Bethany Pyles
About Bethany Pyles
Bethany Pyles serves as the Program Director of Coaching at Cloud9 Esports, Inc. and has extensive experience in esports program development, including pioneering initiatives for high school and collegiate women in esports.
Work at Cloud9
Bethany Pyles serves as the Program Director for Coaching at Cloud9 Esports, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of coaching programs within the organization. Her responsibilities include managing coaching staff and ensuring the effectiveness of training programs for esports athletes. Pyles has contributed to the growth of Cloud9's coaching initiatives, focusing on enhancing player performance and fostering a supportive environment for esports competitors.
Current Role at the*gameHERs
Since 2022, Bethany Pyles has been the Collegiate Program Manager at the*gameHERs. In this position, she developed the first collegiate program specifically for college-age women in esports. Her work aims to empower female gamers and create opportunities for them in the esports industry. Pyles has focused on building a supportive community and providing resources for women pursuing careers in esports.
Previous Experience in Esports and Education
Bethany Pyles has extensive experience in the esports sector. She worked as the Director of Coaching at the North America Scholastic Esports Federation from 2018 to 2022, where she developed coaching standards and resources for scholastic esports programs. Additionally, she served as an Esports Program Manager at Connected Camps from 2018 to 2021. Pyles also worked as a TEFL Instructor at Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno in Bolivia from 2013 to 2015, where she taught English as a foreign language.
Achievements in Esports Coaching
Bethany Pyles pioneered the first high school esports coaching program funded by the Samueli Foundation. Her coaching program has served thousands of students and employed hundreds of virtual esports coaches. The program she developed was researched by professors at the University of California, Irvine, highlighting its impact on social-emotional learning outcomes. Pyles actively seeks speaking engagements and participates in panels and conferences related to esports and coaching.
Education and Expertise
Bethany Pyles earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in understanding diverse cultures and communities, which she applies in her work within the esports industry. Pyles combines her academic knowledge with practical experience to enhance her coaching and program development efforts.