COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 2, 2025) – USA Volleyball is excited to announce the dates, locations and coaching staff for its 2025 indoor age-group national teams, which will compete in top international events, including the NORCECA Continental Championship, Pan American Cup, and FIVB World Championship.
Boys/Men’s Competitions
U.S. boys and men’s teams will compete at the U19, U21 and U23 levels. With 2025 being a World Championship year, teams will face elite global competition:
- Boys U19 World Championship – July 22–Aug. 4 in Uzbekistan
- Men’s U21 World Championship – Aug. 5–18 in China
At the previous Boys U19 World Championship, the U.S. achieved its best-ever finish, placing fourth.
U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly emphasized the significance of these competitions in shaping future Olympians.
“2025 presents an incredible opportunity for all of USA Volleyball’s age-group national teams,” Kiraly said. “It marks the start of a new Olympic cycle leading to a rare and special moment—an Olympic Games hosted in the United States. I remember how impactful these experiences were when I was a U21 player. Competing against teams from around the world opened my eyes to what was possible at the highest levels of the sport. It fueled my passion and pushed me to see if I could one day earn a spot on the senior national team.
“There’s also something special about bringing together the best young players in the country. Normally, they compete against each other in high school, college, or junior national championships. But in these tournaments, they finally get to play alongside one another, learning the same systems, tactics, and technical skills as our senior national team. It’s an invaluable experience that helps prepare them for the highest levels of competition, including the World Championships and the Olympics.”
The full list of 2025 boys/men’s age-group national team opportunities are below.
2025 NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup
Team: Boys U19 National Team (born in 2007 or later)
Training Dates: June 1-7 in Anaheim, California and July 3-6 in Orlando, Florida
Competition: July 6-14, Cuernavaca, Morelo, Mexico
Head Coach: Jonah Carson (MVVC)
Assistant Coach: Spencer Wickens (Stanford)
Assistant Coach: Sean Byron (Marist)
Performance Analyst: Andrew Ruttenberg (UCLA)
Athletic Trainer: Christopher Cornell (Coduhi Clinic)
Team Lead: Brandon Oswald (NTDP)
2025 FIVB Boys U19 World Championship
Team: Boys U19 National Team (born in 2007 or later)
Training Dates: June 1-7 in Anaheim, California; July 12-17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 18-21 in Madrid, Spain
Competition: July 22-Aug. 4 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Head Coach: Charlie Sullivan (Springfield)
Assistant Coach: Jonah Carson (MVVC)
Assistant Coach: Patrick Shawaryn (Penn State)
Performance Analyst: Andrew Ruttenberg (UCLA)
Athletic Trainer: Christopher Cornell (Coduhi Clinic)
Team Lead: Donovan Martinez (NTDP)
2025 NORCECA Men’s U21 Pan American Cup
Team: Men’s U21 National Team (born in 2005 or later)
Training Dates: July 27-Aug. 2 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Competition: Aug. 3-11 in Calgary, Canada
Head Coach: John Hawks (UCLA)
Assistant Coach: Donan Cruz (Ball State)
Assistant Coach: Matthew Pollock (Pepperdine)
Performance Analyst: Thomas Shaffer (Loyola University Chicago)
Athletic Trainer: Hazel Peterson (UCCS/OPTC)
Team Lead: Brandon Oswald (NTDP)
2025 Men’s U21 FIVB World Championship
Team: Men’s U21 National Team (born in 2005 or later)
Training Dates: Aug. 7-18 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Competition: Aug. 19-Sept. 1 in Jiangmen, China
Head Coach: John Hawks (UCLA)
Assistant Coach: Donan Cruz (Ball State)
Assistant Coach: Matthew Pollock (Pepperdine)
Performance Analyst: Alex Hurlburt (The Volleyball Institute)
Athletic Trainer: Rachel Menze (Pepperdine)
Team Lead: Donovan Martinez (NTDP)
2025 NORCECA Men’s U23 Pan American Cup
Team: Men’s U23 National Team (born in 2003 or later)
Training Dates: July 20-27 in Anaheim, California
Competition: July 27-Aug. 4 in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Head Coach: Nickie Sanlin (McKendree)
Assistant Coach: Luke Reynolds (Pepperdine)
Assistant Coach: Reid Priddy (INDOOR Volleyball Club, Olympian)
Performance Analyst: Mackenna Basore (Auburn)
Athletic Trainer: Claire Pointer (LOVB Madison)
Team Lead: TBD
Girls/Women’s Competitions
U.S. girls and women’s teams will also compete at the U19, U21 and U23 levels. The Girls U19 team will seek to defend its world title at the 2025 U19 World Championship in Croatia (July 1–14), while the Women’s U21 team will compete at the U21 World Championship in Indonesia (Aug. 5–18).
The Girls U19 team has been one of the most dominant U.S. squads internationally, winning gold in 2019 and 2023 and bronze in 2021.
U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Erik Sullivan highlighted the developmental impact of these competitions.
“These events are more than just an opportunity to compete; they are a critical part of the athlete development process for USA Volleyball,” Sullivan said. “For these athletes, it’s a chance to refine their technical abilities, enhance their mental toughness, and develop the leadership qualities needed to shape their journey to higher levels of play.
“It’s inspiring to witness the growth of these young players and see them begin to pave the way for the future of USA Volleyball. For athletes, parents and fans, this summer offers an exciting glimpse into the incredible potential of our next wave of national team athletes. We are shaping the next generation of athletes who will carry the torch for years to come.”
The full list of 2025 girls/women’s age-group national team opportunities is below.
2025 NORCECA Girls U19 Pan American Cup
Team: Girls U19 National Team (born in 2007 or later)
Training Dates: June 1-7 in Colorado Springs, Colorado; June 20-22 in Chicago, Illinois
Competition: June 22-30 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Head Coach: Jaime Morrison (Texas A&M)
Assistant Coach: Michelle Chatman Smith (LOVB)
Assistant Coach: Maggie Eppright (LOVB)
Performance Analyst: Michael Bouril (Mississippi State)
Athletic Trainer: Rebecca Himes (PVF)
Team Lead: Alex Purvey (NTDP)
2025 FIVB Girls U19 World Championship
Team: Girls U19 National Team (born in 2007 or later)
Training Dates: June 1-7 in Colorado Springs, Colorado; June 26-June 30 in Cadier en Keer, Netherlands
Competition: July 1-14 in Osijek, Croatia and Belgrade, Serbia
Head Coach: Keegan Cook (Minnesota)
Assistant Coach: Alyssa D’Errico (Utah)
Assistant Coach: April Sanchez (New Mexico)
Performance Analyst: Jon Wong (Florida State)
Athletic Trainer: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Courtney Smith (NTDP)
2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup
Team: Women’s U21 National Team (born in 2005 or later)
Training Dates: July 13-19 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Competition: July 20-28 in San Jose, Costa Rica
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach: Keith Smith (TCU)
Assistant Coach: Megan Hodge Easy (Penn State, Olympian)
Performance Analyst: Kolin Koski (LOVB)
Athletic Trainer: Britta Pestak (Hawken School/University Hospital)
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (Maryland)
2025 Women’s U21 FIVB World Championship
Team: Women’s U21 National Team (born in 2005 or later)
Training Dates: July 27-Aug. 4 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Competition: Aug. 5-18 in Surabaya, Indonesia
Head Coach: Tama Miyashiro (LOVB, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Stacy Sykora (LOVB, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Steven Duhoux (Ohio State MVB)
Performance Analyst Training: Elgin Liu (UCSD MVB)
Performance Analyst Competition: Peter Wong (Halton Region Volleyball Club)
Athletic Trainer: Misao Tanioka (LOVB)
Team Lead: Alex Purvey (NTDP)
2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup
Team: Women’s U23 National Team (born in 2003 or later)
Training Dates: July 18-25 in Anaheim, California
Competition: July 25-Aug. 2 in Leon, Mexico
Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul)
Assistant Coach: Kayla Banwarth (PVF, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott (LOVB, Olympian)
Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (Michigan)
Athletic Trainer: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Taylor Marten (Ozark Juniors)