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.
YearTeamWinsLosses
2017-18Boise State University3543
2018-19Boise State University12577
2019-20Boise State University169111
2020-21Boise State University221111
2021-22Boise State University353109
2022-23Boise State University23287
2023-24Boise State University20853
2024-25Boise State University16065
2025-26Boise State University5731

Awards and honors

Personal life

Haskell and his wife, Ali, live in Boise and have been married for 32 years. They met in Boise State cheerleading, where Doc was Buster Bronco and Ali was a cheerleader. They have four children, and four grandchildren. Haskell is an avid cyclist.