Wesleyan University

Josh Rosek enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Wesleyan football team in the 2025 season. Rosek is a dedicated football coach and educator with over 28 years of experience building successful programs and shaping student-athletes on and off the field. Rosek is a graduate of Bridgewater State College with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a former college varsity football player himself. 1995, Rosek was named to the New England Football Conference All Conference Team. His career has been defined by a commitment to excellence in athletics, academics, and character development.

Most recently, Rosek served as Head Coach of Middletown High School’s varsity football program from 2021–2024. Under his leadership, the Blue Dragons thrived through a culture centered on player improvement, academic accountability, and community involvement.

Prior to becoming head coach, Rosek served as Middletown’s Defensive Coordinator from 2013–2021, helping guide the team to seven playoff appearances and three Class L semifinal runs. Earlier in his career, he coached at Berlin High School as Defensive Coordinator, where he contributed to two Class M state championship appearances, including one state title victory. Beginning as an Offensive Coordinator in 1997  at Middletown High School and then Interim Head Coach at Middletown High School in 1999, Rosek career reflects a lifelong commitment to cultivating success on the field, in the classroom, and within the community.