Wilmington native Aaron Lewis, the former standout player turned baseball coach, will receive the Tubby Raymond Award as the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association's 2023 Coach of the Year for leading Delaware Military Academy to its second state title in three years.

Why It Matters

Lewis' journey from overcoming challenges in his youth to achieving coaching success highlights the transformative power of sports and the positive impact of mentorship.

By the Numbers
  • Lewis guided DMA to its second state title in three years
  • DMA has gone 65-10 in the last three years and 128-53 in 10 years under Lewis
  • He is the only Black coach to win a state baseball title
  • Currently in his 18th year as a police officer
State of Play
  • Lewis is set to be presented with the Tubby Raymond Award on Feb. 19
  • A committed police officer for 18 years, Lewis balances his coaching career with his law enforcement duties
  • Former players such as Tyler August, Logan Wiley, Drew Simpson, and Jackson Dorsey have continued their baseball careers at college level
What's Next

DMA opens the 2024 baseball season on March 26 against St. Elizabeth at Canby Park.

Bottom Line

Aaron Lewis' remarkable journey from a challenging upbringing in Wilmington to becoming a successful baseball coach and dedicated police officer underscores the transformative power of sports and mentorship in shaping the lives of young athletes.