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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 16, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. at the 2025 U23 NORCECA Continental Tour in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, June 20-22.
The event will feature top U23 pairs from across the NORCECA zone in three days of international competition. Teams will begin with pool play on June 20, followed by elimination rounds and medal matches on June 21-22.
Representing the U.S. are Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig on the women’s side, and Ayden Keeter and Carson Barnes on the men’s side. All four athletes are current collegiate athletes—Durish and Koenig at Florida State University, and Keeter and Barnes at Webber University.
“Representing the U.S. is an incredible honor and a chance to carry on the proud legacy of American beach volleyball,” Durish said. “It reflects the culmination of my hard work, the unwavering support of those around me, and the resilience that’s shaped my journey. Every moment on the court is a tribute to the dedication and passion that brought me here.”
“Playing for my country is one of the greatest experiences of my life,” Keeter said. “Every time I step on the court, it’s bigger than just me. I’m representing my family, my teammates and everyone back home who’s supported me along the way. It’s an honor I don’t take for granted, and it pushes me to give everything I have, every single game.”
The women’s team will be coached by U.S. beach Olympian Nick Lucena, assistant coach at Florida State. University of Washington assistant coach Steven McFadden will lead the men’s side.
“It’s an honor to coach Team USA and work with these players,” Lucena said. “I’m humbled to have the chance to give back and help from the sidelines.”
“It’s an honor every time you get asked to compete on behalf of your country, and I think these guys are excellent representatives of USA Volleyball,” McFadden said. “They work hard, they’re creative with the game, and they play with joy.”
The U23 teams look to continue the momentum from the previous leg of the NORCECA Continental Tour in the Dominican Republic, where the U.S. women took gold and the men captured silver. Emma Donley and Portia Sherman topped the podium for the women, while Thomas Hurst and Gage Basey earned second place for the men.
Athletes
Alexis Durish (5-10, Venice, Fla., Florida State, Lone Star Region)
Audrey Koenig (6-3, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Florida State, Florida Region)
Carson Barnes (6-4, Ocean View, Del., Webber University, Chesapeake Region)
Ayden Keeter (6-1, Yorktown, Va., Webber University, Old Dominion Region)
Coaches
Women’s Head Coach: Nick Lucena (Florida State)
Men’s Head Coach: Steven McFadden (University of Washington)
Athletic Trainer: Arbhie Guce (Trif3ecta Athletic Training and Performance)
Team Leader: Megan Burgdorf (Beach Volleyball Consulting)