Marv Dunphy
Encyclopedia
Marv Dunphy is an American
former volleyball
player and is currently the Head Men’s Volleyball Coach at Pepperdine University
. During his tenure, Pepperdine has won five NCAA Division I Championships. Dunphy holds a career record of 507-199 (.708).
(1985), George Roumain (1998, 1999), Brad Keenan (2002, 2003), Sean Rooney (2005), Jonathan Winder (2007) and Paul Carroll (2009)… more than any other program in the United States. Ten of Dunphy’s players have gone on to compete in the Olympics.
, the 1986 World Championships
, the 1987 Pan American Games
, and the 1988 Olympics
in Seoul, Korea. In 1988, Dunphy was the recipient of the Coach of the Year Award from the Federation Internationale de Volleyball
(FIVB). He served as the technical advisor for the 1996 and 2004 Olympic teams, was as Assistant Coach for the 2000 Olympic team, and most recently was a Consultant Coach at the 2008 Olympics.
and the American Volleyball Coaches Association
Hall of Fame. His 1988 Olympic Team was also inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame.
at Brigham Young University
. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Dunphy also teaches in the Natural Science Division at Pepperdine University.
United States
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former volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
player and is currently the Head Men’s Volleyball Coach at Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is an independent, private, medium-sized university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university's campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu, is the location for Seaver College, the School of...
. During his tenure, Pepperdine has won five NCAA Division I Championships. Dunphy holds a career record of 507-199 (.708).
Pepperdine career
Dunphy began his career at Pepperdine as an Assistant Coach in 1975, and assumed the head coaching role in 1977. Under his tutelage, 19 Pepperdine Waves have earned 34 All-American awards, and nine of his players have earned National Player of the Year honors: Bob CtvrtlikBob Ctvrtlik
Robert Jan Ctvrtlik born July 8, 1963 in Long Beach, California) is an American volleyball player, Olympic gold medalist, businessman and former member of the International Olympic Committee. Ctvrtlik is a 1985 graduate of Pepperdine University....
(1985), George Roumain (1998, 1999), Brad Keenan (2002, 2003), Sean Rooney (2005), Jonathan Winder (2007) and Paul Carroll (2009)… more than any other program in the United States. Ten of Dunphy’s players have gone on to compete in the Olympics.
USA Volleyball Career
In 1985, Dunphy became the Head Coach of the USA Men’s National Team. His team experienced unprecedented success as the Americans maintained a number one ranking and compiled an impressive overall record of 197-31. Dunphy’s squad won every major international event, including the 1985 World Cup1985 FIVB Men's World Cup
-Final ranking:# United States# Soviet Union# Czechoslovakia# Brazil# Argentina# Japan# South Korea# Egypt-References:*...
, the 1986 World Championships
1986 FIVB Men's World Championship
The 1986 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship was the eleventh edition of the tournament, organised by the world's governing body, the FIVB. It was held in Paris, France from September 25 to October 5, 1986.-Teams:Group AGroup BGroup CGroup D...
, the 1987 Pan American Games
Volleyball at the 1987 Pan American Games
The Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament took place during the 1987 Pan American Games, which was held from August 7 to August 23, 1987 in Indianapolis, United States. Events were held at the Hinkle Fieldhouse.-Preliminary Round Robin:-----Final Round:...
, and the 1988 Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul, Korea. In 1988, Dunphy was the recipient of the Coach of the Year Award from the Federation Internationale de Volleyball
Fédération Internationale de Volleyball
The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball , commonly known by the acronym FIVB, is the international governing body for the sport of indoor, beach and grass volleyball.. Its headquarters are located in Lausanne, Switzerland and its current president is Wei Jizhong .- History :The FIVB was founded...
(FIVB). He served as the technical advisor for the 1996 and 2004 Olympic teams, was as Assistant Coach for the 2000 Olympic team, and most recently was a Consultant Coach at the 2008 Olympics.
Hall of Fame
Dunphy is currently a member of the Volleyball Hall of FameVolleyball Hall of Fame
The Volleyball Hall of Fame was founded to honor extraordinary players, coaches, officials, and leaders who have made significant contributions to the game of volleyball. The hall is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G...
and the American Volleyball Coaches Association
American Volleyball Coaches Association
The American Volleyball Coaches Association is an organization of nearly 5,000 members, incorporated as a private non-profit educational corporation in 1981, as the Collegiate Volleyball Coaches Association....
Hall of Fame. His 1988 Olympic Team was also inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame.
Education
Dunphy earned an Undergraduate Degree from Pepperdine University, and completed his DoctorateDoctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Dunphy also teaches in the Natural Science Division at Pepperdine University.