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Coaches Corner with Joe Raccuia of Radford University

February 16, 2016

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By Jerry Shank
Maryland Scouting Director

Coaches’ corner highlights colleges and universities around the region and gives an opportunity for prospective student athletes to learn more about the program, coaching staff, and school.

Coach
Joe Raccuia
Radford University
Head Coach

Coaching Career
(3) years Assistant coach at George Washington
(4) years Assistant at George Mason
(2) years Head Coach at Marist college
(2) years Assistant at University of Alabama
(9) years and current Head Coach at Radford

Playing Career
(2) years at Edison CC (Fort Myers, FL)
(2) years Radford Univesity

Please give a little background on the Radford baseball program.

  • Fully funded Division I program - Big south Conference
  • Seven straight winning season
  • 2015 Big South Champions
  • 2015 Big South tournament Champions
  • Top 25 in all major polls
  • No. 14 in RPI (2015)
  • Regional Championship Game (2015)
  • Seven current players in professional baseball

What is unique to the program that the coaching staff and team take great pride in?

  • A blue collar relentless attitude to get better everyday.
  • Scheduling a top 50 schedule every year
  • Consistent capital improvements to facilities

What do you look for in potential players?

  • Athletic competitors

Are there any immediate “Red Flags” when recruiting players?

  • Poor grades
  • Lazy players

Any interesting facts or stories about the program?

  • One of three programs in VA with seven consecutive winning seasons

Are there any base numbers you are looking for on the academic side?

  • 1000 (SAT) / 3.0 (GPA)

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