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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (July 28, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes representing the United States at the 2025 NORCECA Men’s U23 Pan American Cup, July 29-Aug. 3 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The team was selected following a training block held July 20–27 at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif.
McKendree University head coach Nickie Sanlin will lead the team, with support from assistant coaches Reid Priddy, a four-time Olympian, and Luke Reynolds of Pepperdine University.
“This roster reflects more than just talent,” Sanlin said. “It represents a group of driven young men committed to competing with purpose. They’ve come together quickly, showing cohesion, leadership and a clear ability to execute our system with precision at a high level. We’re proud to represent USA Volleyball with a standard of discipline, connection and intention as we pursue excellence on the international stage.”
The U.S. team will play Belize, the Dominican Republic and Mexico in pool play, while the other pool has Costa Rica, Guatemala, Suriname and Venezuela. The U.S. kicks off play against the Dominican Republic on July 29 at 3 p.m. PT.
Nine of the athletes have previous experience with an age-group national teams:
- George Bruening: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Ryan Merk: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Nicodemus Meyer: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team
- Jalen Phillips: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team
- Patrick Rogers: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship
- Owen Rose: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (silver)
- Wesley Smith: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship; 2022 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 Pan Am Cup (gold, best blocker)
- Theo Snoey: 2023 Men’s U21 National Team, U21 World Championship
- Cam Thorne: 2024 Men’s Collegiate National Team
Nathan Flayter, Ryan Barnett and Ryan McElligott are all making their debuts with a U.S. age-group national team.
USA Volleyball Men’s U23 Roster for Pan Am Cup
Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region)
1 Ryan Merk (L, 6-1, 2003, Chicago, Ill., Penn State, Great Lakes)
4 Nathan Flayter (S, 6-4, 2005, Hales Corner, Wisc., McKendree, Badger)
5 Cam Thorne (MB, 6-4, 2004, Hollywood, Fla., UCLA, Florida)
6 Ryan Barnett (OH, 6-5, 2003, Vero Beach, Fla., Pepperdine, Florida)
8 Jalen Phillips (OPP, 6-5, 2004, Anaheim, Calif., CSUN, Southern California)
9 Ryan McElligott (S, 6-6, 2004, Mundelein, Ill., Loyola Chicago, Great Lakes)
14 Nicodemus Meyer (MB, 6-4, 2003, Franklin, Wisc., Loyola Chicago, Badger)
18 Patrick Rogers (OH, 6-7, 2004, Rutherford, N.J., Ball State, Garden Empire)
19 George Bruening (OPP, 6-10, 2004, Newport Beach, Calif., UCSB, Southern California)
21 Wesley Smith (MB, 6-11, 2004, Encinitas, Calif., USC, Southern California)
22 Owen Rose (MB, 6-8, 2003, Merrick, N.Y., Penn State, Garden Empire)
25 Theo Snoey (OH/OPP, 6-8, 2004, Berkeley, Calif., Stanford, Northern California)
Alternates
2 Donovan Constable (S, 6-2, 2003, Clovis, Calif., CSUN, Northern California)
7 Andrew Deardorff (OH, 6-5, 2003, Itasca, Ill., St. Francis, Great Lakes)
10 Paul Wyszynski (L, 6-0, 2003, Northbrook, Ill., Miedzyrzeckie Towarzystwo Siatkarskie, Great Lakes)
13 D’Aaron McCraney (MB, 6-9, 2003, Las Vegas, Nev., McKendree, Southern California)
16 Nyherowo Omene (OPP, 6-7, 2003, Chicago, Ill., Princeton, Great Lakes)
17 Trent Moser (OH, 6-8, 2003, Gilbert, Ariz., BYU, Arizona)
23 Alex Rottman (OH, 6-7, 2004, Santa Barbara, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
Coaches
Head Coach: Nickie Sanlin (McKendree)
Assistant Coach: Reid Priddy (Indoor VC, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Luke Reynolds (Pepperdine)
Performance Analyst: Mackenna Basore (Auburn)
ATC: Claire Pointer (LOVB Madison)
Team Lead: Will Berdecia (OTVA)
Schedule
All times Pacific
July 29: USA vs Dominican Republic, 3 p.m.
July 30: USA vs. Mexico, 3 p.m.
July 31: USA vs. Belize, 3 p.m.
Aug. 1: Quarterfinals
Aug. 2: Semifinals/Classification Matches
Aug. 3: Medal Matches/Classification Matches