Michael Marra has been named the new head baseball coach at Rome High School.
Marra brings more than three decades of coaching experience to Rome, including successful stints at both the high school and collegiate levels. Most recently, he served as associate head coach at Pickens High School, helping lead the Dragons to the 2026 GHSA Class AAA State Championship. Throughout his career, Marra has served as a head baseball coach at multiple programs, including Georgia Highlands College, SUNY Sullivan, Heritage High School, Hiram High School, Kingston High School, and Monticello High School.
"We are excited to welcome Coach Marra to Rome High School," Athletic Director Chris Boden said. "His experience, leadership, and vision for building a complete baseball program stood out throughout the interview process. He understands the importance of developing student-athletes both on and off the field, and we believe he is the right person to lead our baseball program into the future."
Marra said he was drawn to Rome by the community's commitment to athletics and the opportunity to build a program with lasting success.
"Rome High School has tremendous potential. The facilities are among the best in the region, the community cares deeply about athletics and we are going to go from a transition to tradition in a short time. What excited me most was the opportunity to build something sustainable. We're not looking for a quick fix. We are building a program that develops players from kindergarten to the 12th grade and creates a championship first place culture that lasts long-term. The vision is simple: Built to Last. Built in Rome. We want to establish a player development system that becomes the standard in Northwest Georgia. Our players will receive Elite instruction, have access to Elite facilities, and be provided Elite opportunities. Every decision we make will be centered around helping student athletes maximize their potential."
A key component of Marra's vision is building strong relationships throughout the Rome community while creating a developmental pathway for student-athletes from youth baseball through high school graduation.
"We need everyone involved. Great programs are built through community support. We want alumni, parents, youth coaches, travel coaches, business leaders, and fans to feel connected to what we're building. This isn't my program, it's Rome's program. Together, we are going to create something special. We are going to compete every day from day one. But our focus isn't on chasing a single season. We're building what I call the championship blueprint, which is a process in a first place culture designed to produce sustained success. If we stay committed to that blueprint, championships will become an expectation rather than just a goal."
Marra will begin his duties immediately as he works with student-athletes, families, and the community to prepare for the future of Rome High School Baseball.