Brian Thornton

Country:
USA
Sport / Event:
Men's Volleyball
Olympic Years:
2012, Assistant - 2020

OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE
Served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's Indoor Volleyball Team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Played on the U.S. Olympic Team that finished fifth at the 2012 London Games

AT UCI
Member of the UC Irvine men's volleyball team from 2004-07
Helped the Anteaters win the 2007 NCAA Championship
Named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team
Two-time All-American and All-MPSF selection
Ended his UCI career as the program's all-time assists leader with 4,662

EXTRAS
Member of the U.S. team that won bronze at the 2007 World University Games
Won gold at the 2009 Pan American Cup
Traveled with Team USA to the 2011 FIVB World League and World Cup
Took home gold at the 2012 NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament
Earned silver at the 2012 FIVB World League