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.
Interview with Texas A&M Head Coach, Laurie Corbelli
Playing career
1975 & 1976 AIAW Division II National Championship, Texas Lutheran
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.
