Who's Playing

The Softball Game of Hope is a very diverse event and organization. The selection of special guests is decided in a straight forward manner. We choose people from all walks of life & diverse back rounds; from community leaders, safety forces, politicians', all the way to local management. (updated July 30, 2009)

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Mahoning County Team

Honorary Coach Dave Betras-Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC

Phil Kidd- Founder, Defend Youngstown
Mike Sciortino- Mahoning County Auditor
Anthony D'Apolito, NOMINATE-A-PLAYER WINNER (Magistrate, Mahoning County Juvenile Court)
Matt Spatz- 93.3 The Wolf
Barb Nick-Balestrino- Ursuline High School Asst. Softball Coach
Joe Fanto- National City Bank
Katie Libecco- Valley24.com
Warren (Bo) Pritchard- Austintown Township Trustee
Dennis Biviano- WKBN/WYTV 33 News Anchor
Robyn Gallitto- Boardman Township Trustee
Dr. Chris Raymond- Raymond Chiropractic
Jim Leugers- State Farm Insurance Agent
Jay Macejko- Youngstown City Prosecutor
Jack Leow- South Side Boxing (Trainer-Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik)

Mike Szenborn YSU Baseball Hall of Famer

Honorary Owner Mike Kernan, Nationwide Insurance & Ursuline Head Softball Coach

Trumbull County Team

Honorary Coach Bob Hannon-President, United Way of Youngstown

Jim Graham- UAW 1112, President
Kim Calhoun- Hospice of the Valley
Mike Chaffee-Village of Lordstown Mayor
David Lee Morgan, Jr.- Author & Sportswriter, Akron Beacon Journal
Dan Gerin-Magistrate, Warren Municipal Court
Terry Ivanchak- Warren Municipal Court Judge
Dr. Robert Naples- Family Practice
Mark Catello- IBEW Local 573
Dave Green- UAW 1714, President
Chris Jaskiewicz- Valley Electrical Consolidated
Dr. Angel Ricciulli- Angel Chiropractic Center
Dave Smith- GM-Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Dave Herron, Sr. Pastor, Community Outreach Complex
Marc Morgan NOMINATE-A-PLAYER WINNER, Teacher, Warren City Schools
Col. Karl McGregor Base Commander, 910th Airlift Wing/Youngstown Air Reserve Station

Honorary Team Owner Greg Hicks-Warren City Law Director