Alec Knowles
Alec Knowles of Parishville said his SUNY Canton Story revolves around his passion for video games. The Esports Management major is a member of the college’s League of Legends team, which won second place in last year’s ECAC championships.
“I chose SUNY Canton for esports,” Knowles said. “There just isn’t anything like it in upstate New York. The excitement levels of our players and coaches are always at the maximum when competing, and I want to be able to share this same excitement with other schools and communities.”
The young enthusiast said his academic studies and involvement in esports have allowed him to create lifelong memories, including playing with professionals from Germany’s SK Gaming team, and live casting an Overwatch match from Extreme Network’s Connect Conference in Nashville, Tenn
“My plans after graduation are to continue my work within the field of Esports for education and entertainment,” Knowles said. ldquo;I also livestream on Twitch.tv and hope to continue to foster that venture into a new ever-growing community of diverse people who share a passion for esports and video games. Who knows, you might see me on stage for a professional esports event!”
He said that his education has been influenced tremendously by the college’s Esports Coordinator Charles Murray and his League of Legends Coach Mark Avery. He’s also established a kinship with many of the other gamers at the college.
“I’ve met incredible people both in and out of the esports program,” he said. “I couldn’t be more fortunate to call them my friends.”
Widely known by his in-game name “ToastyTG,” Knowles has a deep commanding voice well-suited for broadcasting. He’s become a go-to for voiceover and acting work for the college’s Office of Public Relations.