COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - A familiar face on the sidelines of youth soccer fields in Brazos County is being honored for his dedication to players both on and off the field.

Rafael “Coach Rafa” Gracia has been named this month’s recipient of the Be Remarkable award, a joint initiative between KBTX-TV and Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers that recognizes community members making a difference. Each winner receives $500 in recognition of their impact.

Gracia, who moved to College Station from Brazil seven years ago with his wife, serves as head coach of the Aggieland Legends girls’ soccer team and also volunteers with Cavalry Youth Soccer .

Jonathan Nguyen, who nominated him for the award, first noticed Gracia training a player during a run through a neighborhood park. He says that th

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