Ohio Valley Region: Advancing Volleyball in Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia

OVR Players' Connection: Players Needing Teams

The Players' Connection is a resource intended to help teams and players find each other. To add, modify, or remove an entry, e-mail your information to requests@ovr.org. This service is provided as a courtesy to players and teams, with requests filled as time permits. Please limit posts to one per club or player per season.

name contact info location position available for updated
Marlaina marlainashotsky@yahoo.com Columbus-Dayton MH/OH (see below) 11/15/09
Hello, my name is Marlaina and I am a 5'11 middle hitter, though I can play outside as well. I play back row too. I played at Ohio Christian University for four years and was starting middle who played all around. I was a three year all american and 3 year MVP of my region. I have played competitive indoor since 2002 and outdoor (doubles with a guy partner) since 2003. I am new to the Columbus area so I will play at any level-prefer womens but enjoy coed too. Please contact me if you need someone in the Columbus or Dayton areas, or anywhere in between. Also looking for a league or open ball to play to keep up in the mean time. Thanks! My email is marlainashotsky@yahoo.com.
Cheryl Lopez clopez@ci.wilmington.oh.us Wilmington, OH Libero Women's USAV 11/10/09
My name is Cheryl Lopez. my email is clopez@ci.wilmington.oh.us my phone number is 937-383-5550. I can play libero... I will like a team close to the Wilmington area. I'm 25 years old and the best way to reach me is via email!
Micki Biltz mickalene.biltz@gmail.com
216-509-7198 home
Pittsburgh, PA S/RS/DS Women's or Coed AA, A, or BB 11/09/09
My name is Micki Biltz, I am 24 year old, 5'7" setter/RS and can also play back row as needed. I live just outside Pittsburgh, PA and am looking for a competitive team at the Women's or Coed AA, A, or BB level. I've been playing volleyball competitively for about 14 years, most recently playing for 4 years for my college varsity team. I'm willing to travel. I can be contacted at mickalene.biltz@gmail.com or 216-509-7198.
Angela Moening angelamoening@hotmail.com Elida (Lima), OH MH/OH Girls' 18U 08/24/09
Hi I'm Angela Moening from Elida, OH. I am 5'11", right handed, and I play middle and left side hitter. I'm a senior so i need a 18u team that is relativly close to Elida (Lima).
Lauren Stahl stahlj@benlogan.k12.oh.us Bellefontaine, OH Libero/DS Girls' 18U 10/23/09
Hello my name is Lauren Stahl, 5’ 4” HS. Senior libero/DS, right handed, Looking for a good 18 u JO team in central or west central, Ohio. My Location is Bellefontaine, Ohio. 3 team all league, 2 time all district. 1000 career digs, 2000 career passes, 97 % career serving. I can be reached via e-mail stahlj@benlogan.k12.oh.us.
Stacee Barefoot barefoot@cityhigh.org
412-708-3073 home
Pittsburgh, PA RS/other Woman's B/BB 10/22/09
I am a 5'7" left-handed right side hitter (willing to play wherever). I am willing to travel to Cleveland and other eastern Ohio tournament locations.
Dave Caslow caslowdavid@hotmail.com
330-962-6465 home
Akron, OH OH/RS Men's USAV 10/16/09
Hi my names dave caslow. im a 5 foot 9 oh or weak side. im looking to play b level. ive never played usav before but i currently play in two leagues as well as a third starting up, hudson, and just about every tournament and league in the usmmer. im willing to try out or whatever you want. i live in the akron are. 330-962-6465
Rachel Terzak rachel_terzak@yahoo.com
724-977-8439 home
Youngstown, Cleveland MH/OH Women's USAV 10/12/09
I am a 23 year old graduate of Westminster College and played four years in college as a Middle/Outside side player that played defensively as well. I am 5'9" and looking for a team in the Youngstown area, I am also willing to play on a Cleveland team since I have family in that area. I am a JO coach as well but can have my tournaments scheduled around playing if scheduled early enough.
Rachel Ludwig rludwig11@gmail.com Columbus, OH S/L USAV Women's A, AA 10/06/09
I am a 22 year old 5'4 setter/libero that just moved here from DC. I'm looking to get into some fun, competitive volleyball in Columbus. I played varsity in high school, club in college at University of Maryland, played USAV for two years in the DC area, and coached a travel team last year. I am currently studying law at OSU but would love to play competitive volleyball as a stress reliever!
Terrence Wong ovr@polynomial.org Pittsburgh, PA Libero/DS Men's BB/A 09/22/09
I'm a 27 year old 5'4" male, infinite positive high energy, and I love the feeling of sliding across a gym floor after a dive. I did not start playing until after college but have honed my craft from playing sand doubles and indoor as often as humanly possible. I'm willing to go through a tryout to see if I'm a fit or even be on a practice squad to gain experience. I am in the Pittsburgh area.but am willing to travel if we are a good fit.
Rachel Sabo rsabo09@jcu.edu
440-212-9192 home
Columbus, OH Libero/S Women's or Coed USAV, A or BB 09/21/09
My name is Rachel Sabo. I am a 23 year old libero or setter. I played 7 years of J.O. for Cannon and Westlake VC, both located in the Cleveland area. I was on Varsity all four years of high school and have played competitively since then. I have played in both indoor and beach leagues. I love to play and I am very competitive. I'm new to the Columbus area and would love to get in touch with a new team :)
Bryce Love hendrixxx7@yahoo.com Columbus, OH S/DS/OH Men's USAV 08/31/09
My name is Bryce Love, I am a 6'2, 18yr old Setter/DS and Outside Hitter. Fresh out of Gahanna Lincoln High School and will be atternding college locally. I played club for Vangaurd and also played D-1 Varsity for my school team. In my senior season I was given First Team All-District and HM All-Region honors. I can travel and can put forth any amount of time needed for team activity.
Amy Rogers amw1884@aol.com Cincinnati/Dayton S/DS Women's USAV 08/27/09
I'm looking to join a team. I am a 25 year old setter and defensive specialist. I have played Division I varisity and JO for 7 years. I am currently playing women 6's BB and coed 4's A for a competitive rec center. I am also a JO coach in the area, with 3 years of coaching. I am very competitive and work hard, although having fun and enjoying my teammates is very important. I would love to play more competitive volleyball!
Faber Fields fieldsfm@gmail.com Cincinnati/Dayton MH Men's USAV 08/13/09
I'm looking for a team to join in the Cincinnati/Dayton area. I am a 6'4" Middle Hitter with an impressive vertical. I've played high school, college, and coach a very good high school team in my area for 4 years. I'm highly competitive and want to play any level I can.
Hillary Shop caecilia151@yahoo.com Columbus, OH OH, DS (see below) 07/20/09
Hello My name is Hillary Shop. I am looking to join a team in the Columbus, OH area. I am 5'6", 26 years old. I have been playing since 4th grade, and have experience in both High School and collegiate level. I played all around but was primarily an outside hitter and back row. I play on winter/summer leagues but I would like to get into a more competitive league. My schedule is very flexible. My contact information is caecilia151@yahoo.com
Rich Gay richgay@vzw.blackberry.net Columbus, OH OH/S Men's USAV 06/24/09
I am looking to find a team to play on. I am 31yrs old 6'2" and have been playing competitive vball for the last twenty years. I have played on a few usvba teams in Arizona and have also played on several different Air Force teams. I have primarily played setter but can also hit outside. If you need a solid dependable player I will be there.
Dan Matusicky DarkTees@Gmail.com Columbus, OH OH, MB, DS (see below) 05/17/09
I am looking to join a team in the Columbus, OH area. I am 6'4", 24 years old. I have been playing since fourth grade, and have experience at the High School, Collegiate Club, and USAV (A-OPEN) levels. I have experience as an Outside Hitter, Middle Blocker, and have played back row in nearly every team I have been on. You can reach me at DarkTees@Gmail.com. Looking forward to joing your team, you will not be let down.
Letty Barby vballcrazy101@aol.com Cleveland, OH (summer) (see below) (see below) 05/14/09
My name is Letizia, but everybody calls me Letty, I am 16 and 5' 7". I play in my High school Varsity VB Team (senior year next season), and in a Club team the rest of the uear down in Alabama. Over the summer I visit with my mother that lives in Cleveland, and I am looking for a way to keep up my skills and also to meet new friends in Ohio. Please, contact me at my e-mail address. I will be in Ohio from June 14 on.
Alison Harvey Aliclw@yahoo.com (see below) RH/S/M (see below) 04/15/09
I'm looking to join a team for 2010 season OR put a team together. I'm 24 years old, 5'9" and I'm an all around player. I have HS Varsity, JO's experience and Womens A. I have also coached Cannon JO's and Assisted the JV coach at Tallmadge HS a couple years ago. My contact information - Aliclw@yahoo.com Thank you.
Val Pennington vmanp4@yahoo.com Pittsburgh, PA MH/RS/S Men's Nationals 02/06/09
My name is Val Pennington I'm 40 years old, 6'3", not quite over the hill YET. from Pittsburgh have been a fixture on local vb scene for 20 years on open/AA LEVEL. Proficient at middle/right side, can also set. Looking to go to nationals in masters, or club play down to "a" level. Can be reached at vmanp4@yahoo.com.
Angela Kirby kirbyad@gmail.com
724-482-5166 home
Pittsburgh, PA S, other BB, A 02/19/09
I am looking for a women's or co-ed team to play with in the Pittsburgh/Cleveland area. I've played in high school, competitive club for several years, some college, and more recently in co-ed indoor/outdoor leagues and pick-up games around Pittsburgh. I'm 26 yrs. old, 5'7" and primarily a setter though I can play OH/backrow as needed. Just looking to get in some more competitive playing time. My schedule is fairly flexible.