Ben Dighton joined Iowa Rush as a staff coach in 2018 assisting the Academy and Youth Girls programs. His vision and dedication to the program led him into the role of Rec Director in the fall of 2019. 

Ben is a Boone, Iowa native and Iowa State University alumni. Previously he played soccer for Boone Soccer Club, Ames Soccer Club, and Buena Vista University. His past coaching experience includes North Polk Boys Varsity Soccer as an assistant coach, Ames Soccer Club as a skills coach, and Altoona Soccer Club as a Staff Coach.