Dr. Ryan Gray
Dr. Ryan Gray
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
The Language of Baseball: A Complete Dictionary of Slang Terms, Cliches, and Nicknames from the Grand Ole Game. by Call Number: GV867.3 .G73 2025ISBN: 1585186287Publication Date: 2025 (Second edition)A humorous, informative and entertaining look at the colorful and unique language of the national pastime. Whether you're a coach, player, umpire or fan, The Language of Baseball will be a book that you'll read through and then reference time and again.
- BookGray, R. (2002). The Language of Baseball: A Complete Dictionary of Slang Terms, Clichés, and Expressions from the Grand Ole Game. Coaches Choice Publishing.
- Book PrototypeGray, R. & Baldwin, D. (2021). Fun with Mascots and Maps: Learning History, Geography, and Map Skills with the Stories Behind College Nicknames and Mascots.
- Journal ArticleGray, R. & Longing, J. (2024) “How Coaches Can Help Athletes Choose the Right College: A Transformational Approach”. Coach & AD. September/October, 2024.
- Journal ArticleGray, R., Massey, D., Baldwin, D., Longing, J. & V. Lynn Fox. (2023). Selected Demographic Characteristics and Attitudes toward Coaching Certification of Arkansas Varsity High School Head Coaches. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 38, 172-193.
- Journal ArticleGray, R., Massey, D., Baldwin, D., Longing, J., & V. Lynn Fox. (2022). Undergraduate Professional Preparation and Attitudes toward Coaching Related Curriculum of Arkansas High School Varsity Head Coaches. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 37, 158-176.
- Journal ArticleGray, R. (1996). Hitter’s Front Elbow: The Production of Bat Speed and Hand Quickness. Coaching Digest, 23(2), 12.
- Journal ArticleGray, R. (1994). Hitter’s Abdominal and Lumbar Rotation. Coaching Digest, 21(2 & 3), 21.
- Journal ArticleGray, R. (1994). Side Bounce Hitting Drill. Coaching Digest, 21(2 & 3), 22-23.
- Conference PresentationGray, R. & Longing, J. (2023) “Reflective attitudes and opinions regarding travel ball experiences of current baseball and softball players at four-year colleges in Arkansas” Arkansas Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE-AR) Conference. Arkansas State University. Jonesboro, AR.
- Conference PresentationBaldwin, D., Gray, R., Massey, D., Longing, J. (2021) “Arkansas Varsity Head Coaches”. ArATE (Arkansas Association of Teacher Educators): Virtual Conference.
- Conference PresentationGray, R. (2019). 3D Coaching. Arkansas Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE-AR) Conference. University of Central Arkansas. Conway, AR.
- Conference PresentationGray, R., Massey, D., Baldwin, D. (2019). Arkansas High School Varsity Head Coaches: Their Educational Backgrounds and Opinions Regarding Coaching Certification. Arkansas Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE-AR) Conference. University of Central Arkansas. Conway, AR.
- Conference PresentationGray, R. (2019). 3D Coaching Professional Development Seminar. Drew Central High School, Monticello, AR.
- DissertationGray, R. (1995). A Study of the Educational Background, the Undergraduate Professional Preparation in Coaching-Related Courses, and the Attitudes Toward Coaching Certification of Tennessee High School Coaches. (Doctoral Dissertation). Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN.
- ThesisGray, R. (1992). A Study of Risk Management and Implementation in Physical Education and Athletics at the Secondary School Level in West Tennessee. (Master's Thesis). Union University, Jackson, TN.