Ray Vance

Ray Vance is a Nike Volleyball Camp Director.

Coach Vance has been pacing the sidelines for 31 years on volleyball courts across the country. Coach Vance started playing volleyball in his hometown of Frederick, Maryland, learning coaching from his time at Frederick Community College and interning in summers with legendary American University Coach Barry Goldberg. Vance fulfilled his dream of playing in college, joining the SUNY New Paltz under iconic coach Tony Bonilla. Vance continued his coaching pursuits at a variety of stops in Virginia and coached all 5 levels of college in his career. He's known as a very knowledgeable teacher, and extremely positive and fun coach. He's worked with players from elementary beginners to Olympians and professional players. His passion for expanding diversity and growing the game at all levels. He hopes to continue spreading the game by coaching players to become coaches as well as developing the skills and expertise of current coaches.