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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2025) – USA Volleyball has named the athletes who will represent the United States at the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball U18 World Championships, set for October 7-11 in Doha, Qatar.
This is the first FIVB Beach U18 World Championship in more than 20 years, and it gives USA Volleyball a new opportunity to showcase rising talent on the international stage. The tournament begins with qualification on October 7, followed by pool play October 8-9, elimination rounds on October 10, and medal matches on October 11.
U.S. athletes at the U18 level had a strong showing earlier this year at the 2025 NORCECA U18 Continental Qualifier, where the girls won gold with Ella Grimes and Jordyn Scribner, and the boys struck gold with Matix Williams and Colten Mortensen.
On the girls side, Avery Junk and Addison Junk will represent the U.S. in the main draw, with Grimes and Scribner in qualifying. They will be coached by Gustavo Rocha.
“It means a lot to represent our country, especially since we have been part of the USAV NTDP program for the past four years,” said Addison. “Playing against the best in the country at NTDP events every year has given us the tools we need and prepared us for this competition. We have been training a lot, especially focusing on serving and serve receive with the international balls. We have also had a heavy focus on conditioning to prepare for the extreme heat in Doha.”
Cash Essert and Spencer Smith are in the main draw for boys, and Malakai Tuakoi and Williams are in qualifying.
“It is always a great joy and a big honor to represent the United States in any competition,” said Guilherme Tenius, the U.S. boys head coach. “After working with professionals on the FIVB Beach Tour, Pan American Games and the U19-U21 World Championships, I feel very motivated to share my experience with the U18 boys. The expectations are very positive, and I hope we can have a great tournament.”
U.S. Beach U18 National Team
Girls
Main Draw: Avery Junk/Addison Junk
Qualifier: Ella Grimes/Jordyn Scribner
Reserve: Lauren Leach/Janie McCanna
Alternates: Ella Olson/Kylee-Jo Wilson
Boys
Main Draw: Cash Essert/Spencer Smith
Qualifier: Malakai Tuakoi/Matix Williams
Reserve: Colten Mortensen/Mavrick Essert
Alternates: Briley Codey/Christian Chow
Coaches and Staff
Boys Head Coach: Guilherme Tenius
Girls Head Coach: Gustavo Rocha
Athletic Trainer: Taneisha Jones
Team Leader: Judit Kolada