Premier Esports

Students compete in the CSU Esports Lab
Mission

The Premier Esports program at Coppin State University upholds a mission of providing a business-minded atmosphere that is engaging and serves the community. Our purpose is to improve the image and retention of esports, especially among underrepresented groups within the sport. Through the Premier Esports program, it is our goal to further connect students with the plethora of professional opportunities that esports can provide, as well as promote an environment that encourages teamwork, competitiveness, leadership, and effective communication.

Meet the Coordinator

Daniel DePhilippis serves as the Esports Coach Coordinator at Coppin State University, bringing both competitive experience and academic expertise to the role. A graduate with a degree in Esports Management, Daniel competed at the collegiate level in

Halo Infinite and Street Fighter 6 for his alma mater. He is passionate about developing a strong, inclusive esports community at Coppin State and is dedicated to expanding the program’s reach and success. Daniel is especially excited about upcoming competitions hosted by the university and is committed to building a program that supports student growth both in and out of the game.

Esports is changing the collegiate landscape and Coppin is on the cusp of being in the center of it all when it comes to Esports Competition, Sponsorships, & Partnerships. The sky's the limit to what we can be able to do with our program in the near future for both the Campus & Baltimore communities.

Daniel DePhilippis, the Esports Coach Coordinator at Coppin State University

Our Competitive Teams

Coppin State will offer teams for the following games:

  • Valorant
  • League Of Legends
  • Team Fight Tactics
  • Omega Strikers
  • Hearthstone
  • Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Rocket League
  • Overwatch 2
  • Marvel Rivals
  • Call Of Duty
  • NBA 2K
  • EA FC
  • Madden
  • College Football
  • MLB: The Show
  • Apex Legends
  • Fortnite
  • Street Fighter 6
  • Tekken 8
  • Mortal Kombat 1

National Recognition & Affiliations

Coppin State is proud to be a leader in collegiate esports.

Become an Eagle Player

Ready to compete? Here are the requirements to join our varsity teams.

Student-Player Requirements:

  • Full-Time Enrollment: Participants must be enrolled as full-time students. This can be online, remote, or in-person.
  • Academic Standing: Players must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8.
  • Intent to Compete: All players must sign and submit an Intent to Compete (ITC) Form each semester.

Apply for Tryouts

Intercollegiate Esports

All competitive rosters will have limited spots available. All competitive teams will have dedicated practice time, supporting staff, and potential travel opportunities. Tryouts will be conducted, and teams formed.

Competitive Teams

  • are formed through recruitment and tryouts
  • have limited roster spots available
  • dedicated practice time, supporting staff and potential travel

We're excited to connect.

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Esports Arena

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Coppin's Esports lab.

Video Highlights

Follow the official account of the @CoppinStateUniv Esports team on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/coppin_esports