Jon Root

Jonathan Edward Root (born July 10, 1964) is an American former volleyball player. Root was a member of the United States men's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.^[1] He also helped the national team win the gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis.^[1] He was known for his quickness and power as a hitter.^[2]

Jon Root
Personal information
Born	Jonathan Edward Root July 10, 1964 (1964-07-10) (age 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height	195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
College / University	Stanford University
Volleyball information
Position	Middle blocker / Outside hitter
Number	3
National team
1986–1994  United States
Medal record Men's volleyball Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1988 Seoul Team Pan American Games 1987 Indianapolis Team

College

Root played college volleyball for Stanford University, where he was a three-time AVCA All-American.^[3][1] He graduated from Stanford in 1986.^[4]

In 2002, Root was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame.^[4]

Coaching

Root has coached the Red Rock Volleyball Club in Redwood City, California.^[1]

Awards

• Three-time AVCA All-American
• Pan American Games gold medal — 1987
• Olympic gold medal — 1988
• Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame — 2002