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#1 von

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Posted 26 March 2019 - 08:38 PM

Sorry to hear Coach Kleman is retiring, but he had a fantastic run at Ottoville, no losing seasons, and 8 final fours, Thanks for all the memories Coach Kleman, you put Ottoville girls basketball on the map in Ohio, so to speak. Good luck in retirement.


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Posted 26 March 2019 - 08:39 PM

After 27 years Coach Dave Kleman From Ottoville has turned in his resignation as the head coach.....a fine man
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Posted 26 March 2019 - 10:36 PM

Did great for Ottoville, thanks for the memories and the 8 final apprearances. Never had a losing season. Good Luck Coach Kleman in your retirement.

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Posted 27 March 2019 - 08:30 AM

How many poll championships?

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Posted 29 March 2019 - 01:01 PM

Any word on who is set to take over at Ottoville?

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Posted 29 March 2019 - 08:04 PM

View PostMaltese Falcon, on 29 March 2019 - 01:01 PM, said:

Any word on who is set to take over at Ottoville?
Von, any chance you want to move back to NW Ohio?

At my Thursday night card meeting I heard 2 names. 1 in the school system and 1 not. I would think as soon as it happens it will be all over the news. Whoever it is I wish them the best.

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Posted 29 March 2019 - 09:14 PM

Names?

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Posted 29 March 2019 - 09:34 PM

View PostOutspoken, on 29 March 2019 - 09:14 PM, said:

Names?

I'll take a coupleof guesses- former player Michelle (Vorst) Leach, current assistant Jon Thorbahn,

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Posted 29 March 2019 - 10:03 PM

View PostFlightCrew, on 27 March 2019 - 08:30 AM, said:

How many poll championships?

3x (2010, 12, 13)

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Posted 29 March 2019 - 11:57 PM

View PostGeneral Tso, on 29 March 2019 - 08:04 PM, said:

Von, any chance you want to move back to NW Ohio?

At my Thursday night card meeting I heard 2 names. 1 in the school system and 1 not. I would think as soon as it happens it will be all over the news. Whoever it is I wish them the best.
I would but wife won't.


































Sorry, my wife won't go to Ohio. I hate CA except for the weather, where I live, close to kids and grandkids. No I am too old to coach and I was not very good . I support whoever they get. I hope it's a younger person who gets a job at the school. and who will hang around for years like Coach Kleman, (maybe a former player)? Don't have a clue, have not heard anything yet. Thanks for the good thoughts. Ottoville is a great town. They love their basketball.

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Posted 30 March 2019 - 02:24 PM

View Postvon, on 29 March 2019 - 11:57 PM, said:

I would but wife won't.


































Sorry, my wife won't go to Ohio. I hate CA except for the weather, where I live, close to kids and grandkids. No I am too old to coach and I was not very good . I support whoever they get. I hope it's a younger person who gets a job at the school. and who will hang around for years like Coach Kleman, (maybe a former player)? Don't have a clue, have not heard anything yet. Thanks for the good thoughts. Ottoville is a great town. They love their basketball.

Sorry to screw this up, just read the bottom part. Sorry.

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Posted 30 March 2019 - 05:17 PM

View PostMaltese Falcon, on 29 March 2019 - 09:34 PM, said:



I'll take a coupleof guesses- former player Michelle (Vorst) Leach, current assistant Jon Thorbahn,

Michelle was going to be my guess. Theres also another name out there. She coaches Junior High I believe and played in college. Those are my 2 guesses that I feel strong about. Both would be excellent candidates.

Edited by Mysterio, 30 March 2019 - 05:18 PM.

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Posted 30 March 2019 - 10:57 PM

Falcon......

I heard Thorbahn, Leach, and Lindeman.....so, those are the names out there!!!

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Posted 31 March 2019 - 08:38 AM

View Postflounder, on 30 March 2019 - 10:57 PM, said:

Falcon......

I heard Thorbahn, Leach, and Lindeman.....so, those are the names out there!!!
Take Thorbahn off the short list......
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Posted 31 March 2019 - 09:13 AM

View Postflounder, on 30 March 2019 - 10:57 PM, said:

Falcon......

I heard Thorbahn, Leach, and Lindeman.....so, those are the names out there!!!

It wont be Thourban and I doubt Lindeman. It's either gonna be Leach, the girl I mentioned that coaches junior high who played college ball or a wild card name that hasnt been mentioned
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Posted 31 March 2019 - 04:30 PM

View PostMysterio, on 31 March 2019 - 09:13 AM, said:

It wont be Thourban and I doubt Lindeman. It's either gonna be Leach, the girl I mentioned that coaches junior high who played college ball or a wild card name that hasnt been mentioned

Mr. Thourban is the Principle I believe, I don't know if that matters, plus he has a couple younger daughters coming up who could probably play. Tough decision for AD Mark O. & the rest of the staff. I am sure they will pick a good coach. Good luck.

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Posted 01 April 2019 - 01:16 PM

Tough shoes to fill. A former player would be an ideal candidate. My people tell me his wife recently won a significant amount of money from the lottery???

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Posted 01 April 2019 - 06:21 PM

I’m doubting Dave was coaching the Lady Green for the dough. Just my guess

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Posted 01 April 2019 - 07:34 PM

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I’m doubting Dave was coaching the Lady Green for the dough. Just my guess

Agreed, but after 27 yrs, a seven-figure windfall makes this as good of a time as any

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Posted 01 April 2019 - 10:27 PM

View Posterniefurgler, on 01 April 2019 - 07:34 PM, said:

Agreed, but after 27 yrs, a seven-figure windfall makes this as good of a time as any
I know nothing about the $, none of my business. It was just time to retire.







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