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Texas A&M Volleyball coach Laurie Corbelli resigns after 25 seasons

November 28, 2017
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Texas A&M Volleyball coach Laurie Corbelli has resigned from the job she has held since 1993, the athletic department announced Tuesday afternoon.

The move comes only two days on the heels of the Aggies finishing up their 2017 campaign, which they ended on a three-match win streak. They won nine of their last ten sets but still went 10-15 on the season and 7-11 in SEC play.

Corbelli and her husband John teamed up to lead the Aggies to 20 NCAA tournament appearances in their 25 years at the helm of the program, winning at a .673 clip in that span.

"John and I have been incredibly honored to serve Texas A&M for 25 amazing years," Corbelli said in a statement. "We would like to thank John David Crow, Lynn Hickey and Wally Groff for bringing us to Aggieland in 1993. And, of course, to our remarkable current and former athletes and staff, we express our utmost gratitude and heartfelt thanks for your loyalty, your excellence, and your passion for becoming the best you can be. Gig 'em, Aggies!"

Corbelli enjoyed instant success when the Aggies made the jump to the SEC as well, going 77-33 in conference games over those six years and claiming the SEC championship in 2015.

Prior to A&M, Corbelli was the head coach at the University of San Francisco for seven years and the University of Santa Clara for three years.

"I want to thank Laurie for her incredible commitment to A&M over the last 25 years," said Scott Woodward, Director of Athletics at Texas A&M. "Along with her husband, John, she impacted the lives of hundreds of student athletes and her legacy will carry on for years to come. We wish them both well."

The Aggies appear primed for future success even with the coaches' departure, as they will lose only two starters from this season's team and return sophomore Hollann Hans, the Aggies' leader in kills, as well as freshman Camille Conner, the reigning SEC Freshman of the Week.

Several other underclassmen played a significant number of sets in 2017 as well and could improve over the course of a full collegiate offseason.

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Texas A&M Volleyball coach Laurie Corbelli resigns after 25 seasons

19,767 Views | 10 Replies | Last: 6 yr ago by BanderaAg956
agwin12
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Has been a mainstay for a long time in Aggieland. Gave us plenty to cheer about and proud of her accomplishments. Best of luck to both Laurie and John. Gig 'em!!!
"A life lived for others is a life worthwhile" - Albert Einstein
KVK77TexAg
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Good Luck and God bless you Laurie and John. Thank you for 25 great years of Aggie Volleyball. Wishing both of you the very, very best!!!
Aggie1205
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Best wishes to her and John. Went to many games when I was a student and a few occasionally since. Both always showed class and were friendly when I had some time around them.
Aggie1205
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It would be great if Texags could reach out to some of her former players from over the years and get comments from them.
S.A. Aggie
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Laurie, thank you for all the years you helped my daughter in the summer camps. Back in 2012 we were very impressed with how you spent so much time talking with us during registration. My wife held your grandchild while you talked with her and my daughter for over 30 minutes. John, you spent so much time one on one with the girls that we did not see anywhere else. You two made a difference!!!!
Thank you and Gig'em!!!!
McJulie-O
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Thank you, Coach Corbelli.....The Aggies have had a great time under your leadership.
NoahAg
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Possible candidate if Jimbo stays at FSU???
busmasterjones91
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Thanks for 25 years of bringing your coaching skills to Texas A&M. Seriously, 25 years at a college coaching position. That is incredible. She coached in 3 conferences without ever leaving A&M.
I support my Aggies 100% win or lose, without complaint and without reservation.
sharpdressedman
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Thanks and best wishes to them.
BanderaAg956
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Good Luck to them both. We need new blood, better recruiting and to compete for championships!
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