Directors and Coaches

James M. Ray, M.D., FACS, the president of the National Training Center Sports Medicine Institute, P.A. is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ray is also Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, and an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine. He has worked diligently throughout his professional career to provide the best possible Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine services to athletes and non-athletes alike. His goal is to assist his patients in achieving the highest goals of health, wellness and improved performance through state-of-the-art medical care, education and prevention.

·         Born & Breed an Aussie-Moved to the USA in 2003

·         Started racing Triathlons in 1990

·         Become an Coach/Instructor in 1996

·         Raced over 300 races worldwide & still going

 Qualifications:

·         Professional Triathlon Coach

·         National Coaching Accreditation-Government

·         Personal Trainer & Nutritionist

·         Instructor & Course Developer

·         Senior First Aid

·         Swim Instructor

 Accreditations:

·         Certificate IV in Assessment & Training

·         Advanced Diploma of Management

·         Communication Skills III

·         Certificate IV in Public Safety

·         Diploma of Business

·         Occupational Health & Safety

·         Suicide Prevention

·         Equity & Diversity

·         Quality Awareness

·         Situational Leadership

·         Workplace Assessor

·         Safety Coordinator & Safety Advisor

·         Certificate in Hospitality

Fred Sommers