In high school Laurie Fellener played volleyball, basketball, softball and track, earning nine varsity letters. She went to the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay on a basketball scholarship, playing there from 1986-91, and earning a degree in public and environmental administration. She later earned a masters’ degree in sports administration from the University of Kansas. In addition to her two Olympic appearances, Fellner won a gold medal with the US team at the 1995 Pan American Games. She also played at the Pan American Championships in 1989, winning silver, and 1991, winning gold. She competed at US Olympic Festivals in 1989, 1991, and 1995.