The teaching staff at Burnley College Esports department are industry leaders in their field. With a combination of extensive experience and expertise, these instructors are well-equipped to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of esports.
From former professional gamers to experts in marketing and business, the faculty at Burnley College represent a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties. Their passion for esports is evident in their dynamic teaching styles and dedication to helping students reach their full potential.
Jamie Crawford holds a master’s degree in Writing for Script and Screen from Falmouth University. He specialises in storytelling, video production and narrative theory. In his spare time he is the host and producer of 3 podcasts sharing his love for Film, Wrestling and American Football. These skills are used to help with the shoutcasting and live streaming element within esports. He is also an avid EA Sports FC player and fan, and he has attended the FC Pro Open Finals and eChampions League final in Budapest, Hungary.
Radoslaw "Rad" Grzegorzewski is a distinguished graduate of the prestigious Esports course at Staffordshire University and holds a master’s degree in Immersive Technologies. Rad’s academic background and industry experience make him a visionary in the field, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Esports and immersive media.
Luke Rhodes comes from a mixed background of Engineering and Hospitality Managment. His experience working within Events and leading teams is key to the delievery of the Events and business units. His passion in Esports shows through his 20+ years of competitive gaming as an amateur, competing in a wide range of national LAN events. Acting as Head coach for the Student Champs Nationals teams, helping secure our 23/24 Valorant UK champs and 24/25 League of Legands Finalists.
Julia Skorek is a visual effects artist with a background in freelance image/video creation. She has an extensive creative background spanning over games, art and film industry. Julia completed CGI and Visual Effects course at Staffordshire University and MA in Film Studies from University of Leeds. She is also an Unreal Engine Authorised instructor.
Mateusz "Kiao" Sujdak is a professional League of Legends coach with experience from Tier 2 to International competitions across 8 years. He is a graduate of the prestigious Esports course at Staffordshire University. He has coached all across the world, and now lends his expertise at Burnley College.