Our Team

  • Coach Rob - Owner Gahanna Sports Factory and All Sports Ohio LLC's, Club Volleyball Coach

    Rob has been involved in the sporting world for much of his life both as a coach and playing basketball, soccer, baseball and volleyball. Rob grew up playing club soccer and made the Wright State University soccer team. While attending college, he found a love for the game of volleyball. From 1994-1996 Rob was a Team Captain/Asst Coach/Player for Wright State University. Rob also competed at various Competitive Beach Volleyball tournaments and friendlies. He is a Licensed Soccer and Volleyball Coach, with experience coaching ages U5-U17 for over 15 years. He continues to play in Adult leagues when time permits. Rob is a full time certified lessons and clinic instructor for basketball, soccer, volleyball and Pickleball. Rob will be coaching club volleyball for APEX Volleball Training Center Rob, as a parent of 4 female athletes, has been involved in the club, high school and collegiate levels for a long time, and invites any questions regarding the recruiting process and what to expect in a club season from a parent perspective.

    Background: Legal, Business, Finance

  • Coach Ashlyn: Owner/Director of APEX Volleyball Training Center, Co-Director of Operations Gahanna Sports Factory, High School and Club Volleyball Coach

    Ashlyn has played and loved the game of volleyball since she began playing at 7 years old. Ashlyn has a wealth of knowledge and skill in the volleyball world and a passion to teach athletes. Ashlyn was a 4 year starting Libero collegiately at Otterbein University, an assistant coach for Ohio Dominican University volleyball, Dublin Scioto High School Coach, and a club volleyball coach. Ashlyn is excited to live a long time dream of starting her own club by starting APEX Volleyball Training Center for the 2024/2025 club season. Ashlyn is certified in Vertical training using the Vertimax machine, as well as Strength and Conditioning. Ashlyn currently is Director of Elite East. Ashlyn is a certified full time lessons and clinic instructor and Club coach.

    Background: Allied Health, Otterbein Grad

  • Coach Hayleigh

    Haleigh started falling in love with volleyball at the young age of 7. Haleigh played Varsity Basketball & Volleyball in high school. Not only did Haleigh plan many years of club volleyball, she later became a Club Coach. Haleigh played collegiate volleyball at Otterbein University as a DS for three years before retiring to focus more on her studies. Haleigh is passionate about coaching and sharing her love for volleyball. Haleigh mentors athletes in both volleyball and basketball in her spare time as well as working clinics and camps.

    Background: Allied Health, Otterbein Grad

  • Coach Morgan

    Morgan grew up playing many sports but found a love for the game of volleyball at age 13, earning varsity letters in all 4 years in high school and playing club volleyball for 5 years. Morgan played collegiately at Otterbein University as a DS for a year and a half before retiring due to a sports related injury. Morgan has a passion for coaching while also working clinics, camps and lessons. She is dedicated to mentoring athletes to grow, develop and succeed on and off the court and coaches club volleyball for League One Volleyball (LOVB)/Elite East Volleyball Club.

    Background: Early Education/Concentration in Special Ed., Otterbein Grad

 

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