Former Head Coach Aaron Raffle Returns as General Manager

The Club Football program at George Mason University is pleased to announce the return of Aaron Raffle, former head coach of the program, who has been appointed to a newly established General Manager role.

The creation of this position reflects the program’s continued commitment to organizational growth, continuity, and a student-athlete-centered experience. The General Manager role has been developed internally to support program operations, provide leadership guidance, and further align Club Football with best practices seen across competitive football organizations.

Raffle previously served as head coach of Club Football at George Mason and remains a valued part of the program’s history. After leading the Patriots to a 7-1 regular season in 2023 ending just 2 points shy of a conference championship, he followed that up by leading the program to the national semifinals of the National Club Football Association (NCFA) in 2024, marking one of the strongest competitive performances in program history. That season also reflected an exceptional level of commitment, as he completed the full year while also caring for his ailing father. His dedication during that period left a lasting impact on the program and its student-athletes.

In this role, Raffle will support the program by collaborating with student leadership and the coaching staff to advance organizational planning, continuity, and long-term development. His return provides additional experience and perspective as the program continues to evolve.

Aaron Raffle said, “George Mason has always been a special place to me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to the program in this role. I believe strongly in the direction Club Football is headed and look forward to supporting the student-athletes, coaches, and leadership as the program continues to grow.”

The addition of the General Manager role is intended to enhance the overall student-athlete experience by allowing club leaders and players to remain focused on their primary responsibilities, both on and off the field, while receiving consistent organizational support.

In addition to his experience at George Mason, Raffle brings a strong background in football at the high school, semi-professional and professional levels. He has served in coordinator and head coach roles for several successful high school programs and men's semi-professional football teams.  He is also acting as a strategic consultant for the DC Divas of the Women’s Football Alliance, where he had previously served as quarterbacks coach, special teams coordinator and defensive coordinator over the course of several years.

The introduction of the General Manager role represents an important step in strengthening the program’s structure and leadership model. While this role focuses on organizational support and continuity, the program will also initiate a formal search for its next head football coach, with additional information to be shared in the coming weeks.

The program remains confident in its direction and committed to providing a positive, organized, and competitive environment for student-athletes. The program looks forward to continued growth and to building on the strong foundation that has been established.