Daniel Furuto
Abilene
Summary
Results-driven leader with 18 years of experience managing complex programs, leading cross-functional teams, coordinating large-scale initiatives, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments. Skilled in project planning, stakeholder management, resource allocation, budgeting, risk mitigation, process improvement, and operational execution. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, build collaborative relationships, and drive successful outcomes while meeting deadlines and organizational objectives. Recognized for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Seeking to leverage extensive leadership and operational experience in a Project Manager role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Coach
Abilene Christian University
01.2023 - 06.2026
- Played a key role in the daily management and operation of a baseball program, contributing to all aspects of player development, administration, and competitive success.
- Directed and assisted recruiting efforts at the local, regional, and national levels, including prospect identification, evaluation, relationship management, scholarship allocation, and roster construction.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of offensive strategies.
- Led opponent scouting, game preparation, video analysis, and the integration of technology and analytics to enhance player performance and competitive decision-making.
- Managed and supervised support personnel, including student managers and auxiliary staff, ensuring efficient execution of daily operations and team activities.
- Contributed to practice planning, camp operations, budget management, and other administrative responsibilities essential to program success.
- 2025 WAC Regular Season Champions
- 2025 WAC Tournament Runner-Up
- Developed a 2023 WAC Player of the Year
- Produced multiple First-Team All-WAC performers (2022–2026)
- Helped develop hitters who posted some of the best offensive seasons in ACU's Division I era
- Multiple players earned All-WAC, All-Tournament, and Preseason All-WAC honors
Asst. Coach
Purdue University
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Played a key role in the daily management and operation of a baseball program, contributing to all aspects of player development, administration, and competitive success.
- Directed and assisted recruiting efforts at the local, regional, and national levels, including prospect identification, evaluation, relationship management, scholarship allocation, and roster construction..
- Assisted in the design and implementation of offensive strategies and defensive systems while serving as the program's outfield coach.
- Led opponent scouting, game preparation, video analysis, and the integration of technology and analytics to enhance player performance and competitive decision-making.
- Managed and supervised support personnel, including student managers and auxiliary staff, ensuring efficient execution of daily operations and team activities.
- Contributed to practice planning, travel coordination, camp operations, budget management, and other administrative responsibilities essential to program success.
- Helped lead Purdue to a 29-win season and Big Ten Tournament appearance.
- Contributed to Purdue's best start since 1909 and was the last undefeated team in the nation18–0).
- Developed multiple All-Big Ten caliber offensive performers.
- Assisted in rebuilding Purdue into a winning program with improved offensive production.
- Helped engineer one of the program's most successful seasons in recent years
Asst. Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
University of Alabama-Birmingham
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Helped and directed the day-to-day operations of the program. Led and aided with recruiting efforts on and off campus, scholarship, academics, and eligibility. Coordinated and communicated with the compliance side of the program. On the field responsibility included assisting with running the offense and coordination of the defense while coaching the outfield. Greatly involved in the scouting of opponents and the technology aspect of the program. Coordination with campus grounds to insure a well-kept baseball facility. In-charge of coordination of secondary staffing (mangers, helpers) for the program.
- Recruited a (Perfect Game) Top 100 Class for the first time in a decade.
- Had one player named to the CUSA Freshman Team.
- Helped develop one player who was selected in the 2021 MLB draft. Two incoming recruits from the signing class were also selected in that same draft.
- Team finished with a Spring Semester GPA of 3.45 which was the highest ever for the baseball program and added to the streak of 26 straight semesters with a 3.0.
Asst. Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Georgia State University
08.2019 - 07.2020
- In charge of coordinating on and off campus recruiting including scholarship, academics, and eligibility. Dealt with the daily compliance aspect of the program. Helped with the day to day operations of the entire program. On field responsibilities included assisting with running the offense and coordinating the defense while coaching the outfield. Greatly involved in the scouting of opponents and the technology aspect of the program.
- 2020 Team finished 9-7 before season ended due to the COVID 19 Pandemic winning 5 less than the previous season total of 14 in a shortened season.
- Had two players named to the Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American Team. One player named D1 Sun Belt Conference Breakout Player.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Abilene Christian University
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Highly involved with the day to day operations of the program, coached outfield, and taught base running while assisting with running the offense. In charge of all aspects of team travel and community service. Assisted with the team budgets, scholarships, fundraising, academics, and eligibility. Greatly involved in the scouting of other teams and the technology aspect of the program. Also ran all aspects of on campus Camp and Prospect showcases. Responsible for the social media aspect of the program.
- 2019 Team set 13 school records including most overall wins, Southland Conference wins, and 8 other offensive records.
- One player was named All-American by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association), and NCBWA (National College Baseball Writers Association). He was also named to the ABCA All-Midwest Region Team. Helped develop four players who were named All-Conference selections including the Player of the Year in the Conference.
- Helped develop one player who was drafted in the 2019 MLB draft.
Associate Head Coach
University of Montevallo
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Covered a wide range of responsibility including; served as the recruiting coordinator, hitting coach, coached 3rd base, coached outfield, and taught base running. Spent time developing team strength and conditioning. Alumni relations and coordination was a big part because of being a Montevallo graduate. Off the field assisted with travel, budgets, scholarships, fundraising, academics, and eligibility. Also was the primary lead on upkeep of all aspects of the baseball field and preparation. Also ran all aspects of on campus Camp and Prospect showcases.
- 2018 Team competed in the South Regional as the 5 seed making the postseason for the first time in 11 years. Returned the school to national rankings finishing the season ranked #20 in the Collegiate Baseball poll. The team finished #5 in the South Regional Poll. 2018 Team finished 2nd in the Gulf South Conference, the highest finish since 2008.
- Recruited and developed 6 All-Peach Belt Conference and 3 All-Gulf South Conference student-athletes, 5 All-Region, 1 Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year, 1 Division II Player of the Year Semi-Finalist, and 1 Honorable Mention All-American.
- Recruited and developed 22 Peach Belt Conference All-Academic and 19 Gulf South Conference All-Academic Student Athletes. 2 COSIDA Academic All-District and 2 COSIDA All-American student-athletes. 8 consecutive semesters of 3.0 GPA (Fall 2014-Spring 2018) including new all-time academic standard for UM baseball with team 3.32 GPA in fall semester, 2017.
- Helped develop six UM players who signed pro contracts including two MLB draft picks (’16,’19) and one MLB Undrafted Free Agent signees. Also had a Signee get selected in the 2016 Draft.
- 2017 Offense finished in the Top 5 in 5 offensive categories. Nationally finished 15th in Runs per game and 12th in Home Runs per game.
- 2016 Offense finished in the Top 5 of Peach Belt Conference in 10 offensive categories. Nationally the team finished 8th in HBP, 10th in Runs per game, 11th in Runs scored, and 13th in Total Home Runs.
Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
University of Montevallo
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Covered a wide range of responsibility including; served as the recruiting coordinator, hitting coach, coached 3rd base, coached outfield, and taught base running. Spent time developing team strength and conditioning. Alumni relations and coordination was a big part because of being a Montevallo graduate. Off the field assisted with travel, budgets, scholarships, fundraising, academics, and eligibility. Also was the primary lead on upkeep of all aspects of the baseball field and preparation. Also ran all aspects of on campus Camp and Prospect showcases.
- 2018 Team competed in the South Regional as the 5 seed making the postseason for the first time in 11 years. Returned the school to national rankings finishing the season ranked #20 in the Collegiate Baseball poll. The team finished #5 in the South Regional Poll. 2018 Team finished 2nd in the Gulf South Conference, the highest finish since 2008.
- Recruited and developed 6 All-Peach Belt Conference and 3 All-Gulf South Conference student-athletes, 5 All-Region, 1 Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year, 1 Division II Player of the Year Semi-Finalist, and 1 Honorable Mention All-American.
- Recruited and developed 22 Peach Belt Conference All-Academic and 19 Gulf South Conference All-Academic Student Athletes. 2 COSIDA Academic All-District and 2 COSIDA All-American student-athletes. 8 consecutive semesters of 3.0 GPA (Fall 2014-Spring 2018) including new all-time academic standard for UM baseball with team 3.32 GPA in fall semester, 2017.
- Helped develop six UM players who signed pro contracts including two MLB draft picks (’16,’19) and one MLB Undrafted Free Agent signees. Also had a Signee get selected in the 2016 Draft.
- 2017 Offense finished in the Top 5 in 5 offensive categories. Nationally finished 15th in Runs per game and 12th in Home Runs per game.
- 2016 Offense finished in the Top 5 of Peach Belt Conference in 10 offensive categories. Nationally the team finished 8th in HBP, 10th in Runs per game, 11th in Runs scored, and 13th in Total Home Runs.
Asst. Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Union College
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Duties included Recruiting Coordinator, assisted with the offense, fundraising, academic coordinator, community service lead, and served as the team Strength and Conditioning coach.
- Recruited and developed 5 All-Appalachian Athletic Conference selections, and 3 Conference Gold Glove winners.
Graduate Assistant Coach
Union College
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Duties included Recruiting Coordinator, assisted with the offense, fundraising, academic coordinator, community service lead, and served as the team Strength and Conditioning coach.
- Recruited and developed 5 All-Appalachian Athletic Conference selections, and 3 Conference Gold Glove winners.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Campbell University
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Duties included coaching outfielders, assisting with the offense, in charge of on-campus visits, academic progress, and all aspects of field and facility upkeep. Also served a Camp Coordinator for all on campus events.
- Helped develop one ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) and NCBWA (National College Baseball Writers Association) All-American. Also had 4 All-Big South Conference selections.
- Helped develop one COSIDA Academic All-American
- Helped develop 4 players who would sign pro contracts including MLB players Matt Marksberry and Jake Smith.
- 2012 Team saw a 41-18 record and was the NCAA’s biggest turnaround in wins from the previous season. That team would also go on to break 10 school records including setting the record for wins in a season.
Varsity Assistant & JV Head Coach
Briarwood Christian School
06.2008 - 06.2010
- 2009 finished 31-9 and was the Class 5A State Runner-Up. Also set the school record for wins in a season.
- Helped develop 9 players who would go on to play College baseball including the school’s first Southeastern Conference player
Education
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Union College
Barbourville, KY01-2014
B.S. - Mathematics, Kinesiology Minor
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL01-2008
Skills
- Personal discipline
- Motivational skills
- Team motivation
- Program planning
- Motivational leadership style
- Recruitment
- Staff development
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Performance improvements
- Logistics coordination
- Planning and overseeing program
- Project scheduling
- Project planning and development
- Project planning
- Project management
- Proficient in Excel
Timeline
Asst. Coach
Abilene Christian University
01.2023 - 06.2026
Asst. Coach
Purdue University
08.2021 - 06.2022
Asst. Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
University of Alabama-Birmingham
08.2020 - 06.2021
Asst. Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Georgia State University
08.2019 - 07.2020
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Abilene Christian University
08.2018 - 08.2019
Associate Head Coach
University of Montevallo
07.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
University of Montevallo
07.2014 - 07.2016
Asst. Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Union College
05.2013 - 06.2014
Graduate Assistant Coach
Union College
08.2012 - 05.2013
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Campbell University
08.2010 - 06.2012
Varsity Assistant & JV Head Coach
Briarwood Christian School
06.2008 - 06.2010
B.S. - Mathematics, Kinesiology Minor
University of Montevallo
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Union College