Have Game, Will Travel: Chris Lama | Full Sail University
In this episode of Have Game, Will Travel, Full Sail Director of Esports Growth and Development Bennett Newsome interviews Chris Lama. Chris is the Esports Manager at Conestoga College and Co-Chair of the Waterloo Region Esports Commission. Bennett and Chris talk about the numerous roles he’s held across esports, the biggest challenges he faced when launching Conestoga College’s esports program, being recognized as the 2025 Esports Educator of the Year, what he’s most proud of from his time at Parabellum Esports, what makes the Canadian collegiate esports scene unique, and how he helps students think about their personal brands.
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