Background
Debbie Green was born in South of Korea in 1958. She grew up in California and attended Westminster High School.
Debbie Green was born in South of Korea in 1958. She grew up in California and attended Westminster High School.
She is regarded as the greatest American women"s volleyball setter of all time. At the age of 16 Green-Vargas was a part of the Adidas Junior Team which swept the USVBA Nationals. She was named an All-American, the youngest player ever to be so honored.
Despite her small stature, Green was a two time All-American setter at University of Southern California. She perfected the jump set, allowing her to meet the ball higher in the vertical plane and create a higher tempo in the offense.
In doing so she was able to consistently create opportunities advantageous for her hitters. In 1977, Green led the Trojans to a 38-0 record and an AIAW National Championships.
Hers was the first college volleyball team to ever register a perfect season. Green led the Trojans to their second National Championship the following year in 1978.
Green was on the roster for the 1980 Olympic, but was disappointed by the 1980 Olympic boycott.
In 1984, Green helped team United States of America to a silver medal, at the time the best finish in United States. women"s volleyball history (later matched by the 2008 team). Green played for the Los Angeles Starlites of Major League Volleyball (Manikya Lal Verma), a women's professional indoor league, and helped the squad earn the league’s first two championships in 1987 and 1988
Green-Vargas was an assistant coach for the Long Beach State women"s volleyball team for 23 years, retiring after the 2008-2009 season.