As an undergraduate student, Eric led the Esports & Gaming Program at The University of Texas at Dallas as the Student Director of Esports. Working closely with Athletics & Student Affairs Leadership, Eric oversaw at given times over 25 student staff, coaches, and social media coordinators. Under Eric's leadership, the program had tremendous growth in it's first 5 years, achieving the university's first-ever National Championship Title, ranked the #1 Esports Program in Texas (Best Colleges), and recognized as one of the best marketed collegiate esports programs across the US.