COMPTON, Calif. — Andy Lacefield is part of the first Los Angeles Guerrillas Esports team for the inaugural Call of Duty League. 

From 2016 until recently, this Esport was structured in the form of tournaments. But now competitions have become franchise-based, following in the footsteps of other games.

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The Guerillas have been traveling the world competing. In between competitions, Lacefield always makes it a point to go home and see his family. Today he brought his girlfriend along with him.

Born and raised in Compton, his family is a melting pot of black and Mexican culture. They are all super close and they are not shy about how they feel about his success.

His mother Elsa said she remembers that he always enjoyed playing video games, ever since he was a little boy. She would tell him to turn off the television, and his dad would say to her, 'Let him play a little longer.'

When Lacefield was nine years old, his dad would wake him up every Saturday morning to play together, along with his brother. Lacefield always beat them both. His discipline and focus led him to win local tournaments.

Seeing the level of play on the pro level, he kept at it, at times practicing up to 12 hours a day. It took him about a year to become a professional gamer. That was in 2015.

Back at their practice facility in Playa Vista, the Guerrillas are prepping for their first homestand. If it sounds like they are speaking another language. Those are call outs, communication that focus and discipline all play. It's a factor as they prep for their upcoming tournament.

For Lacefield, a win at home for the Guerrillas means so much more, as his family will be there to watch and support him.