Baseball coach · Mesquite, TXCoach Ray
Private Baseball CoachCoach Ray
Trains in Mesquite & virtually
Works with Elementary, Middle School
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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Get to know Ray
Building confident athletes through fundamentals, discipline, and hard work.
My coaching philosophy is to build confident, fundamentally sound athletes by combining positive encouragement, disciplined instruction, and a relentless work ethic that prepares them for success both on and off the field.
How I can help you improve
I help athletes improve by building strong fundamentals, developing confidence, and creating a personalized training plan based on each player’s goals. Whether you’re looking to improve your hitting, fielding, throwing, baseball IQ, or overall athletic performance, I’ll provide detailed instruction, game-like drills, and consistent feedback to help you grow. My goal is to help every athlete become more confident, disciplined, and prepared to succeed both on and off the field.
A typical training session
As a newer coach, I’m excited to bring energy, preparation, and a player-first mindset to every session. While I’m still building my coaching experience, my training sessions are designed around each athlete’s individual goals and skill level. A typical session begins with a dynamic warm-up, followed by focused instruction on fundamentals such as hitting, fielding, throwing, or base running. From there, we’ll work through game-like drills with plenty of repetition, coaching, and feedback to build confidence and improve performance. I always aim to end each session with a recap, key takeaways, and areas to continue working on so every athlete leaves feeling encouraged and improving.
Career & accomplishments
I’ve been playing baseball since I was four years old and have experience at the high school and collegiate levels. Throughout my journey, I’ve played multiple positions, with a primary focus on second base, and developed a passion for player development through years of hard work and perseverance. After overcoming setbacks, including not making my high school team for three years before earning a spot my senior year, I continued my career at the collegiate level with experience at Wayland Baptist University and Southwestern Christian University. I also played summer and fall baseball, including with the Dallas Express organization. In addition to my playing experience, I’m pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and have experience coaching a youth baseball team. My goal is to use my playing background and passion for teaching to help athletes build confidence, improve their skills, and reach their full potential.
Best coach I ever had
My 12u baseball coach
What athletes & parents should know
Athletes and parents can expect a coach who genuinely cares about each player’s growth both on and off the field. I believe in creating a positive, encouraging, and disciplined environment where athletes can build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and enjoy the game. Every player learns differently, so I tailor my coaching to fit each athlete’s goals and skill level. My commitment is to provide clear instruction, consistent encouragement, and a strong work ethic so every athlete leaves each session more confident and better prepared for success.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$38
$29
Then $120/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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