What is the difference between THE Elite ELITE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM led by Coach Ray and the Elite Development Program from all those other programs?

 

●Let it be known that from these programs collegiate and professional players are developed and fostered.

●These sessions, camps, and events led by Director Kris Ray have for years been proven to improve players technical abilities, speed of play and match awareness. 

●Coach Ray also has proven to be fully capable of creating a strong training environment for players to excel.  The environment is one in which Coach Ray and all players involved create lifelong friendships and relationships.  Tons of respect is shown to all that attend. 

All sessions and camps are led by Coach Ray who is the current LVSA Coaching Director, past Chattanooga FC Director of Youth Development, local collegiate standouts that have trained or train with the Elite Soccer Training Program and local Collegiate Coaches.  

Training Curriculum 

•Develop ball-handling skills: Master the art of juggling, dribbling, foot skills, and turns to become a true maestro with the ball. 

•Enhance comfort in congested field areas: Learn to navigate and thrive in tight spaces on the field, turning obstacles into opportunities.

•Gain confidence and control with the ball: Elevate your game by boosting your confidence and control, so you can dominate any situation.

•Improve 1st touch using various body parts: Hone your first touch with precision using different body parts, including laces, inside foot, thighs, and chest. 

•Develop 1v1 skills through multiple one-on-one scenarios: Master the art of one-on-one play with various drills and scenarios, enhancing your ability to excel in these crucial situations.

•Learn effective defending and attacking against a single opponent: Develop the skills and strategies to excel both in defending against and attacking a single opponent, giving you the edge on the field. 

•Master accurate and creative passing techniques: Perfect your passing game with precision using the inside foot, outside foot, chips, and long-range passes. 

•Refine distribution and shooting skills: Elevate your distribution and shooting abilities to make crucial plays and score more goals. 

•Learn goal-scoring with power, accuracy, and deception: Discover the art of goal-scoring, combining power, pinpoint accuracy, and deceptive techniques to become a scoring sensation.

•Participate in micro-games to apply skills in game-like situations: Engage in micro-games to put your skills to the test in realistic, fast-paced scenarios that mimic actual match situations. 

•Enhance tactical awareness without the ball: Develop your tactical understanding and positional awareness when you're off the ball, ensuring you're always in the right place at the right time. 

•Focus on specific aspects of the game in a controlled environment: Delve into the nuances of the game by isolating and perfecting specific aspects in a controlled setting, fine-tuning your skills and decision-making.

•Mental Toughness Training: Develop the mental strength to tackle any challenge on the pitch.

•Tactical Awareness Training: Grasp the intricate strategies and tactics that make a winning team. 

•Positional Insight: Gain a deep understanding of various playing positions, so you can excel in any role. 

COACH RAY'S BIO

Bachelor of Science in Art Education; minor in Business Administration University of Tennessee Chattanooga

- NSCAA Premier Coaching Diploma (Equivalent USSF A)

- United States Soccer Federation D Coaching License 

- NSCAA Foundations of Coaching Certificate (4v4, 7v7/9v9)

- NSCAA Director of Coaching Certificate

- NSCAA Coaching Education Instructor 

- NSCAA Professional Development Certificate (Club Leader)

- NCSAA Special Topics Diploma (Modern Trends of the Game)

34 years of coaching 

Coached and directed for some of the top club programs in the country:

• Currently Lookout Valley Soccer Association Founder & Director of Coaching

• Lookout Valley Association Events Director

• Chattanooga FC OGA Tournament Director/Lead Fundraising Coordinator  

• Chattanooga FC OGA & CSM Coach

• Chattanooga FC Director of Youth Development

• Chattanooga FC 1st Team Camp & Clinic Director

• Chattanooga FC Front Office Staff Member

• Chattanooga FC Academy Technical Director

• Central Oregon ODP Boys Regional Training Center Director (Portland Timbers & Thorns)

• Staff Coach & Director for Portland Timbers and Thorn ID Camps

• COACH - Bend Fc Timbers (Timbers Affiliate)

• JR. ACADEMY Director of Coaching Boys & Girls U-11 to U14 - BSC (Portland Oregon)

• Director of Coaching Boys & Girls U11 to U19 - Indiana Fire South (Chicago Fire Affiliate) 

• Technical Consultant - Sporting South Indiana (Sporting KC Affiliate)

• COACH- Fc Alliance - Help build a winning tradition with this club that is now an ECNL club and one of the top in the southeast.  Over 300 players from this club have moved on to play at the college level of the last 5 to 8 years.  Coach Ray has coached or trained over 100 plus of them.

Coached teams in USYSA SRPL, MRL, National League, & US Soccer Club NPL South Atlantic League, NPL National Championship

• Executive Director - Chattanooga Assault - Numerous state championships and regional league titles along with winning some of the top college showcases and tournaments across the county.

• COACH - Redoubt Futbol Club

• COACH - Middle Valley Soccer Club

• COACH - Marshall County Soccer Association

• COACH - Chattanooga Express

• COACH - North River Soccer Association 

• COACH - Bowling Green Soccer Association 

• Won DI State Championships in Tennessee

• Won South Atlantic Premier League in the National Premier League (NPL)

• Had teams play and advance to the NPL National Championships

• Developed teams which played in the nation’s top Leagues.  Top division Southern Region Premier League (SRPL), US Youth Soccer National League, National Premier League (NPL)

• Developed teams to play and compete in the nation’s top showcase tournaments: CASL, Disney, Las Vegas, Crossroads, Wags, and others.

• As a coach developed players that are currently playing the nation’s top leagues such as ECNL, National League, and DA programs.

• 100's of players from those have gone on to play at the collegiate and professional level. 

Soccer camp staff coach for some of the top college programs in the country:

Syracuse University

Vanderbilt University 

University of Evansville

Western Kentucky University

Indiana University

University of North Carolina 

Duke University

MTSU

Secondary School level: 

Marshall County High School (Benton, KY)

Assistant 2 years 1993-94

Head Coach Junior Varsity 1993-94

First ever JV Coach at MCHS - Undefeated season as JV coach

Girls Preparatory School (Chattanooga, TN)

Varsity Volunteer Assistant Coach 1997-2000

Lutheran Middle School Coach (Chattanooga, TN)

Head Coach 2000

CSLA Middle School Coach (Chattanooga, TN)

Head Coach 2005

Baylor School (Chattanooga, TN)

Girls Varsity Middle School Coach 2006

Undefeated season 10-0-3

TVAC Conference & Tournament Title

Team would later be ranked by NSCAA as the #1 high school team in the country as juniors and seniors. 

As a player at MCHS: Varsity State Final Four appearances,

District & Regional Championships, and State appearances.

Played at Western Kentucky University and also served as club president.