Erica Rau

Biography

Erica Rau, who led Oberlin College's volleyball program for 13 years, joined The College of Wooster's volleyball staff as a volunteer assistant in 2025. Rau served Oberlin's athletics department in multiple roles as assistant athletic director, senior woman administrator, deputy Title IX coordinator for athletics, and advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. As Oberlin's head coach, Rau recorded 111 victories, coached 19 All-North Coast Athletic Conference players, and mentored Taylor Gywnne to NCAC Player of the Year honors. Rau is actively involved with the American Volleyball Coaches Association and Women Leaders in College Sports. Prior to Oberlin, Rau coached at Carnegie Mellon University and Gettysburg Area High School. Rau was a four-year starter at middle hitter for Gettysburg College. She helped the Bullets to four straight Centennial Conference championships and NCAA appearances. She was a second-team all-conference selection. Rau graduated from Gettysburg with a degree in management and has an MBA from Robert Morris University.