Anthony Casale
Hockessin
Summary
Game designer with expertise in esports, serving as a professional gamer, coach, and content creator for Calamity and the University of Delaware. Proven track record in developing engaging gaming experiences and fostering competitive environments. Strong ability to analyze gameplay and provide strategic insights to enhance team performance. Committed to promoting esports through innovative content and community engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Player
Calamity
09.2025 - Current
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate Esports Professional Player for Calamity.
Game Designer
University Of Delaware
02.2025 - Current
- I created my own board game inspired by 'Viva-Topo' called 'Hook, Line and Fisher.' A 4 player game created in google slides that has players get as many sea plants as they can and get their pieces at the end of the board without getting caught.
Coach
University of Delaware
06.2022 - Current
- I have worked as a Coach for the Blue Hen Esports Team and on the Metafy Coaching Platform for Esports for 3 years.
Writer
University Of Delaware
02.2025 - 12.2025
- I had worked on and was on the writing team for a game called 'Kronos Manor'. A point-and-click puzzle game inspired by the Ace Attorney and Professor Layton series. I wrote text for the main dialogue boxes you see throughout the game and for interactable objects, NPC's and items that the player can interact with.
Podcast Host
University of Delaware
09.2023 - 12.2025
- I have worked with University of Delaware and Delaware Orthopedic Specialists to host the Blue Hen Esports Podcast to create content and spotify episodes in relation to Esports for 2-3 years.
- Delaware Orthopedic Specialists
Lead Designer
University Of Delaware
10.2025 - 11.2025
- I was one of the lead designers for a board game based on the short film 'Paper Man' released in 2012 by Disney. Our game was inspired by other games like 'Chutes and Ladders' and 'Candy Land' and adds a card deck system that allows for strategic play and chance of luck inspired from the film's themes and design.
Streamer
Twitch.tv
06.2021 - 06.2023
- I have worked as a streamer on Twitch and had gotten Twitch Affiliated on the platform.
Education
undergraduate - Psychology Major, Game Studies/Esports Minor
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-2027
High school graduate -
Wilmington Christian School
Hockessin, DE06-2023
Skills
- Esports Professional Player
- Coaching
- Content Creation
- Podcasting
- Streaming
- Game Writing
- Game Design
- Board Game Development
- Strategic Play
- Creative Design
Timeline
Lead Designer
University Of Delaware
10.2025 - 11.2025
Professional Player
Calamity
09.2025 - Current
Game Designer
University Of Delaware
02.2025 - Current
Writer
University Of Delaware
02.2025 - 12.2025
Podcast Host
University of Delaware
09.2023 - 12.2025
Coach
University of Delaware
06.2022 - Current
Streamer
Twitch.tv
06.2021 - 06.2023
undergraduate - Psychology Major, Game Studies/Esports Minor
University of Delaware
High school graduate -
Wilmington Christian School