Quick Facts
Biography
Laurie Flachmeier Corbelli (born January 28, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former professional indoor volleyball player. She is currently the head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies women's volleyball team, a position she has served since 1993.
Corbelli is married to John Corbelli, assistant coach of A&M volleyball and the Previous USA Olympic Team, and have two kids Rachel and Russell. They currently reside in College Station, Texas.
Playing career
- 1975 & 1976 AIAW Division II National Championship, Texas Lutheran
- 1978-84 United States Women's National Volleyball Team
- 1978 World Championships
- 1979 Pan American Games
- 1980 U.S. Olympic Team (Boycott)
- 1981 World Cup Competition
- 1982 World Championships, Bronze Medalist
- 1983 Pan American Games
- 1984 U.S. Olympic Team, Silver Medalist
- 1987-89 Major League Volleyball, San Jose Golddiggers
Awards and honors
- 1976 Most Valuable Player, National AAU Junior Olympics Championship Tournament
- 1977 USVBA Rookie of the Year, National Tournament, Hilo, Hawaii
- 1984 Silver Medalist, 1984 Olympic Games, Los Angeles, Calif.
- 1987 Most Valuable Player, Major League Volleyball
- 1987-89 Major League Volleyball All-Star and All-Pro Team
- 1989 Most Valuable Player, Major League Volleyball All-Star Game
- 1992 USVBA Player of the Year, National Tournament, Senior Division
- Three-time USVBA All-American (1985, 1986, 1992)
- 1998 USA Volleyball/Flo Hyman All-Time Great Player Award
Coaching career
Corbelli began her head coaching career at the University of San Francisco, where she served from 1986–89. She compiled a 39–71 overall record there. In 1990, she moved to Santa Clara University, accumulating a 61–35 record in three seasons. In 1993, she started coaching at Texas A&M University, and continues to serve as the head coach there.
Coaching honors
- 1987 West Coast Athletic Conference Women's Volleyball Coach of the Year
- 1991 West Coast Conference Co-Coach of the Year
- 1992 West Region Coach of the Year
- 1992 West Coast Conference Coach of the Year
- 1994 Southwest Conference Co-Coach of the Year
- 1995 District VI Coach of the Year
- 1995 Southwest Conference Coach of the Year
- 2000 Texas A&M Coach of the Year
- 2013 Earned 500th Match Win
- 2015 SEC Coach of the Year
Other honors
- 1989 Garland Sports Hall of Fame
- 1994 Texas Lutheran College Athletic Hall of Honor
- 1994 NAIA Hall of Fame
- 1998-2000 Honorary Co-Chair of the Children's Miracle Network for Brazos Valley
- 2002 USA Volleyball/George L. Fisher "Leader in Volleyball"
- 2006 L.V. Berkner High School Hall of Honor