Kadin deRuijter has been named St. Lawrence University's Esports Coordinator, Senior Vice President for Athletics Bob Durocher announced on Tuesday afternoon.

deRuijter comes to St. Lawrence after serving as the Esports Head Coach at Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts. At Assumption, he was responsible for maintaining all esports computing infrastructure, evaluating and deploying new streaming software, coordinating practice schedules for seven esports teams and providing a coaching environment for all esports athletes that promotes community and academic achievement.

In addition to his esports duties, deRuijter also served as the Resident Director at Assumption.

"Kadin brings a great deal of knowledge and excitement to the esports community at St. Lawrence," said Durocher. "He has hit the ground running which will pay great dividends as the program continues to grow in its third season as a varsity sport and help bring in excellent gamers who are seeking the complete liberal arts college experience."
 
Prior to working at Assumption, he also worked remotely as an analyst and head coach of Qor Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
deRuijter earned his Bachelor's degree in Health & Family Consumer Sciences and his Master's in Disease Prevention from Springfield College.
 
"I am thrilled to receive the opportunity to work here at St. Lawrence University," said deRuijter. "Working to further an esports program has always seemed like a dream and now, I have been granted the ability to make that a reality for young, determined students seeking something different from the conventional athletic experience. I have high ambitions for what we can bring to the table for the SLU community and know I have the support among the staff and faculty here to achieve those goals. I look forward towards making a difference and following my passion wherever it goes!"