CALLUM J. EDDINGS
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Former Division I and professional football athlete with experience in recruiting operations, athlete development, sports technology partnerships, and program execution. I have worked inside NCAA football programs, supported recruiting infrastructure, and contributed to U.S. market expansion for a global sports technology brand operating in athlete safety and performance analytics across youth, collegiate, and professional sport. I understand the youth and college athlete landscape from firsthand experience and from the operational side. I am comfortable managing relationships with coaches, athletes, families, administrators, and internal leadership teams.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Football Operations & Recruiting Support
NCAA Division I Program
- Served as on-site lead for official and unofficial recruiting visits during an 11–3 season.
- Coordinated schedules, logistics, and communication between coaching staff, prospects, and families.
- Maintained relationships with high school coaches and athlete networks.
- Supported specialist athletes who advanced to Power 4 programs and professional opportunities.
- Contributed to nationally elite special teams outcomes, including an NCAA record-tying punt return season and multiple All-Conference honorees.
- Worked directly within the recruiting pipeline and athlete development structure of a Division I program.
U.S. Market & Partnership Support
HitIQ – Global Sports Technology Company
- Supported U.S. expansion efforts for athlete safety and performance technology.
- Assisted in coordinating a 150-unit pilot partnership with Youth Hockey Canada.
- Participated in partnership discussions and provided athlete-informed product feedback.
- Helped build relationships across youth and collegiate sports communities.
- Exposure to global sports marketing strategy, partnership activation, and product positioning.
Graduate Research Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University
- Led marketing and outreach for professional programs, increasing engagement by approximately 4,000%.
- Managed daily communication with 10–15 stakeholders.
- Organized events, summits, and program launches.
- Reported performance metrics and engagement insights to leadership.
- Experience working across departments including marketing, operations, and leadership teams.
Event Manager
- Managed 20+ corporate and private events annually.
- Oversaw budgeting, vendor negotiation, and on-site execution.
- Built repeat client relationships through consistent delivery.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2023
Verified Certificate - U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts & Bureaucracy
HarvardX
02-2026
Verified Certificate - U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts & Bureaucracy
HarvardX
02-2026
Skills
- Youth Athlete Management
- Recruiting Operations
- NCAA & High School Relationships
- NIL Environment Awareness
- Athlete Development Pathways
- Sports Marketing
- Collaboration
- Event & Camp Execution
- Stakeholder Communication
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Certification
HarvardX (Harvard University) – Verified Certificate
U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts & Bureaucracy
Issued: February 2026
Credential ID: 6761151d640644729613481e9ebbf257
Google Analytics Certification – Google
Issued: August 2025 | Expires: August 2026
Credential ID: 159630961
Google Data Analytics – Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
Issued: September 2025
Credential ID: F93EKXTZBNR0
Google Data Analytics – Prepare Data for Exploration
Issued: October 2025
Credential ID: LT26YIU6ZPZ
Google Data Analytics – Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Issued: August 2025
Credential ID: 2HFYIPWHF546
Stukent – Business Analytics Simternship
Issued: August 2025
Tableau Certification – Stephen F. Austin State University
Issued: January 2025
Timeline
Football Operations & Recruiting Support
NCAA Division I Program
U.S. Market & Partnership Support
HitIQ – Global Sports Technology Company
Graduate Research Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University
Event Manager
Verified Certificate - U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts & Bureaucracy
HarvardX
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
McNeese State University
Verified Certificate - U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts & Bureaucracy
HarvardX
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND
- Division I Football Athlete – NCAA
- Professional Football Athlete – CFL
- Experienced the recruiting process firsthand.
- Navigated transfer decisions, performance development, and professional contract environments.
- Built long-term relationships across coaching staffs and athlete networks.