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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 30, 2026) — USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 20 athletes named to the 2026 Women’s U19 National Team. This talented group will train July 9–16 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, before competing at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U19 Continental Championship, held July 17–25 in San José, Costa Rica. From this group of 20 athletes, 14 will be selected for the competition roster.
In addition to the U19 Continental Championship, select U19 and U21 athletes will also compete internationally at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup due to the event’s direct overlap with the NCAA season.
Many athletes on this year’s roster bring prior national team experience, including multiple gold medalists from the 2025 U19 Pan American Cup: Taimane Ainu’u, Nejari Crooks, Cala Haffner, Taylor Harrington, Olivia Henry, Megan Hodges, Westley Matavao, Shayla Rautenberg, Ireland Real, and Kyla Williams.
“I am thrilled for the athletes selected to represent the United States as members of the U19 National Team,” said Head Coach Alex Dunphy. “This roster has outstanding depth at every position. I am honored to lead this talented group and look forward to the growth, leadership, and competitive energy they’ll bring to international play this summer. Go USA!”
2026 Women’s U19 National Team Roster
| Name | Position | Height | Hometown | High School | USAV Region |
| Taimane Ainu’u | S | 6-0 | Kapolei, HI | Iolani HS | Aloha |
| Averi Bridges | L | 5-7 | Ashland, NE | Ashland HS | Great Plains |
| Nejari Crooks | OPP | 6-1 | High Point, NC | Wesleyan Christian Academy | Carolina |
| Sarah Floyd | OPP | 6-3 | Dallas, TX | Highland Park HS | North Texas |
| Taylor Freeland | OPP | 6-3 | Riverton, UT | Riverton HS | Intermountain |
| Cala Haffner | L | 5-8 | Fort Wayne, IN | Carroll HS | Hoosier |
| Taylor Harrington | MB | 6-3 | Arlington, VA | Wakefield HS | Chesapeake |
| Olivia Henry | OH | 6-5 | Bayside, NY | IMG Academy | Florida |
| Megan Hodges | MB/OPP | 6-5 | Ladera Ranch, CA | San Juan Hills HS | Southern California |
| Alex Knox | S | 5-11 | McMurray, PA | Peters Township HS | Keystone |
| Pulelehua Laikona | L | 5-8 | Gilbert, AZ | Mesa HS | Arizona |
| Leilani Lamar | OH | 6-2 | Alpharetta, GA | Alpharetta HS | Southern |
| Westley Matavao | OH | 6-0 | Ontario, CA | Mater Dei HS | Southern California |
| Willtrace Ngoh | MB | 6-1 | Richmond, TX | Katy Seven Lakes HS | Lonestar |
| Shayla Rautenberg | MB | 6-4 | Pleasant Dale, NE | Milford HS | Great Plains |
| Ireland Real | OH | 6-4 | San Clemente, CA | Santa Margarita Catholic HS | Southern California |
| Josalyn Samuels | S | 6-1 | Harrisburg, SD | Harrisburg HS | North Country |
| Brynn Stephens | OH | 6-3 | Frisco, TX | Walnut Grove HS | North Texas |
| Kyla Williams | MB | 6-4 | Cleveland, OH | Gilmour Academy | Ohio Valley |
| Shaye Witherspoon | OH | 6-3 | Wildwood, MO | Lafayette HS | Gateway |
Staff
Head Coach: Alex Dunphy (LOVB)
Assistant Coach: Haley Brightwell (MLV)
Assistant Coach: Tori Dixon (LOVB)
Performance Analyst: Mackenna Basore (LOVB)
Athletic Trainer: Hazel Peterson (USOPTC)
Team Lead: Courtney Smith (NTDP)
The National Team Development Program (NTDP) works to identify, recruit, and accelerate the development of high-potential junior volleyball players to strengthen USA Volleyball’s national team pipeline and sustain long-term competitive excellence.
For more information about the NTDP, visit go.usav.org/NTDP.