Entries by CDGAdminSports

Coach Dave Gray Inclusive Sports Camps Inspire Community

It’s hard not to get inspired by Coach Dave Gray. by The Children’s Institute Sitting in a baseball dugout at Blueberry Hill Park in northern Allegheny County, he talks about his love for fitness and sports – not in terms of bases-loaded hits, hat tricks, or Hail Marys, but, instead, about self-confidence, problem-solving and, above […]

Allegheny County offers introductory mountain biking class for children

Cody Pletz teaches children about plenty of sports through his job with Coach Dave Gray Sports. One of his own favorite sports, bicycling, stands out. “Most of those (ball) sports, you have to put them aside if you don’t pursue it through college or by the off chance make it a career,” Pletz said. “Biking […]

Congratulations from Speaker Turzai!

Please take a moment to read the congratulations letter from Speaker of the House, Mike Turzai Member, 28th Legislative District, Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Thank you Speaker Turzai for the kind words.

North Hills sports mentor inspires smiles

Everyone calls him “Coach Dave.” Dave Gray doles out encouragement and praise to youths as if it’s his job – because it is. Wearing his trademark light blue, black and white, he shows up to work at what many people might consider the best job in town: He makes lifetime memories for kids through Sports […]

Hometown Heroes Award

I am so honored and humbled to have been nominated and chosen as one of KDKA’s Larry Richert’s Hometown Heroes 2016. For the past 20 years, my mission has been to serve our community as a positive influence for kids and families. I believe that physical fitness and sports should be fun for kids and […]

The Pittsburgh Foundation: Coach Dave Gray Scholarship Fund

The Pittsburgh Foundation: Coach Dave Gray Scholarship Fund In 2012, John and Shana Mackie started hosting what they’ve called their “Party with a Purpose” with the goal of raising awareness for a worthy local ministry or cause. This year, the event will support the creation of the Coach Dave Gray Scholarship Fund at The Pittsburgh […]