Ray santiago
Competition Lay Coach

Ray was born in Delray Beach, Florida & moved to Georgia at an early age. Ray began All-Star cheer in 2005 at Atlanta Jayhawks where he would compete in cheer & dance. During this time, he also made the Varsity Competition Cheer at Duluth High School, winning State in 2007. After graduating & finishing high school in 2010, Ray continued his cheerleading career after receiving a scholarship to attend Shelton State Community College  where he would win 2 consecutive UCA College National Championships. Ray's last time competing on stage was at the 2019 Worlds Championships with Stingrays Rust.

Ray is USASF Certified in Dance and Cheer (Levels 1-6 both in stunting & tumbling). Additionally, he is GHSA Community Coach certified.  Since 2007, Ray has been coaching middle school, high school, Prep & Elite All-Star teams. 

Ray joined the Walnut Grove Competition Cheerleading Program in 2023 as both the JV & Varsity Competition Lay Coach. He assisted in advancing our Varsity competition team to it's highest State placement to date (7th!)
​He is excited for what lies ahead for our Warrior Competition Program!