Great Lakes Team Handball Association Board of Directors

JD Orr, President
  • Founded The Team Handball Club at The Ohio State University in 2012
  • Competed with the US Junior National Team in 2013
  • Helped introduce Team Handball as a recognized sport of the Arnold Sports Festival, the largest sports festival in the world.
  • Graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Biological Engineering
  • Served as an Assistant Coach of the US Men’s Junior (2017) and Senior (2018) National Team Handball Teams.
  • Head Coach of The Team Handball Club at The Ohio State University
  • 2018 USATH Volunteer Coach of the Year

Outside of handball, Orr works as a Validation Engineer for Barry Wehmiller – Design Group, an international engineering firm. Orr has received various awards for his efforts towards creating excellent client relationships and managing difficult situations. From the moment he began his career he was thrusted into the lead role to handle all validation needs for a large client. He has helped gain the trust of the client and has been an important asset on site for maintaining FDA compliance.

Orr has taken his attention to detail to help spur more handball growth in the Ohio and Midwest regions. He has seen what it takes to create a successful organization and has helped grow leaders for future handball development. His passion for development has encouraged many to begin playing the game, as well as pursuing the game to higher levels. Orr has taken players over to Europe to train on numerous occasions and has no plans of stopping. Countless players from Orr’s organizations have been called in for spots on US National Teams.

Orr regularly meets and discusses handball development in the region with representatives from several cities. These discussions have led to the creation of adult clubs, high school programs, clinics, and a 501(c)(3) organization; all for the betterment of team handball. He has put in the time and effort to ensure handball does not continue to go unnoticed in the United States.

Randall Berkley, Director

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Mike King, Director

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Max Littman, Director

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Julie Orr, Director

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Thomas Rosenberger, Director

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Alex Styborski, Director

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