Mat Rapoza '03

Title

Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator / Running Backs & Tight Ends Coach
Email

mrapoza@wlu.edu
Phone

540-458-8688
Year at W&L

4th (2022)
Alma Mater

Washington and Lee '03
Postgraduate

James Madison University
Twitter

@coach_rapoza

RECRUITING AREAS: North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania

Mat Rapoza ’03 joined the Generals coaching staff in August prior to the 2022 season to assists with the offensive line development and schemes. Rapoza was elevated to the Offensive Coordinator prior to the 2024 season.

W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Nine All-ODAC Citations
Three D3football.com All-Region Selections
Three CSC Academic All-District Selections
Offense ranked 4th in Division III in rushing offense (293.5 ypg) in 2024
W&L ranked 11th in the country in 4th down conversion percentage, 21st in sacks allowed and 77th in total offense in 2024.
Offense led the ODAC in rushing yards per game (273.2 ypg) in 2022

AWARDS, HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS

Offense ranked sixth nationally in rushing offense (273.2 ypg) in 2022
Rushing offense ranked fourth in the nation with 288.4 yards per game in 2023
Ranked seventh in the nation in Tackles for Loss allowed (3.50) in 2022
Ranked third in NCAA Division III with four sacks allowed in 2023

COACHING RESUME

Washington and Lee University
- Assistant Coach, Offensive Line (2022-Present)
Rockbridge County High School
- Defensive Coordinator (2014-2021)
  - Coached seven All-District Linebackers
- Offensive Coordinator (2011-2014)
  - Offense averaged more than 28 points per game in each season
- Assistant Coach (2008-2010)
Assistant Coach Widener University (2005)
- Helped the Pride to an 8-3 record
- ECAC South Playoff win over Montclair State

PLAYING CAREER

Swarthmore College
- All-America Selection (2000)
Washington and Lee University
- Two-year letter winner as an offensive lineman
- All-ODAC Selection (2001 & 2022)
- D3football.com All-American Selection (2001 & 2002)