CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland State University Esports program added Tim Stidam to the program on Tuesday. Stidam is currently a junior and enrolled in the finance program.
Stidam is from Shelby, Ohio, and attended Shelby Senior High School. In that time, he was on the league of legends team and was a member of the Honor Roll.
Coach PJ Farrell said, "Tim is a dynamic League of Legends player with incredible knowledge of the game. He also works well with all other 10 teammates and has been a huge help in developing some of our younger League players. He will be a huge asset to our program this year and we can't wait for him to get started!"
Stidam is the son of Randy Stidam and Jodi Hoffman.
Gaming Information
Gamer Tag: HisBeardsWeird
Game at CSU: League of Legends
Position/Role in the Game: Jungler
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What made you get into Esports and choose the game you play today?
"My two younger brothers and I have always been gamers. At one point, they moved on to League of Legends, and I wanted to still game with them, so I decided to try it and loved it. It was rocky at first but then after some time, I came to love the game and enjoy sharing a mutual interest with them."
What is your favorite moment in your gaming career?
"All of the LANs and tournaments I've participated in over the years playing league with my brothers, friends, and the many teams I've been a part of."
Why did you choose Cleveland State?
"Cleveland State was the most appealing school to me in the area. I moved here from Columbus with my girlfriend who is a Cleveland native and offered everything that I needed and wanted. The addition of an esports program definitely helped me believe I made the correct decision."
What advice would you give someone looking to get into Esports?
"Find a healthy balance between playing games for enjoyment and for competition. Esports is a new and evolving world but at the end of the day, we're all still playing video games that we loved and have dedicated a lot of our time to. The worst thing you can do is form resentment for the game that brought you to the point of considering esports as a potential path."
