Arnie Ball

Who is Arnie Ball?

Armond J. "Arnie" Ball began his 30th season in 2010 as the head coach of the IPFW Men's Mastodon volleyball program. Coach Ball has established a legacy on the courts of both the Mastodons and the national scenes. One of the longest tenured and most well-respected coaches on the national scene, Ball began the season with 472 career wins and a trophy case filled with honors from around the world.

When not on the court actively coaching a competition, Ball operates Team Pineapple, a volleyball clinic that also features his son, Olympic gold-medalist Lloy Ball.

Coach Ball and his wife, Sandy, have three children, Lloy, Amy and Jana. They have four grandchildren, Caden, Dyer, Jamison and Mya.