Laurie Corbelli

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Laurie Corbelli
Personal information
BornLaurie Flachmeier Corbelli
January 28, 1957 (1957-01-28) (age 68)
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
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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) is an American former volleyball player and coach. Corbelli won a silver medal with the United States national team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. [1] She was an exceptional blocker. [2]

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Coaching

Corbelli began her volleyball head coaching career at the University of San Francisco, where she served from 1986 to 1989. She compiled a 39–71 overall record there. [3] In 1990, she moved to Santa Clara University, accumulating a 61–35 record in three seasons. [3] She served as head coach at Texas A&M University from 1993 to 2017, compiling a record of 519–252. [4] [5]

Personal life

Corbelli is married to John Corbelli, former assistant coach of Texas A&M volleyball, and together have two kids: Rachel and Russell. [6]

Playing career

Awards and honors

Coaching honors

Other honors

References

  1. ↑ "Laurie Flachmeier". Olympedia. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  2. ↑ Ackermann, Joan (July 23, 1984). "The Waiting Is Over". Sports Illustrated . New York City: Time. Archived from the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Laurie Corbelli". Texas A&M Athletics. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Laurie Corbelli". Volleybox.net. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ Zwerneman, Brent (November 28, 2017). "Aggies longtime volleyball coach Laurie Corbelli resigns". Houston Chronicle . Archived from the original on September 7, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Rachel Corbelli joins Auburn volleyball coaching staff". Auburn University Athletics. March 24, 2022. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Laurie Corbelli". Garland Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2008.
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