Xavier University Athletics
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Julia Ray
- Title:
- Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Julia Ray was hired as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in July of 2024. She brings five years of coachingย experience to Xavier.
Ray previously worked at Ignition APG (2019-24) as a performance coach, working with student-athletes at Thomas More University and Wilmington College. She also worked in business operationsย Ignition APG.
Ray hasย experience as aย performance coach at RedLine Athletics (2017-19) and the University of Cincinnati (2019). She also served as the assistant general manager at RedLine Athletics.
Ray also hasย experience as a volleyball coach the last five years, working withย Madeira Middle and High Schools, Elevation and NKYVC.
Ray holds the following certifications: National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, USA Weightlifting Certified Level 1 Coach and American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED Certified.
Ray previously worked at Ignition APG (2019-24) as a performance coach, working with student-athletes at Thomas More University and Wilmington College. She also worked in business operationsย Ignition APG.
Ray hasย experience as aย performance coach at RedLine Athletics (2017-19) and the University of Cincinnati (2019). She also served as the assistant general manager at RedLine Athletics.
Ray also hasย experience as a volleyball coach the last five years, working withย Madeira Middle and High Schools, Elevation and NKYVC.
Ray holds the following certifications: National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, USA Weightlifting Certified Level 1 Coach and American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED Certified.
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