The world of eSports has been growing in the past few years, and this team has been riding a wave of success, from its tournament wins, to its great family structure, and its charity work. Headshot Posse has been making gains, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Headshot Posse (HP) was founded by co-captains Mike Glasgow and Trey Wood (Wild Boy and Septinux, respectively). For them, it was about building a community of like-minded people to game with and enjoy gaming. For the team at-large, they said “having fun is the end goal — it doesn’t matter being the number 1 player or team in the world if we’re not having a good time doing it.” Gaming has been a part of their lives since they were young, and it’s still a defining piece of their lives now.
eSports itself has been a staple of the gaming industry and cemented its place as a massive competitive scene back in the 2010s. Since then, eSports has expanded to not only tournaments, but colleges and universities across the globe, and teams of people from all walks of life. The growth of streaming also aided in the expansion of eSports, with services like Twitch and YouTube helping to forge a pathway for its explosive growth.
The Team, its Origins, and its Growth
Based in Houston, Texas, the team started back in 2020. The name was inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2 and the team initially began with Gears of War. Since then, they’ve expanded their team roster and their competitive runs. Headshot Posse now works on Halo Infinite and Apex Legends alongside Gears of War. They’ve made some major growth on Instagram, garnering over 6,400 followers, and have grown their own gaming news podcast called Wild Cast that’s gotten sponsored ads by the Anchor App and Spotify.
Even though the members of HP are all different, for the team, they find that it helps enrich the experience even more.
“We think that all of us having different backgrounds really does help us. It allows us all to apply what we’ve all experienced in life to be there for each other. We all have various strengths and weaknesses both in game and IRL that being in a family-like team can help no matter what the situation.”
The team has been able to grow its membership through applications, tryouts, their streams, or through existing teammates.
Through the hardships of the pandemic, Headshot Posse worked to grow their team even more. The time spent at home wasn’t wasted, and it allowed members to place the team as a top priority. They said that “we were able to see massive growth in a short amount of time. It also gave us more time to focus on what we needed to improve and come together as a team to see results.”
Headshot Posse and its Tournament Wins
The team has also been making tremendous waves in eSports tournaments. Their biggest win was during the ATG Expo in Waco, Texas. And it was also their proudest moment. They won both the 2v2 and the 4v4 Halo Infinite divisions, earning the slogan ‘The All Time Greatest.’
Competing for HP were Wild Boy (Mike Glasgow), Septinux (Trey Wood), Captain Awesome (Connor Lansdale), and Renegade Fox (Ryan Saylor). The tournament took place on February 12-13, 2022 and was hosted in the Waco Convention Center. The win was impressive, and it’s only helped them fuel their growth in the competitive scene of Halo Infinite
“It was a surreal experience that made us realize all our hard work in the competitive scene paid off.”
And pay off it did. The team is one of the fastest growing eSports and entertainment organizations in Texas, growing for the last two years with a strong social media following, and a list of impressive sponsors. Alongside their sponsored podcast, they’ve also been sponsored by Rip It Energy, Texas Wears Condoms, and GameStop.
They’ve also hosted their first Halo Infinite tournament, The Cortana Cup Oddball 2v2, which was sponsored by Play One Up, an app that helps players find competitions to earn real money in gaming from. The winnings included $200 and an Oddball Trophy.
Headshot Posse and the Secret to eSports Success
The team attributes its success to many factors, including its “dedicated leadership and patience.”
“…as well as having a business mindset and being diverse in both the type of gaming content we produce and different ways to bring in revenue. We’re a family that enjoys playing games and interacting with supporters in our community, because the biggest aspect of being in an eSports organization is growth.”
They’ve figured out many ways to boost the team’s growth and bring in funds–an essential piece for an eSports team. They’ve garnered Twitch subs, merchandise sales, tournament winnings, podcast ad sponsorships, YouTube views, monetized Instagram posts, and more. Their growth-focused and dedicated reach has certainly helped them get to where they are today.
In terms of what’s next, “the sky’s the limit really, but our main goals are to keep growing our community and have more competitions, more content, and more fun.”
They hope to be able to compete in The Gears of War Summer Majors for Gears 6 tournament, as well as The Apex Legends ALGS and the Halo Infinite HCS.
When it comes to tournaments, taking lessons is also important for the team.
“You can’t win them all, but you can strive to win most of them. However, the foundation of our strategy really doesn’t change much [after tournaments].”
For HP, having good communication, good team dynamics, and trust helps create the cohesive unit they’ve become today.
“You can never truly stop improving if you still have the drive to get better.”
The Community’s Importance for Headshot Posse
Beyond the realm of video games, Headshot Posse values the community, helping raise money for admirable causes, giving back to others, and getting their fans involved.
“Community involvement means chatting with fans in our discord, playing matches on stream, hosting tournaments, and anything else we can do to engage with our supporters to show them we care about them too.
It’s about having fun and building a relationship with people who share the same hobby. A lot of gamers start gaming to escape from whatever struggles they’re having and we’re all here for each other so it’s important to include everyone.”
And it’s not just interacting and engaging with fans. Headshot Posse has also helped the community local to its home in Texas.
“Just like our international community supports us, we wanted to give back and support our local community. Because the team captains and a few players are located in Texas, we sought out a charity that could help us benefit our local hospitalized children. By partnering with the gamer-friendly Extra Life charity, we’ve been able to make a difference in those kids’ lives.”
And for those out there that dream of making it big in eSports, Headshot Posse has the following advice:
“Any young and up coming gamers out there shouldn’t be discouraged because they’re not as good as the guys they watch on twitch. It takes time and practice to be on the level that they’re on. Most importantly, we’d tell them don’t forget that it’s supposed to be fun and don’t be afraid to take a break when you’re frustrated. Go to school, dedicate yourself to one or two games you’d like to play professionally and work at them. Watch professional gameplay, film, and anything else on the subject to get as much info as possible.”
Of course, there are games that many of us have played that have changed our lives. For the members of Headshot Posse, Skyrim, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Gears 3, and Halo 3 were some of the most impactful. So impactful, that they’d play them for the first time all over again if they could.
Headshot Posse is making it big, so be sure to keep an eye out for the team.
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Zainah Yousef
Zainah Yousef is the author of The Fallen Age Saga and specializes in gaming, social media advice, and reviews. She's been writing all her life and she probably won't stop anytime soon.
