Ben Roth graduated from St. John's University with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management. He has extensive experience as a soccer player and leader, having played for Players Development Academy and Watchung Hill Regional High School. Roth has worked as a contributing writer for CollegeSoccerNews.com and instructed soccer clinics for Dave Masur Soccer Camp and Soccer Domain Academy. He also attended NSCAA and sports broadcasting conferences to expand his knowledge and skills in sports management.
1. BEN ROTH
697 Meyersville Rd Gillette, NJ 07933▪Ben.rothpda16@gmail.com▪ 973-270-6578
EDUCATION
St. John’s University, Queens, NY
Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, May 2018
Awarded and academic scholarship
LEADERSHIP
Soccer Player
Student-Athlete at St. John’s University 2014-2018
Soccer player for Players Development Academy (PDA) 2006-2014
o Team Captain that lead the team to win two state cup titles
o Led warm ups, organized team bonding events, spoke in meetings at tournaments,
gave pre-game talk to team
Varsity soccer player for Watchung Hill Regional High School 2010-2013
o 1st team all conference, 1st team all-county, 2nd team all state 2013
o Team Captain that recruited fans and organized off season works
Leading fundraiser for Special Olympics every year from over 500 participants 2006-2014
o PDA made each player raise at least $300. Every year we raised the most funding that
averaged about $1,200 each year.
SPORTS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Contributing Writer 2011 Present, CollegeSoccerNews.com 2011-Present
Writes conference previews, interviews college and professional players and coaches,
analyzes game footage and player highlights
Covered MLS Draft in Philadelphia during the 2014 and 2015 season
On sight for player/coach interviews and prepares draft analysis for targeted audiences.
Soccer Clinic Instructor, Dave Masur Soccer Camp: 2014- Present
Organized, set up and taught basic drills to youth soccer players in order for them to learn
technical and tactical ability 2014.
Soccer Clinic Instructor, Soccer Domain Academy 2010-2012
Refereed games and ran specific sessions on basic soccer skills.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attendee
NSCAA Convention in Philadelphia 2014-2015
o Listened to seminars from leading coaching professionals worldwide to expand my
knowledge on new coaching developments.
Bruce Beck and Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting Camp 2010, 2011
o Spoke on camera with and without teleprompter, discussing various topics in sports
under the guidance of top sports television talent.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATION
Strong leadership
Excellent Writing
Facilitator
Detail Oriented
Organized
USSF ‘F’ Coaching License