SOURCE: USA Volleyball

Tom Sorensen

Major International Competition:
1995 World Cup
1995 World League
1995 Pan American Games (silver)
1994 FIVB Super Four
1994 World Championship (bronze)
1994 World League
1993 FIVB Grand Champions Cup
1993 NORCECA Zone Championship (silver)
1993 World League
1991 Pan American Games
1991 World League
Highlights with USA National Team:
One of top offensive weapons for Team USA in 1993, 1994 and 1995

has developed into a dependable and tenacious attacker and blocker

his 21 kills paved the way in Team USA's bronze-medal-winning performance over Cuba (10-8-94) in the World Championship

also leading spiker in Team USA's first two WC pool matches (vs. Germany, 9-29-94 and Argentina, 9-30-94), while providing blocking impetus with seven stuffs in upset of Brazil (10-1-94)

was the leading hitter in each of three matches vs. Denmark (Sept.-'94) that were tune-ups for the World Championship

was one of few bright spots for USA during winless (0-12) '94 World League campaign

rejoined program in spring-1993 and gained full-time status in Aug.-1993

named recipient of the Coaches' Award in 1993

originally joined USA national team during '91 World League campaign

Other Volleyball Achievements:
Tallied 104 kills in five matches at '91 Pan American Games, where United States placed fourth

registered match-high 32 kills vs. Argentina

keyed USA silver-medal performance at '91 World University Games in Sheffield, England

College/High School:
Garnered All-America and all-conference acclaim during sophomore, junior and senior campaigns at Pepperdine University, Malibu, Calif.
helped Waves win 1992 NCAA title

ranked second nationally with 7.45 kills per game in 1992

owns school record with 2,207 kills, and ranks among career top 10 in hitting percentage, total blocks, digs, and service aces

1990 Volleyball Monthly's "Freshman of the Year"

earned gold medal at U.S. Olympic Festival-'89, and bronze medal at USOF-'90

coached at Pepperdine by Marv Dunphy (USA men's head coach at 1988 Olympics)

a 1989 graduate of Racine Case High School, Racine, Wis.

twice named state most valuable player

selected Racine County player of the year in 1988 and 1989

coached at RCHS by Gary Sorensen

Personal:
Born in Racine, Wisconsin

majored in liberal arts at Pepperdine

cousin, Kevin, played for national team in numerous international events, including 1979 Pan American Games and NORCECA Zone Championships, as well as in the now-defunct, professional International Volleyball Association