Bio

Noah Ray was named the program's first head coach Monday, May 12, 2025. The 2026 season will be his first at the helm of the Red Devils.

Ray brings an impressive background and tons of experience at the collegiate and club levels. Most recently, he served as the men's volleyball head coach at St. Andrews University, a position he began in November 2024. Before his time at St. Andrews, Ray was the head coach of both the men's and women's volleyball programs at Marian University and previously led the women's volleyball team at Birmingham-Southern College.

Ray has also made significant contributions as an assistant coach at Juniata College for the men's volleyball team, as a graduate assistant with Southeastern Oklahoma State University's women's program, and as a student assistant at Midway University, where he played on the men's team.

In addition to his collegiate experience, Ray has been active among the club volleyball scene as a coach for FEVA Volleyball Club, Bluegrass Lightning Boys Volleyball Club, and Out of System Volleyball Club.

Ray holds a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Midway University, where he was also a member of the men's volleyball team. He minored in Human Resource Management and Psychology.