Ray Siefert concluded his second season with the Lakers in 2011 as assistant coach. Prior to joining Finger Lakes, he coached cross country and track and field at the high school, NJCAA, and Division III levels. Siefert has been an active coach, teacher, and consultant in athletics and fitness for over twenty-five years.

Siefert competed collegiately at (SUNY) Cortland State College in cross country and track and field.  During his years of competition at Cortland State, he received SUNYAC and All-State awards all while being named both team captain and Most Valuable Player of the Year on the cross country team during his senior year.