Michael Rittelmann added as Prep Redzone West Territory Manager

Prep Network has hired Michael Rittelmann as the newest member of the Prep Redzone Business Development team, in the role of West Territory Manager.

Michael will focus on building relationships with club programs across the country, looking to provide opportunities for more athletes to be seen and recognized by the Prep Redzone brand.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Michael attended Hopewell High School in Western Pennsylvania, where he was a multi-sport athlete, competing in both baseball and football. He went on to play both sports at Waynesburg University, serving as a three-year starter at defensive end on the football team.

He has 11 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels, with a strong focus on player development and program building. In addition to coaching, he serves as the Director of Scouting and Player Personnel for the College Gridiron Showcase, an annual college football all-star game held in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, he collaborates with scouting staffs from the NFL, CFL, and UFL, as well as college programs nationwide, to build a roster of 250–300 athletes who compete in front of professional teams and decision-makers.

Michael also works as a scouting consultant for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), supporting their scouting staff on the evaluation of talent.

He currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA, with his wife, Tara, and two sons, Hudson and Maddox.