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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 30, 2025) — USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 18 athletes on the U.S. Women’s U21 National Team who will train for the 2025 NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup, July 20–28, in San Jose, Costa Rica.
The team will participate in a training block from July 13-19 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Following training, 12 athletes will be selected to represent the United States at the Pan Am Cup.
BYU women’s head coach Heather Olmstead will lead the team in Costa Rica.
“I’m incredibly honored and thrilled to lead the U.S. U21 team this summer,” Olmstead said. “Representing USA Volleyball on the international stage is a true privilege, and I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity. We have a remarkable group of players and coaches, and I look forward to learning from them and working together as we chase excellence.”
The team features a dynamic mix of athletes with international experience.
- Ayden Ames – 2023 U19 National Team, U19 World Championship (Gold), 2022 U19 National Team
- Lizzy Andrew – 2024 U21 National Team, 2023 U19 National Team, 2023 U19 Pan American Cup (gold), 2023 U21 World Championship (6th)
- Favor Anyanwu – 2024 U21 National Team, 2024 U21 Continental Championship (Gold), 2023 U19 National Team, 2023 U19 World Championship (Gold)
- Jaela Auguste – 2024 U21 National Team, 2023 U19 National Team, 2023 U19 Pan American Cup (Gold), 2019 U19 World Championship (Gold)
- Blaire Bayless – 2024 U21 National Team, 2024 U21 Continental Championship (Gold), 2023 U19 National Team, 2023 U19 Pan American Cup (Gold, MVP)
- Brooklyn DeLeye – 2024 U21 National Team, 2024 U21 Continental Championship (Gold, MVP), 2023 U19 National Team
- Charlie Fuerbringer – 2023 U19 National Team, 2023 U19 World Championship (Gold), 2022 U19 National Team
- Ramsey Gary – 2024 U21 National Team, 2024 U21 Continental Championship (Gold)
- Kamryn Gibadlo – 2024 U21 National Team
- Noemie Glover – 2023 U19 National Team
- Taylor Harvey – 2024 U21 National Team, 2024 U21 Continental Championship (Gold), 2023 U19 National Team, 2023 U21 World Championship (6th)
- Abigail Mullen – 2024 U21 National Team, 2023 U19 National Team, 2023 U21 World Championship (6th), 2023 U19 World Championship (Gold), 2022 U19 National Team, 2022 U19 Pan American Cup (Gold)
- Abby Vander Wal – 2024 U21 National Team, 2024 U21 Continental Championship (Gold), 2023 U19 National Team, 2023 U19 Pan American Cup (Gold), 2023 U19 World Championship (Gold, MVP), 2023 U21 World Championship (6th)
2025 Women’s U21 National Team for U21 Pan American Cup
Name (Pos., Height, Birth Year, Hometown, School, USAV Region)
Ayden Ames (MB, 6-4, 2006, Prosper, Texas, University of Texas, North Texas)
Lizzy Andrew (MB, 6-5, 2005, Ridgefield, Wash., Stanford University, Columbia Empire)
Favor Anyanwu (MB, 6-3, 2006, Rowlett, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
Jaela Auguste (MB, 6-2, 2006, Spring, Texas, University of Florida, Lone Star)
Blaire Bayless (OH, 6-2, 2005, Plano, Texas, University of Pittsburgh, North Texas)
Carlie Cisneros (OH, 6-0, 2006, Paola, KS, University of Arizona, Heart of America)
Brooklyn DeLeye (OH, 6-2, 2005, Auburn, Kan., University of Kentucky, Heart of America)
Charlie Fuerbringer (S, 5-11, 2006, Hermosa Beach, Calif., University of Wisconsin, Southern California)
Ramsey Gary (L, 5-7, 2005, Pendelton, Ind., University of Texas, Hoosier)
Kamryn Gibadlo (OH, 6-1, 2005, Cave Creek, Ariz., University of Utah, Arizona)
Noemie Glover (OPP, 6-2, 2005, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Arizona State University, Southern California)
Taylor Harvey (MB, 6-3, 2006, Bountiful, Utah, Bountiful HS, Intermountain)
Jadyn Livings (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2006, Dallas, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
Abigail Mullen (OPP, 6-3, 2006, Kansas City, Mo., University of Southern California, Heart of America)
Taylor Parks (S, 5-11, 2006, Clearwater, Fla., University of Florida, Florida)
Stella Swenson (S, 6-2, 2005, Wayzata, Minn., University of Minnesota, North Country)
Molly Tuozzo (L, 5-8, 2005, The Woodlands, Texas, University of Kentucky, Lone Star)
Abby Vander Wal (OH, 6-3, 2006, Elmhurst, Ill., University of Texas, Great Lakes)
Coaches
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach: Keith Smith (TCU)
Assistant Coach: Megan Hodge Easy (Penn State)
Performance Analyst: Kolin Koski (LOVB)
Athletic Trainer: Britta Pestak (Hawken School/University Hospital)
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (Maryland)