Russell Gray joined the Concordia University men’s soccer program as Assistant Coach in
2024.
In 2025, Gray helped Concordia post a 9-4-5 overall record and a 6-1-4 conference mark,
finishing third in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and earning a berth in the SCAC
Tournament. The Tornados earned a No. 5 ranking in NCAA Division III Region VI, allowed only
18 goals in 18 matches, and recorded six shutouts. Eight players received All-SCAC
recognition, including one First Team selection, while 26 student-athletes were named to the
Fall SCAC Academic Honor Roll.
In his first season in 2024, Concordia finished 9-5-4 overall and 6-4-1 in conference play, tying
for fourth in the 12-team SCAC. The Tornados scored the third-most goals in the conference, six
players earned All-SCAC recognition, and 20 student-athletes were named to the Fall SCAC
Academic Honor Roll.
In support of the head coach, Gray designs and leads full-team training sessions and provides
position-specific development. He conducts opponent and performance video analysis,
producing opponent scouting reports, team tactical analysis, and individualized player feedback.
Gray also plays a substantial role throughout the program’s year-round recruiting pipeline. He
evaluates prospects at national showcases and ID camps, identifies potential recruits through
the NCAA Transfer Portal, assesses player-program fit, and maintains direct communication
with recruits. His additional responsibilities include team travel and budgeting, program
administration, and weekly academic monitoring designed to promote accountability and
student-athlete success.
Before joining Concordia, Gray earned a master’s degree in Soccer Coaching and Team
Management from The Real Madrid Graduate School in Madrid, Spain in 2024. While
completing his degree, he participated in coaching clinics with several professional clubs in
Spain and Portugal, including Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, FC Porto, Sporting
Braga FC, and SL Benfica. He also served as an assistant coach for the LALIGA Academy U16
team in Madrid, playing against top academies in Spain and England.
During the 2022-23 academic year, Gray served as a volunteer assistant coach for the men’s
soccer program at his alma mater, LeTourneau University. He assisted with the Spring 2023
training program and supported the program’s recruiting efforts.
Gray holds USSF C and UEFA C coaching licenses, along with additional certifications from the
USSF, UEFA, and United Soccer Coaches. His coaching background also includes experience
with elite youth teams at Capital City SC, LALIGA Academy, and the FC Dallas youth program.
Gray played collegiately for four years at LeTourneau, starting 62 of 68 career matches.
He earned All-Conference and Academic All-Conference recognition three times each and served
as team captain for two seasons. From 2019 through 2022, he led LeTourneau in both total
goals and total points. Gray was also the only soccer player in American Southwest Conference
history to receive the conference’s Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year Award twice.
