GHA eSports Gainesville Housing Authority
Gainesville Housing Authority

GHA eSports

Free youth gaming programs where video games teach physics, tactics, and teamwork.

Harrison Apartments Lab, 1386 Harrison Dr., Gainesville, GA
Free for families
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About GHA eSports

Educating & inspiring through gaming

GHA eSports uses video games as a vehicle for learning. In Physics of Soccar, Rocket League turns vectors, momentum, and collisions into something students can see and feel. In FC Tactical Academy, EA SPORTS FC 27 becomes a classroom for tactical soccer IQ.

Across both programs, students build spatial awareness, sportsmanship, and teamwork, with coaching, structured weekly sessions, and a culminating event at the end of every season.

Good to know

Open to Gainesville, GA residents in grades 6–12. Harrison Apartments residents get priority.
100% free. PCs, game licenses, and all equipment are provided.
Small cohorts of up to 12 students.
Our programs

Two games. One lab. Real skills.

Both programs are free, run at the Harrison Apartments Lab, and follow the same five-part weekly session.

Summer program

Physics of Soccar

Learn physics by playing Rocket League.

Students connect in-game vectors, momentum, and collision physics to real-world STEM concepts, then put them to work in matches.

Game
Rocket League, on PC
Grades
7–9
Cohort
8–12 students
Length
9 weeks
Next dates
Announced here and on Instagram

Three phases

  • Foundations
  • Verticality
  • Tactics

Season events: a Mid-Season Scrimmage and an End-of-Season Jamboree.

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Fall 2026 · in progress

FC Tactical Academy

Coaching the game between the ears.

Each week pairs one EA SPORTS FC 27 mechanic with the tactical decision it supports, from first touch to reading the game.

Game
EA SPORTS FC 27, on PC
Grades
6–12
Cohort
Up to 12 students, waiting list open
Length
9 Friday sessions, ending Nov 20
Sessions
Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM

Three phases

  • Digital Fundamentals
  • Team Shape
  • Game Intelligence

Capstone, Nov 20: an End-of-Program Party & Clubs Tournament.

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Schedule & session rhythm

The same five-part session, every week

Each 90-minute session pairs a short lesson with immediate, hands-on play.

  1. 0:00 – 0:15

    Chalk Talk

    The week’s concept, broken down on screen

  2. 0:15 – 0:40

    Skill Work

    Hands-on mechanics practice in the game

  3. 0:40 – 1:00

    Tactical Drill

    Small-group lobby exercises

  4. 1:00 – 1:25

    Clubs Match

    Competitive application and a weekly bounty

  5. 1:25 – 1:30

    Debrief

    Stats review and recap

Physics of Soccar

Summer · 9 weeks · next dates announced here and on Instagram

  1. Weeks 1–3Foundations
  2. Weeks 4–6Verticality
  3. Weeks 7–9Tactics
  4. EventsMid-Season Scrimmage and End-of-Season Jamboree

FC Tactical Academy

Fall 2026 · Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM · through Nov 20

  1. Phase 1Digital FundamentalsBall control, passing, 1v1 play
  2. Phase 2Team ShapeCustom tactics, build-out, pressing
  3. Phase 3Game IntelligenceTransitions, set pieces, reading the game
  4. Nov 20Capstone: End-of-Program Party & Clubs Tournament
Code of conduct

How we play, on and off screen

The same standards apply in both programs.

Respect the Pitch & Discord

Positive talk, in game and in chat. Zero tolerance for toxicity or bullying.

Accountability & Attendance

Commit to every weekly session and the season’s capstone event. Team play depends on everyone showing up.

Sportsmanship First

Respect teammates, opponents, and coaches, win or lose.

Digital Safety

Voice-chat etiquette, in-game reporting tools, gamertags and first names only, and account protection.

FAQ

Good to know before you sign up

Who is eligible?

Gainesville, GA residents. Physics of Soccar is for grades 7–9 and FC Tactical Academy is for grades 6–12. Harrison Apartments residents get priority.

Is there any cost?

No. Both programs are 100% free. Gainesville Housing Authority provides the hardware, PCs, and game licenses.

Do students need equipment?

No. All gaming equipment is provided on-site at the Harrison Apartments Lab.

How big are the programs?

Cohorts are small so every student gets real coaching time. FC Tactical Academy is capped at 12 students, and Physics of Soccar runs cohorts of 8–12. A waiting list is available when a cohort fills.

What is the attendance policy?

We ask students to commit to every weekly session, because squad play depends on a full, consistent team. If a student will miss a session, let the instructor know as far ahead as possible.

Can my student join right now?

The fall season of FC Tactical Academy is underway. Submit an inquiry to join the waiting list, since spots can open if an enrolled player can’t attend, and to hear about upcoming seasons of both programs.

How do I enroll?

Send an inquiry using the form below. Official registration, liability waivers, and account consent forms are emailed to you as soon as we receive it.

Get in touch

Interested in enrolling or learning more?

Fill out this brief form. Official registration, liability waivers, and account consent forms will be sent directly to your email upon receipt.

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