As Brendan sought to better understand his son and the video games that he played, it created a bond between them, transforming their relationship forever.  Together, they saw the immense potential to bring hope and encouragement to the gaming community through both inperson and online events. Knowing that gamers and esports athletes are stereotyped and marginalized, Slingshot Esports emerged as a way to change that. Slingshot was launched in June 2021 by a concept team led by founder Brendan while he was still at Push The Rock, a global physical sports ministry with headquarters in Emmaus, PA.  In early 2023, seeking to increase growth and explore future potential, Brendan and Slingshot Esports transitioned out of Push The Rock. After some time at Athletes in Action, it was apparent that Slingshot Esports was destined to be an independent non-profit organization. In early 2024, Slingshot was incorporated with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in July 2024 received official status as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

With help from Freddie at Robles films, Keegan and Brendan tell the Slingshot Esports origin story. Watch below.

Slingshot Esports is a community of gamers and esports athletes who host and sponsor video game events which create fun and meaningful opportunities for the gaming community in a safe, non-toxic environment.

Our in-person events feature in-game skill development, structured team play and open play, and tournament competition while encouraging Christian spiritual development.

Our online events feature casual competition that encourages friendly competition and sportsmanship for players of all levels.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our future events.

The Slingshot Difference

Our Team

At the Slingshot Esports, we offer more than just a gaming space—we provide an experience driven by passionate, skilled, and caring staff. Our team goes beyond overseeing events; they lead, inspire, and engage every player, creating an inclusive and immersive environment for all skill levels.

With a contagious passion for gaming, expert facilitation, and supportive mentorship, our staff ensures every event is seamless and memorable. From casual gamers to esports enthusiasts, everyone has a place here to connect, grow, and thrive. Join us at an upcoming event and experience the difference our team makes firsthand.

The Player Experience

Aaron* is young, short high-schooler with little to no athletic ability. He is quiet, keeps to himself, hangs on the outer edge of typical teen group events, and doesn’t participate in group conversations. Those who know him would be super surprised if he would walk over to somebody he doesn’t know and start a conversation. Aaron, with some coaxing, sat down and picked up a controller at one of our esports events and began playing.  Within minutes, he was having fun and helping his teammates win. Very comfortable now, Aaron began to put his video game skills on display for all to see and became one that others wanted to play with. Immediately making a difference in the game, he found his place, a belonging, a space where he shined. His face, body language, and interpersonal interaction changed and he opened up to others in the group for the first time. The next time he saw one of our leaders (who he barely knew) he walked over and began a conversation around video games. Aaron and the leader talked video game speak for a while and in that moment, Aaron was open, talking, and building a relationship with someone he previously would have been too shy to talk with. 

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