"I have no doubt that Raymond Briggs is a fantastic teacher of the game. He did not begin playing organized basketball until he himself was in the 6th grade. His desire and drive helped him become not only an outstanding player, but I will always regard him as one of the fiercest competitors that I have ever coached. He learned well, played hard and competed to win. I have seen him coach youth basketball and believe that his knowledge of the game, competitive spirit and most importantly his character and integrity would make him a person that parents would want their son to learn from" Coach Randy Freivogel, Assistant boys basketball coach at Leavenworth High, Leavenworth KS, since 1984 to present
“I had the pleasure of coaching and working with Raymond for two years at UTSA. Raymond had and still has a great passion for the game of basketball and the desire to be a great teammate. I always thought that Raymond had a great feel for the game and would someday become a super teacher as well as become a fine basketball coach. I highly recommend that any person who wants to learn the game will be extremely pleased with instruction from Raymond Briggs.” Tim Carter, Head basketball coach at South Carolina State and former Head Basketball Coach at UTSA
“Basketball is a delicate sport because a high skill level is important to be a very good player. The development of a basketball player is contingent upon the coach or the instructor. The coach needs to have the proper background and ability in order to provide the skill development necessary to compete at a high level. The coach has to be able to motivate and encourage the growth of the players that are in his program.”
“Raymond Briggs is a dedicated and self-motivated person who I would recommend to any player striving to be the best. Raymond was nurtured in a very reputable basketball program throughout high school. He was taught by one of the best high school coaches in the state of Kansas. I was able to see the maturation of Raymond’s game grow as he became one of the most successful athletes in Leavenworth High School History.”
“In addition, Raymond had a successful run at UT-San Antonio under one of my former college coaches. Without a shadow of a doubt, Raymond’s basketball knowledge is backed up by strong teachers and coaches of the game. I would recommend Raymond to any parent who wanted to provide their son or daughter with excellent coaching in the fundamentals of basketball. His approach is based on fundamentals, hard work and dedication for young players coming up today. I would highly recommend Raymond to any aspiring athletes.”Pat Baldwin--Loyola University Chicago, Assistant Coach
