Team USA’s Jaz Gray strives to keep things light-hearted in the grind of life as a rugby player (Presented by Cadillac)
Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are putting the spotlight on the diverse journeys of Black women across sports—from the veteran athletes, to up-and-coming stars, coaches, executives and more—in the series,Born and raised in Raleigh, 29-year-old Jaz Gray would have never imagined herself in Spain or Dubai—let alone off the strength of sports.
Though Gray claims to be shy, she has dazzling confidence, laughing as she recalls the devastating losses that led her to the USA team. “I went out and played; we made it to nationals that year—we lost. The next year we made it to nationals again—we lost again.” but you did it. You accomplished the goal that you set out to do. It took you three years, but you grinded, you kept your head down, and you did the workThat grind would take her to England, France and Spain, where she became widely known for her dangerous speed, outpacing defenders and establishing herself as a serious attacking threat. “The first weekend in Spain, we won the gold medal. In the final game, I scored two tries, and I was like,. I was really proud of myself for that.
When it comes to the rest of her team, Gray does not play around. In fact, her ongoing support and delicate, intentional care for her teammates have earned her a loving moniker. “They call me the Chief Connection Officer. When we’re on tour, I do simple things during the week, like a scavenger hunt, or tank-top day. It’s silly, but it takes your mind off of the work aspect. It just allows us to have fun,” she says.
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