our team
Our coaching staff are dedicated to helping your athletes grow and become the best version of themselves. We strive to create a positive environment for young athletes to learn, grow, and succeed.
Ashlyn Leon- Director, 15 Apex Coach, Full Time Lesson Coach, Tier Lead
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It has been a life long dream of mine to open my own volleyball club and help grow the sport that I love. Welcome to Apex Volleyball Training Center! I have been coaching for 6 years as a club coach, private lesson coach, in house league director, and was the assistant coach for Ohio Dominican University in 2020. I am currently the head JV coach at Dublin Scioto High School. I am a 2020 graduate from Otterbein University with a degree in Allied Health and played for four years as their starting libero and was part of two OAC regular season co-championship teams, a pair of NCAA qualifying teams, and hold a few program records. I have a strong passion for coaching and love instilling confidence and a positive mindset for all athletes.
Rob Leon- Director of operations, 16 Apex Coach, Tier Lead, Recruiting Coordinator
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Rob has been a coach for many sports, such as volleyball, soccer, and basketball. With many years of coaching experience, he has a strong passion for volleyball. Rob played for a successful Wright State University Men's Team as a Captain. Rob has also competed in many competitive beach volleyball tournaments along with making the Wright State soccer team. Rob has 15 plus years of coaching experience along with all of the experience that comes with being a father of four female athletes. Rob has been involved in the club, high school, and collegiate levels for over 20 years and invites any questions regarding the recruiting process and what to expect in a club season from a parent perspective.
Alexis Vandevelde- 14 Peak Red Coach​
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Alexis has club coaching experience along with running in house leagues and clinics! She has a huge passion for coaching and is always encouraging her athletes with her positive coaching style. She has experience with middle hitting and blocking! "I love watching players gain confidence on and off the court throughout the season!"
Megan Mercurio- Coach​
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Megan has club coaching experience along with running in house leagues! She is going to be coaching at Hastings Middle School this fall. She has a positive coaching style that motivates her athletes to become the best players that they can be! She has experience with outside hitting and blocking! "My favorite thing about coaching is definitely working with our athletes and watching their skills improve along with watching their confidence grow!"
Ryan Wheatley- 16 Peak Red Coach​
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Ryan is a seasoned volleyball coach with over 20 years of experience. He has coached and had great success at every level! He has coached several first and second team All Americans and many that have gone on to play at the D1, DII, DIII, and NAIA levels! "I am excited to be a part of Apex VBTC. I truly believe in helping players get to that next level and pushing them to reach their full potential. I have always been committed to developing players and know that Apex is a great place to do that!"
Elisa Pillar- 15 Peak White Coach​
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This is Elisa's third season coaching club volleyball! She loves watching athletes grow and improves themselves along with the players around them. " I am committed to building a team that propels athlete confidence, excellence, and a sense of being both on and off the court!"
Andrea Miller- 13U Coach​
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This is Andrea's second season coaching club volleyball! She has been playing volleyball competitively since she was ten years old! Andrea was a setter and loved every minute of being the 'quarterback" of the team. At Otterbein University, she was a 2 time All American and for her four years was the all time leader in assists! " Volleyball has always been a huge passion of mine and I can't wait for the upcoming season!"
Samantha Barton- 14 Summit Red Coach
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This will be Sam's third season coaching club volleyball! She has played volleyball throughout middle school and high school as a DS/Libero and played collegiately at Capital University before beginning her journey of coaching. "I’m incredibly passionate about volleyball! I’m super excited to get to coach this new group of kids and build their confidence and abilities as well as help shape them into the strong players I know they will be"
Duane Douglas- 15 Peak Red Coach
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This is Duane's 8th year as a club coach! He also has 6 years of being a varsity assistant at Pickerington Central along with 1 year of varsity assistant at Northridge under his belt, and is currently in his 3rd year of being Northridge's varsity head coach. "I love to see the game grow through hard work and the dedication that the athletes put in. I am a firm believer in sports helping the younger generation grow as people and the athletes making lifelong friendships with their teammates."
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Apex VBTC is a proud member and participant of the OVR, JVA, and AAU!