Jay Valai is from Euless, so knows DFW. He was with the Chiefs and UGA. He is still young, and so can probably get inside the head of kids easier. Ash's defenses were known for good play in the secondary and Valai has been around Ash for 10 years.
Article via Rutgers TheKnightReport - Meet Rutgers Football new cornerbacks coach Jay Valai
" .... After he amassed 154 tackles and two tackles in 48 games played for Wisconsin, Valai was a trainer in Texas. He was then hired by the University of Georgia as a defensive quality control coach and helped the Bulldogs make the 2017 National Championship game against Alabama.
He then spent last year as a defensive quality control for the Kansas City Chiefs, which made it to the AFC Championship game.
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Valai also spoke about Ash, crediting his wisdom of the defensive side of the ball. As a redshirt senior under Ash, Valai, who was listed on the roster then at 5-foot-9, and 205-pounds, made 42 tackles (25 solo), with a forced fumble, an interception, three pass breakups, and a blocked kick.
“Coach Ash, I feel a little taller around him,” Valai said. “He’s a great football coach and great mind. Everywhere he’s been, he’s been successful especially with his DBs in the NFL. Being around a great defensive mind every day has been tremendous.”
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Back at the college level, Valai is back recruiting, including in his home state of Texas. As mentioned, the Euless native helped trained high school and professional athletes after he days at Wisconsin and helped found the company Grindhouse Sports Training near Dallas. ..."