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Tom Sorensen
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornThomas Sorensen
April 6, 1971 (1971-04-06) (age 53)
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
College / UniversityPepperdine University
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Number6
National team
1991–2000 United States
Medal record
Men’s volleyball
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place Athens 1994 Team competition
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place Mar del Plata 1995 Team competition

Thomas Sorensen (born April 6, 1971, in Racine, Wisconsin) is a former American volleyball player who was a member of the United States men's national volleyball team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]

The 1991 FIVB World League was the first event Sorensen competed in as a national team member.[2]

High school

Sorensen played volleyball at Racine Case High School in Racine, Wisconsin.[2] He was the Racine County Player of the Year in 1988 and 1989, and was twice named MVP in his state.[2] He graduated from high school in 1989.[2]

College

He then attended Pepperdine University, where he was a three-time All-American and helped his team win the NCAA Championship in 1992.[3] Sorensen was inducted to the Pepperdine Hall of Fame in 2015.[4]

Coaching

Sorensen currently serves as an assistant volleyball coach for both the women's and men's teams at Ottawa University in Kansas.[5]

Awards

  • Three-time All-American
  • NCAA Champion 1992
  • Pepperdine Hall of Fame 2015

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tom Sorensen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d "Tom Sorensen". Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Jackson, Mckenzie (February 23, 2022). "Pepperdine Men's Volleyball Honored 1992 Title Team at Alumni Night". The Malibu Times. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "TOM SORENSEN". Pepperdinewaves.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "TOM SORENSEN". Ottawabraves.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
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