Nick Becker

Nick Becker
Personal information
BornNick Adrian Becker
July 30, 1968 (1968-07-30) (age 56)
Fullerton, California, U.S.
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
College / UniversityUniversity of Southern California
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number3
National team
1991–1992 United States
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Team

Nick Adrian Becker (born July 30, 1968) is an American former volleyball player who played with the United States national volleyball team and won a bronze medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.[1][2] He was valued on the team as a great passer.[3]

Early life

Becker went to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, where he played soccer in his senior year and made the All-Southern Section as a half-back.[3] He graduated from Mater Dei in 1986.[3]

College

Becker played college volleyball with the University of Southern California (USC) as a walk-on, and helped the Trojans win NCAA Championship titles in 1988 and 1990.[3] He graduated from USC in 1991 with a degree in economics, and then joined the national volleyball team.[3]

Awards

  • Two-time NCAA Champion — 1988, 1990
  • Olympic bronze medal — 1992

References

  1. ^ "Nick Becker". Olympedia. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Men's National Team Olympic History". USAVolleyball. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e Reilley, Mike (July 11, 1992). "It's the Ideal Habitat for Becker : Volleyball: As a senior at Mater Dei, he was a player without a program. But he's found his niche with U.S. Olympic team". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 31, 2023. (subscription required)