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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 8, 2026) – Thirteen athletes have been named to the U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team roster for the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship, July 10-17, in Hangzhou, China.
This is the first opportunity for sitting teams to qualify for the 2028 Paralympic Games, with the first- and second-place finishers earning bids to Los Angeles. Moreover, the LA2028 host country (the U.S.) will also qualify for Los Angeles with a top-eight finish. The U.S. Men’s Sitting Team is currently ranked No. 6 in the world, its highest-ranking ever.
After finishing fourth at the 2025 World ParaVolley World Cup, the U.S. Men have their sights set on a top-eight finish and a trip to the 2028 Paralympic Games. The team hasn’t qualified for the Paralympics since Rio in 2016. The top 10 teams in the world are among the competitors; besides the U.S., teams are No. 1 Egypt, No. 2 Brazil, No. 3 Bosnia & Herzegovina, No. 4 Iran, No. 5 Kazakhstan, No. 7 Germany, No. 8 Canada, No. 9 Ukraine and No. 10 Croatia.
The U.S. is in a tough pool with Egypt, Ukraine and Rwanda, and opens play against Ukraine on July 10 at 2:30 a.m.
Head coach Greg Walker leads a talented squad that includes five Paralympians, including three-time Paralympian Rod Green (twice in track, once in sitting) and two-time Paralympian Eric Duda (outside hitter). Ben Aman (outside hitter), James Stuck (outside hitter), and Dan Regan (outside hitter) all competed in Rio 2016.
The remaining eight athletes bring a mix of experience and emerging talent: libero Nick Dadgostar, a mainstay since 2017; opposite Zach Upp, one of the team’s top scorers since 2018 nd one of the world’s best servers; outside hitter Sam Surowiec and libero Travis Ricks, who both debuted internationally in 2014; and Alex Wilson (opposite/outside), outside hitters Robbie Onusko and Jason Roberts; and defensive specialist Danny Alvarez Rivadeneira.
U.S. Men’s Sitting Team Roster for World Championship
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
1 Travis Ricks (L, 5-7, San Diego, Calif.)
2 Dan Regan (OH, 6-0, St. Louis, Mo.)
3 Nick Dadgostar (L, 6-0, Sidney, Neb.)
4 Ben Aman (OH, 6-5, Edmond, Okla.)
5 Eric Duda (S/OH, 6-5, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
6 Alex Wilson (OPP/OH, 6-6, Saugerties, N.Y.)
8 James Stuck (S/OH, 6-5, New Kensington, Pa.)
10 Robbie Onusko (OH, 6-0, Daytona Beach, Fla.)
11 Roderick Green (MB, 6-3, West Monroe, La.)
17 Zach Upp (OH, 6-5, Bartlett, Ill.)
18 Jason Roberts (OH, 6-3, Moncks Corner, S.C.)
19 Danny Alvarez Rivadeneira (L/DS, 5-8, West Jordan, Utah, Intermountain)
49 Sam Surowiec (OH, 6-2, Everett, Wash.)
Head Coach: Greg Walker
Assistant Coach: Ladislav Lelkes
Assistant Coach: Julie Allen
Performance Analyst: Sydnie Mabry
Sport Psychologist: Taylor Gabler
Athletic Trainer: Whitney Padgett
Team Leader: Connor Martin
Consultant: Dave Dantes
Schedule
All times Pacific
July 10: USA vs. Ukraine, 2:30 a.m.
July 10: USA vs. Egypt, 9 p.m.
July 11: USA vs. Rwanda, 8 p.m.
July 13: Round of 16
July 14: Quarterfinals and classification matches
July 15: Semifinals and knockout rounds
July 16: Bronze medal match and placement matches
July 17: Gold medal match