Team America

Ray Gurley Jr

14U Head Coach

Location: Liberty Hill, Texas

HS: Played all sports. Several all districts, regions, and all states for football and basketball.

College: Junior College @ Independence Community 1st All conference TE. 1st team all american TE. School record for Power Clean + Vertical Jump.

D2: Northeastern State Oklahoma University - all conference TE.

Was a 3 Star rating from rivals. Committed to Arizona but did not qualify academically so I am very tough on players and academics. Learned the hard way.

Business:

Owner/Partner 3G Drywall - 8 years

Owner/Partner Gurley Realty - 5 years

Owner/Partner Mulligans Indoor Golf - 1 year

Degrees: Most important thing I got from football

Associate Degree in general studies @ Independence community college. (Physical education, business, and criminal justice)

Bachelor Degree in general studies @ NSU (Physical education, business, and criminal justice)

Masters in Business Administration @ NSU

Coaching: Is a hobby for me simple bc of the demand it requires. I respect it a lot and know what it takes to be a full time coach. I have been offered several positions but I want to spend time with my family, run my businesses, and coach as a hobby.

I have coached youth football for 3 years and coached a select team Hill Country Elite the past 3 years:

Coaching Staff:

*Ray Gurley Jr. HC/OC - QB/WR

*Matt Tekulve - Defensive Coordinator - DL/OL

*Justin Tibbits - Assistant Coach - RB/LB

*Jesse Quintero - Assistant Coach - OL

*Steven Drayton - Assistant Coach - DL/LBs

*Brandon James - Assistant Coach - DB/RB

*Roswell Vargas - Assistant Coach - WRs/RBs

*Jonathan Bedford - Film + Video

My Football Quote:

“Football has played a significant role in shaping me into the person I am today. I am passionate about the sport and am committed to helping young athletes to the best of my abilities. Every athlete's journey is unique, and the right guidance and experience are crucial in their development. The game imparts invaluable life lessons, fosters lasting relationships, and creates unforgettable experiences. Football is not only fun and challenging but also the epitome of a team sport.”

Email: raygurley14u@teamerica.org

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16u Head Coach

Vincent Buggs

RET. BRIGADIER GENERAL, VINCENT E. BUGGS

Vince is a lifelong coach, mentor, and leader with a three-decade history of dedicating his life to “aspiring to inspire” others to be the very best versions of themselves.

Vince’s journey started way before his military service. In his youth he experienced life as a military brat. This taught him the importance of military family, and the bond that it has. One of his main projects is the Holistic Soldier program, an organization which works with local communities to enhance the lives of military families in all Services’ Reserve Elements and National Guard.

While in college, Vince coached a basketball team in the competitive Georgia Southern Intramural League. His leadership led the team to victory in the league championship using his principle of teamwork to achieve success! Vince still strives to motivate people to pursue their goals and dreams and continues to coach football and soccer and teach, both at the high school and college levels.

Vince was commissioned a United States Army Officer in 1990, after graduating from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia, with a Bachelor’s in History and a minor in German. He also holds a Master’s in Global History from the American Military University. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Air War College where he earned his Master’s in Strategic Studies.

Since retiring with one of the highest ranks as Brigadier General in the United States Army in 2020, Vince is now Founder and CEO of Embrace the Power and Power Pony Express Sports LLC, with his main goals to guide and develop individuals as they journey on their path of self-development to achieve their sought-after desires. With these organizations, he can provide mission strategy and destination by mentoring, coaching, team building and training to individuals and organizations.

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