Laurie Corbelli

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Laurie Corbelli
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornLaurie Flachmeier Corbelli
January 28, 1957 (1957-01-28) (age 67)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
College / UniversityTexas Lutheran University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number5
National team
1978–1984Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic rings.svg
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1984 Los Angeles Team
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1982 Peru
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1983 Caracas Team

Laurie Flachmeier Corbelli (born January 28, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan) is an American former volleyball player and coach. She won a silver medal with the United States national team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. [1]

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Coaching

Corbelli began her volleyball head coaching career at the University of San Francisco, where she served from 1986–89. She compiled a 39–71 overall record there. [2] In 1990, she moved to Santa Clara University, accumulating a 61–35 record in three seasons. [2] She served as head coach at Texas A&M University from 1993 to 2017, compiling a record of 519–252. [3] [4]

Personal life

Corbelli is married to John Corbelli, former assistant coach of Texas A&M volleyball, and together have two kids: Rachel and Russell. [5]

Playing career

Awards and honors

Coaching honors

Other honors

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References

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