Cornelissen received a running scholarship to Yavapai College after graduating from Westwood High School in Mesa, Ariz. in 1992. After leaving Yavapai College in 1995, ran unattached and then for Nike West until 1996. In 1996 returned to his first sporting love, volleyball. Played indoor volleyball for the Arizona State University Club Team and then the Northern Arizona University Club Team. In 1999 transitioned to playing beach volleyball locally full time in Arizona. In 2003, after a successful local career, moved up to also competing on the national level on the AVP.
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