Jeff Stork | |||
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Personal information | |||
Nationality | American | ||
Born | Jeffrey Malcolm Stork July 8, 1960 (age 63) Longview, Washington, U.S. | ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
College / University | Pepperdine University | ||
Volleyball information | |||
Position | Setter | ||
Number | 10 | ||
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Medal record |
Jeffrey Malcolm Stork (born July 8, 1960, in Longview, Washington)[1] is a former American volleyball player and coach. He is also a three-time Olympian. He was a member of the United States national teams that won the gold medal in the 1988 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics, and also competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.[2] He is regarded as one of the best setters of all time, and was known to play well under pressure.[1]
In 2012, Stork was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.[1][2]
Stork played college volleyball for Pepperdine and helped his team reach the finals in 1983 and 1984.[1] He made the All-Tournament Team in both of those seasons.[1][3] He was an All-American in all three seasons he played at Pepperdine.[1][4]
In 2008, Stork was inducted into the Pepperdine Hall of Fame.[4]
After college, Stork joined the national team, and he helped them win the "triple crown" of the 1985 World Cup, the 1986 World Championship, and the 1988 Olympics.[1]
In 1990, Stork played in the Italian Volleyball League and helped his team Maxicono win the championship.[4] He was also named the MVP of the Italian League in 1993 with Mediolanum Gonzaga.[4]
Stork was the coach of the women's volleyball team at Cal State Northridge.[5] He retired in 2020 after coaching for 18 years, with a record of 239 wins and 282 losses.[5][6]