Lloy Ball is the Owner and Director at Team Pineapple VBC. He is also a member of the coaching staff. Lloy began his competitive career in college playing for his Father, Hall of Fame Coach Arnie Ball. During his career he was NCAA Freshman of the year, twice named 1st Team All-American and was twice named 2nd Team All-American. He led the VolleyDons to THREE NCAA Final Fours during his career. He was a member of the USA National Team, on and off, for almost 20 years. During his professional career of 14 years, he received countless accolades, awards, and championships. He was a 4-time Olympian (96, 00, 04, and 08) as a member of the USA National Team. In his final Olympics, he led the team to a Gold Medal in the 2008 Beijing Games. Lloy won 15 European Championships and is the only player to win those championships in Italy, Greece, and Russia. 

The "Pineapple" is a term created for a tip pushed to the deep corner by the setter. Lloy was the originator of the setter attack and has had it trademarked to use for his club, beach, camps, clinics, clothing line, and adult professional teams.

"I live in Angola and Northeast Indiana. My kids go to school here and play sports here. I BELIEVE in this community, and I want to give back for all the blessings that have been bestowed on me." Lloy Ball

-1991 NCAA Freshman of the Year
-1999 FIVB World Cup "Best Setter"
-2003 NORCECA Championship "Best Setter"
-2004-05 CEV Champions League "Best Setter"
-Inducted into the IPFW Athletics Hall of Fame (2006, Inaugural Class)
-2007 NORCECA Championship "Most Valuable Player"
-2007 NORCECA Championship "Best Setter"
-2008 FIVB World League "Best Setter"
-2008 FIVB World League "Most Valuable Player"
-2010-11 CEV Champions League "Best Setter"
-2015 International Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductee