Volleyball lessons with
Ray Gray
From$120.48 per lesson
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Volleyball lessons with
Ray Gray
From$120.48 per lesson
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Coach Rating
5.0ā¢12 reviews
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About your volleyball coach
Between playing, coaching, training and teaching Volleyball, I have over 35 years of experience, I am CEO/Owner of The Grayhound Training Academy (GTA) and with 800+ clients Globally, we train from beginner to Pro! We are most known for our unique Holistic approach to training incorporating Mental Health, Social Emotional Learning & Emotional Intelligence for on and off the court excellence. We foster growth through technique and skill development, proper body mechanics and strategic thinking. My coaching philosophy blends Brain with Body and Behavior creating a safe space for exploring, examining and education; all while having FUN!!! If this sounds like the experience and environment you would like to be a part of, please reach out and letās begin this journey together!
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Charlotte, North Carolina
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Years Playing: 35 years
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Given: 12 lessons
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Accomplishments
ā2 years USA-V in Charlotte, NC; MIP my 1st year
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Kennedy Dobard
Grayhounds has helped me grow and develop on and off the court. It has helped my mental health and my skills excel. Everyone part of this organization cares about the success and growth of each player, and they give their all in their coaching. They expect nothing but excellence and effort. The goal of the organization is not just to help players grow in volleyball to perfect their skills to be prepared for the higher levels of volleyball, itās also to care for their players and make sure that they are able to help maintain a good Mindset to succeed with or without Volleyball. Iād recommend anyone who really wants to succeed and grow to come and join Grayhound if they are determined and dedicated. Iām so thankful for Coach Ray and this program; it feels like family. He cares about my physical and mental health and encourages me to continue to work hard because he believes in my abilities
Payton Lease
I chose GTA because of the development that has occurred while being a part of the program. Not only has my level of play increased significantly,y but also the life lessons this program has taught me. The lessons I get taught while playing in this program is something I will take with me during the course of my life. You learn how to persevere and push yourself to the limit with the maximum intensity achievable. You learn what truly fighting for something feels like. Iām so blessed and filled with so much gratitude to be apart of a program as special as GTA.
Cecelia Bryant
Grayhounds has been the extra push that I have been needing. It has brought out a new confidence in myself and my abilities that I have never had before. It had taken my training to a whole new level and taught me new techniques that I had never seen before! I love the energy that I see, not just through the coaching but through the athletes getting coached. It is the ātough-loveā coaching that takes this program to the next level, helping me reach and set new goals I never thought were possible!ā
Savannah Wamsley
Meeting Coach Ray has been a game changer. Coach Ray is a great teacher and I am constantly learning something new every time I train with him. Not only teaching skills but training my mind to build my mental toughness. I hope to play college volleyball one day and with Coach Ray pushing me to do my best, I believe I can do it.ā
Danica Taylor
From the moment I walked in, I felt the energy and commitment. Coach Gray is genuinely passionate about helping each player grow, improving their skills, and becoming a better version of themselves. He continues to shape my confidence and my growth, and reminds me to always be better than before.ā
Sofia Swicegood
Grayhounds has not only helped me improve physically but also mentally. Coach Ray is a coach like no other who has an immense passion for volleyball and helping others grow. My confidence and positivity on the court has grown so much over the past few months and I owe it to Coach Ray. He has also helped me improve my skills so much faster than I ever wouldāve expected because of his intense drills and amazing feedback. I recommend Grayhounds to any volleyball player who is dedicated and wants to improve. I am able to look at my film from the present and past and be able to say that I have improved so much and I am continuing to improve because of Coach Ray and this program!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonEvery first lesson regardless of oneās level, is a complete skills assessment and cognitive evaluation to assess mindset, commitment and dedication. I need your desire to match my intensity!
Lesson 11+Each subsequent lesson after the first is skill building with position specific techniques & education of all skills, but heaviest focus and emphasis on desired playing position.
At this point, client will be more technically skilled and can be introduced to higher level skills, drills with greater training in all other positions and rotations
Lesson 4-10Each subsequent lesson after the first is skill building with position specific techniques & education of all skills, but heaviest focus and emphasis on desired playing position
Lesson 2-3Each subsequent lesson after the first is skill building with position specific techniques & education of all skills, but heaviest focus and emphasis on desired playing position
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonEvery first lesson regardless of oneās level, is a complete skills assessment and cognitive evaluation to assess mindset, commitment and dedication. I need your desire to match my intensity!
Lesson 11+Athlete has a complete understanding with implementing on of GTAās 3Cās: Communication, Confidence and Consistency. Athletes at this point, will implement GTAās concept of āSelf Assess to Self Correctā
Lesson 4-10Higher IQ is the expectation with less instruction on how to perform a certain skill, now more emphasis on the āwhen and whyā
Lesson 2-3At this stage of the game, client should both know terminology and use it in conversation. One is expected to be at or around 70% accuracy and consistency in Serve, Serve-Receive, Defense, Attacking front and backrow and even overhead Digging regardless of age and position
Youth players
Working with kidsEach child is evaluated on their specific level by skill, not age! Not all beginners look the same an a Coach should NEVER approach with a one size fits all thinking or preset plan for a child or even beginner. It creates an unhealthy unconscious bias that sets a standard of what a ābeginnerā should look like, rather evaluating and starting from THAT childās beginning
Working with teenagersThe same is true of a kid and a teenager, never go in expecting. A Coach should have the teen demonstrate what they know, and that should be their beginning.
Each child is evaluated on their specific level by skill, not age! Not all beginners look the same an a Coach should NEVER approach with a one size fits all thinking or preset plan for a child or even beginner. It creates an unhealthy unconscious bias that sets a standard of what a ābeginnerā should look like, rather evaluating and starting from THAT childās beginning
What you need to bringBring water, towels especially if we are outdoors and a positive attitude! If you take medication or have Asthma, please have on hand.
What I can bringI supply the balls, net and a wide variety of volleyball equipment to enhance the teaching-learning experience. Court rental is also already included in my price.
Frequently asked questions
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Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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