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Kevin Ray

Head Coach, Boys Soccer Academy

Kevin Ray has served as head coach of the boys’ Soccer Academy since 2023. No stranger to Darlington, he also worked with the Soccer Academy from 2012 to 2017 as head boys’ coach and, later, director of operations. A native of England, Ray was a youth/reserve professional at Fulham Football Club and Queens Park Rangers Football Club. After graduating from the University of Montevallo with a B.S. in Kinesiology, he played two years in the Professional Development League with the Louisiana Outlaws and the Palm Beach Pumas. Ray holds a USSF “B” License, USSF National Youth License, United Soccer Coaches Premier and Master Coach Diplomas, and numerous other diplomas and certifications. His previous coaching experience also includes Fountain Valley School, Auburn University – Montgomery, Huntingdon College, the Panama City Pirates, the Eclipse Soccer Club, the New Territory Fusion Soccer Club and Troy University.

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U16/U17 Boys Soccer Academy

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U19 Boys Soccer Academy

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B.S. University of Montevallo

School welcomes new staff members

January 3, 2023

Darlington has welcomed two new staff members in the new year.

Teplitzky ('15) signs with pro Costa Rican soccer team

December 1, 2016

Noah Teplitzky ('15) has made history by being the youngest American player by five years to play in the top premier soccer division in Costa Rica. He signed with Municipal PZ in September.

Professional Development Spotlight: The Road to My NSCAA Master Coach Diploma

Athletics | Kevin Ray, September 21, 2016

During the summer I began my National Soccer Coaches Association of America Master Coach Diploma. This is the highest coaching diploma offered with the NSCAA organization. This opportunity was made possible with the help of the Thatcher Foundation.

Soccer Academy boys take regional championship title

May 11, 2016

Earlier this week, the Darlington School Soccer Academy U18 boys’ team took home the Gulf Coast National Premier League (NPL) Championship in Jackson, Miss. The young men won 5-2 in the first game over Gulf Coast United, and then again in the final game 1-0 over the Cajun Soccer Club—the reigning Louisiana state champs.

Professional development grants awarded to faculty members

May 10, 2016

Darlington School awarded professional development funds to faculty members following a competitive grant application process. The winners were officially announced last week at the annual Brown Faculty Appreciation Dinner.

Day 2: My Experience On the Road With the Soccer Academy

Athletics | Matthew Peer, October 9, 2015

Day two of my journey with the Soccer Academy started five-and-a-half hours after day one ended. The players were tired, but eager to meet the coaches from the College of Charleston.

Soccer Academy boys win Gulf Coast Invitational, girls perform well at Adidas showcase

April 30, 2015

Last weekend was a busy but productive one for Darlington School Soccer Academy with the U19 Girls and Boys teams competing in their final events of the season in two different states.

Soccer Academy boys go undefeated at CASL

December 17, 2014

The Soccer Academy U16 and U19 Boys' teams went undefeated at the Capital Area Soccer League (CASL) showcase in Raleigh, N.C., last weekend.

Soccer Academy boys play at Indianapolis College Showcase

November 14, 2014

Darlington Soccer Academy boys recently played at the Indianapolis College Showcase, Nov. 7-9, 2014. The U19 and U17 teams hit the fields of Grand Park, just north of Indiana's capital city.

Soccer Academy battles it out at Birmingham Bash

October 7, 2014

Three teams represented the Darlington School Soccer Academy this past weekend at the Birmingham Bash, Oct. 4-5, where the U19 boys emerged as tournament champions.