Doc Haskell

Charles Christopher Haskell, commonly known as Doc Haskell, is an American college esports coach and researcher He serves as the head coach of the esports program at Boise State University.

Early life and education

Haskell graduated from Sam Barlow High School in 1989. After attending Chemeketa Community College, he transferred to Boise State University in 1990. Haskell earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 2000, a master’s in educational technology in 2007, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in 2012.

Coaching career Doc Haskell joined Boise State’s faculty in 2007 in the College of Education. He was named head coach of Boise State Esports in 2017, leading one of the first esports programs at an FBS school.

Awards and honors Overwatch Coach of the Year, Mountain West (2026) Overwatch 2 Coach of the Year, Mountain West (2025) Overwatch 2 Coach of the Year, PEC (2025) Finalist, Director of the Year, Collegiate Esports Awards (2024) Best College Esports Director, CECC (2022) College Esports Coach of the Year, National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors (2020) * Collegiate Director of the Year, National Association of Collegiate Esports (2020) Haskell is an avid cyclist.