Ray Hamilton is entering his 22^nd season as the Head Coach at Lakota East and his 33^rd overall. Prior to Lakota East he spent 11 seasons at Ross High School. Compiling a 197-75 win total with 5 league championships (91, 94, 95, 96, 98). He received FAVC Coach of the Year awards in 91, 95, 96, and 1998 seasons. He was named Cincinnati Enquirer Coach of the Year in 1998. Ray began his coaching career at Lakota East in 2000. During the 21 years here has compiled a 348-199 record. His 348 wins are the most in Lakota History. During his time here at East, they have won 3 GMC championships (05, 10, 11) and 3 District Championships ( 08, 11, 13). They also, won the 1^st State Championship in school History in 2011. His overall win total the past 32 years is 549-274.  Ray has been married for 35 years to wife Dee and they have 3 children, Celeste, Garrison and Grayson.