Andy Sotter has been selected as the first-ever Director of Esports at Ripon College, announced by Director of Athletics Chris Schumacher on June 5, 2024.
"We are thrilled to announce Andy as the inaugural leader of our esports program at Ripon College," Schumacher said. "His passion for the liberal arts and mentoring, combined with his visionary approach, truly sets him apart. We are excited to begin this new chapter with Andy at the helm, fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment for our students."
Prior to accepting the position at Ripon, Sotter was a technology teacher at nearby Green Lake High School in the Green Lake School District. There, he mentored students and planned lessons that were standards-based, rigorous and engaging.
He served as the esports coach at Vail Mountain School in Vail, Colorado, where he was a middle school teacher from 2021-2023. In Vail, he designed curriculum for seventh and eighth grade classes, developing relationships with students throughout the entire district.
Sotter is no stranger to Central Wisconsin, previously teaching and coaching at Berlin High School from 2018-2021. Providing learning experiences for all students that centered around hands-on experience, he created the advanced course framework for the Berlin social studies department and designed seven different course curriculums. While in Berlin, he also coached volleyball for one season.
Sotter said: "I am proud to be selected as the inaugural Director of Esports at Ripon College. Being able to build an esports program from the ground up will be an exciting process. I look forward to engaging with our student body this fall and having a competitive program right out of the gate."
Sotter received a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Iowa in 2016, and earned a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Denver in 2018. He holds teaching licenses in both Wisconsin and Colorado.
