Have Game, Will Travel: Matthew “mCe” Elmore | Full Sail University

In this episode of Have Game, Will Travel, Full Sail Director of Esports Growth and Development Bennett Newsome interviews Matthew “mCe” Elmore. Matthew is Valorant Head Coach at Maryville University Esports, Valorant Assistant Coach at Global Esports, and former professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive coach, analyst, and player. Bennett and Matthew talk about when he realized esports could be more than just a hobby, lessons from his days in Counter-Strike that have carried over into his work in Valorant, what he enjoys about coaching and how he builds trust with his players, winning the 2025 NACE Spring Championship at Full Sail, his work with Global Esports, the biggest misconceptions about collegiate esports, a moment in his career that stands out as a turning point, and one piece of advice he’d give to his younger self in terms of starting his career.For more episodes of Have Game, Will Travel, be sure to check out https://twitch.tv/fullsailarmada.   For more information about Armada and esports at Full Sail University, visit our site: https://fullsailarmada.gg   Located in Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail University offers academic certificates, undergraduate programs, and graduate programs designed for the world of entertainment media and emerging technologies. Full Sail’s creative approach to education provides an immersive, fast-paced, and relevant learning experience that mirrors the workflow and collaboration found throughout today’s rapidly evolving industries. Full Sail’s areas of study include music and recording, technology, games, art and design, film and television, media and communications, business, and sports marketing. Full Sail graduate credits include work on Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, ADDY, MTV Video Music Award, and Game Awards-nominated and winning projects. #fullsailuniversity #esports #gaming