Ontario Tech's women's basketball team is excited to name Ray Montaniel as the program's first full-time assistant coach.
 
He has worked with the program for the past two years, giving him a solid foundation for adjusting to this full-time role. His expertise in skill development, individual coaching, recruitment, and mentoring will foster a positive team culture both on and off the court for athletes and the coaching staff.
 
"I am so excited that coach Ray will continue with our program in a full-time capacity next season. His experience as a skill development coach has proven invaluable as we continue to establish Ridgebacks basketball in the OUA and U SPORTS," said head coach Megan Grant. "Having had the opportunity to coach with him last season, coach Ray truly has a contagious enthusiasm and passion for the game and is the perfect fit moving forward."
 
Montaniel graduated from York University with a BA in kinesiology and health sciences and was a member of the York University men's basketball team prior to playing at the semi-pro level in the Philippines from 2007-2013 upon graduating.
 
As a director for Fil-Can Nation Select, Montaniel brings fundamental leadership abilities where he works to grow the Filipino sports community by providing athletes with education, exposure and training to get to the next level worldwide.
 
Montaniel is the founder and head trainer of RGT Basketball, a program that provides skills development and performance training throughout the GTA. He has a genuine love for the game and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with others.
 
As head coach for Durham Rising Suns Girls basketball since 2018, Montaniel brings excellent knowledge and understanding of coaching and gives guidance to athletes both in basketball and life.
 
Montaniel brings a commitment to mentoring each athlete and elevating the program to new heights in this role.
 
"I am extremely excited for this opportunity to keep building the Ridgeback women's basketball program," said Montaniel. "Last year we saw growth in our team and took strides forward to establishing ourselves in the OUA and in U SPORTS, and I am looking forward to continuing our progress over the next few seasons. We have a special group of young women who I am committed to developing and guiding with my knowledge, experience and passion so that they will be successful on and off the court."