Brett Ybarra has been named Director and Head Coach of the Tiffin University Esports team.

Ybarra has served as assistant coach for six years under departing Head Coach Chalin Cahlik.

Among his coaching highlights are the GLEC Championship won by the Counter-Strike:GO team in fall of 2020, Semi-Finalists in Overwatch fall 2021, and Finalist in Valorant spring 2022 in the Great Lakes Esports Conference.

Starting with Counter-Strike in 2007 Brett achieved ranking amidst the top 3% in the world and hopes to use that knowledge to push the limits of the teams this year. His ranking and attention to detail in the professional scene in Overwatch, Valorant, League of Legends, and Rocket League will aid in the success of all of these titles in the future.

Brett is a graduate of Tiffin University where he majored in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology, earning his bachelor's degree in 2014. Prior to this position he gained teaching experience as a Prevention Educator for Hancock County.

Brett and his wife BriAnna have two children.

"I am honored to accept the position of Director and Head Coach of Esports," said Ybarra. "I plan to continue our success of playoff and championship contention every year. Our culture will be to provide an atmosphere where players can thrive in and outside of the game."

"We are excited to name Brett as Head Coach," said Athletic Director Lonny Allen. "He has been an instrumental part of the program as it has grown. We feel the program is in great hands and I look forward to seeing his impact as Head Coach."