Brent Hilliard | |||
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Personal information | |||
Nationality | American | ||
Born | Brent William Hilliard April 13, 1970 (age 54) San Gabriel, California, U.S. | ||
Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
College / University | California State University, Long Beach | ||
Volleyball information | |||
Position | Outside hitter | ||
Number | 7 | ||
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Medal record |
Brent William Hilliard (born April 13, 1970)[1] is an American former volleyball player and coach who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and won a bronze medal.[2]
Hilliard played college volleyball at Long Beach State and led the team to its first NCAA Men's Championship title in 1991.[3][2] He was selected as the Most Outstanding Player of the 1991 NCAA Championship tournament.[4] He also set the NCAA record for most all-time kills with 3,034.[2] He was a three-time All-American, and was named the 1992 National Player of the Year by Volleyball Monthly.[3]
Hilliard was inducted into the Long Beach State Hall of Fame in 1998.[3]
Hilliard was an associate coach for women's volleyball at the University of San Diego for two decades, and is currently the head coach for women's volleyball at San Diego State University.[2]