Paula Weishoff
American volleyball player
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Paula Jo Weishoff (born May 1, 1962) is a retired female volleyball player from the United States and three-time Olympian who played with the United States women's national volleyball team.[1][2] As a middle blocker, Weishoff won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles[3] and a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where she was named as the tournament's outstanding player.[1][4][5] She also competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.[1]
May 1, 1962 (age 64)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
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| Born | Paula Jo Weishoff May 1, 1962 (age 64) Hollywood, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) | ||
| College / University | University of Southern California | ||
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| Position | Middle blocker | ||
| Number | 1 (1984) 6 (1992) 3 (1996) | ||
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While representing the United States, Weishoff won a bronze medal at the 1982 FIVB World Championship, a silver medal at the 1983 Pan American Games, a bronze medal at the 1986 Goodwill Games, and a gold medal at the 1995 FIVB World Grand Prix.[4]
Weishoff was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame for her career achievements in 1998.[1]
College
In 1980, after graduating from West High School in Torrance, California, Weishoff played volleyball with the University of Southern California for one season.[4] She helped her team win the NCAA Championship, and was selected as an All-American.[4]
International competitions
- 1981 – NORCECA (gold)
- 1982 – World Championship (bronze)
- 1983 – NORCECA (gold)
- 1983 – Pan American Games (silver)
- 1984 – Summer Olympics (silver)
- 1986 – Goodwill Games (bronze)
- 1986 – World Championship
- 1991 – NORCECA Championships (silver)
- 1991 – World Cup
- 1992 – Summer Olympics (bronze)
- 1992 – FIVB Super Four (bronze)
- 1995 – World Grand Prix (gold)
- 1996 – Summer Olympics (7th place)
Coaching career
After retiring as a player, Weishoff became a volleyball coach. She was the head coach of the Concordia University women's volleyball team, and then transferred to the University of California, Irvine to coach the women's team.[6]
Weishoff served under head coach Hugh McCutcheon of the United States women's national volleyball team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as an assistant coach along with Karch Kiraly.[7][6]
