Bio

Ethan Paladino was hired as the Esports Head Coach in July 2024. Paladino comes to USM from the University of Missouri, where he served as an esports lead. During his time at the University of Missouri, Paladino was the President of the oldest esports club on campus, and worked as one of the initial founders of the Mizzou Esports Broadcast team. He is also a two-time NACE Broadcast Talent of the Year Finalist. 

“We are glad to have someone like Ethan leading our esports teams,” Vice President for Athletics Rob Miller said. “We could not ask for a better candidate to help jump-start the program here at USM.”

Paladino holds a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism and spent three years on the Mizzou esports team.

“I’m looking forward to building upon the Spire Esports program and working with each player to accomplish each teams’ goals,” Paladino said. “My biggest goal is to make sure I am able to provide students with as many opportunities as possible, and I’m excited to do that with the University of Saint Mary.”