Tony Rosso -- Offensive Assistant/H-Backs Coach
Tony Rosso is in his second season with the Ferris State football coaching staff, joining the Bulldogs in July 2006.
Rosso serves as an offensive assistant and primarily coaches the H-Backs within the Bulldogs' offense. He also coordinates the program's fundraising activities and helps develop an association with the Bulldog Football alumni.
Most recently, Rosso has spent two seasons (2004-05) at his alma mater Western State College in Gunnison, Colo. He was an assistant and coordinator of football operations on former head coach Jeff Zenisek’s coaching staff.
Prior to his stint with the Mountaineers, Rosso served in an assistant coaching capacity at fellow Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) member Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo., for four years (2000-03).
Rosso started his football coaching career at North Denver (Colo.) High School in 1994 before heading back to Western State for one season (1997). He moved on to Bemidji (Minn.) State for the 1998 campaign and then joined the West Texas A&M staff in 1999 for a single season.
As a player, Rosso was an all-conference selection at Western State. He graduated from Arvada (Colo.) High School in 1990. While at Arvada, Rosso competed four years (1987-90) apiece in football, wrestling, and baseball for the Redskins. He also served as class vice-president during his senior year.
Rosso received his bachelor’s degree in recreation from Western State in 1997 and a master’s in sport and exercise science from Adams State in 2001.
A native of Midland, Mich., the 35-year old Rosso is married to Erin and the couple recently had their first child. The son of Bob and Judy Rosso of Arvada, Colo., Rosso has one sister (Christine). A member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Rosso’s interests include classic cars.
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