Army West Point Athletics
Chiaro Hired as Director of Football Operations
June 18, 2026 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Army West Point Football and head coach Jeff Monken have announced the hiring of Tony Chiaro as the program's new Director of Football Operations.
Chiaro arrives at West Point following a three-year tenure at Youngstown State University, most recently serving as the Penguins' Chief of Staff and Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations.
At Youngstown State, Chiaro spearheaded the day-to-day logistical operations of the football program. His vast responsibilities included coordinating high school recruiting events, managing transfer portal visits, and overseeing critical player-welfare logistics, such as student-athlete housing and meal programs.
Chiaro's trajectory in sports administration began at his alma mater, where he served as a student assistant for the football staff as an undergraduate. After graduating from Youngstown State in 2022, he was quickly hired full-time as the Director of Player Development for the Penguins. His immediate impact behind the scenes led to a promotion to Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations in May 2025, before ultimately being elevated to Chief of Staff.
In his new role at West Point, Chiaro will oversee the daily logistical framework for the Black Knights, managing team travel, roster logistics, compliance coordination, and supporting the unique operational demands of the football team at the United States Military Academy.
Chiaro arrives at West Point following a three-year tenure at Youngstown State University, most recently serving as the Penguins' Chief of Staff and Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations.
At Youngstown State, Chiaro spearheaded the day-to-day logistical operations of the football program. His vast responsibilities included coordinating high school recruiting events, managing transfer portal visits, and overseeing critical player-welfare logistics, such as student-athlete housing and meal programs.
Chiaro's trajectory in sports administration began at his alma mater, where he served as a student assistant for the football staff as an undergraduate. After graduating from Youngstown State in 2022, he was quickly hired full-time as the Director of Player Development for the Penguins. His immediate impact behind the scenes led to a promotion to Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations in May 2025, before ultimately being elevated to Chief of Staff.
In his new role at West Point, Chiaro will oversee the daily logistical framework for the Black Knights, managing team travel, roster logistics, compliance coordination, and supporting the unique operational demands of the football team at the United States Military Academy.
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