Alan Knipe
Alan Knipe (born c. 1969) is the head coach of the Long Beach State 49ers men's volleyball team and head coach of the 2012 United States men's national volleyball team. He played and coached at Long Beach State. As a player, he helped the team win the 1991 NCAA championship.
Playing career
Knipe played on the Long Beach State 49ers men's volleyball team from 1990 to 1992. In 1991, he was named to the All-America second team and helped the 49ers win the NCAA championship final.[1] In 1992, he was named to the All-America first team.[1]
Knipe then played for the U.S. national team in 1992 and 1993. He also played on the Bud Light 4-Man Pro Beach Volleyball Tour.[1]
Coaching career
College
Knipe was the men's head volleyball coach at Golden West College in 1994 and 1995. In 1995, he led the team to the California State JC championship.[1]
Knipe then became an assistant coach at Long Beach State in 1996. He was named the head coach in 2000. In 2004, he led the team to a 28-7 record and into the NCAA final.[1] He was named the AVCA National Coach of the Year.[1]
In 2005 and 2006, Knipe led Long Beach State to the MPSF Tournament finals. In 2008, he led the team to the NCAA Tournament semifinals and was named MPSF Coach of the Year and Volleyball Magazine Coach of the Year.[1]
International
Knipe became the head coach of the U.S. national team in 2009. He led the team to silver medals at the 2009 and 2011 NORCECA Continental Championships and the 2012 FIVB World League. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, the U.S. finished tied for fifth.[2]
Personal life
Knipe graduated from Marina High School in 1987 and from Long Beach State in 1992.[1] He lives in Huntington Beach, California, with his wife and two sons, Evan and Aidan are his sons.[2]
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