Coach Profiles

Head Coach

Verrick Foust

Verrick Foust is the Cougar Esports coach at Northeast Iowa Community College. For him, Esports is more than students playing video games; it’s an opportunity for students to develop their problem-solving, creativity and communication skills. Team-based gaming also involves communication with teammates, an extremely important skill in the workplace and in life. 

Verrick approaches a game like a puzzle in his own play and builds strategies to win. After he starts to understand the nuances of a game, he creates a deeper strategy to find a road map to win. 

A Computer Analyst graduate who serves as an Information Security Officer at NICC, Verrick plans to support the surrounding area’s Esports programs, such as high schools and leagues, to build upon recruitment efforts and deepen Esports infrastructure. He’s excited that players may also qualify for scholarships as student-athletes. Ensuring athletes are prepared for success after college is his number one priority as a coach.