Robert Skinnion

Director of eSports

Skinnion most recently served as Director of Esports at Merrimack College and previously held leadership roles at SPIRE Academy and Assumption University, where he founded and built competitive esports programs from the ground up. His work includes developing dedicated esports centers on campus and establishing full-time academy-level training programs, widely regarded as among the first of their kind in the United States.

He has successfully placed student players into collegiate esports programs and has been recognized for building team-centered environments that emphasize both individual growth and collective strategy. His coaching philosophy focuses on dual development: elevating individual technical skill while cultivating team-based execution and leadership.

Beyond his institutional leadership roles, Skinnion has consulted on major esports infrastructure projects, including work supporting the relocation of Boston Uprising Academy to Massachusetts. He has presented on Youth Development in Esports at PAX East (Boston) and the Ultimate Gamer Expo (Miami), and he has appeared on multiple esports-focused podcasts and panels.