HU Names Winters as Director of Esports

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Huntington University Athletic Director Lori Culler has officially announced the hiring of Hudson Winters as the Director of Esports. Winters transitions into the role after serving as student director this past season having demonstrated outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to the program's mission.

"We're thrilled to have Hudson officially step into the Director of Esports role following a highly successful year serving as our student director," said Culler. "Throughout the season, he led with purpose and enthusiasm, helping the team excel competitively while also encouraging spiritual growth among the team members. The leadership experience he gained this year has prepared him well for this next chapter, and we're confident he'll continue to build on the program's momentum."

A four-year member of the Forester Esports program, Winters brings a wealth of firsthand experience to his new position. As a student-athlete, he competed on both the Overwatch and Super Smash Bros. teams. His journey with the program began during its inaugural season, giving him a unique perspective on its growth and potential.

"I am honored to continue my journey with Huntington Esports as director of the program," said Winters. "After joining as a freshman player in Esports' first year, I have seen so much growth and development in the program and its students. Now after graduating, I am so excited to continue this growth into the future and cannot wait to lead this program to success."

Winters is currently completing the mentorship program offered by the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). He graduated from Huntington University this spring with a degree in Animation, specializing in Visual Effects (VFX). 

The Huntington University Foresters compete in 18 intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past decade, Huntington has produced 160 NAIA All-America honors and 567 All-America Scholar Athlete honors. Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest.