Wesleyan University
NCAA DIII • NESCAC
Date: November 19, 2024
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Coach Raba is an outstanding coach who truly cares about his players. He is an incredible mentor and excels in his communication. The effort he puts into building relationships with each of his players throughout the year is remarkable. I’m constantly amazed at how he manages his time to make every player feel valued and understand the importance of their role. You truly can’t pay this man enough money for the return he has on player development as well as so many of our alarms go on to be extremely successful later on in life. Year in and year out he seems to have that magic touch of bringing in the right types of players that was succeeded at Wesleyan. Not only does he develop great athletes, but more importantly, he helps shape outstanding individuals who leave Wesleyan ready to succeed in life. His consistency in messaging, regardless of the team’s success, is unmatched. During my time at Wesleyan, even in challenging years, Coach Raba remained the most positive and supportive person on the field. Having been at Wesleyan for over 25 years, it’s amazing to see the deep connections and relationships he maintains with the entire team. He’s also done an excellent job of hiring assistant coaches over the years, creating a strong balance between long-term staff who bring loyalty and commitment and newer coaches who bring fresh perspectives. Despite some assistants being part-time, the dedication and love they show for the program make it feel like they’re full-time. We are incredibly fortunate to have a coach of his caliber at this level, especially considering his many responsibilities on campus beyond coaching. Anyone lucky enough to play under Coach Raba will undoubtedly have an unforgettable and positive experience.