Benjamin Tonga
Stillwater
Summary
Results-driven Player Development Specialist with over 12 years of experience in fostering athlete growth and managing recruitment logistics. Proven ability to build strong relationships with players and coaches and streamline operations, driving success on and off the field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Player Development Specialist
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
03.2013 - 12.2025
- Roster Management
- Developed relationships with High School Coaches and Junior College Coaches for prospect recruits
- Identify athletes and evaluate game tape for potential offer
- Develop checklist for current student athletes to track their progress
- Plan recruiting weekend logistics
- Football Operation - Team travel logistics. Charter flight, Team hotel, Team buses and Team meals
- Fundraising and donor relations
- Forward scout and next opponent breakdowns
Running Back Coach
Snow College
Ephraim, UT
06.2009 - 02.2013
- Designed and implemented tailored training programs for running backs to enhance performance and skill development.
- Helped with the run gameplan on a weekly basis
- Identified upcoming talent to recruit
- Weekly film evaluation with the position group to analyze progress
- Mentored student athletes
Sales Associate
APX Home Security
Orem, UT
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized service and effective communication.
- Demonstrated product knowledge to educate customers on home security solutions.
- Executed sales strategies to achieve monthly targets and drive revenue growth.
- Assisted in training new team members on sales techniques and company policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Communications
Snow College
Ephraim, UT12-2006
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data Analytics
- PFF recruiting databases including ARMS software UC Report, HUDL and recruiting XOs
- Build and maintain strong personal relationships
- Effective and Clear communicator
- Lead Recruiter
Timeline
Player Development Specialist
Oklahoma State University
03.2013 - 12.2025
Running Back Coach
Snow College
06.2009 - 02.2013
Sales Associate
APX Home Security
04.2008 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Communications
Snow College