Ray Named Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Juniata College is pleased to announce Noah Ray as the assistant coach for the men's volleyball program.  

Ray most recently comes from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he spent the past season as a graduate assistant coach for the women's volleyball program. Ray was responsible for developing opposing team scouting reports and running team defensive training. He also assisted with the program's recruiting, coordinated travel logistics, and oversaw the academic performance of team members. 

He also spent the fall as a Volleyball Official in the North Texas Region, working towards achieving a Junior National Rating. Prior to coaching at Southeastern Oklahoma State, Ray served as Head Coach for several teams under the FEVA Volleyball club, including the U15, U16, and U18 teams, while serving as the Head Coach for the U16 team of the Bluegrass Lightning Boys Volleyball Club.  

As a student at Midway University, he was a student assistant coach for the women's volleyball team for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He assisted the head coach with team practices and individual player sessions, oversaw travel logistics for away games, maintained team equipment and space, and worked for setters on offensive drills.  

Ray also has had coaching stints with the Out of System Volleyball Club and Trinity Catholic Middle School. Other officiating stints include serving as an official for the Spokane Area Volleyball Referee Association and Pioneer Region Volleyball.  

Ray graduated from Midway University with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, and he is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Sports Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.  

As a member of the Midway Eagles volleyball team, he earned the Mid-South Conference's Champion of Character Award for men's volleyball while he is a recipient of Midway's President's Award, Midway's Leadership Award, and the Sports Management Department's Award for 2022.