Jon Root


Jonathan Edward Root 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. He also helped the national team win the gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis. He was known for his quickness and power as a hitter.

College

Root played college volleyball for Stanford University, where he was a three-time AVCA All-American. He graduated from Stanford in 1986.
In 2002, Root was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame.

Coaching

Root has coached the Red Rock Volleyball Club in Redwood City, California.

Awards