[2] While visiting family in Maine over the summers during his childhood, he learned to play croquet from a cousin, Larry Stettner.
[2] Following high school, Rothman graduated from the University of California, San Diego, in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in psychology.
[citation needed] Here Ben directs regional, national, and club tournaments, as well as instructs groups and individuals for clinics and private lessons.
[citation needed] In 2009 and again in 2010, he was #1 in the US Croquet Association's annual Grand Prix and was awarded "Player of the Year" by the USCA.
[citation needed] Due to his outstanding track record and professionalism Ben has been chosen to represent the United States in many international events and test matches.