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{{short description|American volleyball player}}
{{short description|American volleyball player}}
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{{Infobox volleyball player
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| name = Tom Hoff
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| nationalyears = 1996–2009
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'''Thomas John "Tom" Hoff''' (born June 9, 1973) is an [[United States|American]] [[volleyball]] player. He is a middle blocker and has been with the [[United States men's national volleyball team|U.S. national team]] since 1996. He is a three-time Olympian in volleyball [[Olympic Games|Olympics]]: [[2000 Olympics|2000]], [[2004 Olympics|2004]] and [[2008 Olympics|2008]].
'''Thomas John "Tom" Hoff''' (born June 9, 1973) is a retired [[United States|American]] [[volleyball]] player. He was a middle blocker and has been with the [[United States men's national volleyball team|U.S. national team]] from 1996 until 2009. He is a three-time Olympian in volleyball, having played in [[2000 Olympics|2000]], [[2004 Olympics|2004]], and [[2008 Olympics|2008]].


Playing with [[Iraklis Thessaloniki V.C.]] he won the silver medal at the [[Men's CEV Champions League 2005–06|2005–06 CEV Champions League]] and was awarded "Best Spiker".<ref>{{cite web
Playing with [[Iraklis Thessaloniki V.C.]], Hoff won the silver medal at the [[Men's CEV Champions League 2004–05|2004–05 CEV Champions League]] and at the [[Men's CEV Champions League 2005–06|2005–06 CEV Champions League]], and in 2006 was awarded "Best Spiker".<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.cev.lu/mmp/online/website/news/news_archive/news_archive_2006/news_archive_2006_03/6086_EN.html
|url = http://www.cev.lu/mmp/online/website/news/news_archive/news_archive_2006/news_archive_2006_03/6086_EN.html
|title = Sisley Treviso wins Champions' League!
|title = Sisley Treviso wins Champions' League!
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Hoff was born in [[Chicago]] to Margaret and Richard Hoff. He has an older brother Rich and an older sister Jennifer. He is married to Sandy Mora and has five daughters.
Hoff was born in [[Chicago]] to Margaret and Richard Hoff. He has an older brother, Rich, and an older sister, Jennifer. He is married to Sandy Mora and has five daughters.


Hoff attended [[Maine South High School]] in [[Park Ridge, Illinois]], where he graduated in 1991.<ref>{{cite web |author=Edison, Jim |title=Hoff hopes team can peak at right time |date=2008-08-07 |url=http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/sports/highschools/1092264,no-tomhoff-080708-s1.article |accessdate=2008-08-10 }}</ref>
Hoff attended [[Maine South High School]] in [[Park Ridge, Illinois]], where he graduated in 1991.<ref>{{cite web |author=Edison, Jim |title=Hoff hopes team can peak at right time |date=2008-08-07 |url=http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/sports/highschools/1092264,no-tomhoff-080708-s1.article |accessdate=2008-08-10 }}</ref>
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===Long Beach State===
===Long Beach State===
After transferring to [[California State University, Long Beach|Long Beach State]] in 1994, he sat out due to transfer rules and was [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirted]].
After transferring to [[California State University, Long Beach|Long Beach State]] in 1994, Hoff sat out due to transfer rules and was [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirted]].


In 1995, Hoff was an AVCA First-Team All-American for the [[Long Beach State Beach men's volleyball|49ers]] (now known as The Beach) as he notched 751 kills, 176 blocks and a .357 hitting percentage. He set a national record for most matches with 20 or more kills (25) and 10 or more blocks (nine).
In 1995, Hoff was an AVCA First-Team All-American for the [[Long Beach State Beach men's volleyball|49ers]] (now known as The Beach) as he notched 751 kills, 176 blocks, and a .357 hitting percentage. He set a national record for most matches with 20 or more kills (25) and 10 or more blocks (nine).


In 1996, he repeated as a First-Team All-American as he helped the team finish 21-6 and 15-4 (second) in the [[Mountain Pacific Sports Federation]] and had season totals of 479 kills, 134 blocks and a .389 attack percentage. In the Long Beach State men's volleyball record books, Hoff ranked no. 5 in career kills (1,230), no. 2 in kills per game (6.54), no. 4 in hitting percentage (.369) and no. 2 in blocks per game (1.65).
In 1996, Hoff repeated as a First-Team All-American, and helped the team finish 21-6, and 15-4 (second) in the [[Mountain Pacific Sports Federation]], and had season totals of 479 kills, 134 blocks, and a .389 attack percentage. In the Long Beach State men's volleyball record books, Hoff ranked no. 5 in career kills (1,230), no. 2 in kills per game (6.54), no. 4 in hitting percentage (.369), and no. 2 in blocks per game (1.65).


==Clubs==
==Clubs==
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===Individuals===
===Individuals===
* 2024 Long Beach State [[retired number]] 9 jersey<ref>{{cite web|title=Long Beach State To Honor Tom Hoff With Jersey Recognition Ceremony|url=https://longbeachstate.com/news/2024/2/25/mens-volleyball-long-beach-state-to-honor-tom-hoff-with-jersey-recognition-ceremony|publisher=Long Beach State|accessdate=2 March 2024}}</ref>
* ''[[Men's CEV Champions League 2005–06#Individual awards|2005–06 CEV Champions League "Best Spiker"]]''
* ''[[Men's CEV Champions League 2005–06#Individual awards|2005–06 CEV Champions League "Best Spiker"]]''
*''[[Greek Volley League MVP|2005 Greek Volley League "Most Valyable Player]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Η χρυσή βίβλος της Volleyleague|url=http://www.volleyleague.gr/index.php/volleyleague/item/216-i-xrysi-vivlos-tis-volleyleague|publisher=volleyleague|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref>
*''[[Greek Volleyball Cup|2002 Greek Cup "Most Valuable Player]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Η χρυσή βίβλος της Volleyleague|url=http://www.volleyleague.gr/index.php/volleyleague/item/216-i-xrysi-vivlos-tis-volleyleague|publisher=volleyleague|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref>


===National team===
===National team===
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===Clubs===
===Clubs===
* 2009 [[A1 Ethniki Volleyball|Greek Championship]] - [[File:Simple cup icon.svg|16px]] Champion, with [[Olympiacos S.C.]]
* 2009 [[A1 Ethniki Volleyball|Greek Championship]] - [[File:Simple cup icon.svg|16px]] Champion, with [[Olympiacos S.C.]]
* 2009 Greek Cup - [[File:Simple cup icon.svg|16px]] Champion, with Olympiacos S.C.
* 2009 [[Greek Volleyball Cup|Greek Cup]] - [[File:Simple cup icon.svg|16px]] Champion, with [[Olympiacos S.C.]]
* [[Men's CEV Champions League 2004–05|2004–05 CEV Champions League]] - [[File:Gorm silver cup.jpg|16px]] Runner-up, with [[Iraklis Thessaloniki V.C.|Iraklis Thessaloniki]]
* [[Men's CEV Champions League 2005–06|2005–06 CEV Champions League]] - [[File:Gorm silver cup.jpg|16px]] Runner-up, with [[Iraklis Thessaloniki V.C.|Iraklis Thessaloniki]]
* [[Men's CEV Champions League 2005–06|2005–06 CEV Champions League]] - [[File:Gorm silver cup.jpg|16px]] Runner-up, with [[Iraklis Thessaloniki V.C.|Iraklis Thessaloniki]]
* 2006 Greek Cup - [[File:Simple cup icon.svg|16px]] Champion, with Iraklis Thessaloniki
* 2006 [[Greek Volleyball Cup|Greek Cup]] - [[File:Simple cup icon.svg|16px]] Champion, with [[Iraklis Thessaloniki V.C.|Iraklis Thessaloniki]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:03, 24 November 2024

Tom Hoff
Personal information
Full nameThomas John Hoff
Born (1973-06-09) June 9, 1973 (age 51)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Number12
Career
YearsTeams
1992–1994
1994–1996
1999–2000
2001–2006
2006–2007
2007–2008
2008–2009		United States Ohio State Buckeyes
United States Long Beach State 49ers
Japan Toray Arrows
Greece Iraklis Thessaloniki
Russia Lokomotiv Belgorod
Russia Fakel Novy Urengoy
Greece Olympiacos
National team
1996–2009 United States
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Team competition
NORCECA Championship
Gold medal – first place 2005 Winnipeg Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2005 Bridgetown Team competition

Thomas John "Tom" Hoff (born June 9, 1973) is a retired American volleyball player. He was a middle blocker and has been with the U.S. national team from 1996 until 2009. He is a three-time Olympian in volleyball, having played in 2000, 2004, and 2008.

Playing with Iraklis Thessaloniki V.C., Hoff won the silver medal at the 2004–05 CEV Champions League and at the 2005–06 CEV Champions League, and in 2006 was awarded "Best Spiker".[1]

Personal life

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Hoff was born in Chicago to Margaret and Richard Hoff. He has an older brother, Rich, and an older sister, Jennifer. He is married to Sandy Mora and has five daughters.

Hoff attended Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Illinois, where he graduated in 1991.[2]

In addition to indoor volleyball, Hoff also played on the Bud Light Pro Beach Volleyball tour.

Education

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Hoff earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Ohio State

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Hoff spent his first two years at Ohio State University, where he was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes. As a sophomore in 1993, he was a First-Team All-Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA). He guided the Buckeyes to the MIVA conference title and a 28-10 overall record. His 490 kills rank third all-time in Buckeye history. Hoff was also an AVCA Second Team All American.

Long Beach State

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After transferring to Long Beach State in 1994, Hoff sat out due to transfer rules and was redshirted.

In 1995, Hoff was an AVCA First-Team All-American for the 49ers (now known as The Beach) as he notched 751 kills, 176 blocks, and a .357 hitting percentage. He set a national record for most matches with 20 or more kills (25) and 10 or more blocks (nine).

In 1996, Hoff repeated as a First-Team All-American, and helped the team finish 21-6, and 15-4 (second) in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, and had season totals of 479 kills, 134 blocks, and a .389 attack percentage. In the Long Beach State men's volleyball record books, Hoff ranked no. 5 in career kills (1,230), no. 2 in kills per game (6.54), no. 4 in hitting percentage (.369), and no. 2 in blocks per game (1.65).

Clubs

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Awards

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Individuals

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National team

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Senior team

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Clubs

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References

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  1. ^ CEV. "Sisley Treviso wins Champions' League!". Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
  2. ^ Edison, Jim (August 7, 2008). "Hoff hopes team can peak at right time". Retrieved August 10, 2008.
  3. ^ "Long Beach State To Honor Tom Hoff With Jersey Recognition Ceremony". Long Beach State. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Η χρυσή βίβλος της Volleyleague". volleyleague. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
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