Coach Rating: John Raba at Wesleyan University

Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Hands Down, John Raba Is The Best Division Three Lacrosse Coach In The Country.

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."

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Extremely Fair And Demanding As A Coach. He Really Wants Every Person On The Team To Get Better.

Date: December 16, 2023

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"This man saved me from going off deep end. i had so many struggles and Coach Raba truly was there for me when I was lost. He is such an amazing father figure who really cares for his players regardless if they play or not. If you do the right things by him he will do anything for you. i am extremely blessed to have him in my corner. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

The Best College Lacrosse Coach

Date: June 28, 2022

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"Absolutely amazing man and tremendous coach. Wesleyan is extremely fortunate to have someone of his caliber and experience there for so long. My brother is plays for other college programs and wasn’t even close to my experience. Coach does amazing job cycling through young assistance and he’s always able to keep consistency within the program. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 24, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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"Unreal coach, phenomenal person- haven’t ever had a better experience on an athletic team and it’s because of him "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 18, 2020

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 15, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 15, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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"Great coach"

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 15, 2020

By Verified Athlete

4.8

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"Coach Raba is the best lacrosse coach I have ever had. He knows the ins and outs of the game and allows me to get better every day. He coaches the top guy on the team and the bottom, and makes sure everyone is working hard the entire practice. Our team is held together by coach and we want to win for him. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 15, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 15, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: June 24, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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"John Raba is the best coach I have ever had and one of the best men I have ever known. He treats his players with respect as if they're a part of his own family. He cultivates a culture of great men both on and off the field. Without him, Wesleyan Lacrosse wouldn't have a national championship."

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: May 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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"Coach Raba is someone i would want to get to know even if he wasn’t my coach. He’s a great guy who cares for his players like a father. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: May 19, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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"Raba is a great man."

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: May 18, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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"Raba is a great man."

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: April 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

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"Raba has been at Wesleyan for 20+ years for a reason. He is the culmination of hard work, dedication, and positivity. GOAT. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: April 20, 2020

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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"Best guy out there."

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: October 31, 2018

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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"Best coach ever! National Champions 2018"

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: October 31, 2018

By Verified Athlete

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"Best coach ever! National Champions 2018"

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: June 9, 2018

By Verified Athlete

4.6

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"Coach Raba is the best Coach in All of Div 3. Wesleyan so lucky to have him because he is a big time talent. He just won a National Championship at a school that is not athletic driven. The great man, motivator and just all around person at Wesleyan. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete

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"Raba is a great coach. Got coach of the year for a reason."

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: December 18, 2017

By Verified Athlete

5.0

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"Coach Raba is the best coach out there! Great Teacher, Recruiter and Man!!!! "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 5, 2017

By Verified Athlete

4.8

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"No team plays harder for their coach."

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: June 6, 2017

By Verified Athlete

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"Raba is the absoulute best coach , and to be honest he should be coaching at the next level. He brought his team to three final four appearances, and has over 250 wins. That is unbelievable at a place like Wesleyan where athletics is not supported that well. He is Wesleyan Lacrosse!, Once he leaves you will see his true impact he made. "

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 9, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.6

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Men's Lacrosse

John Raba

Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

Wesleyan University

NCAA DIII • Western Athletic Conference | WAC

Date: July 5, 2016

By Verified Athlete

4.8

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"Coach Raba is the man! He is very personable and funny and and also buckles down to get the job done. All of the Wesleyan Lacrosse players play very hard for him as everyone respects him a lot."

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