Download the OBSVCA Scholar-Athlete Award form
Coaches wishing to nominate players for the OBSVCA Scholar-Athlete Award should download the official nominatin form by clicking here. The deadline to apply is by April 15, 2010.
New OHSBVA Rule Book and Case Book are available to download
Coaches and officials can now download the official 2010 OHSBVA Rule Book and Case Book. You can find them on the rules page.
Renew your Ohio Boys Scholastic Volleyball Coaches Association membership now
Coaches need to join the OBSVCA to gain all the benefits of membership. To download the form, click here.
North Region's is holding a mandatory rules meetings
The North Region is holding a rules meeting at Walsh Jesuit High School (4550 Wyoga Lake Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224) on Thursday, February 11, 2010, starting at 7 p.m.
West Region's mandatory rules meetings announced
The second West Region rule interpretation meeting will be held at The Kettering Recreation Center on Glengarry Drive, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10.
Revised OHSBVA directory is available
A revised association directory is available to download from the blind URL. It includes changes as known and who has attended the required rules meeting. Coaches should check there information for accuracy. If you did not attend the Dec. 12 rules interpretation meeting you must attend the February rules meeting to be held in each region.
How do you become an OHSBVA-certified official?
1. Officials must attend a state or regional rules meeting each year.
2. Officials were grandfathered in 2009 but all future officials need to view a training video and pass the test with a minimum of 70%, pay a $10 fee and be observed two times by high ranking officials.
For more information, click here.
OHSBVA membership renewal time is here
Time to renew your Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Association membership a 2010 season form can be found here.
The every-other-year division realignment is available
The OHSBVA realligns its two divisions every even year. To learn if your school moved up or down, click here.
OHSBVA and CancerFree Kids challenge winner Moeller honored at AVP Mason Tournament
Moeller Coach Greg Ulland contratulates his players during the ceremonial check presentation. OHSBVA Executive Director Scott Ebright and OHSBVA 2009 President and Challenge Chair Chris Manganello presented the check for over $16,750 to Ellen Fannery, CancerFree Kids founder during a break in the professional sand volleyball tournament held in Mason over Labor Day weekend. Teams throughout Ohio participated in the fundraiser during the 2009 season. Moeller raised the most money of any team to win the honor.
St. Charles and Moeller win OHSBVA state championships
St. Charles defeated Hoban 25-16, 25-20, 25-19 to win the 2009 OHSBVA division II state championships and Moeller defeated Elder 21-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-23, 15-13 to win the big school division championships. Congratulations to both teams and all the OBSVCA award winners.
Division I State Champions Moeller Crusaders
Division II State Champions St. Charles Cardinals
2009 OBSVCA All-state players named
Congratulations to the Ohio Boys Scholastic Volleyball Coaches Association All-State, All-Stars. These outstanding athletes will be honored on Sunday at 4 pm in Walsh Jesuit's gym. For directions, click here.
Division I
1st Team:
1. Derek Kues , Sr., St. Xavier
2. Greg Herceg , Sr., St. Ignatius
3. Eric Wohlford, Sr., Centerville
4. Carter Cassell, Jr., Mt. Vernon
5. Trevor Skove , Sr., Moeller
6. Dylan Kembre , Jr., Lakota West
2nd Team:
1. Jake Neiheisel, Sr., Elder
2. Rhett Cash, Sr., St. Edward
3. Brandon Bowers, Sr., Hilliard Davidson
4. Chaz Jennings, Sr., St. Xavier
5. Johnathan Barry, Sr., Worthington Kilbourne
6. Joey Blizzard, Sr., Northmont
Honorable Mention:
1. Jeremy Wood, Jr., Hilliard Darby
2. Ben Gentry, Sr., Worthington Kilbourne
3. Mike Tabisz, Sr., Kettering Fairmont
4. Jon Miner, Sr., Beavercreek
5. Pat Adler, Sr., St. Ignatius
6. Tom Overberg, Sr., LaSalle
7. Will Troxil, Sr., St. Edward
8. Sean Hayes, Sr., Centerville
9. Brian Lantz, Sr., Hilliard Davidson
10. Mike Grannen, Jr., Sycamore
11. Tim Menchen, Jr., Oak Hill
12. Richie Lovell, Sr. , Moeller
Player of the Year: Derek Kues, St. Xavier
Coach of the Year: Christy Switzer, Lakota West
Coaching Achievement:, Alan Cassell, Mt. Vernon
Greg Ulland, Moeller
Division II
1st Team:
1. Anthony Randolph, Sr., Bishop Watterson
2. Cody Parker, Sr., Roger Bacon
3. Ryan Kramer, Sr., Kettering Alter
4. Willy Veverka, Jr., Archbishop Hoban
5. Gary Bauer, Sr., McNicholas
6. Ethan Klosterman, Sr., Chaminade-Julienne
2nd Team:
1. Alex Coundourides, Jr., Walsh Jesuit
2. Ned Gruber, Sr., St. Charles
3. Andrew Ou, Sr., Dublin Scioto
4. Bryce Bednorz, Sr., Edgewood
5. Mike Horth, Sr., Archbishop Hoban
6. Kevin Van Oss, Sr., Kettering Alter
Honorable Mention:
1. Jack Otte, Jr., Bishop Watterson
2. Jake Rose, Jr., Roger Bacon
3. Zach Hartmann, Sr., St. Charles
4. Christian Volk, Jr., Chaminade-Julienne
5. Miles Coffmon, Jr., Gahanna Christian
6. Sean Van Hoene, Sr. , McNicholas
Player of the Year: Anthony Randolph, Bishop Watterson
Coach of the Year: Adam Goller, Roger Bacon
Coaching Achievement:, Larry Worth, Bishop Watterson
Mark Blair, Edgewood (tie), Mark Royer, Villa-Angela-St. Joseph (tie)
To download the list, click here.
To view a video on high school boys volleyball, click here.
To check Jim Jicha's boys volleyball Web site Ohiohsvb.com, Click here.