Lori Endicott Explained

Lori Endicott
Nationality:American
Fullname:Lori Ann Endicott
Birth Place:Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
College:University of Nebraska
Teamnumber:5 (national team)
2 (Nebraska)
Position:Setter
Nationalyears:1989–1996
Medaltemplates-Title:Medal record

Lori Ann Endicott (born August 1, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri)[1] is a retired female volleyball player from the United States. She played for the University of Nebraska and then for the United States national team, winning a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.[2]

High school

Endicott attended Willard High School in Willard, Missouri. She helped the volleyball team win the 1981 Missouri state championship, and was an all-conference selection in 1982, 1983, and 1984. Endicott also played basketball and was named to the basketball all-state team in 1984 and 1985.[3]

College

Endicott then played volleyball for the University of Nebraska. She helped the team win four Big Eight Conference titles from 1985 to 1988. In 1986, Nebraska finished second at the NCAA championships. Endicott was named the Big Eight Player of the Year, and was an All-American in 1987 and 1988.[4] She finished her career at Nebraska with school records for assists in a single season, assists in a career, and service aces in a career. Her number was retired in 1992.

International

Endicott joined the United States national team in 1989. In 1990, she was named the outstanding setter at the World Challenge Cup and the FIVB Super Four, and she helped the United States win the bronze medal at the FIVB World Championship. She was then named the best setter at the 1991 NORCECA Zone Championship and the 1992 FIVB Super Four. She helped the United States win the bronze medal and was named best setter at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[5]

In 1993, Endicott was named best setter at the World Championship Qualification Tournament. In 1995, she helped the United States win gold medals at the FIVB World Grand Prix and Canada Cup, and the silver medal at the Pan American Games. She also participated in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Personal life

Endicott is 5feet tall.[6] She married Mark Vandersnick in 1993.

References

  1. News: 100 days of Kansas City-area Olympians: Lori Endicott, volleyball . . May 27, 2021 . Palmer . Tod . July 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230208143410/https://www.kshb.com/sports/olympics/100-days-of-kansas-city-area-olympians-lori-endicott-volleyball . February 8, 2023 . live .
  2. Web site: Lori Ann Endicott . Olympics.com . July 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230725102924/https://olympics.com/en/athletes/lori-ann-endicott . July 25, 2023 . live .
  3. News: Lori Endicott . . July 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181215225855/https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/olympics/longterm/vball/women/endicott.htm . December 15, 2018 . live .
  4. Web site: Women's Volleyball All-America Teams and Award Winners . . September 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220705195523/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/w_volleyball_RB/2015/2015awards.pdf . July 5, 2022 . live .
  5. Web site: Olympian Lori Endicott-Vandersnick Giving Back as Junior Coach . USAVolleyball . July 24, 2023 . Kauffmann . Bill . April 30, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230323181042/https://usavolleyball.org/story/olympian-lori-endicott-vandersnick-giving-back-as-junior-coach/ . March 23, 2023 . live .
  6. Web site: Lori Endicott #2 . Huskers.com . August 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230804013030/https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/season/1988/player/lori-endicott . August 4, 2023 . live .

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