For 17 years, he coached Masters in Baton Rouge, La.

Rabalais was named USMS Coach of the Year in 1995 and received the MACA  Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

Currently, he is Vice President of USMS and has served as chairman of the Coaches Committee. Also, he is Fitness Editor for SWIM Magazine and a regular contributor to both SWIM and Swimming Technique magazines.