Amanda Casale begins her fifth season at Saint Joseph’s, and first as director of program administration
In her role, Casale leads and oversees many of the internal and external systems that helps the program function on a daily basis such as facilities, budget management, travel, the manager program, meal plans, housing and in game operations including tickets and gear selection. She is the program’s liaison with Former Players and Hawk Hill Alumni along with developing the team’s branding and relationship with BSN and NIKE. She works with department members to coordinate events such as the Former Player’s Game, The Celebration Banquet, along with experiences involving season ticket holders and campus and community constituents. Casale and Assistant Coach Justin Scott bring the Leadership Initiative to life as it is an integral part of Coach Lange’s focus on holistic development and program values.
Coach Lange on Amanda:
“Amanda’s capacity and energy elevate the entire program every day. Being a Director of Basketball Operations for a program of Saint Joseph’s stature requires an ability to connect with a wide range of people in the course of a single day. Amanda set many of our systems in place during year one and she will continue to grow as a leader as things begin to take shape for our philosophy and purpose. I am grateful for her consistent diligence and passion for the program and people.”
Casale joined the Hawks’ men’s basketball program in June of 2019 after spending three years as a basketball operations assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers. She helped run the 76ers Family Support Group for player and staff families, and coordinated tickets and credentials for players, front office, staff and agents as part of the organization’s Family Will Call.
Additionally, Casale was responsible for special projects that included player personnel research, coaches’ game sheets, mock draft tracking and draft workout logistics. She also assisted with scheduling and arranging credentials for scouts and worked as an intermediary for both agents and shoe companies.
Prior to joining the Sixers, Casale served as a student manager with the Syracuse men’s basketball team. Working with the Orange for four years, she was promoted to head manager her senior year as Syracuse advanced to the 2016 Final Four. She coordinated events that included Orange Madness, the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Gala, and the Make A Wish Foundation Orange Women’s Fan Luncheon.
A native of Northfield, New Jersey, Casale graduated from Syracuse in 2016 with degrees in selected studies in education and policy studies, with minors in coaching and psychology.
