Concordia University Texas Men's Soccer

Russell Gray received a Masters Degree in Soccer Coaching and Team Management from The Real Madrid Graduate School in Madrid, Spain. While pursuing his degree, Gray also participated in coaching clinics at several professional clubs in Spain and Portugal, including Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, FC Porto, Sporting Braga FC, and SL Benfica. In Spain, Gray also volunteered as an assistant coach for a top-tier boys U16 academy team in Madrid. In the United States, Gray was a volunteer assistant coach in 2022-2023 for his alma mater, LeTourneau University, after his college career playing soccer concluded. Grays coaching background also includes stints as the Head Coach for two separate competitive teams at LALIGA Academy Dallas as well as with the FC Dallas youth program. At LALIGA Academy Dallas, Gray coached both of his teams to undefeated championship seasons in 2023.   Gray played collegiately for four years at LeTourneau University, starting in 62 of 68 career matches. He received All-Conference and Academic All-Conference honors three times each from the American Southwest Conference. From 2019-2022, Gray led LeTourneau both in total goals scored and total points. He was elected team captain for two consecutive seasons and was also the only soccer athlete in ASC conference history to win the Conference Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year Award on two separate occasions. Gray received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from LeTourneau University. He holds many coaching licenses and certifications through the USSF, UEFA, and United Soccer Coaches and is currently pursuing his UEFA C License from the Scottish Football Association and his National C License from the United States Soccer Federation. He is also a certified classroom teacher through the Texas Education Agency and has received formal training in Mental Health First Aid. Originally from Plano, TX, Gray was a standout three-sport athlete in high school, playing for both the FC Dallas youth and Liverpool International Academy programs. In his free time, Gray enjoys attending international soccer matches and spending time with his family.