Micah Ottolini begins his second season at the helm of the SAU Esports program in 2025-26.
As an undergraduate student, Ottolini started the first iteration of a League of Legends club and competitive gaming team at Olivet Nazarene University where he was a player-coach and club organizer.
"I enjoyed bringing people together to share a similar love for competitive gaming and community," stated Ottolini about building the program at ONU.
Outside of intercollegiate competition, Ottolini reached the top two percent of players in League of Legends and managed to climb to the top 1600 of players in North America in Hearthstone.
"My love for strategy, analyzing, and problem solving make competitive gaming exhilarating for me," added Ottolini. "I enjoy taking my background in traditional sports (a member of the Olivet Nazarene tennis and track & field teams) into the Esports realm as well, as I'm a firm believer in developing good communication skills, team synergy, and supporting one another."
Since college, Ottolini, a Spring Arbor area native and Western High School graduate, has worked in digital marketing as a creative director for Lyster Exteriors and videographer for Gravitivity Media.
"I'm blessed to have this opportunity to utilize my passions and skillsets for God. I'd like to thank Jason and the administration for giving me that opportunity," said Ottolini. "I'm stoked to bring a competitive edge to Spring Arbor's Esports scene and help my athletes reach their personal and program goals."
