Benjamin Stitz

Professional soccer player with a strong background in leadership, strategy, and decisionmaking. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), concentrating in Choice and Behavior, offering a unique blend of athletic performance and analytical insight. Familiar with working under pressure, collaborating in team environments, and applying critical thinking skills to both on-field strategy and off-field decision-making. Seeking to leverage competitive experience, academic expertise, and leadership capabilities in new opportunities within sports, business, or leadership development roles.

• Served as one of the team captains for FC Cincinnati 2 in 2024 season. Set the example of the team on and off the field, helped enforce standards and team values, and acted as the primary liaison between players and coaches.
• Named team captain at the University of Pennsylvania in the 2022 season. Led by example on and off the field, organized team building activities, helped maintain team standards, and helped players and coaches communicate.
• Was a member of the Wharton Leadership Academy from 2018-2022. This program in the Wharton School of Business aims to help to develop invaluable leadership skills. As a leader in this program we were responsible for leading groups of underclassmen through exercises that teach leadership types and techniques, followership, and teamwork.

• Served as one of the team captains for FC Cincinnati 2 in 2024 season. Set the example of the team on and off the field, helped enforce standards and team values, and acted as a the primary liaison between players and coaches.
• Named team captain at the University of Pennsylvania in the 2022 season. Led by example on and off the field, organize team building activities, helped maintain team standards, and helped players and coaches communicate.