Green shell
Smash ball
Rocket ball
Est. 2025 · Pacific Coast Academy

Pacific Coast
Esports

Play hard. Play together. Play PCA.

Two Ways to Play

Pick Your Path

Competitive

The Circuit

For students who want to compete in official EGL game days. You'll train weekly, earn LiveScore points, and represent PCA against other schools.

Casual

The Crew

For students who want to play, practice, and have fun without the pressure of competition. Show up, game, and be part of the team.

What We Play

Three games. One team.

Mario Kart
Nintendo Switch · Drift, Boost, Win

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Master every track and out-race the field with shells, coins, and clutch finishes.

Super Smash Bros.
Nintendo Switch · Stocks on the Line

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

1v1 battles where reads, recoveries, and edge-guards decide the set.

Rocket League
PC / Console · Cars, Soccer, Rockets

Rocket League

Aerial passes, ceiling shots, and team rotations — football reinvented at full throttle.

All games rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

Do this before Tuesday Zoom

Get online with the team

Local play on the couch will not reach teammates on Zoom. A parent and student should do this once so they can join Mario Kart, Smash, and Rocket League rooms when Coach drops the code in chat.

Mario Kart · Smash

Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Account on their Switch user, plus an active Switch Online membership. Write down the Friend Code (SW-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX).

PC or console

Epic + Rocket League

Epic Games account (parent consent if under 13), then join private matches with the name and password from Zoom chat.

The How

What a season looks like

One weekly practice, in-person game days each season (three in fall, four in spring), and ongoing STEM lessons to earn your way to the championship.

1
Tuesday practices on Zoom
3–4 PM. Drills, scrims, and team meetings with Coach Robson.
Join practice Zoom
2
In-person game days
Fall: three game days (championship at NCREC · 255 Pico Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069). Spring: four at SDCOE, Room 401 · 6401 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111.
3
Elite Gaming Live + STEM Academy
Players join the EGL league and complete short STEM lessons connected to gaming careers.
How players qualify
LiveScore is EGL's point system. Compete and learn to earn your spot in the championship.
LiveScore
+3
Match Win
+1
Highlight Play
+3
Lesson Completed
+5
Assessment Passed
Compete
Earn LS on in-person game days.
Learn
Earn LS through EGL STEM Academy.
2026–2027 Calendar

Season Schedule

Practices live on Zoom each Tuesday, 3–4 PM. Game days 1–2 at SDCOE, Room 401 · 6401 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111. Fall championship at NCREC · 255 Pico Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Join practice Zoom →
Mon, Sept 21
Game Day 1
SDCOE, Room 401 · 6401 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
Game Day
Wed, Oct 7
Game Day 2
SDCOE, Room 401 · 6401 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
Game Day
Mon, Dec 14
🏆 Fall Championship
NCREC · 255 Pico Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
Championship
PracticeTuesdays · Zoom · 3–4 PMZoom link
Sept 8Sept 15Sept 29Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27Nov 3Nov 17Dec 8
Powered by EGL

Elite Gaming Live + STEM Academy

PCA partners with Elite Gaming Live (EGL) to run a structured competitive league. Students earn LiveScore points by competing on game days and completing lessons in the EGL STEM Academy — exploring real careers in gaming, design, and technology.

Applications Open · 26/27

Ready to Compete?

1
Review the schedule
Make sure you and your parent can commit to Tuesday practices and in-person game days.
2
Apply with a parent
Submit the Google Form together — next steps go to the parent and student emails on the form.
3
Set up online accounts
Nintendo Switch Online for Mario Kart and Smash; an Epic Games account for Rocket League. Do this before Zoom so they can join the rooms.
Open the account guide
4
Come to practice
Tuesdays, 3–4 PM on Zoom. Students sign in with their PCA email.
Common Questions

Esports FAQ