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[slice slice baby]

Holtsberry takes the helm for UNOH men’s golf; Williams joins Lima Senior
BY LARRY GRAHAM - Jan. 26, 2007



Matt Holtsberry won’t sugarcoat the situation.

“I don’t have a tremendous amount of coaching experience, but I’ve taught golf and helped the Lima junior programs over the years,” Holtsberry said. “I don’t know if we’re going to set the world on fire right out of the gate, but we have an opportunity.”

It’s an opportunity for both Holtsberry and the University of Northwestern Ohio after Holtsberry was named the men’s golf coach. He becomes a part of the rejuvenation of an athletics program that’s remained dormant for more than 20 years.

“The more I looked at it, the more interested I became,” Holtsberry said of the vacancy. “I think it’s a great opportunity for the university and the Lima area.”

Holtsberry has a solid resume. Originally from the Lima area, he was a Division I golfer at New Mexico State University. He’s also a member of the PGA and is integral in the management of Lost Creek Country Club.

“It was just his own personal ability to juggle his job with the coaching responsibilities,” UNOH athletic director Chris Adams said. “We feel strongly he’ll be able to do that. That’s why he’s such an asset for us.”

In addition to Holtsberry, the UNOH inaugural coaching staff includes Adams as the men’s basketball coach, Rick Bowersock (women’s basketball), Terry Hilborn (men and women’s tennis) and Dan Reinicke. Hilborn and Reinicke were the most recent hires, named in Dec., and the men’s and women’s basketball teams announced their first signings on Jan. 10.

“He ends up being our final hire as far as head coaching jobs go at UNOH,” Adams said of Holtsberry. “Bringing him on board solidifies our staff and allows us to head in the proper direction.”

Williams tabbed as new softball coach at Lima Senior

Mike Williams was named the new softball coach/program coordinator for Lima Senior on Thursday. A 1989 graduate of Kenton Senior High, Williams was an assistant football coach for Kenton from 1994-2000. He’s also served as a volunteer assistant for Kenton’s girls summer softball league.

[b-town pirates]

i think matt will do a good job...he definitly knows the game of golf and has the right personality to be a coach...congratulations and good luck matt!

[lcc tarheel14]

I'm privliged enough to know Mr. Holtsberry, and im a friend and golf teamate of his son ollie, so i can tell u that i think he is great for the job. He will bring a good name to the UNOH Golf Team. Good luck to him and his new team.

[b-town pirates]

i am friends oh his son also tarheel...i bet i know who you are

[lcc tarheel14]

i think i have an idea of who you are too.

[b-town pirates]

did you find out about this site from a sophmore at bluffton

[lcc tarheel14]

no..i found out from one of my friends at school bc our cyo team was being written about on here lol

i like it here tho.. so i made a name and got in on the forums and stuff haha

[b-town pirates]

would you happen to be going to a college game this weekend

[lcc tarheel14]

no i wouldn't.. to give u a hint i'm a sophomore lol..are u thinking of a senior?

[b-town pirates]

no...does your name start with a t and end with a j

[lcc tarheel14]

haha nope...i thought u were talking about josh, i thought he might be going to an osu game, but i didnt think of tj lol i forgot he's goin to the kentucky game. btw my name starts with a s and ends with a n and in the middle is ea...i donno if u know me or not

[b-town pirates]

nope i dont...im a freshman at bluffton though

[lcc tarheel14]

nope i dont...im a freshman at bluffton though

k..ur not who i thought u were either lol...never mind

[b-town pirates]

who you think was

[lcc tarheel14]

aj keeler

[b-town pirates]

oh...lol...yeah...i play bball with him...he has a name on here

[lcc tarheel14]

what is it?

[slice slice baby]

btown - Just wanted to suggest that you tell AJ which thread to give his username on himself incase he'd choose to remain annonymous. Just a thought!

[dirtmakirk]

i will make any one here a bet that they win their conference the first year...and by the way matt is a punk i would rock him in golf lol

[07ADAFAN]

how hard will it be for a Freshman to get on the team?