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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 20, 2026) – USA Volleyball announces its preliminary roster for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, headlined by eight Olympians, including the return of Matt Anderson and TJ DeFalco.
Under second-year head coach Karch Kiraly, the roster blends the Olympians with a core group of experienced national team players who competed throughout the 2025 VNL season, alongside several athletes looking to earn their spot. The team will look to build on last year’s quarterfinal World Championship run and secure one of eight coveted spots in the VNL Final Round.
The VNL brings together the world’s top 18 teams for three action-packed weeks of preliminary play, with each team competing in four matches per week. Only the top eight teams will earn a spot in the Final Round, where a VNL title will be on the line.
From the preliminary list, U.S. coaches will select 14 athletes to compete at each of the three preliminary round stops: Ottawa, Canada (June 10-14), Orleans, France (June 24-28), and an anticipated homestand in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (July 15-19). Get your tickets.
Olympians Micah Christenson, Micah Ma’a, Jeff Jendryk, Taylor Averill, Kyle Ensing and Erik Shoji return from the 2025 season, and this year they are joined by Anderson and DeFalco, who both took the 2025 national team season off. Ma’a, Jendryk, Ensing and Shoji all played during the 2025 season, while Christenson and Averill joined the team for the World Championship.
“The depth of this roster is exceptional – eight Olympians, a strong core of returning national team players, and talented newcomers all competing for spots,” said head coach Karch Kiraly. “This group understands what it takes to compete at the highest level, and we’re ready to show that on the court all season, and especially at home in Hoffman Estates.”
Many of the athletes who earned roster spots during the 2025 VNL season are also returning: outside hitters Ethan Champlin, Cooper Robinson, Jordan Ewert, Jacob Pasteur and Nolan Flexen; middle blockers Merrick McHenry and Matthew Knigge; opposite Gabi Garcia; setter Andrew Rowan; and liberos Kyle Dagostino and Mason Briggs.
Middle blockers Michael Marshman, Cameron Thorne, Parker Tomkinson and Daniel Wetter; outside hitter Zach Rama; and setter Tread Rosenthal were all part of the 2025 VNL preliminary list but did not compete during the VNL season. Thorne and Wetter were part of the 2025 Pan Am Cup team, and Thorne competed on the 2025 Final Six team as well. Wetter played for the senior team in 2024 VNL, along with Marshman. Rama was on both the 2023 and 2024 Final Six teams, and Marshman played at the 2023 and 2024 Pan Am Cups, and the 2023 Final Six. Tomkinson and Rosenthal have yet to make their senior team debut.
Opposite Jake Hanes, who made VNL rosters in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, also makes his return to the national team. Libero Troy Gooch competed on the 2023 and 2025 Pan Am Cup teams. New to the senior team are outside hitter Sean Kelly, middle blocker Wesley Smith, and opposite Cole Hartke.
Head coach Karch Kiraly, who is in his second year coaching the U.S. Men’s National Team, is assisted by Luka Slabe and Javier Weber.
The U.S. Men finished 6-6 in 2025 VNL preliminary play and and just missed advancing to the VNL Finals. At the World Championship, the team advanced to the quarterfinals, where they lost a five-set heartbreaker to Bulgaria.
U.S. Men’s Preliminary Roster for 2026 VNL
No., Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
1 Matt Anderson (OH, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State, Western Empire)
3 Mason Briggs (L, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California Southern Nevada)
4 Jeff Jendryk (MB, 6-10, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Chicago, Great Lakes)
5 Kyle Ensing (OPP, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California Southern Nevada)
6 Cooper Robinson (OH, 6-7, Pacific Palisades, Calif., UCLA, Southern California Southern Nevada)
7 Jacob Pasteur (OH, 6-4, Westminster, Md., Ohio State, Chesapeake)
8 T.J. DeFalco (OH, 6-5, Huntington Beach, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California Southern Nevada)
9 Gabi Garcia (OPP, 6-7, San Juan, Puerto Rico, BYU)
10 Kyle Dagostino (L, 5-9, Tampa, Florida, Stanford Univ., Florida)
11 Micah Christenson (S, 6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, USC, Aloha)
12 Michael Marshman (MB, 6-7, Glenmont, N.Y., St. Francis Univ., Excelsior Empire)
13 Taylor Averill (MB, 6-7, San Jose, Calif., Univ. of Hawai’i, Northern California)
14 Micah Ma’a (S, 6-3, Kaneohe, Hawaii, UCLA, Aloha)
15 Andrew Rowan (S, 6-7, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., UCLA, Southern California Southern Nevada)
16 Cameron Thorne (MB, 6-4, Hollywood, Calif., UCLA, Florida)
17 Jake Hanes (OPP, 6-10, Orland Park, Ill., Ohio State Univ., Great Lakes)
18 Cole Hartke (OPP, 7-0, Barrington, Ill., Pepperdine, Great Lakes)
19 Zach Rama (OH, 6-8, 2004, Phoenix, Ariz., UCLA, Arizona)
20 Ethan Champlin (OH, 6-3, Oceanside, Calif., UCLA, Southern California Southern Nevada)
21 Daniel Wetter (MB, 6-5, Camarillo, Calif., Cal State Northridge, Paris Volley)
22 Erik Shoji (L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ., Aloha)
23 Nolan Flexen (OH, 6-9, Rio Rancho, N.M., UC Irvine, Southern)
24 Merrick McHenry (MB, 6-7, Bedford, Texas, UCLA, North Texas)
25 Troy Gooch (L, 6-0, Buffalo, N.Y., UCLA, Western Empire)
26 Matthew Knigge (MB, 6-7, New Egypt, N.J., Vassar, Garden Empire)
27 Parker Tomkinson (MB, 7-0, Carlsbad, Calif., USC, Southern California Southern Nevada)
28 Tread Rosenthal (S, 6-9, Hermosa Beach, Calif., Univ. of Hawai’i, Southern California Southern Nevada)
29 Jordan Ewert (OH, 6-5, Antioch, Calif., Stanford, Northern California)
30 Sean Kelly (OH, 6-7, Manhattan Beach, Calif., UCLA, Southern California Southern Nevada)
31Wesley Smith (MB, 6-11, Encinitas, Calif., USC, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Head Coach: Karch Kiraly
Assistant Coach: Luka Slabe
Assistant Coach: Javier Weber
Performance Analyst: Nate Ngo
Physiotherapist: Aaron Brock
Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Pelot
Senior Sports Dietitian: Shawn Hueglin
Mental Performance Coach: Andrea Becker
Team Doctors: Andrew Gregory, Mark Hutchinson, Christopher Lee, Michael Terry, Eugene Yim
Statisticians: Jimmy Kim, Frank Pham
U.S. Men’s Schedule for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League
Matches will be shown live and on-demand on VBTV.
(All times PDT)
Week 1: Ottawa, Canada
June 10 at 8 a.m. vs. Türkiye
June 12 vs. Germany at 1 p.m.
June 13 vs. Canada at 1 p.m.
June 14 vs. Italy at 3 p.m.
Week 2: Orleans, France
June 24 vs. Cuba at 8 a.m.
June 25 vs. Iran at 8 a.m.
June 27 vs. Japan at 8 a.m.
June 28 vs. Serbia at 11:30 a.m.
Week 3: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
July 15 vs. China at 6 p.m.
July 16 vs. Brazil at 6 p.m.
July 18 vs. Bulgaria at 6 p.m.
July 19 vs. Poland at 6 p.m.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 13, 2026) – Six Olympians are on the 2026 U.S. Women’s National Team long-list roster for this year’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL), as the squad gears up for a big season just two years out from the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
The VNL brings together the world’s top 18 teams for three action-packed weeks of preliminary play, with each team competing in four matches per week. Only the top eight teams will earn a spot in the Final Round, where a VNL title will be on the line.
From the long list, U.S. coaches will select 14 athletes to compete at each of the three preliminary round stops: Quebec City, Quebec (June 3-6), Philippines (June 16-20), and Osaka, Japan (July 7-11).
“We’re excited about this roster and what it represents for our program as we build toward LA 2028,” head coach Erik Sullivan said. “We have six Olympians in this group, and they will bring invaluable experience and composure to every training session. At the same time, we’ve got a deep group of athletes who have proven themselves in past VNLs and NORCECA events, and that creates exactly the kind of competitive gym we want. VNL is a grind against the best teams in the world, and we’ll learn a lot about ourselves, but we believe this roster has the balance, depth and resilience to take another step forward this summer.”
Olympians Chiaka Ogbogu, Jordyn Poulter, Dana Rettke and Avery Skinner return from the 2025 season, and this year they are joined by Olympians Micha Hancock and Jordan Thompson, who both took the 2025 national team season off.
Besides the Olympians, 15 athletes on the roster have competed in previous VNLs: setters Rachel Fairbanks and Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres; liberos Morgan Hentz and Lexi Rodriguez; middles Anna Dodson, Anna Hall, Molly McCage and Asjia O’Neal; outside hitters Kara (Bajema) Hallock, Logan Eggleston, Sarah Franklin and Simone Lee-Wank; and opposites Olivia Babcock, Stephanie Samedy and Madi Skinner.
Several athletes have competed for the senior U.S. National Team in NORCECA events: liberos Elena Oglivie and Elena Scott; setter Kami Miner; middle Sami Francis; outside hitters Claire Hoffman and Madi Kubik-Banks; and opposite Kendall Kipp.
Outside hitters Caitie Baird and Torrey Stafford are making their debut on the senior national team roster.
Head coach Erik Sullivan, who is in his second year coaching the U.S. Women’s National Team, is assisted by Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Brandon Taliaferro and Rob Browning.
The U.S. Women finished 7-5 in 2025 VNL preliminary play and advanced to the VNL Finals, losing to Italy in the quarters. They have won the VNL three times (2018, ’19, ’21) since its inception in 2018. In 2024, they lost in the quarterfinals to eventual Olympic champion Italy.
Many of these athletes will participate in the Red-Blue Scrimmage on Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m., at Mira Costa HS in Manhattan Beach, California. Get your tickets now.
U.S. Women’s Preliminary Roster for 2026 VNL
No. Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, College, USAV Region)
1 Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Okla., Penn State, Oklahoma)
2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Univ. of Illinois, Rocky Mountain)
3 Avery Skinner (OH, 6-1, Katy, Texas, Univ. of Kentucky, Lone Star)
5 Kendall Kipp (OPP, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford, Southern California Southern Nevada)
6 Morgan Hentz (L, 5-9, Lakeside Park, Ky., Stanford, Pioneer)
7 Asjia O’Neal (MB, 6-3, Southlake, Texas, Univ. of Texas, North Texas)
8 Lexi Rodriguez (L, 5-5, Sterling, Ill., Univ. of Nebraska Great Lakes)
9 Madisen Skinner (OH, 6-2, Katy, Texas, Univ. of Kentucky and Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
10 Simone Lee-Wank (OH, 6-1, Menomonee Falls, Wisc., Penn State, Badger)
11 Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres (S, 6-0 Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
12 Jordan Thompson (OPP, 6-4, Edina, Minn., Univ. of Cincinnati, North Country)
14 Anna Hall (MB, 6-2, Laurens, S.C., Univ. of Louisville, Palmetto)
15 Rachel Fairbanks (S, 6-0, Tustin, Calif., Pitt, Southern California Southern Nevada)
16 Dana Rettke (MB, 6-8, Riverside, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin, Great Lakes)
17 Kami Miner (S, 6-0, Redondo Beach, Calif., Stanford, Southern California Southern Nevada)
18 Elena Scott (L, 5-10, Louisville, Ky., Univ. of Louisville, Pioneer)
19 Elena Oglivie (L, 5-9, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford, Aloha)
21 Claire Hoffman (OH, 6-0, Pleasant Hill, Ore., Univ. of Washington, Columbia Empire)
22 Sarah Franklin (OH, 6-4, Lake Worth, Fla., Univ. of Wisconsin, Florida)
24 Chiaka Ogbogu (MB, 6-4, Coppell, Texas, Univ. of Texas, North Texas)
25 Kara Hallock (OH, 6-2, Lyndon, Wash., Univ. of Washington, Puget Sound)
26 Anna Dodson (MB, 6-3, Fort Collins, Colo., UCLA, Rocky Mountain)
27 Madi Kubik-Banks (OH, 6-4, West Des Moines, Iowa, Univ. of Nebraska, Iowa)
29 Molly McCage (MB, 6-3, Spring, Texas, Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
33 Logan Eggleston (OH, 6-1, Brentwood, Tenn., Univ. of Texas, Southern)
34 Stephanie Samedy (OPP, 6-2, Clermont, Fla., Univ. of Minnesota, Florida)
35 Olivia Babcock (OPP, 6-4, Los Angeles, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
44 Torrey Stafford (OH, 6-1, Torrance, Calif., Univ. of Texas, Southern California Southern Nevada)
77 Sami Francis (MB, 6-6, San Diego, Calif., Stanford, Southern California Southern Nevada)
99 Caitie Baird (6-3, OH, Indianapolis, Ind., Stanford, Hoosier)
Head Coach: Erik Sullivan
Assistant Coach: Tayyiba Haneef-Park
Assistant Coach: Brandon Taliaferro
Assistant Coach: Rob Browning
Statistician: Virginia Pham
Physiotherapist: Kara Kessans
Physical Trainers: Shannon Boone, Shawn Hueglin
Mental Performance Coach: Nicole Davis
Team Doctors: Lori Boyajian-O’Neill, James Suchy, Chris Koutures, Mark Hutchinson
Team Manager: Shannon Slatter
U.S. Women’s Schedule for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League
Matches will be shown live and on-demand on VBTV.
(All times PDT)
Week 1: Quebec City, Quebec
June 3 at 8 a.m. vs. Ukraine
June 4 at 5 p.m. vs. Canada
June 5 at 5 p.m. vs. France
June 7 at 11:30 a.m. vs. Germany
Week 2: Philippines
June 16 at 9 p.m. vs. Dominican Republic
June 18 at 1 a.m. vs. Czechia
June 20 at 1 a.m. vs. Italy
June 20 at 9 p.m. vs. Serbia
Week 3: Osaka, Japan
July 7 at 11:30 p.m. vs. Thailand
July 7 at 9 p.m. vs. Poland
July 9 at 9 p.m. vs. Türkiye
July 11 at 8 p.m. vs. Brazil
The U.S. Women’s National Team opened play at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-23) win over Ukraine on Wednesday before a boisterous crowd that included 3,500 school children in Quebec City, Quebec. It was the first VNL match ever for Ukraine.
UUSA Volleyball announces the 15-player roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team that will compete in the opening week of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), June 3-6 in Quebec City, Quebec.
USA Volleyball announces the roster for the 2026 Women's National Team Red-Blue match, scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Six Olympians are on the 2026 U.S. Women's National Team long-list roster for this year's Volleyball Nations League (VNL), as the squad gears up for a big season just two years out from the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 11, 2026) – More than 100 athletes will converge in Manhattan Beach, California, May 14-17 for the 2026 Beach NTDP Spring Training Series.
The Spring Training Series will deliver unprecedented coaching excellence, making it an exceptional opportunity for athletes to learn from some of the nation’s most prestigious coaches. The Girls U18 National Team training block will take place alongside the Spring Training Series, while the Boys U18 National Team will train later in June.
Men’s U19/20
Head Coach: Alvaro Filho, Olympian/Stetson
Assistant Coach: Travis Mewhirter, FSU
Assistant Coach: Paul Araiza, ASU
Assistant Coach: Jacinda Ramirez, LMU
Boys U17
Head Coach: Hudson Bates
Assistant Coach: Chase Howard, Harvard
Assistant Coach: Rachel Scott, Redondo Union HS
Women’s U19/20
Head Coach: Andrew Fuller, Stanford
Associate Head Coach: Meagan Owusu, Cal
Assistant Coach: Stein Metzger, Texas
Assistant Coach: Derek Olson, San Diego
Assistant Coach: Kelly Reeves, UCLA
Girls U17
Head Coach: Beth VanFleet, Georgia State
Assistant Coach: Jenny Johnson-Jordan, Olympian/UCLA
Assistant Coach: John Mayer, LMU
Assistant Coach: Jeff Alzina, Santa Clara
Beach U18 National Team
Boys Head Coach: Billy Allen, Stanford
Boys Assistant Coach: Patty Dodd, MB Sand
Girls Head Coach: Gustavo Rocha, USC
Girls Assistant Coach: Brooke Niles, FSU
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 1, 2026) — USA Volleyball is proud to announce the launch of its new official outdoor volleyball, developed in partnership with Molten. Designed for both beach and grass play, the ball represents a significant step forward in performance, durability and consistency across outdoor disciplines.
The new USA Volleyball x Molten Outdoor Volleyball has been engineered to meet the unique demands of outdoor competition. It features enhanced grip, superior flight stability and long-lasting construction suited for varying weather conditions and surfaces. Additionally, the contrasting colors of the design allow players to easily track ball rotation during play.
“This collaboration with Molten represents our continued commitment to innovation and excellence in every discipline of our sport,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “We’re excited to introduce a ball that truly meets the needs of outdoor athletes, whether they’re competing on sand or grass.”
Fans and athletes will get their first look at the ball in elite competition this summer at the 2026 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship, taking place July 13-18 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The ball will also be featured later in the year at the inaugural USA Volleyball Adult Grass National Championship, scheduled for Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with USA Volleyball as we introduce our latest outdoor ball,” stated Melissa Dawson, President of Molten USA. “This collaboration is essential for enhancing all facets of the sport’s future, emphasizing technological advancements and a dedication to creating high-quality products. The fresh color scheme is designed to elevate the experience for athletes competing on both grass and beach courts nationwide.”
The USA Volleyball x Molten Outdoor Volleyball will be available for purchase beginning June 1, 2026, exclusively through Molten USA.
For more information, visit moltenusa.com.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 30, 2026) – USA Volleyball today announced the launch of the first-ever USA Volleyball Adult Grass National Championship, set to take place October 30-November 1, 2026, at Fair Park at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee.
Marking a major milestone for the rapidly growing grass discipline, the championship will bring together top adult athletes from across the country for three days of competition, community, and celebration. A total prize purse of $28,000 will be awarded in the Open divisions, with payouts distributed to the top three finishing teams in each discipline.
“This is a defining moment for grass volleyball in the United States,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “The Adult Grass National Championship creates a true culmination of the Grass Tour season, bringing together the best players, rewarding performance, and continuing to elevate the visibility and credibility of the discipline.”
The event will feature a full slate of disciplines across the weekend, including men’s and women’s doubles and quads on Friday, triples on Saturday, and reverse coed quads on Sunday. Competition will be offered across Open, AA/A and BB/B divisions, creating a true national stage for athletes of all levels.
Athletes can qualify for the championship in all divisions by earning bids through USA Volleyball Grass Tour events held nationwide throughout the season. Bid-winning teams will receive exclusive benefits, including discounted entry, championship gear and access to special event offerings. Bids are not necessary to compete, in any division. Participation at nationals requires a current USA Volleyball membership for the 2026-27 season; the membership is complimentary for bid winners.
Beyond competition, the championship weekend will feature a full event experience, including championship courts, a beer garden and a marquee Players Party, bringing together athletes and attendees for a signature social moment.
“We’re happy to welcome the USA Volleyball Adult Grass National Championship this fall and host an event of this caliber at the Nashville Fairgrounds,” said Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “Bringing together hundreds of athletes and fans, this inaugural event is a great addition to our growing sports portfolio and another example of the variety of events that continue to choose Music City.”
The event will also serve as the final stop of the USA Volleyball Grass Tour season and play a key role in determining the inaugural “America’s Number 1,” recognizing the top-performing men’s and women’s athletes across the tour. Athletes are eligible for the America’s Number 1 title by participating in USAV-affiliated events throughout USAV Grass Tour season. Points are accumulated from different disciplines, including triples, doubles, quads and coed.
“We’re thrilled to host the inaugural USA Volleyball Adult Grass National Championship in the Southern Region,” said Southern Region Commissioner Steve Kenyon. “Fair Park at the Nashville Fairgrounds is the perfect setting, and we’re excited to team up with USA Volleyball and the City of Nashville to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, teams and fans. With a rich history of hosting top-tier events, from youth to professional, the Southern Region is ready to showcase its love for the game.”
“Hosting the 2026 USA Volleyball Grass Tour at Fair Park at The Fairgrounds Nashville is a tremendous honor and a proud moment for our city,” said Laura Womack, executive director, The Fairgrounds Nashville . “This event speaks to Nashville’s growing reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events, and we look forward to showcasing our vibrant community to competitors and visitors alike. Fair Park’s dynamic outdoor setting will provide the perfect backdrop for top-tier grass volleyball competition, and we are committed to making this an unforgettable experience for everyone.” –
Visit the national championship home page for more information on the program, including prizes. Registration is now open.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 28, 2026) – USA Volleyball today announced the appointment of Bari Greenfield as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 18. Greenfield joins the organization following a career leading high-impact strategic, operational, and commercial growth initiatives across the sports industry, including senior leadership roles with Major League Soccer and New York Road Runners.
As COO, Greenfield will oversee day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and cross-functional execution to ensure alignment between USA Volleyball’s mission, growth strategy, and nationwide community engagement. She will serve as a key partner to Chief Executive Officer John Speraw and the senior leadership team, driving operational excellence and elevating the experience for athletes, members, and partners across all levels of the sport.
“Bari brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, operational discipline, and a deep belief in sport’s power to connect and inspire communities,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “Her experience leading transformational initiatives across complex organizations will be instrumental as we strengthen volleyball’s pathway from grassroots to the Olympic stage and build on the sport’s momentum nationwide.”
Prior to joining USA Volleyball, Greenfield served as Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships at Major League Soccer, where she most recently led enterprise-wide planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to position the league for long-term growth around the global event. She also simultaneously oversaw one of the League’s largest commercial portfolios, spanning partnerships and consumer products for the League and across all 30 clubs, MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT.
Previously, as Vice President of Strategy, Planning & Organizational Operations at New York Road Runners, she led major strategic initiatives, launched multiple new key business functions, and directed the program management team for the TCS New York City Marathon, one of the world’s largest mass-participation sporting events.
“It’s an incredible honor to join USA Volleyball at such an exciting moment for the sport,” said Greenfield. “Volleyball’s rapid growth across youth, collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels reflects the strength of its community and the opportunity ahead. I look forward to partnering with our staff, regions, athletes, and stakeholders to continue building an organization that delivers excellence at every level.”
Greenfield holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an A.B. from Harvard College. She is also a graduate of the WISE Executive Leadership Institute at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and has built her career at the intersection of sport, strategy, and community impact.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 27, 2026) — USA Volleyball announces the full athlete roster for the 2026 Girls Indoor NTDP Spring Training Series, scheduled for May 15-18 at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
This immersive training experience brings together 120 of the country’s top young female volleyball athletes, representing 31 states and 27 USA Volleyball regions. Athletes have been identified and invited based on recommendations from the Indoor NTDP Scouting Network, which includes trusted coaches and experts from across the nation. The scouting network serves as the foundation of the NTDP’s comprehensive talent identification process. The NTDP Spring Training Series is designed to elevate the next generation of elite athletes through world-class coaching, development and mentorship aligned with USA Volleyball’s National Team philosophies. Each training session emphasizes the five core pillars of the NTDP Development Model: Craft, Mind, Body, Heart and Team.
Participants will train in two competitive age-group sections: U15/U16/U17 (birth years 2012/2011/2010) and U18/U19 (birth years 2009/2008). Kristen Kelsay (Michigan State) will be the head coach for the younger age groups, and Alex Dunphy (LOVB) and Tama Miyashiro (LOVB) will lead U18/U19.
Visit our NTDP home page to learn more about USA Volleyball’s ongoing athlete development initiatives.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 21, 2026) – USA Volleyball announces the expansion of the annual Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge with two premier events — one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast — representing the organization’s first coast-to-coast staging of the competition.
Now entering its sixth year, the Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge provides a competitive opportunity for student-athletes as USA Volleyball continues to foster the expansion of the sport within the men’s collegiate landscape.
“Expanding the Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge to both coasts reflects the incredible growth we’re seeing in the men’s game and our commitment to creating more high-level opportunities for student-athletes across the country,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “This platform continues to play a vital role in developing the next generation of elite beach players.”
The 2026 edition moves the event to two vibrant beach volleyball hubs – Manhattan Beach, California, and Dania Beach, Florida. The East Coast Challenge moves from Stevenson University in Maryland to the Rita Crockett Beach Sports Academy in Florida, Sept. 25-27, while the West Coast Challenge will be on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier, Oct. 9-11.
The East Coast Challenge runs concurrently with the Beach NTDP Fall Training Series, while a women’s beach collegiate championship will be held at the same time as the West Coast Challenge.
The events will both feature a 32-team field of men’s pairs representing their colleges and universities. Athletes do not have to be from the same college to compete as a pair, and each pair is guaranteed three matches in pool play. Following the conclusion of pool play on day two, 24 teams (top three teams from each pool) will advance to the single-elimination bracket phase.
Registration for both events is now open. To register and learn more about eligibility and selection, visit the event web pages:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 13, 2026) – USA Volleyball has selected 27 elite athletes for the 2026 U.S. Women’s U21 National Team which will train for a pair of major NORCECA age-group events this summer.
Twenty of the 27 athletes will train for the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, and 14 of those 20 will be selected to compete. Seven will train alongside select U19 National Team athletes for the opportunity to compete at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup. Due to an overlap with the NCAA season, many U.S. women’s athletes in the U21 and U23 age group are unable to attend the U23 Pan Am Cup.
Athletes training for the U21 Pan Am Cup will train June 26-July 5 in Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the competition set for July 7-12, also in Columbus. Athletes training for the U23 Pan Am Cup will have two training blocks. The first is July 9-16, and 14 athletes will be selected from that block to train again in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 24-30, ahead of the competition, Sept.1-Sept. 6, in Managua, Nicaragua.
The athletes at the U21 Pan Am Cup will compete in front of a home crowd at the Covelli Center on the Ohio State University campus.
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The U.S. U21 National Team includes numerous athletes with previous success in USA Volleyball’s age-group national teams, including 13 who have competed at either a U19 or U21 world championship: Ayden Ames, Henley Anderson, Favor Anyanwu, Suli Davis, Campbell Flynn, Genevieve Harris, Taylor Harvey, Lily Hayes, Jordan Taylor, Abby Vander Wal, Ayanna Watson, Devyn Wiest and Keoni Williams.
Kalyssa Blackshear, Carly Gilk, Isabel Incinelli, Tessa Larkin, Reese Messer, Manaia Ogbechie and Kendall Omoruyi have all previously been on the U19 National Team, with Ogbechie part of the gold-medal winning squad at the 2024 NORCECA Continental Championship.
Seven athletes have earned their first selection to a U.S. age-group national team: Spencer Etzler, Mallory Johnson, Peyton Kubik, Nyla Livings, Payton Petersen, Sophee Peterson and Rachel Van Gorp.
Larkin, Incinelli, Livings, Peterson, Kubik, Johnson and Omoruyi are the seven athletes who will train for the opportunity to compete at the U23 Pan Am Cup, while the rest of the athletes mentioned above will train for selection to the U21 Pan Am Cup.
Athletes born in 2006 or later are eligible for the U21 National Team.
Tama Miyashiro (LOVB) will serve as head coach for the U21 team competing at the U21 Pan Am Cup in Columbus, assisted by Alfee Reft (LOVB) and Alisha Childress (MLV).
“I’m so grateful to have this opportunity to work with some of the best young talented athletes in our country,” Miyashiro said. “It’s always an honor to represent the USA. I can’t wait to see these ladies compete for a spot on this U21 Pan American Cup roster.”
Alex Dunphy (LOVB) will lead the team at the U23 Pan Am Cup, with assistants Haley Brightwell (MLV) and Tori Dixon (LOVB).
“I am thrilled to work with select U21 National Team athletes at a competitive training block alongside the U19 National Team in July to prepare for the U23 Pan American Cup,” Dunphy said. “The 14 athletes we take to competition from this training block will gain valuable international experience and will represent USA at the highest level.”
Name, Position, Height, Hometown, Current School, USAV Region
Ayden Ames, MB, 6-4, Prosper, Texas, Creighton University, North Texas
Henley Anderson, OPP/OH, 6-3, Dripping Springs, Texas, University of Texas, Lone Star
Favor Anyanwu, MB, 6-2, Rowlett, Texas, SMU, North Texas
Kalyssa Blackshear, OPP, 6-5, Lomita, Calif., University of Louisville, Southern California Southern Nevada
Suli Davis, OH, 6-2, Euless, Texas, SMU, North Texas
Spencer Etzler, L, 5-7, Coldwater, Ohio, Stanford University, Ohio Valley
Campbell Flynn, S, 6-3, Rochester Hills, Mich., University of Nebraska, Lakeshore
Carly Gilk, OPP, 6-2, Minneapolis, Minn., University of Minnesota, North Country
Genevieve Harris, S, 5-11, Raleigh, N.C., University of Texas, Carolina
Taylor Harvey, MB, 6-3, Salt Lake City, Utah, University of Texas, Lone Star
Lily Hayes, L, 5-9, Tampa, Fla., University of Florida, Florida
Isabel Incinelli, OPP/OH, 6-5, Winter Park, Fla., Winter Park HS, Florida
Mallory Johnson, L, 5-9, Byron Center, Mich., Byron Center HS, Lakeshore
Peyton Kubik, OH, 6-2, Overland Park, Kan., Blue Valley West HS, Heart of America
Tessa Larkin, OH, 6-1, Phoenix, Ariz., Xavier College Preparatory, Arizona
Nyla Livings, MB, 6-2, The Colony, Texas, Prestonwood Christian Academy, North Texas
Reese Messer, S, 5-11, Olathe, Kan., USC, Gateway
Manaia Ogbechie, MB, 6-3, Santa Rosa Valley, Calif., University of Nebraska, Southern California Southern Nevada
Kendall Omoruyi, MB, 6-4, Los Angeles, Calif., Sierra Canyon HS, Southern California Southern Nevada
Payton Petersen, OH, 6-0, Dike, Iowa, University of Louisville, Iowa
Sophee Peterson, S, 5-11, Fort Worth, Texas, Byron Nelson HS, North Texas
Jordan Taylor, MB, 6-5, Houston, Texas, University of Minnesota, Lone Star
Rachel Van Gorp, L, 5-9, Olathe, Kan., Iowa State University, Heart of America
Abby Vander Wal, OH, 6-3, Elmhurst, Ill., University of Texas, Great Lakes
Ayanna Watson, OH, 6-2, Las Vegas, Nev., University of Pittsburgh, Southern California Southern Nevada
Devyn Wiest, OH, 6-3, Peoria, Ariz., University of Utah, Arizona
Keoni Williams, MB, 6-4, Fort Worth, Texas, University of Nebraska, Lone Star
U21 Pan American Cup
Head Coach: Tama Miyashiro (LOVB)
Assistant Coach: Alfee Reft (LOVB)
Assistant Coach: Alisha Childress (MLV)
Performance Analyst: Will McDonald (LOVB)
ATC: Misao Tanioka (LOVB)
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (NTDP)
U23 Pan American Cup
Head Coach: Alex Dunphy (LOVB)
Assistant Coach: Haley Brightwell (MLV)
Assistant Coach: Tori Dixon (LOVB)
Performance Analyst: Thomas Shaffer (Loyola Chicago)
ATC: Anthony Tam, MD, CAQSM (Henry Ford Health)
Team Lead (training block): Mallory Burbage (NTDP)
Team Lead (competition): Courtney Smith (NTDP)
Ayden Ames
2022 U19 National Team
2023 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – Gold
2025 U21 National Team – U21 Pan American Cup – Gold
Henley Anderson
2024 U19 National Team – U19 Continental Championship – Gold
2025 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – 2nd / FIVB U21 World
Championship – 9th
Favor Anyanwu
2023 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – Gold
2024 U21 National Team – U21 Continental Championship – Gold
2025 U21 National Team – U21 Pan American Cup – Gold – 2nd Best Middle Blocker
Kalyssa Blackshear
2025 U19 National Team
Suli Davis
2023 U19 National Team
2024 U19 National Team
2025 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – 2nd – Best Outside Hitter
Campbell Flynn
2023 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – Gold / FIVB U21 World
Championship – 6th
2024 U21 National Team – U21 Continental Championship – Gold
Carly Gilk
2023 U19 National Team
Genevieve Harris
2024 U19 National Team – U19 Continental Championship – Gold
2025 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – 2nd / FIVB U21 World
Championship – 9th
Taylor Harvey
2023 U19 National Team – FIVB U21 World Championship – 6th
2024 U21 National Team – U21 Continental Championship – Gold
2025 U21 National Team
Lily Hayes
2025 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – 2nd
Isabel Incinelli
2025 U19 National Team
Tessa Larkin
2025 U19 National Team
Reese Messer
2023 U19 National Team
Manaia Ogbechie
2024 U19 National Team – U19 Continental Championship – Gold – MVP, Second Best Blocker
Kendall Omoruyi
2024 U19 National Team
2025 U19 National Team
Jordan Taylor
2025 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – 2nd
Abby Vander Wal
2023 U19 National Team – U19 Pan American Cup – Gold / FIVB U19 World Championship – Gold – MVP, Best Outside Hitter/FIVB U21 World Championship – 6th
2024 U21 National Team – U21 Continental Championship – Gold
2025 U21 National Team – U21 Pan American Cup – Gold
Ayanna Watson
2025 U19 National Team – FIVB U21 World Championship – 9th
Devyn Wiest
2024 U19 National Team – U19 Continental Championship – Gold
2025 U19 National Team – FIVB U19 World Championship – 2nd
Keoni Williams
2025 U19 National Team – FIVB U21 World Championship – 9th
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 9, 2026) – USA Volleyball has announced the 28 athletes selected to the 2026 U.S. Girls U17 National Team which will represent the United States in its second year of international competition at both the 2026 NORCECA Girls U17 Pan American Cup and the 2026 FIVB Girls U17 World Championship. It’s the first time a U.S. U17 girls team has competed in either event.
The athletes will participate in a training block May 17-23 at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Following training, 14 players will be selected to compete at the Pan American Cup, and another 14 will represent the U.S. at the World Championship.
The Pan Am Cup is scheduled for May 24-June 1 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and the U.S. will be in a pool with Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. Athletes competing in the World Championship will attend a second training block July 25-30 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, followed by a preparation phase in Santiago, Chile (July 31-Aug. 3). The World Championship will take place Aug. 6-16 in Santiago, where the United States will compete in Pool A alongside host Chile, Türkiye, Egypt, Thailand and Czechia.
“This summer, USAV is making history as we head into our first GU17 Pan American Cup and our inaugural participation in the U17 World Championship, representing only our second-ever GU17 competition as a federation at this age group,” said Pan American Cup head coach Marie Zidek. “For many of these athletes, it will be the first time they wear the USA jersey in competition, a milestone my staff and I do not take lightly. I’m proud to say this is a well-balanced group, deep with skill and talent in every position, and capable of producing points in a variety of ways. We will work diligently this summer to transform that potential into an organized team. My staff and I are excited for this unique program responsibility, and we will strive to develop a strong team game that continues to represent USA Volleyball with competitive pride.”
In its international debut last year, the U.S. Girls U17 Team captured gold at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U17 Continental Championship. Seventeen members of the 2026 squad bring previous national team experience, providing a strong foundation of continuity and leadership. Returning athletes include McKenzie Andrews, Chloe Burbage, Lexi Coleman, MC Crutcher, Kaelyn Easton, Ellie Enger, Madlen Gloessner, Kari Knotts, Grace Hengler, Mesa Jameson, Taylor Johnson, Julia Masselink, Mikayla Matuszko, Madison Middleton, Maya Ogbogu, Bella Osborn and Shaun Waller.
“Representing your country is a special moment in any athlete’s career,” said World Championship head coach Heather Olmstead. “Our focus will be on growth, learning how to compete on the international stage, embracing challenges and building the habits required to succeed. I’m excited to work with this group and see how they develop throughout the process.”
Name, Position, Height, Hometown, School, Region
McKenzie Andrews – MB, 6-5, Grosse Pointe, Mich. Mercy HS, Lakeshore
Shiloh Braddick – PIN, 6-1, Acworth, Ga., Etowah HS, Southern
Chloe Burbage – S, 6-1, Cary, N.C., Green Hope HS, Carolina
Brynli Burgess – L, 5-9, Van Alstyne, Texas, McKinney North HS, North Texas
Piper Coady – PIN, 6-2, Newport Beach, Calif., Newport Harbor HS, Southern California
Lexi Coleman – PIN, 6-0, Northville, Mich., South Lyon East HS, Lakeshore
MC Crutcher – PIN, 5-11, Mansfield, Texas, Mansfield HS, North Texas
Kaelyn Easton – S, 5-11, Saline, Mich., Mercy HS, Lakeshore
Ellie Enger – S, 6-1, Forest City, Fla., Orangewood Christian HS, Florida
Amari Frazier – MB, 6-3, Phoenix, Ariz., Xavier College Prep, Arizona
Madlen Gloessner – MB, 6-5, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Lakewood HS, Rocky Mountain
Sophia Gregg – S, 6-2, Chandler, Ariz., Perry HS, Arizona
Grace Hengler – L, 5-6, Frisco, Texas, Coram Deo Academy, North Texas
Hope Hengler – L, 5-2, Frisco, Texas, Coram Deo Academy, North Texas
Mesa Jameson – PIN, 6-2, Cottage Grove, Minn., Eagan HS, North Country
Taylor Johnson – PIN, 6-0, Plano, Texas, Hebron HS, North Texas
Kari Knotts – PIN, 6-3, Marietta, Ga., The Lovett School, Southern
Julia Masselink – PIN, 6-2, Sioux Falls, S.D., Harrisburg HS, North Country
Mikayla Matuszko – PIN, 6-3, Wellington, Fla., The King’s Academy, Florida
Madison Middleton – MB, 6-1, Roswell, Ga., St. Francis HS, Southern
Maija Mortensen – MB, 6-3, Draper, Utah, Corner Canyon HS, Intermountain
Maya Ogbogu – PIN, 6-0, Parker, Texas, Allen HS, North Texas
Bella Osborn – L, 5-4, Plano, Texas, Plano Senior HS, North Texas
Peyton Smith – PIN, 6-0, Arlington, Texas, Duncanville HS, North Texas
Jael Smith – MB, 6-2, Carson, Calif., Mater Dei HS, Southern California Southern Nevada
Naomi Stevenson – PIN, 6-1, Chapel Hill, N.C., Seaforth HS, Carolina
Shaun Waller – MB, 6-3, Franklin, Tenn., Centennial HS, Southern
Kaya Young – MB, 6-3, Rockville, Md., Kaiserslautern HS
Pan American Cup
Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul University)
Assistant Coaches: Heather Olmstead (NTDP), Joshua Walker (Baylor)
Performance Analyst: Joe Skinner (Texas A&M)
Athletic Trainer: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Alex Purvey (NTDP)
World Championship
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (NTDP)
Assistant Coaches: Amir Lugo-Rodriguez (SC Rockstar/Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball), Laura “Bird” Kuhn (MLV, Atlanta Vibe)
Performance Analyst: Joe Skinner (Texas A&M), Peter Wong (Halton Region Volleyball Club)
Athletic Trainer/Team Doctor: Chris Cornell (Coduhi Clinic)
Team Lead: Alex Purvey (NTDP)
The NTDP identifies, recruits, and accelerates the development of high-potential junior volleyball players, strengthening USA Volleyball’s pipeline for sustained international success.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – April 1, 2026 The National Team Development Program is thrilled to announce the 21-athlete roster for the 2026 Men’s U19 National Team, gearing up for the 2026 U19 Men’s Continental Championship. These young stars, representing nine USAV regions, are set to showcase their talent on an international stage, with 14 players to be selected for the final competition roster.
The team will begin with a high-intensity training block at the National Team Center in Anaheim, California, from May 2 to May 10, before heading north to Burnaby, British Columbia, for the championship at Simon Fraser University Athletic Center from May 10 to May 18.
Coach Andy Read shared, “Every journey begins with a first step. These 21 talented young men are embarking on their first of many international competitions, representing the USA. Our goal is to get to the top of the podium, hearing the National Anthem play with a gold medal on their chest. It does not get any better.”
2026 Men’s U19 National Team Roster
These young men hail from coast to coast and will showcase the depth of the USA Volleyball pipeline:
Name (Height, Position, Hometown, High School, USAV Region)
Jason Amani (6’8”, Middle Blocker, Grand Prairie, TX, Dubiski Career HS, Lonestar)
Nils Bennebroek (6’6”, Middle Blocker, Foster City, CA, Hillsdale HS, Northern California)
Luke Bosanac (6-9, OPP, San Jose, Calif., Bellarmine College Prep, Northern California)
Jimmie Chrusfield III (6’2”, Outside Hitter, Oak Park, IL, Oak Park River Forest HS, Great Lakes)
Wade Coppedge (6’1”, Libero, Raleigh, NC, Grace Christian School, Carolina)
Timeo Domergue (6’5”, Outside Hitter, Boca Raton, FL, Spanish River HS, Florida)
Noah Duffield (6’7”, Outside Hitter, Burbank, CA, John Burroughs HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Jackson Feik (6’7”, Middle Blocker, Denver, CO, Regis Jesuit HS, Rocky Mountain)
Daniel Hornyak (6’8”, Outside Hitter, San Diego, CA, Poway HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Cameron Kosolcharoen (6’7”, Outside Hitter, San Clemente, CA, San Clemente HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Matthew Kravtsov (6’8”, Outside Hitter Barrington, IL, Barrington Community HS, Great Lakes)
Noah Mbaitoloum (6’7”, Opposite Hitter, Rockville, MD, Winston Churchill HS, Chesapeake)
Antony Niu (6’11”, Middle Blocker, Fremont, CA, Archbishop Mitty HS, Northern California)
Kevin O’Brien (6’11”, Middle Blocker, San Diego, CA, Francis Parker School, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Nikodem Opiola (6’5”, Middle Blocker, Arlington Heights, IL, Rolling Meadows HS, Great Lakes)
Noah Pabarcus (6’3”, Setter, San Diego, CA, Saint Augustine HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Franklin Shiekh (6’4”, Outside Hitter, Upland, CA, St John Bosco HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Carter Tchaikovsky (6’5”, Setter, Huntington Beach, CA, Huntington Beach HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Bryce Thistlethwaite (6’8”, Opposite Hitter, Wheeling, IL, Wheeling HS, Great Lakes)
Collin Tullis (6’1”, Libero, Slidell, LA, Seton Home Study, Southern)
Chase Wallin (6’6”, Setter, Laguna Niguel, CA, Santa Margarita Catholic HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Andy Read (Men’s National Team)
Assistant Coach: Spencer Wickens (University of Minnesota-Women’s Volleyball)
Assistant Coach: Leandro Vissotto Neves (Brazil MNT, University of Miami-Women’s Volleyball)
Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (University of Michigan-Women’s)
Team Doctor: Dr. Chris Cornell (Coduhi Clinic)
Team Lead: Donovan Martinez (National Team Development Program)
Fans and volleyball enthusiasts can follow the team’s journey as they chase gold and bring home international glory for the USA.
The National Team Development Program identifies, recruits, and accelerates the development of high-potential junior volleyball players to strengthen USA Volleyball’s national team programs and achieve sustained competitive excellence.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 30, 2026) — USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 20 athletes named to the 2026 Women’s U19 National Team. This talented group will train July 9–16 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, before competing at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U19 Continental Championship, held July 17–25 in San José, Costa Rica. From this group of 20 athletes, 14 will be selected for the competition roster.
In addition to the U19 Continental Championship, select U19 and U21 athletes will also compete internationally at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup due to the event’s direct overlap with the NCAA season.
Many athletes on this year’s roster bring prior national team experience, including multiple gold medalists from the 2025 U19 Pan American Cup: Taimane Ainu’u, Nejari Crooks, Cala Haffner, Taylor Harrington, Olivia Henry, Megan Hodges, Westley Matavao, Shayla Rautenberg, Ireland Real, and Kyla Williams.
“I am thrilled for the athletes selected to represent the United States as members of the U19 National Team,” said Head Coach Alex Dunphy. “This roster has outstanding depth at every position. I am honored to lead this talented group and look forward to the growth, leadership, and competitive energy they’ll bring to international play this summer. Go USA!”
2026 Women’s U19 National Team Roster
| Name | Position | Height | Hometown | High School | USAV Region |
| Taimane Ainu’u | S | 6-0 | Kapolei, HI | Iolani HS | Aloha |
| Averi Bridges | L | 5-7 | Ashland, NE | Ashland HS | Great Plains |
| Ava Burgess | OH | 6-2 | Lehi, Utah | Lone Peak HS | Intermountain |
| Nejari Crooks | OPP | 6-1 | High Point, NC | Wesleyan Christian Academy | Carolina |
| Sarah Floyd | OPP | 6-3 | Dallas, TX | Highland Park HS | North Texas |
| Taylor Freeland | OPP | 6-3 | Riverton, UT | Riverton HS | Intermountain |
| Cala Haffner | L | 5-8 | Fort Wayne, IN | Carroll HS | Hoosier |
| Taylor Harrington | MB | 6-3 | Arlington, VA | Wakefield HS | Chesapeake |
| Olivia Henry | OH | 6-5 | Bayside, NY | IMG Academy | Florida |
| Megan Hodges | MB/OPP | 6-5 | Ladera Ranch, CA | San Juan Hills HS | Southern California |
| Alex Knox | S | 5-11 | McMurray, PA | Peters Township HS | Keystone |
| Pulelehua Laikona | L | 5-8 | Gilbert, AZ | Mesa HS | Arizona |
| Leilani Lamar | OH | 6-2 | Alpharetta, GA | Alpharetta HS | Southern |
| Westley Matavao | OH | 6-0 | Ontario, CA | Mater Dei HS | Southern California |
| Willtrace Ngoh | MB | 6-1 | Richmond, TX | Katy Seven Lakes HS | Lonestar |
| Shayla Rautenberg | MB | 6-4 | Pleasant Dale, NE | Milford HS | Great Plains |
| Ireland Real | OH | 6-4 | San Clemente, CA | Santa Margarita Catholic HS | Southern California |
| Josalyn Samuels | S | 6-1 | Harrisburg, SD | Harrisburg HS | North Country |
| Brynn Stephens | OH | 6-3 | Frisco, TX | Walnut Grove HS | North Texas |
| Kyla Williams | MB | 6-4 | Cleveland, OH | Gilmour Academy | Ohio Valley |
Staff
Head Coach: Alex Dunphy (LOVB)
Assistant Coach: Haley Brightwell (MLV)
Assistant Coach: Tori Dixon (LOVB)
Performance Analyst: Mackenna Basore (LOVB)
Athletic Trainer: Hazel Peterson (USOPTC)
Team Lead: Courtney Smith (NTDP)
The National Team Development Program (NTDP) works to identify, recruit, and accelerate the development of high-potential junior volleyball players to strengthen USA Volleyball’s national team pipeline and sustain long-term competitive excellence.
For more information about the NTDP, visit go.usav.org/NTDP.
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 19, 2026) — The USA Volleyball community mourns the unexpected passing of Ann Davenport on March 16, 2026. Her contributions to the sport were immeasurable, and her influence reached every level of the game in the United States.
Ann Davenport dedicated her life to the growth and success of volleyball in the United States, including decades of leadership within the Southern California volleyball community. Through her leadership, passion and unwavering commitment, she played a significant role in advancing the mission of USA Volleyball while supporting athletes, coaches and programs nationwide.
Known for her integrity, warmth and tireless work ethic, Davenport earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and peers across the volleyball community. Her leadership extended well beyond the court, helping to shape the culture and future of the sport.
“Ann Davenport will be sorely missed in the USA Volleyball community for many years to come. She was a voice of reason and always wanted the best for the sport. I know I speak for the entire USAV Board of Directors when I say she was an icon and a true influencer, someone we can all learn from as we honor her many contributions,” said David Gentile, USA Volleyball board chair.
Davenport was a part of the volleyball community for decades, touching generations of players, coaches and families.
“I have personally known Ann Davenport for more than 20 years. Her impact on the lives of those in our sport, including my own, goes beyond measure. Her legacy is unrivaled, and her loss will be felt deeply,” said John Speraw, USA Volleyball CEO.
USA Volleyball extends its deepest condolences to Davenport’s family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Plans to honor her life and legacy will be shared as they become available, and her impact will live on through the countless individuals she inspired and the enduring strength of the volleyball community she helped build.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 17, 2026) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the final honorees for the 2026 Hall of Fame and Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place during the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet May 20 at the DoubleTree Orlando Theme Park Resort by Hilton in Florida.
Previously, USA Volleyball shared that U.S. Women’s Siting National Team head coach and Sitting Program Director Bill Hamiter will receive the organization’s highest honor, the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award. Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson, Prikeba (Keba) Phipps Reed, Riley Salmon, Dave Saunders, Jennifer Kessy, Phil Dalhausser and Nichole Millage Faust will be honored as All-Time Great Athletes.
Tickets for the banquet and ceremony are available for purchase. For sponsorship opportunities, please email Director of Stewardship and Foundation Operations Kyle Vaughn. Proceeds will benefit the USA Volleyball Foundation, supporting programs that grow and sustain the sport nationwide.
All-Time Great Coach
Toshi Yoshida is this year’s All-Time Great Coach. Yoshida had a long association with the U.S. Women’s National Team, serving as the assistant coach from 1979-83, and again from 1998-2000. In 2001, he took over as head coach, leading the team at the 2004 Olympic Games. He coached in Japan from 1983-97 and returned to coaching in Japan after the 2004 Games.
Hall of Fame Inductees
USA Volleyball also congratulates the following individuals for their upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame. They have all made significant contributions to the sport at various levels:
USA Volleyball will also recognize the following Annual Award winners at the ceremony:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 17, 2026) – USA Volleyball has selected the athletes who will represent the United States on the 2026 Beach U18 National Team at the 2026 FIVB Beach Volleyball U18 World Championship, scheduled for July 8-12 in The Hague, Netherlands.
The event begins with qualification matches on July 8, followed by main draw pool play on July 9-10. Elimination rounds begin July 11.
The United States will enter one boys pair and one girls pair directly into the main draw, while additional pairs will compete in the qualification tournament pending the U.S. receives a second bid. Reserve athletes and alternates have also been named.
Main Draw
Lauren Leach (Laurel Springs HS/Southern California Southern Nevada Region) and Janie McCanna (ICL/West Seattle HS/Puget Sound Region)
Qualifier
Simrin Adams (Long Beach Wilson HS/Southern California Southern Nevada Region) and Sienna Castillo (Redondo Union HS/Southern California Southern Nevada Region)
Reserve
Sarah Cowan (The Stony Brook School/Florida Region) and Sage Illian (Maize South HS/Heart of America Region)
Alternates
Olivia Herron (Acellus HS/North Texas Region)
Lucy Matuszak (Mira Costa HS/Southern Califonia Southern Nevada Region)
Nariah Johnson (Santa Fe Christian HS/Southern California Southern Nevada Region)
Milaniakai Padilla (Seabury Hall/Aloha Region)
“Representing my country has always been a dream of mine,” Leach said. “I’m really looking forward to competing in the World Championship with USA on my back.”
McCanna added, “I’m incredibly honored and excited to represent USA this summer. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to compete in the World Championship. Go USA!”
Main Draw
Gavin Mortensen (Williams Field HS/Arizona Region) and Caden Phillips (Williams Field HS/Arizona Region)
Qualifier
Camden Berry (Nixa HS/Heart of America Region) and Hunter Lourick (University HS/Southern California Southern Nevada Region)
Reserve
Christian Nieto (Mira Costa HS/Southern California Southern Nevada Region) and Dylan Hunter (Huntington Beach HS/Southern California Southern Nevada Region)
“I’m truly honored for this opportunity and grateful for the chance to represent my country in a sport I love,” Phillips said. “It means more to me than I can fully express, and I’m excited for what lies ahead. Let’s go, USA!”
Mortensen added, “I’m honored to represent USA, and I’m grateful for the trust of USA Volleyball in allowing me to play in the World Championship. This is an experience I will remember for the rest of my life, and I’m grateful to do this with my good friend Caden. I can’t wait to get out on the sand.”
Girls Head Coach: Gustavo Rocha (University of Southern California)
Girls Assistant Coach: Brooke Niles (Florida State University)
Boys Head Coach: Billy Allen (Stanford)
Boys Assistant Coach: Patty Dodd (MB Sand)
Athletic Trainer: Stacy Struble (Southwestern College)
Team Leader: Judit Kolada (USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program)
“I was honored to represent the United States as a player and am excited to continue to serve our program as a coach,” Allen said. “Developing this age group and giving them meaningful international experience is vital to the future of USA Volleyball. I’m grateful to be part of their journey and look forward to seeing them compete on the World Championship stage.”
Rocha talked about what it means as a coach to lead a team at a World Championship.
“It means responsibility. It means leadership. It means being part of something bigger than myself,” he said. “I’m incredibly proud and truly honored to serve in this role. When you represent the United States, you carry pride, tradition and high standards. This isn’t just preparing the athletes for one tournament – it’s about shaping the future of American beach volleyball. These athletes are the next generation, and some may one day step onto the Olympic stage wearing USA across their chest.”
Before the World Championship, the U.S. will compete at the NORCECA U18 Qualification Tournament April 23-27 in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. Former indoor and beach pro player Patty Dodd will coach Mortensen/Phillips at the event, and four-time beach Olympian Jake Gibb will coach Leach/McCanna.
The United States enters the 2026 event following a strong performance at the 2025 U18 World Championships. Ella Grimes (Ursuline Academy/Ohio Valley Region) and Jordyn Scribner (Clear Falls HS/Lone Star Region) captured gold in the girls division, while Addison Junk and Avery Junk (Redondo Union HS /Southern California Southern Nevada Region) earned silver. On the boys side, Cash Essert (Redondo Union HS/Southern California Southern Nevada Region) and Spencer Smith (Gulf Breeze HS/Gulf Coast Region) finished ninth.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 10, 2026) – USA Volleyball mourns the passing of longtime coach and educator Jim Stone, whose influence has shaped thousands of athletes and coaches across the United States. A teacher of the game and tireless advocate for athlete development, Stone’s impact reached from youth gyms to the international stage.
Stone passed away on March 10 at the age of 73. Services will be held Tuesday, March 17, at Bohlender Funeral Chapel in Fort Collins, Colorado, starting at 10 a.m.
With USA Volleyball, Stone led the U.S. Girls Youth National Team to gold at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball U18 World Championship, the first world championship gold medal ever won by the United States in an age-group volleyball world championship. The historic achievement followed another title the year before, when his Girls Youth National Team captured gold at the 2018 NORCECA U18 Continental Championship.
Across several appointments as head coach of the U.S. Girls Youth National Team, Stone guided multiple medal-winning squads, including silver medal finishes at worlds in 2013 and 2015. His dedication to athlete growth and competitive excellence helped establish a foundation that continues to strengthen the U.S. national team pipeline.
“Volleyball, and certainly USA Volleyball, lost a true treasure with the passing of Jim,” said Doug Beal, former CEO of USA Volleyball and former coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team. “Our sport has been blessed with wonderful teachers, coaches and leaders, and Jim fits in among the best ever, leaving an indelible imprint that made our sport and so many people so much better. He was a talented collegiate player and collegiate coach, and an unsurpassed coach with USAV age-group teams. His most impactful contributions may have come after he retired from coaching to focus on inspiring so many young (and old!) coaches. His writings were challenging, insightful, always well researched, and they led you to want to know more.
“Jim would be embarrassed to know I’m calling him inspiring,” Beal continued. “He was low-key, self-deprecating, modest to a fault. A common theme running through many recent tributes has been people wanting more one-on-one time with him. Many players were fortunate to have him as a coach, many coaches were fortunate to work with him, and many more were influenced, motivated and inspired by his speaking, videos and newsletters.”
Stone also served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team during its gold medal run at the 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix, contributing to one of the program’s landmark international victories. His international résumé further included coaching at the 1999 Summer Universiade and serving as a three-time U.S. Olympic Festival coach.
Beyond the international stage, Stone was a cornerstone of coach education and athlete development throughout the United States. He coached in USA Volleyball’s High-Performance pipeline and also contributed his wisdom to many USAV articles on coaching techniques.
In recognition of his decades of leadership and service to the sport, Stone received the 2012 USA Volleyball All-Time Great Coach Award.
Stone is the all-time leader in coaching wins for the Ohio State Women’s volleyball team, collecting a record of 531-294 over 26 seasons. He led the team to three Big Ten Championships and 15 NCAA Tournament appearances. He also founded Jim Stone Consulting, a coaching and education resource dedicated to helping coaches grow their knowledge and leadership within the sport.
Known for his thoughtful approach to teaching and his commitment to developing both players and coaches, Stone leaves behind a legacy that will continue to shape American volleyball for years to come.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 5, 2026) — USA Volleyball has unveiled the official schedule and host cities for its 2027 indoor national championship season, setting the stage for one of the most exciting years in the organization’s history. From the country’s top junior athletes to elite adult competition, the 2027 calendar reflects the continued rise of volleyball across the United States.
By bringing national championships to major destinations such as Chicago, Las Vegas, Minneapolis and St. Louis, USA Volleyball is giving athletes a premier platform to showcase their talent and passion for the sport.
The season kicks off in Minneapolis with the Girls 18s Junior National Championship. Chicago will be a central hub in 2027, hosting both the historic USA Volleyball Adult Open National Championship, one of the longest-running volleyball events in the country, and the Girls Junior National Championship for the 11-13 divisions. The Boys Junior National Championship presented by Credit Union 1 heads to St. Louis, marking a debut for USA Volleyball in the city.
“Hosting USA Volleyball in St. Louis for the first time is a big moment for our city,” said Pernell Edwards, director of Sports Explore St. Louis. “We’re excited to bring the volleyball community together in 2027 and showcase the can-do spirit of St. Louis with an event experience that’s seamless, exciting, and truly championship caliber. From our venue partners and hotel community to our local volunteers and passionate sports fans, St. Louis is ready to show up in a major way for athletes, families, coaches, and supporters. We are proud to partner with USA Volleyball as a new national championships host destination, and we look forward to delivering a welcoming, well-organized and unforgettable week that sets a high standard for years to come.”
The season will culminate in Las Vegas with the largest of USA Volleyball’s premier events, the Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s presented by Credit Union 1.
Girls 18s Junior National Championship
Minneapolis | May 7-9, 2027
USA Volleyball Adult Open National Championships
Chicago | May 28-June 2, 2027
Girls Junior National Championship 11-13s
Chicago | June 18-21, 2027
Boys Junior National Championship presented by Credit Union 1
St. Louis | June 19-22, 2027
Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s presented by Credit Union 1
Las Vegas | June 27-July 5, 2027
Girls Club Championships
Location: To be announced
Building Momentum for the Future
The 2027 indoor domestic championship season aligns with a milestone year for international volleyball, as the United States and Canada prepare to co-host the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship. Together, these events underscore USA Volleyball’s commitment to advancing the mission to inspire and empower athletes at every level while building momentum toward the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
The host city and dates for the Girls Club Championship will be announced in the coming months.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 25, 2026) — USA Volleyball has announced the launch of the USA Volleyball Grass Tour, a new nationwide initiative designed to bring together the rapidly growing grass volleyball community. The tour will unite local tournaments under one national umbrella and culminate with the first-ever USA Volleyball Adult Grass National Championship in the fall of 2026.
Grass volleyball continues to surge in popularity, with adult participation nearly doubling over the past five years. According to the 2025 SFIA Topline Report, outdoor volleyball participation has increased by 88 percent since 2020, fueled by a growing interest in accessible, community-driven outdoor sports. The USA Volleyball Grass Tour builds on that momentum by creating a clear path from casual weekend play to a true national championship experience.
Each tournament on the 2026 USAV Grass Tour will be given a set number of bids to award to the national championship, based on final placement and if the discipline will be provided at nationals. Open registration for the national championship will be available, but bid winners receive exclusive championship benefits.
These affiliated events across the country are a season long circuit that connects local tournaments to a national stage. Through a tiered affiliation model, events can keep their grassroots identity while gaining access to USA Volleyball marketing support, event operational support, and national ranking points.
“The USA Volleyball Grass Tour is more than just a list of tournaments; it gives a national identity to the millions of players competing in parks and fields across the country,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO John Speraw. “We are thrilled to bring the unmatched energy of our championship events to the grass game. We’re protecting what makes this community so special while delivering the high-level experience our athletes deserve and creating unforgettable moments together.”
The USA Volleyball Grass Tour will also introduce a program to celebrate America’s No. 1 grass athletes in both genders. The program will crown the top grass players through competition across multiple divisions and disciplines while encouraging consistent participation in USAV Grass Tour events.
“Waupaca Boatride Volleyball is excited to be working with USA Volleyball in the inaugural 2026 USA Volleyball Grass Tour,” said Tom Galecke of Waupaca Boatride Volleyball. “We are looking forward to expanding grass volleyball at all levels, culminating in the USAV Adult Grass National Championship. It has always been the mission statement for Waupaca Boatride to expose grass volleyball to every level of player regardless of economics. We look forward to growing that statement with the USA Volleyball Grass Tour.”
For more information about the tour, email [email protected].
The inaugural USA Volleyball Grass Tour kicks off a season-long circuit of tournaments across the country, culminating in the first-ever USA Volleyball Adult Grass Open National Championship. Each event combines competitive play with community energy, giving local tournaments a national stage while keeping their unique identity.
West Texas Dig Fest
April 11-12, 2026 | The ROC – Recreational Outdoor Complex, Abilene, Texas
Hosted by the Abilene Youth Sports Authority, this debut event features Men’s and Women’s Triples on Saturday, and Adult Coed and Juniors Triples on Sunday.
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The Clash
April 18-19, 2026 | Saluda Shoals Fields, Columbia, South Carolina
This event features Triples and Coed Doubles
Turf N Tides
April 18-19, 2026 | Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida
Hosted by Gulf to Bay x Sandbagger, this event features Reverse Coed Quads
Grass Tourney 2
May 16-17, 2026 | Gretna Crossing Park, Gretna, Nebraska
Organized by Kaleb Scharman Volleyball Tournaments, this growing event offers Men’s and Women’s Triples on Saturday, plus Coed Quads and Youth Quads on Sunday.
The Digs
May 30-31, 2026 | Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, Chesterfield, Virginia
Hosted by the Tidewater Volleyball Association, this event features Triples, Reverse Coed Quads and Coed Sixes
Fresh Coast Champions Cup
June 6-7, 2026 | Veterans Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Run by Volley Life, this event combines traditional grass competition with a pro exhibition element, including Triples, Coed Doubles, Juniors divisions, clinics, and more.
Boomtown Double Trouble
June , 2026 | Eisenhower Park, Denver, Colorado
Hosted by Boomtown Volleyball, this event features Doubles and Juniors.
The Raiders Open
June 12-14, 2026 | Viets Field at MSOE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hosted by the Milwaukee School of Engineering men’s volleyball program, this turf field event features Triples, Coed Quads, Reverse Coed Quads, and Juniors divisions.
NCR Heat Wave Classic
June 20-21, 2026 | Brackett Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hosted by the North Country Region, the classic features Triples, Coed Quads, Coed Doubles and Reverse Coed Quads
Pottstown Rumble
June 26-28, 2026 | Memorial Park, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
The Rumble returns with Coed Quads, Reverse Coed, Doubles, Triples, Quads, Coed Doubles, Masters, and Juniors divisions, bringing one of the country’s toughest volleyball battles back to the grass.
DDD Triples
June 27, 2026 | Hidden Park Soccer Field, New Hope, Minnesota
Hosted by Duk Duk Volleyball and featuring Triples
Waupaca Boatride
July 9-12, 2026 | Brighton Acres, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Known as the US Open of grass triples, this four-day event includes Men’s and Women’s Triples, Juniors clinics, and multiple adult and junior formats around the main Saturday tournament.
Carlisle Crush
July 17-19, 2026 | George B. Stuart Athletic Fields at the Carlisle Family YMCA, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
A three-day weekend packed with Doubles, Triples, Quads, Masters, Coed formats, Juniors, and recreational 6s.
Spikin’ It – Gateway Region
July 18-19, 2026 | St. Charles Soccer Park Complex, St. Charles, Missouri
Sponsored by the Gateway Region of USA Volleyball, this event has open and club divisions in Men’s and Women’s Triples and Coed Quads.
Orange County Crown
July 18-19, 2026 | Huntington Beach High School, Huntington Beach, California
Hosted by Bad Boys Open, featuring Saturday Triples, Sunday Doubles, and Reverse Coed Quads, while supporting the Huntington Beach High School boys volleyball program.
Pittsburgh Grass Open
July 24-26, 2026 | South Park Fairgrounds, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duk Duk Daze
July 25-26, 2026 | Hidden Valley Park Soccer Field, New Hope, Minnesota
Hosted by Duk Duk Volleyball and featuring Coed Quads and Reverse Coed Quads
Marshall Madness
July 25-26, 2026 | Ephram White Park, Bowling Green, Kentucky
A long-running family-hosted tradition drawing over 150 teams, including Triples, Quads, Coed Quads, and Coed Sixes.
Players Choice
July 31-August 2, 2026 | Ridge Road Sports Complex, Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Hosted by Cut Shot Volleyball, Saturday features Men’s, Women’s, Juniors, and Masters Doubles, while Sunday includes Reverse Coed Doubles and Gender Blind Quads.
Aspen Mother Lode
Sept. 4-6, 2026 | Wagner Park, Rio Grande Park, Koch Lumber Park in Aspen, Colorado
Hosted by LetsGo Volleyball and featuring Doubles, Triples and Coed Doubles
Gulf to Bay x Sandbagger
Event Dates TBD | Saint Petersburg, Florida
Get ready to compete, clash, and have a great time as Gulf to Bay and Sandbagger put on premium grass volleyball tournament experiences on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
USA Volleyball Adult Grass Open National Championship
The centerpiece of the tour, this championship is designed specifically for adult athletes. Modeled on the energy and prestige of USA Volleyball’s Adult Open Championship, it will deliver elite-level competition and a destination-style festival atmosphere.
Additional USA Volleyball Grass Tour-affiliated events and championship details will be announced soon.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 19, 2026) — Seven legendary athletes will be inducted into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame during the annual ceremony at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet on May 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld in Florida.
This year’s athlete inductees represent the pinnacle of excellence across all disciplines of the sport: All-Time Great Male Indoor Athletes Riley Salmon and Dave Saunders; All-Time Great Female Indoor Athletes Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson and Prikeba (Keba) Phipps; All-Time Great Female Beach Athlete Jen Kessy; All-Time Great Male Beach Athlete Phil Dalhausser; and All-Time Great Female Sitting Athlete Nichole Millage.
“These athletes represent excellence, sustained impact, and an unmatched commitment to USA Volleyball,” said John Speraw, USA Volleyball President and CEO. “Each of them has helped shape the trajectory of our sport and raise the standard for volleyball in the United States. We’re proud to celebrate their extraordinary careers and the example they continue to set for the next generation.”
The prestigious All-Time Great Athlete Award is presented to players who have competed for at least five years on a U.S. National Team and participated in a minimum of five top-level international competitions such as the Olympic Games, FIVB World Championship, FIVB World Cup, or NORCECA Championship.
2026 All-Time Great Athlete Inductees
Riley Salmon – USA Volleyball All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete
A standout outside hitter, Salmon was a key contributor for the U.S. Men’s National Team, known for his versatility and athleticism. He competed at the 2004 Olympic Games and then helped lead the Men’s National Team to gold in 2008. He helped the team achieve consistent success internationally and later continued his influence in the sport as a coach and mentor.
Dave Saunders – USA Volleyball All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete
Saunders competed with the U.S. Men’s National Team for more than a decade as an outside hitter, winning gold at both the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games and at the 1986 World Championship. An all-round player, he was a three-time NCAA champion at UCLA.
Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson – USA Volleyball All-Time Great Female Indoor Athlete
One of the most decorated middle blockers in U.S. history, Akinradewo Gunderson is a three-time Olympic medalist. A star player at Stanford and 2007 AVCA National Player of the Year, she was part of her first Olympic Games in 2012, winning silver. She helped lead the team to gold at the 2014 World Championship, bronze at the 2016 Olympics, and then was part of the U.S. Women’s first gold medal-winning team at the 2020 Olympics.
Prikeba (Keba) Phipps – USA Volleyball All-Time Great Female Indoor Athlete
A two-time Olympian at outside hitter, Phipps was the youngest player (19) on the U.S. Women’s National Team at the 1988 Games. After more than a decade playing professional volleyball overseas, she returned to the U.S. squad and helped lead the team to a silver medal at the 2002 World Championship. Two years later, she was part of the team that finished fifth at the 2004 Games.
Jen Kessy – USA Volleyball All-Time Great Female Beach Athlete
A silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games highlighted Kessy’s career as a longstanding leader on the U.S. Women’s Beach National Team. She won 19 titles on the U.S. pro beach circuit in her career and collected 10 international gold medals, including the 2009 World Championship. She and partner April Ross were twice named the USAV Beach Team of the Year and were the 2013 AVP Team of the Year.
Phil Dalhausser – USA Volleyball All-Time Great Male Beach Athlete
Widely regarded as one of the greatest beach volleyball players of all time, Dalhausser is a four-time Olympian, 2008 Olympic gold medalist, and 2007 World Champion. Famous for his commanding block and all-around skill, the “thin beast” won 63 domestic beach titles and 38 golds on the international circuit. He and partners Todd Rogers and Nick Lucena won numerous domestic and international awards, and he was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2023.
Nichole Millage-Faust – All-Time Great Female Sitting Athlete
Millage-Faust is a four-time Paralympic medalist as an outside hitter/setter with the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team. She spent 17 years with the team, earning silver at her first Paralympic Games in 2008. She won silver again in 2012, and then was part of the 2016 team that earned its first Paralympic gold, and she followed it up with another gold in 2020. She also won three silvers at the World Championships and three golds at the Parapan American Games.
Tickets for the banquet and ceremony are available for purchase. For sponsorship opportunities, please email Director of Stewardship and Foundation Operations Kyle Vaughn. Proceeds will benefit the USA Volleyball Foundation, supporting programs that grow and sustain the sport nationwide.
The induction ceremony will take place two days before the 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship begins at the Orange County Convention Center, making Orlando the center of the volleyball world for the week.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 18, 2026) — USA Volleyball has named Matt Fuerbringer as head coach of the U.S. Men’s Beach National Team, marking the first head coaching appointment under the organization’s newly redesigned Beach Performance Collective and unified training model.
Fuerbringer will join the beach program after finishing as the head coach of LOVB Madison in April. A veteran of three Olympic Games as a coach and a longtime presence within USA Volleyball, he brings more than 25 years of experience competing and coaching at the highest levels of indoor and beach volleyball. He previously served as an assistant coach with the U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team across two Olympic cycles, helping guide the team to bronze medals at the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, along with gold medals at the 2014 FIVB World League and 2015 FIVB World Cup.
“There’s no one I could imagine better serving USA Volleyball in this new role,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “Matt brings an unmatched understanding of what it takes to train a national team and compete at the highest level on the beach. Having him join us as we reimagine how we prepare our athletes is transformative. I’ve worked with Matt for many years, and through every challenge, one quality has always stood out is trust.”
Fuerbringer’s appointment is a cornerstone of USA Volleyball’s ongoing effort to modernize and centralize its beach program. The Beach Performance Collective introduces a unified training model that integrates coaching and performance science and supports staff under a single framework.
Historically, U.S. beach athletes have trained independently while competing against each other for Olympic qualification. Now, for the first time, the men’s program is aligned as one national team. That unity creates a powerful opportunity to raise standards, share knowledge and push one another to higher levels.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead this program,” shared Fuerbringer. “Our immediate goal is to raise the level of play every single day for our current athletes, while also building a strong pipeline for the future. For the first time, we’re truly united as one national team, and it’s going to take all of us working together to reach our full potential.”
Alongside the hiring of three-time Olympic medalist April Ross as Beach National Team head of coaching, Fuerbringer’s appointment signals a strategic shift toward enhanced training environments and increased international competitiveness as USA Volleyball builds toward the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The addition of a dedicated head coach for the men’s program underscores the organization’s commitment to athlete-centered development and long-term Olympic success.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. (Feb. 13, 2026) — Volleyball is not just having a moment in the United States. It’s redefining the landscape of youth and Olympic sports. To harness this momentum, USA Volleyball, the national governing body for beach, indoor, and sitting volleyball and beach Paravolley, has today announced Credit Union 1 as its Official Banking and Financial Literacy Partner through 2029, spotlighting a shared commitment to empowering the sports’ athletes and families both on and off the court.
This news coincides with USA Volleyball’s recent announcement naming leading media rights and venue development company JMI Sports as the organization’s exclusive property sales representative. Credit Union 1 is the first corporate alliance under this JMI Sports-led commercial strategy, signaling strong early momentum for USA Volleyball’s expanded sponsorship platform.
“Volleyball in the United States is no longer just growing; it’s exploding in influence and scale,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “By working alongside JMI Sports, we are aligning with experts who understand how to translate that massive participation into innovative brand experiences. Welcoming Credit Union 1 as our first Founding Partner is a perfect example of this new era, providing our athletes and families with tangible value, like financial literacy, while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our sport as we head toward the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
For more than 65 years, Credit Union 1 has served its community through personalized banking solutions and a commitment to financial literacy and wellbeing, which has helped to build strong, long-term relationships with its members. Recognizing the value of these connections, Credit Union 1 and JMI Sports developed a platform with USA Volleyball that goes beyond traditional sponsorship. The initiative combines high-visibility multimedia assets with integrated programs designed to deliver practical financial education to athletes and their families.
At the heart of the partnership is a shared mission to give young athletes the tools for lifelong success. Credit Union 1 will lead a nationwide financial education initiative featuring workshops and digital resources focused on scholarships, personal finance, and navigating Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, ensuring greater financial literacy across the entire volleyball community.
“Credit Union 1 believes in the importance of building financial confidence at every stage of life and that includes empowering the next generation of athletes,” said Todd Gunderson, President and CEO of Credit Union 1. “Partnering with USA Volleyball allows us to expand the impact of our financial wellbeing outreach by connecting with the more than 500,000 athletes of USA Volleyball and their families through financial wellbeing seminars at the upcoming national championship and local tournaments, as well as through a multitude of online resources. We hope the tools that Credit Union 1 provides these athletes will help them make the most of their current financial opportunities and set themselves up for future success.”
In addition, Credit Union 1 will receive premier event integration and on-site visibility across USA Volleyball’s top national events, including Championship Court naming rights, on-court logo placements, digital signage, and fan experiences. Credit Union 1 branding will debut at four marquee youth tournaments, reaching more than 158,000 athletes, coaches, and fans.
Credit Union 1’s first event as Presenting Sponsor is the 2026 Sunshine Classic Girls National Qualifier, which will take place Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. While onsite, Credit Union 1 will present two sessions on Saturday, February 28, called “Your Money, Your Future: How Smart Spending Today Can Set You Up for Success” at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ET. Each session will include coffee and the opportunity for one lucky attendee to win a $100 gift card.
Additional events include:
• April 25-27 & May 1-3, 2026: USA Volleyball Salt Lake City Showdown Girls National Qualifier presented by Credit Union 1 – Weeks 1 & 2 (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• June 25-July 3, 2026: USA Volleyball Girls 14-17 Junior National Championship presented by Credit Union 1 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• July 8-11, 2026: USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship presented by Credit Union 1 (Phoenix, Arizona)
“As the first Founding Partner under our new collaboration with USA Volleyball, this agreement represents a blueprint for the type of meaningful, mission-aligned initiatives we are building,” said Erik Judson, Co-Founder and CEO of JMI Sports. “Credit Union 1’s investment underscores both the power of volleyball’s audience and the impact brands can have when they create real value for athletes, families, and fans.”
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JMI Sports’ signature collegiate multimedia rights partnerships include the University of Kentucky, the University of Utah, UCLA, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Harvard University, DePaul University, Columbia University, San Diego State University, University of California at San Diego, University of San Diego, and joint-venture properties of the University of Georgia (with Learfield), and University of Notre Dame (with Legends). JMI Sports also represents multimedia rights for several conferences, including the Ivy League, the Mid-American Conference, the Mountain West Conference, the Patriot League and the Atlantic 10, and serves as third-party sales representation for premier sports properties, venues, and events including Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Rose Bowl, the Penn Relays, and USA Volleyball.
JMI Sports was founded in 2006 by CEO Erik Judson and technology entrepreneur John Moores, former owner of the San Diego Padres. To learn more, please visit www.jmisports.com.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2026) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the hiring of Ladislav Lelkes as assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team, where he will lead and support the resident program.
Lelkes joins the men’s sitting team after a successful tenure as associate head coach/recruiting coordinator with the Division I Wofford women’s volleyball team. In three years with Wofford, Lelkes helped lead the team to three Southern Conference titles and three NCAA tournament appearances. In 2025, the team had the most all-conference players in school history (four, plus the libero of the year).
“We are excited to welcome Ladislav to the men’s sitting national team,” said U.S. Men’s Sitting Head Coach Greg Walker. “He brings a strong background in player development, a collaborative coaching style, and a deep understanding of what it takes to build a high-performance culture.”
Prior to Wofford, Lelkes spent time coaching at Barton College, Bradley University, East Carolina, Alabama, and East Tennessee State University. ETSU also made the NCAA Tournament in the two years he was an assistant.
Lelkes graduated from Barton with a degree in political science, and he played at both Barton and Elmira College. He was part of the VKP Bratislava volleyball club for 10 years, helping the team to two national championships and a Slovakian Cup title.
In his new role, Lelkes will focus on the daily training environment of the resident program, working closely with athletes and staff to support long-term development and international success.
“I’m grateful for the trust USA Volleyball has placed in me,” said Lelkes. “My time at Wofford taught me the importance of investing in people first, and I’m excited to bring that mindset to the U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team while working closely with the athletes and staff in the resident program.”
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CCLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 30, 2026) – USA Volleyball has announced a new multiyear partnership with leading media rights and venue development company JMI Sports, which will serve as the organization’s exclusive property sales representative. With more than 600,000 members and an estimated 63 million fans nationwide, the agreement represents a major milestone in advancing USA Volleyball’s commercial strategy and brand growth through industry-leading corporate partnership and multimedia rights initiatives.
“This partnership marks a defining moment for USA Volleyball as we continue to expand the reach and visibility of our sport,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “JMI Sports brings exceptional expertise in building meaningful brand partnerships, and together we will unlock new opportunities that elevate volleyball’s profile, support our athletes, and inspire the next generation of players across the country.”
JMI Sports will act as USA Volleyball’s exclusive commercial sales and activation partner, driving sponsorship growth and brand engagement on behalf of the organization. The timing of this announcement comes amid unprecedented momentum for the sport. USA Volleyball recently secured the bid to co-host the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship with Canada, the first time the event will be held in North America, while also preparing to take center stage at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. These consecutive global events create high-visibility platforms for integrated brand partnerships that deliver substantial value through association with world-class competitions.
Domestic growth mirrors this global attention. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, volleyball is ranked as the second most-played girls high school sport in 2024-25, with nearly half a million participants, while boys participation has grown more than 11% in the last year alone to nearly 96,000 athletes. These trends highlight volleyball’s dynamic landscape and its power as a platform for brands to connect with athletes and fans at every level.
To capitalize on this momentum, JMI Sports will lead USA Volleyball’s corporate partnership strategy through 2030. This includes securing brand relationships, developing customized sponsorship solutions and executing integrated campaigns across events, digital media and community touchpoints. Fully aligned with USA Volleyball’s mission to expand access, opportunity and excellence, JMI Sports will drive long-term financial growth across all levels of the sport.
Founded in 2006, JMI Sports is a leader in sports sponsorships and multimedia rights management. Its portfolio includes institutions with elite volleyball programs such as UCLA, the University of Kentucky, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Utah, and Notre Dame. JMI Sports will also manage sponsorship sales for the 2026 Opening Spike Classic, a two-day women’s college volleyball tournament in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 28 and 30, featuring top programs from Pitt, Kansas, Stanford and Wisconsin, and televised nationally on ESPN. This experience in volleyball-rich markets positions JMI Sports to extend its success to USA Volleyball.
“As JMI Sports enters our 20th year representing sports projects, properties, and brands, we are thrilled to partner with USA Volleyball and apply our years of collegiate volleyball expertise to this property during an era of unprecedented momentum,” said Erik Judson, Co-Founder and CEO of JMI Sports. “USA Volleyball represents a rare opportunity: global competition, grassroots participation, and year-round engagement across every level of the sport. Our strategy is focused on building deep, integrated partnerships with brands that recognize the magnitude of this platform and want to grow with it. This is a property that will experience unprecedented growth, scale, and purpose in the coming years, and we are proud to help drive its future.”
To lead these efforts, JMI Sports appointed Erika Quiel as Vice President of Partnerships for the USA Volleyball property, reporting to Senior Vice President Pete Thuresson. In this role, Quiel leads sponsorship strategy, focusing on driving new revenue, strengthening brand partnerships, and delivering lasting value to USA Volleyball and its stakeholders. Quiel brings a proven track record of success building high-impact partnerships at iHeartMedia and NBCUniversal, where she led teams in business development and corporate sponsorships. With deep industry expertise and a results-driven mindset, Thuresson and Quiel are well-positioned to lead this next chapter of USA Volleyball’s partnership strategy.
“Our focus with USA Volleyball is on delivering results where it matters most,” said Thuresson. “With our team and resources on the ground, we can identify the right partnership opportunities, execute them effectively, and make a tangible impact for athletes, fans, and brands. Volleyball in the U.S. is at an exciting inflection point, and we are committed to leveraging this momentum to grow the partnership portfolio and create lasting value for all stakeholders.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (January 20, 2026) — USA Volleyball and Sports Imports have announced the continuation of their partnership, naming Sports Imports the Official Net System Partner of USA Volleyball.
As the industry leader in volleyball net systems, Sports Imports will continue to provide indoor, portable, and training equipment for USA Volleyball events, facilities and national team programs. The partnership reflects a shared focus on safety, performance and supporting the sport at every level of play.
Founded in 1976, Sports Imports was the first company to introduce a safe, in-ground net system in the United States, transforming net setup while improving athlete safety. For nearly five decades, Sports Imports has supplied net systems for many of the world’s most prestigious volleyball competitions, including every NCAA Championship since 2003.
“Extending our partnership with USA Volleyball reflects a shared commitment to growing the game at every level,” said Danielle Calo, Chief Executive Officer of Sports Imports. “From national team programs to grassroots development, we are proud to support athletes, coaches and events with net systems and training equipment they can rely on for consistent, safe performance.”
Through this partnership, Sports Imports will support USA Volleyball events and initiatives, including the USA Volleyball Adult Open National Championship; USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships (11-13s and 14-17s); USA Volleyball Girls 18s National Championship; USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship; the National Team Development Program (NTDP); and the USA Volleyball Girls Club Championship.
“We’re proud to renew an already great relationship with Sports Imports, a company that shares our commitment to innovation, and growing the game nationwide”, shared John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “Their equipment supports our athletes and coaches at every level, helping elevate the standard of volleyball from grassroots programs to the national stage.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec 27, 2025) – USA Volleyball is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime volleyball leader Glen Lietzke, a respected and influential figure whose dedication to the sport touched athletes, families, and organizations nationwide.
A true champion and pioneer of the game, Lietzke’s service spanned decades and encompassed numerous initiatives to grow and strengthen the volleyball community. He was a cornerstone of the sport, the founder of Austin Juniors Volleyball, and an AVCA Hall of Fame inductee.
In 1998, he was inducted into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame as a recipient of the USA Volleyball George J. Fisher Leadership Award. His impact was felt profoundly at the national level through his work with First Point Volleyball, now an arm of USA Volleyball, and his service on the USA Volleyball Foundation Board, where his vision helped expand opportunities for countless young athletes.
He was a longtime coach, including collegiate stints at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Southwest Missouri State University, and the University of Texas. He also coached many teams at Austin Juniors and coached with the U.S. junior and youth national teams.
“Glen Lietzke always amazed me with the depth of his innovation and the lasting influence he had on our sport, shared John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “But what impressed me most in recent years was his generosity and the quiet way he made an impact. I always knew I could call Glen for honest insight and thoughtful perspective. He worked behind the scenes, never seeking attention, always focused on making things better for others. That is what our sport has lost, a humble icon and we have lost a good friend.”
Lietzke was a tireless advocate for the growth of boys and men’s volleyball, investing resources and leadership to help programs thrive in regions where few opportunities previously existed. At the time of his passing, he was actively leading preparations for January’s Southwest Boys Classic, one of the premier events on the national calendar.
Beyond his professional achievements, Glen was a trusted friend to the First Point Volleyball and a visionary leader whose belief in what was possible strengthened the sport. His legacy is one of generational impact; a volleyball community made better, more inclusive, and more vibrant through his lifelong commitment.
USA Volleyball extends its heartfelt condolences to his wife, Kathy, his children, Nathan and Lauren, the Austin Juniors community, and the many athletes, coaches and colleagues inspired by his life and work.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2025) — USA Volleyball will honor longtime coach and leader Bill Hamiter with the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Ceremony and Celebration. The Frier Award is USA Volleyball’s highest honor, celebrating individuals whose work has profoundly shaped the sport across the United States.
The annual event will take place on May 20, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, and tickets are now on sale. Proceeds from the Hall of Fame banquet will benefit the USA Volleyball Foundation, helping fund the Olympic and Paralympic dreams of athletes competing in USA Volleyball’s national team programs.
Hamiter has led the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team since 2009, guiding the program to historic success on the global stage. Under his leadership, the team captured its first Paralympic gold medal at the Rio 2016 Games and went on to achieve back-to-back titles at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games, marking a Paralympic three-peat. The team also earned silver in London 2012 and took silver medals at the ParaVolley World Championships in 2010, 2014 and 2018. Most recently, the program claimed gold at the 2025 World ParaVolley World Cup.
As director of the U.S. Sitting Volleyball Teams, Hamiter oversees the Paralympic program, leading athlete and coach development and expanding competitive opportunities for both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Sitting Teams. During his tenure, the men’s team won gold at the 2003 Parapan American Games, qualified for the 2004 Paralympics, and secured silver in 2007. Hamiter served as head coach of the men’s team from 2001 to 2010 and again in 2013.
His coaching career began in the collegiate and high school ranks, including assistant coaching at the University of Central Oklahoma from 1998 to 2005, where the program earned three division titles and an NCAA Tournament berth in 2002. Earlier, as head coach at Southern Nazarene University (1986–1991), he led the team to five district titles, two regional titles, and multiple NAIA national tournament appearances. At Heritage Hall High School, he guided the program to three consecutive state championships and was named Oklahoma Volleyball Coach of the Year in 2008. Hamiter also founded Oklahoma Wind Volleyball Club and Oklahoma Peak Performance, serving as club director and developing future generations of athletes.
Most recently, Hamiter was named the 2024 Paralympic Coach of the Year by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, recognizing his enduring influence and innovation in the sport. His forward-thinking approach, integrating data analytics, performance tracking, and video analysis—has helped elevate U.S. sitting volleyball to world-leading standards. In Paris, the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team earned gold once again, led by standout performances from Heather Erickson (MVP and Best Attacker), Lora Webster (Best Blocker), and Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (Best Setter).
USA Volleyball is proud to recognize Bill Hamiter with the 2026 Frier Award, celebrating a career defined by excellence, innovation and championship-level leadership.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 12, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the athletes and coaches for the 2025 Beach NTDP Winter Training Series, set for December 27-29 in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Athletes will participate in six focused training sessions across Boys U19/20, Boys U18, Girls U19/20, Girls U18 and Girls U17.
The Winter Training Series brings together a distinguished lineup of accomplished coaches, including Olympians Jake Gibb, Alvaro Filho and Jenny Johnson-Jordan, to offer athletes an unparalleled opportunity to train with elite professionals. Four coaches have also worked with athletes at Olympic Games: Gustavo Rocha, Marcio Sicoli, Jeff Alzina and Andrew Fuller. Rocha and Billy Allen are the girls and boys coaches, respectively, for the 2026 Beach U18 National Team
The program serves as an important development platform and plays a key role in selection considerations for beach age-group national teams. Participation makes athletes eligible for consideration for specified rosters but does not guarantee selection. Upcoming 2026 opportunities include the FIVB U18 Youth Olympic Games, FIVB Beach Volleyball U18 World Championship, FISU World University Championship and U23 NORCECA Continental events.
Boys Hybrid Program
For the third consecutive year, the Winter Training Series will include a boys hybrid program. The NTDP Hybrid Athlete Program provides selected athletes the opportunity to train on both hardcourt and sand. With potential career paths in beach, indoor or both pipelines, the program supports cross-disciplinary growth by creating an environment that encourages development across both disciplines. Athletes are invited based on NTDP Scouting Network recommendations and identified as having high potential in both beach and indoor.
Boys U19/20
Head Coach: Alvaro Filho, Olympian/Stetson
Assistant Coach: Dancer Styles, Cal
Assistant Coach: Collin Wilson, Coastal Carolina
Assistant Coach: Stanton Smith, El Camino College
Boys U18
Head Coach: Billy Allen, Stanford
Associate Head Coach: Patty Dodd, MB Sand
Assistant Coach: Nicole Christner, S3 Volleyball
Assistant Coach: Derek Sullivan, Belmont Abbey
Girls U19/20
Head Coach: Jake Gibb, Olympian/Spiker Beach
Assistant Coach: Jeff Alzina, Santa Clara
Assistant Coach: Benny White, LMU
Assistant Coach: Joe Mayer, Cal
Girls U18
Head Coach: Gustavo Rocha, USC
Assistant Coach: Brooke Nile, FSU
Assistant Coach: Kristina Adams, Stetson
Assistant Coach: Kelly Reeves, UCLA
Girls U17
Head Coach: Meagan Owusu, Cal
Associate Head Coach: Andrew Fuller, Stanford
Assistant Coach: Jenny Johnson-Jordan, Olympian/UCLA
Assistant Coach: Marcio Sicoli, Pepperdine
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 1, 2025) – USA Volleyball Foundation’s First Point Fund proudly announces a $250,000 grant to University of the Pacific Athletics in support of reinstating Division I men’s volleyball. The USAVF grant was made possible with contributions from East Coast Volleyball, USA Volleyball, and USAVF donors dedicated to providing more opportunities through volleyball. Pacific’s President Dr. Christopher Callahan and Director of Athletics Adam Tschuor announced the grant and that the new DI men’s volleyball program would begin play in 2026-2027.
Founded to grow boys and men’s volleyball, First Point, now an arm of the USA Volleyball Foundation, has driven nationwide growth by rallying donors and partners dedicated to the future of volleyball. As the sport continues to surge across the country, boys volleyball is the fastest-growing high school team sport in the United States, rising 76 percent over the past decade and another 12 percent in the last year alone, according to statistics by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The timing of this multi-year grant offers Pacific a robust foundation as it prepares to relaunch its program, laying out the groundwork for sustained success.
“This is an exciting time for our sport. Bringing men’s volleyball back to Pacific marks a major milestone for Division I and for athletes striving to reach the highest levels of competition,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “Restoring this program has long been a priority for First Point and USA Volleyball. Congratulations to President Callahan, the Pacific community, and the expanding boys volleyball ecosystem across Northern California and beyond. Thanks to our Foundation’s donors, more young men will now have greater collegiate opportunities than ever before.”
Support from USAVF’s First Point Fund, made possible by contributions from East Coast Volleyball and USA Volleyball, gives Pacific a clear path back into the collegiate volleyball landscape. This three-year grant will help build the program as it prepares for the 2026-27 season.
First Point Volleyball has not only helped launch 43 men’s collegiate volleyball programs nationwide but has also played a central role in the growth of the SIAC and NEC men’s volleyball conferences and the resulting expansion of the NCAA men’s volleyball championship.
“This is a proud moment for Pacific and its men’s volleyball alumni. Restoring the program honors a legacy built on national success and the lifelong impact this university had on all of us,” said Chris Tamas, a 2003 Pacific graduate, former men’s volleyball student-athlete, and current head coach of the Illinois women’s volleyball team. “We’re grateful to President Callahan, Director of Athletics Adam Tschuor, and our partners at First Point and USA Volleyball for helping bring this program back, as well as the alumni who championed its return. I’d like to thank and recognize longtime Pacific head coach Joe Wortmann, whose leadership shaped generations of Tigers. We are honored to compete once more in building on our proud history for future generations.”
The grant includes a $50,000 matching challenge designed to spark additional support from UOP men’s volleyball alumni. Pacific sponsored an NCAA DI men’s volleyball team from 1993 to 2014, when the program was discontinued. The newly reinstated Pacific program will compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation alongside BYU, Concordia Irvine, Menlo, Pepperdine, Stanford, UCLA, USC and Vanguard. The announcement follows the Pacific Board of Regents’ approval on November 7, which also elevated Pacific’s women’s cheer and stunt program to full Division I status.
“Pacific men’s volleyball has a proud legacy, and it’s fantastic and appropriate to see the program return,” said Karch Kiraly, head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team. “While Southern California was once the sport’s center of gravity, today talent can come from everywhere. Pacific is positioned to recruit nationally, and I’m confident the program can rise quickly.”
A nationwide search is underway to identify Pacific’s next head coach as the university prepares for a long-awaited return to competition.
“None of this would be possible if not for the vision and leadership of President Callahan, our Board of Regents and Cabinet for backing this bold step forward,” Tschuor said. “Their support shows the strength and momentum of Pacific Athletics. I also want to thank East Coast Volleyball, First Point Volleyball and USA Volleyball for making this USAVF grant possible. Additionally, hearing from so many Pacific men’s volleyball alumni throughout this process has been inspiring and greatly appreciated. The passion for this program runs deep, and that has shown in the dozens of pledges to help support men’s volleyball moving forward.”
“While other universities are eliminating programs, Pacific Athletics is growing and expanding under the visionary leadership of Athletic Director Adam Tschuor,” Callahan said. “We are thrilled to return our storied men’s volleyball program back to the Spanos Center.”
For more information about Pacific’s men’s volleyball program, the national search for its head coach, or ways to support the growth of volleyball, please contact Pacific Athletics or visit USA Volleyball Foundation.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 21, 2025) — USA Volleyball celebrates the life and legacy of U.S. Olympian Jayne McHugh, whose passion, leadership and unwavering commitment to the sport have profoundly shaped generations of athletes, coaches and fans across the volleyball community. McHugh passed away on Nov. 15.
A three-time All-American at the University of the Pacific, McHugh graduated with a degree in education and later earned a master’s in the same field. She represented the U.S. Women’s National Team as a middle blocker and competed at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. She also won bronze with the team at the Pan American Games.
“Jayne was a remarkable ambassador for our sport,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “Her impact reached far beyond the wins and medals; she shaped people. Her influence will continue through the countless athletes and coaches she mentored and through the spirit of unity she brought to every gym she entered.”
After her time on the U.S. National Team, McHugh served for years as a collegiate coach at the University of the Pacific, leading young athletes to success both on and off the court. Her leadership, sportsmanship and commitment to the next generation earned her the respect and admiration of the entire volleyball community. She returned to her home state of Colorado in 2019 to coach at Valor Christian High School, and under her guidance the program became one of the most dominant in the state. The team won four straight 5A titles, including the 2025 title. Due to her illness, she was unable to coach during the last several weeks of the high school season; the Valor Christian Eagles presented her with the game ball after the championship.
McHugh was also a beloved coach with USA Volleyball club Colorado Juniors Volleyball.
USA Volleyball and its members extend heartfelt gratitude for McHugh’s lifelong service to the sport. Her legacy of excellence, integrity and mentorship will be felt for decades to come.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 11, 2025) – USA Volleyball has announced a multi-year collaboration with Volleyball League of America (VLA), a professional high-performance men’s league in the United States.
This collaboration, which begins in the 2025-26 season, will elevate men’s volleyball nationwide by integrating VLA’s elite competitions into the USA Volleyball schedule, creating new opportunities for players and fans while strengthening the sport’s competitive and community landscape.
“This collaboration with USA Volleyball is a milestone for the men’s adult game in the United States,” said VLA Chair Lloy Ball. “By embedding our top-tier competitions into the U.S. Adult Open Championship, we are creating a clear and aspirational pathway for athletes after college while elevating the fan experience. Together, we are building something that strengthens volleyball at every level.”
As part of the agreement, the VLA Tier 1 Men’s Championship will become a feature of the USA Volleyball Adult Open National Championship, enhancing one of the sport’s most prestigious annual events.
The collaboration also introduces a new VLA-specific adult membership, with a plan of providing membership benefits and access to USAV systems and services. Events are planned to be co-branded and promoted jointly. Together, USAV and VLA aim to create more opportunities for athletes after college and expand the reach of the sport to new audiences.
“For almost 100 years, USA Volleyball has helped our sport grow from the grassroots to the Olympic and Paralympic levels,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO John Speraw. “Partnering with the VLA brings new energy and visibility to men’s volleyball in the U.S. It connects our grassroots and high-performance systems, supports athletes beyond college, strengthens our national events, and continues to grow the game we all love.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 24, 2025) – Seventeen athletes have been selected for the 2025 U.S. Boys U17 National Team that will train for the 2025 NORCECA Boys U17 Continental Championship, set for November 18-23 in Managua, Nicaragua.
The athletes will participate in a training block November 9-16 at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. From this group, 12 athletes will be chosen to represent the United States on the final competition roster in Managua. This will be the first national team experience for all 17 athletes.
U.S. Women’s National Team Assistant Coach Brandon Taliaferro, a former player on the U.S. Men’s National Team, will lead the U17 squad. Taliaferro was previously an assistant for the UCLA men’s program.
“I’m honored to serve these athletes and represent USA Volleyball. The U17 age group is the first step in the National team process. Our staff will build a training environment that is intense, skill based, and game-real, with the intention of developing the foundation for years to come wearing red, white and blue.”
No. (Name, Position, Hometown, High School, USAV Region)
1 Nate Paige (L, Wheaton, Ill., Wheaton Warrenville South HS, Great Lakes)
2 Logan Flores (OH, Cypress, Calif., Cypress HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
3 Collin Tullis (L, Slidell, La., Seton Home Study Program, Southern)
4 Sid Saikanth (OH, Leander, Texas, Rouse HS, Lone Star)
5 Dane Schaefer (S/OPP, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Mira Costa HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
6 Tyler Berent (S, Mountain View, Calif., Mountain View HS, Northern California)
7 Sean John (MB, Mount Prospect, Ill., John Hersey HS, Great Lakes)
8 Tommy Clifford (OH, Glen Ellyn, Ill., Glenbard West HS, Great Lakes)
9 Gabe Desiderio (OH, Los Altos Hills, Calif., Saint Francis HS, Northern California)
10 Nikodem Opiola (MB, Arlington Heights, Ill., Rolling Meadows HS, Great Lakes)
11 Kekoa Wade (OPP, Kailua, Hawaii, University Laboratory School, Aloha)
12 Carter Tchaikovsky (S, Huntington Beach, Calif., Huntington Beach HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
13 Frankie Vincent (MB, Schaumburg, Ill., Schaumburg High School, Great Lakes)
14 Jackson Vanderpool (MB, Queen Creek, Arizona, Higley HS, Arizona Region)
15 Noah Mbaitoloum (OH, Rockville, Md., Winston Churchill HS, Chesapeake)
16 Jackson Real (OPP, San Clemente, Calif., San Clemente HS, Southern California Southern Nevada)
17 Kellen Saurer (S, Elgin, Ill., Wheaton Academy, Great Lakes)
Coaches
Head Coach: Brandon Taliaferro (USA Volleyball)
Assistant Coach: Steven Duhoux (Ohio State)
Assistant Coach: Tom Stillwell (NTDP)
Athletic Trainer: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Performance Analyst Noel Carpio (NTDP)
Team Doctor: Dainis Berzins, D.O. (Cedars-Sinai – Los Angeles)
Team Lead: Donovan Martinez (NTDP)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (October 3, 2025) – USA Volleyball is excited to introduce Body Confident Sport (BCS) for the 2025-2026 season, a nationwide initiative dedicated to building inclusive volleyball communities where every athlete feels valued and confident in their body. Backed by a grant from Laureus Sport for Good and developed with global experts from the Centre for Appearance Research and the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, the program addresses body image concerns, one of the top reasons young women leave sports.
USA Volleyball is also launching a Body Confident Sport Club Contest for 2025-26. Details on how to participate are below.
Research shows up to 45% of female athletes stop playing during their teen years due to body confidence issues, often reinforced by pressures around appearance over athletic performance. Body Confident Sport equips coaches with free facilitator training and ready-to-use resources to lead meaningful conversations, reshape team cultures, and stop negative messages about body image. The curriculum encourages athletes to embrace body diversity and focus on what their bodies can do, not just how they look.
Volleyball, one of the most popular female sports, offers a meaningful opportunity to positively impact young women’s growth, development and confidence. As a national governing body, USA Volleyball can reach more than 400,000 youth athletes, but this requires the support of coaches. Coaches play a pivotal role in shaping team culture, fostering confidence and empowering athletes to take pride in their bodies and accomplishments on the court.
Results from USA Volleyball’s 2024 pilot implementation:
“Coaches hold a uniquely powerful role in shaping the experiences of athletes,” said John Speraw, USA Volleyball President and CEO. “By creating environments where athletes feel confident and proud of their individual builds, we not only retain more young women in sport but also empower them to excel as players and grow into tomorrow’s leaders. As an organization, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture where athletes can enjoy, learn, and develop within the sport, one that keeps them engaged for years to come as athletes and future leaders.”
How to Participate and Enter the Club Contest
For questions or help getting started, contact Dr. Lauren Walker at [email protected] or Dr. Jenny Jenny Johnson at [email protected]. Additional resources are available at the Body Confident Sport website.
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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.”
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
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 26, 2025) – USA Volleyball has selected 17 athletes for the first-ever U17 Girls National Team, which will compete at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U17 Continental Championship, set for Nov. 4-9 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
The athletes will participate in a training block Oct. 26-Nov. 1 at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Following the training, 12 athletes will be named to the final competition roster to represent the United States at the championship.
“I’m honored to lead the U17 National Team at the NORCECA Continental Championship,” said head coach Tayyiba Haneef-Park, a three-time Olympian and current U.S. Women’s National Team assistant coach. “This is the first time USA Volleyball has sponsored a U17 team internationally—an exciting milestone for our program.
“We’ve assembled an outstanding group of athletes and staff who are eager to proudly represent USA Volleyball. This championship presents a tremendous opportunity for our program, and we’re aiming for a podium finish as we begin building valuable points toward future World Championship rankings.”
All 17 selected athletes are experiencing their first national team opportunity.
Name (Pos., Height, Birth Year, Hometown, High School, USAV Region)
Mckenzie Andrews (MB, 6-5, 2010, Grosse Pointe, Mich., Mercy High School, Lakeshore)
Chloe Burbage (S, 6-1, 2010, Cary, N.C., Green Hope High School, Carolina)
Lexi Coleman (OH, 6-0, 2010, Northville, Mich., South Lyon East High School, Lakeshore)
MC Crutcher (OH/OPP, 5-11, 2011, Mansfield, Texas, Mansfield High School, North Texas)
Kaelyn Easton (S, 5-11, Saline, Mich., Mercy High School, Lakeshore)
Ellie Enger (S/OPP, 6-1, 2010, Apopka, Fla., Orangewood Christian High School, Florida)
Madlen Gloessner (MB, 6-5, 2010, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Lakewood High School, Rocky Mountain)
Grace Hengler (L, 5-6, 2010, Frisco, Texas, Coram Deo High School, North Texas)
Mesa Jameson (OPP/OH, 6-2, Cottage Grove, Minn., Eagan High School, North Country)
Taylor Johnson (OH/OPP, 6-0. Lewisville, Texas, Hebron High School, North Texas)
Lola Loncar (L, 5-5, 2010, Concord, Ohio, Lake Catholic High School, Ohio Valley)
Julia Masselink (OH, 6-2, 2010, Sioux Falls, S.D., Harrisburg High School, North Country)
Mikayla Matuszko (OPP/OH, 6-3, 2010, Wellington, Fla., The King’s Academy, Florida)
Madison Middleton (MB, 6-1, 2010, Roswell, Ga., St. Francis High School, Southern)
Maya Ogbogu (OH, 6-0, 2010, Parker, Texas, Allen High School, North Texas)
Bella Osborn (L, 5-4, 2010, Plano, Texas, Plano Senior High School, North Texas)
Shaun Waller (MB, 6-3, 2010, Franklin, Tenn., Centennial High School, Southern)
Coaches
Head Coach: Tayyiba Haneef-Park (U.S. Women’s National Team assistant coach, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Laura “Bird” Kuhn (Pro Volleyball Federation, Atlanta Vibe)
Assistant Coach: Amir Lugo-Rodriguez (SC Rockstar/Cal State Long Beach)
Performance Analyst: Noel Carpio (NTDP)
Athletic Trainer/Team Doctor: Chris Cornell (Coduhi Clinic)
Team Lead: Alex Purvey (NTDP)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 15, 2025) – USA Volleyball is expanding its boys junior national qualifying calendar with the addition of the 2026 Boys West Coast Qualifier. The inaugural event will take place January 2-4, 2026, at the Momentous Sports Center in Irvine, California.
“By introducing a new USAV boys junior national qualifier in Southern California, we’re giving clubs and teams a valuable early-season opportunity to test themselves before heading into major competitions for the 2025-26 season,” said USA Volleyball Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop. “With the 2026 USAV Boys Southwest Classic in Phoenix already topping 700 registered teams, this new event in Irvine will allow athletes to sharpen their play and gain momentum ahead of one of the largest boys tournaments in the country.”
Boys West Coast Qualifier Home Page
Divisions offered at the Boys West Coast Qualifier in the first year include:
Teams will compete for bids and division placement at the 2026 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship, July 8-11, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. Winners of the Open divisions in Irvine will receive free entry to the Phoenix event in July.
Registration for the Boys West Coast Qualifier opens Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. (noon) ET. Please send questions regarding the event to [email protected].
For a list of all 2025-26 boys junior national qualifiers, visit our Boys Indoor page.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 12, 2025) – USA Volleyball is expanding its girls junior national qualifying calendar with the addition of the USAV Girls West Coast Qualifier. The inaugural event, the 22nd girls junior national qualifier in the series, will be held Thursday-Saturday, April 2-4, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
“Launching the USAV Girls West Coast Qualifier fills a strategic need for clubs and teams in the Pacific Zone,” said USA Volleyball Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop. “Anaheim’s world-class venue and hospitality make it an ideal host for athletes, families and college recruiters. We’re excited to create more bid opportunities in the West while expanding options and elevating the athlete experience at every turn.”
GIRLS WEST COAST QUALIFIER HOME PAGE
The Girls West Coast Qualifier will offer the following divisions in 2026:
Teams competing in the 15-17 bid divisions have the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s, set for June 25-July 3 in Indianapolis, Indiana. USA Volleyball will expand the Girls West Coast Qualifier to include all bid divisions in 2027.
Registration opens Monday, Sept.15, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. Please send questions regarding the event to [email protected].
For a list of all 2025-26 GJNC and GJNC 18s qualifiers, visit our Girls Indoor page.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 29, 2025) – USA Volleyball is excited to announce that the 2026 Boys Junior National Championships (BJNC) will take place July 8-11, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
This annual championship event for USA Volleyball will bring together boys volleyball teams from across the country competing for national titles in 12U-18U age divisions. Teams will battle across multiple playing divisions from Open, USA, American and Club (non-bid), showcasing junior boys volleyball in the U.S.
“Phoenix is pleased to welcome the USA Volleyball community back to our vibrant downtown,” said Chris Robertson, Visit Phoenix director of national accounts. “Hosting the Boys Junior National Championship for the third time brings an exhilarating energy to the city as the nation’s top teams compete at the highest level to win it all. The event also provides meaningful support for our local hotels, restaurants and small businesses by connecting them with visitors from across the country.”
Registration for BJNC will open at noon Eastern time on Dec. 10, 2025. The housing block opens at 2 p.m. Eastern time on Dec. 15, 2025, shortly after the Girls 18s National Championship housing block opens on the same date at noon Eastern time.
In addition to the great competition, the 2026 event will feature the return of several popular experiences, including a coaches welcome reception, a coaches lounge, a college recruiting panel and the National Team Development Program (NTDP Experience) before the start of the event. Competitors can also expect guest appearances for autographs and photos and the return of the jersey trade area. Additional enhancements are being finalized and will be announced in the months ahead.
“The Boys Junior National Championships is another great event in USA Volleyball’s annual calendar, and we are thrilled to return to Phoenix in 2026,” said USA Volleyball Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop. “This championship not only provides a great season-ending event for USAV clubs but also brings together families, coaches and fans in celebration of the sport. Phoenix has been an outstanding partner for us, and we look forward to another unforgettable experience for athletes and spectators alike.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 18, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes on the 2025 Men’s U21 National Team who are headed to Jiangmen, China, for the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship, Aug. 20-31.
The team begins play Aug. 20 (Aug. 21 in China) against Thailand at 8 p.m. PT. Later pool play matches will be against Türkiye, Egypt, China and Morocco. Watch with a subscription to VBTV.
All athlete on the 2025 team have previous U.S. national team experience:
UCLA head coach John Hawks, who led the U21 team to gold at the Pan Am Cup, is also coaching the Worlds team.
2025 Men’s U21 National Team World Championship Roster
Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, School/Club, USAV Region)
1 Kellen Larson (L, 5-9, Irvine, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
3 Cole Hartke (OPP, 6-11, Barrington, Ill., Pepperdine, Great Lakes)
7 Trent Taliaferro (S, 6-5, San Clemente, Calif., UCLA, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
9 Tre Jordan (MB, 6-10, Mesa, Ariz., Univ. of Hawaii, Arizona)
12 Sterling Foley (OH, 6-6, Los Angeles, Calif., Univ. of Southern California, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
13 Sean Kelly (OH, 6-7, Manhattan Beach, Calif., UCLA, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
16 Tread Rosenthal (S, 6-10, Hermosa Beach, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
17 Riggs Guy (OH, 6-3, Newport Beach, Calif., UC Santa Barbara, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
18 Kainoa Wade (OPP, 6-10, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Hawaii, Aloha Region)
21 Jackson Cryst (MB, 6-10, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
22 Sebastiano Sani (OH, 6-8, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Long Beach State, Chesapeake)
23 Micah Goss (MB, 6-6, Santa Barbara, Calif., UC Irvine, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
Coaches
Head Coach: John Hawks (UCLA)
Assistant Coach: Donan Cruz
Assistant Coach: Matthew Pollock (Pepperdine)
Performance Analyst: Alex Hurlburt (The Volleyball institute)
Athletic Trainer: Rachel Menze (Pepperdine)
Team Lead: Donovan Martinez (NTDP)
All times PT
Aug. 20: USA vs. Thailand, 8 p.m.
Aug. 21: USA vs. Türkiye, 11 p.m.
Aug. 22: USA vs. vs. Egypt, 8 p.m.
Aug. 24: USA vs. China, 11 p.m.
Aug. 25: USA vs. Morocco, 11 p.m.
Aug. 26: Round of 16
Aug. 29: Quarterfinals
Aug. 30: Semifinals
Aug. 31: Medal matches
The U.S. Men’s U21 National Team ended an undefeated run at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men's Pan American Cup by capturing the gold medal with a 3-1 (26-24, 25-21, 22-25, 25-18) victory over host Canada on Sunday night in Calgary. In similar fashion to its preliminary round win when the two teams met, the U.S. won the first two sets, dropped the third set and clinched the win in the fourth set.
USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes on the 2025 U21 Men’s National Team who will compete at the NORCECA Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, Aug. 5-10 in Calgary, Canada.
USA Volleyball announces the 24 athletes on the 2025 U21 Men’s National Team who will prepare for the NORCECA Men’s U21 Pan American Cup and the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes on the 2025 U21 Men’s National Team who will compete at the NORCECA Men’s U21 Pan American Cup, Aug. 5-10 in Calgary, Canada.
The 12 were chosen from 24 athletes who participated in a training block from July 27-Aug. 2 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 24 athletes were also training for possible selection to the upcoming Men’s U21 World Championship in China, Aug. 21-31. That roster will be announced after a second training block, Aug. 7-17 at the USOPTC.
The 2025 Pan Am team features several athletes with previous U.S. national team experience:
Four athletes are making their international debut for the U.S.: setter Jacob Little-Phillips, libero Johnny Dykstra, outside hitter Riggs Guy and middle blocker Micah Goss.
UCLA head coach John Hawks will lead both the Pan Am and Worlds teams.
2025 Men’s U21 National Team
Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, School/Club, USAV Region)
1 Kellen Larson (L, 5-9, Irvine, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
5 Marek Turner (OH, 6-6, Long Beach, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California)
6 Victor Loiola (OH, 6-4, Manhattan Beach, Calif., N/A, Southern California)
7 Trent Taliaferro (S, 6-5, San Clemente, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
8 Jacob Little-Phillips (S, 6-2, Winter Park, Fla., Winter Park HS, Florida Region)
9 Tre Jordan (MB, 6-10, Mesa, Ariz., Grand Canyon, Arizona)
10 Johnny Dykstra (L, 6-2, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Univ. of Southern California, Southern California)
15 Joshua Aruya (MB, 6-9, Mission Viejo, Calif., UC Santa Barbara, Southern California)
17 Riggs Guy (OH, 6-3, Newport Beach, Calif., UC Santa Barbara, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
18 Kainoa Wade (OPP, 6-10, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Hawaii, Aloha Region)
22 Sebastiano Sani (OH, 6-8, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Long Beach State, Chesapeake)
23 Micah Goss (MB, 6-6, Santa Barbara, Calif., UC Irvine, Southern California)
Alternates
2 Roan Alviar (L, 5-11, Hayward, Calif., Princeton, Northern California)
4 Aidan Klein (MB, 6-10, Evanston, Ill., Loyola Chicago, Great Lakes)
11 Finn Kearney (OH, 6-5, Phoenix, Ariz., Univ. of Hawaii, Arizona)
14 Justin Todd (MB, 6-7, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Hawaii, Aloha)
19 Grayson Bradford (OPP, 6-11, Redondo Beach, Calif., Mira Costa HS, Southern California)
24 Kahale Clini (OH, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, UCLA, Aloha)
Coaches
Head Coach: John Hawks (UCLA)
Assistant Coach: Donan Cruz (Ball State)
Assistant Coach: Matthew Pollock (Pepperdine)
Performance Analyst: Thomas Shaffer (Loyola Chicago)
Athletic Trainer: Hazel Peterson (USOPTC)
Team Lead: Brandon Oswald (NTDP)
Schedule
All times Pacific
Aug. 5: USA vs. Chile, 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 6: USA vs. Barbados, 1:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: USA vs. Canada, 6 p.m.
Aug. 8: USA vs. Mexico, 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 9: USA vs. Puerto Rico, 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 10: Medal Matches and Classification
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 25, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup, taking place July 27-Aug. 1 in León, Mexico. The athletes were selected from the 17-member Women’s U23 National Team following a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, California.
The U.S. team begins play on Sunday, July 27 against the Dominican Republic at 1 p.m. PT. In pool play, the U.S. will also face Suriname and Costa Rica. Cuba, Mexico, Canada and Nicaragua are in the other pool.
DePaul University head coach Marie Zidek will lead the team in Mexico, assisted by five-time Olympian Danielle Scott (LOVB) and Olympian Kayla Banwarth (PVF).
“This roster reflects a clear vision for how we aim to compete on the international stage — with adaptability, depth and a commitment to playing a connected, intelligent game,” Zidek said. “We look forward to being tested as a group and stay committed to representing the USA with a fighting spirit as we chase competitive success in critical developmental tournaments.”
Seven athletes headed to Mexico have previous international experience for the U.S:
Newcomers are Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, Caroline Kerr, Ava Martin, Jurnee Robinson and Lauren Rumel.
Name, (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region)
1 Emmy Klika (L, 5-7, 2003, Novelty, Ohio, Pro Volleyball Federation, Ohio Valley)
3 Chloe Chicoine (OH, 5-10, 2004, Lafayette, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
4 Cara Cresse (MB, 6-6, 2003, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
6 Raven Colvin (MB, 6-1, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Pro Volleyball Federation, Hoosier)
8 Eva Hudson (OH, 6-1, 2004, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Kentucky, Hoosier)
9 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Pro Volleyball Federation, Great Plains)
10 Averi Carlson (S, 5-11, 2003, Lucas, Texas, SMU, North Texas)
11 Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (MB, 6-2, 2004, Flower Mound, Texas, Texas A&M, North Texas)
13C Caroline Kerr (S, 5-11, 2004, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Tennessee, Great Lakes)
15 Ava Martin (OH, 6-1, 2004, Overland Park, Kan., Creighton Univ., Heart of America)
16 Jurnee Robinson (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2004, Simpsonville, S.C., LSU, Palmetto)
18 Lauren Rumel (OPP, 6-2, 2003, Tucson, Ariz., Oregon State Univ., Arizona)
Alternates
7 Brooke Bultema (MB, 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio, Univ. of Kentucky, Ohio Valley)
12 Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2004, Columbia, Mo., Univ. of Texas, Heart of America)
14 Devin Kahahawai (OPP, 6-4, 2004, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
17 Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, 2004, Charleston, S.C., UCLA, Southern)
19 Maya Sands (L, 5-7, Rock Falls, Ill., Univ. of Missouri, Great Lakes)
Coaches
Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul)
Assistant Coach: Kayla Banwarth (PVF, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott (LOVB, Olympian)
Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (Michigan)
ATC: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Taylor Marten (Ozark Juniors)
All times Pacific
July 27: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 1 p.m.
July 28: USA vs. Suriname, 1 p.m.
July 29: USA vs. Costa Rica, 3 p.m.
July 30: Quarterfinals
July 31: Semifinals and Classification Matches
Aug. 1: Medal Matches and Classification matches
USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 18 athletes who will train with the 2025 Women’s U23 National Team for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup, July 25-August 2 in Leon, Mexico.
USA Volleyball announces the 19 athletes on the 2025 U.S. Girls U19 National Team who will prepare for the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup, June 24–29 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
USA Volleyball announces the 19 athletes who have been selected to prepare for the 2025 FIVB Girls U19 World Championship, set to take place from July 2-13 in Osijek, Croatia, and Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia. The U.S. will compete in Pool C alongside teams from Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland, Peru and Spain.
USA Volleyball announces the 19 athletes on the 2025 U19 Girls National Team who will prepare for the 2025 FIVB Women’s U21 World Championship, Aug. 5-18, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 7, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championship (GJCC), a new national event scheduled for June 5-7, 2026, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Designed as a stand-alone, non-bid championship event, the GJCC will offer competition for girls teams in the 10u through 17u divisions, creating exciting new opportunities for junior clubs across the country. The event will initially welcome 450 teams and is projected to grow into a 1,000+ team championship in the coming years.
Importantly, the GJCC will replace the existing Patriot Division within USA Volleyball’s Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) structure for these age groups, which will now allow for additional bids in each division for GJNC beginning with the 2026 season. This initiative will enable USA Volleyball to expand its network of junior national qualifiers across the country, helping to reduce travel costs for clubs and families while meeting the growing demand for USAV-sanctioned events.
“The launch of the USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championship is an exciting step forward for our membership,” said USA Volleyball Chief Operating Officer Steve Bishop. “This new event is ideal for USA Volleyball clubs looking to compete in a high-quality, three-day, non-bid national championship during the early June window each year. This championship is just one of several initiatives we are rolling out during this quadrennial to expand opportunities and pathways for our clubs, athletes and coaches nationwide. We look forward to seeing this event grow in size and impact in the years to come.”
Hosted in one of the country’s premier volleyball venues, the inaugural GJCC will feature:
“Columbus is excited to host another big event with the inaugural USA Volleyball Girls Club Championship in 2026,” said Linda Logan, CEO and president of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. “Two key factors in what makes this a great market for volleyball are the strength of the Ohio Valley Region and a top host venue in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Combined with the city’s central location, that makes Columbus ideal for participants and their families to explore some of our unique neighborhoods. USA Volleyball is a great partner, and we look forward to working with them again to create special memories for the girls playing in this championship.”
By creating this dedicated national championship platform for non-bid teams, USA Volleyball is providing an exciting new pathway for participation, opening the door for more teams to experience a national event atmosphere and helping to grow the sport across the country.
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 10, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes who have been selected to compete at the 2025 FIVB Girls U19 World Championship, set to take place from July 2-13 in Osijek, Croatia, and Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia. The U.S. will compete in Pool C alongside teams from Türkiye, Bulgaria, Poland, Peru and Spain.
The 12 athletes were chosen from a group of 19 who trained June 1-7 at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. They will have a second phase of preparation in the Netherlands from June 26-30, 2025.
The roster includes several returners from the 2024 U19 National Team that won gold at the 2024 NORECA Continental Championship: Henley Anderson, Suli Davis, Genevieve Harris, Isabelle Hoppe, Kelly Kinney and and Devyn Wiest. Cari Spears was on the 2022 and 2023 U19 National Teams.
The U.S. Girls U19 National Team is the reigning world champion, having won the event in 2023.
2025 U19 National Team Roster for World Championship
(Name, Pos., Birth Year, Height, Hometown, School, Region)
3 Jordan Taylor (MB, 6-5, 2007, Houston, Texas, University of Minnesota, Lone Star)
5 Lily Hayes (L, 5-9, 2007, Tampa, Fla., Berkeley Prep HS, Florida)
6 Suli Davis (OH, 6-1, 2007, Euless, Texas, Brigham Young University, North Texas)
8 Abbey Emch (MB, 6-3, 2007, New Waterford, Ohio, University of Pittsburgh, Ohio Valley)
10 Isabelle Hoppe (S, 5-8, 2008, Gibsonia, Pa., Pine Richland HS, Ohio Valley)
11 Kelly Kinney (OH/OPP, 6-2, 2007, West Palm Beach, Fla., The Kings Academy, Florida)
12 Genevieve Harris (S, 5-11, 2007, Raleigh, N.C, Cardinal Gibbons HS, Carolina)
13 Gabrielle Nichols (MB, 6-3, 2007, Winston Salem, N.C., Penn State University, Carolina)
16 Cari Spears (OH, 6-3, 2007, Dallas, Texas, University of Texas, North Texas)
17 Lameen Mambu (OH, 6-0, 2007, Chantilly, Va., Georgia Tech, Chesapeake)
19 Henley Anderson (OPP/OH, 6-3, 2007, Dripping Springs, Texas, Dripping Springs HS, Lone Star)
20 Devyn Wiest (OH, 6-3, 2007, Peoria, Ariz., University of Utah, Arizona)
Alternates
1 Izzy Mogridge (S, 5-11, 2007, Lutz, Fla., Berkeley Prep HS, Florida)
2 Charlotte Vinson (OPP, 6-2, 2007, Muncie, Ind., Yorktown HS, Hoosier)
4 Kalyssa Blackshear (MB/OPP, 6-4, 2007, Torrance, Calif., University of Louisville, Southern California)
7 Ayanna Watson (OH/OPP, 6-3, 2007, Henderson, Nev., Bishop Gorman HS, Southern California)
9 Natalie Wardlow (MB/OPP, 6-5, 2007, Lincoln, Neb., Lincoln Southeast HS, Great Plains)
15 Logan Bell (L, 5-11, 2007, Beech Grove, Ind., Roncalli HS, Hoosier)
18 Aniya Warren (L, 5-8, 2007, Lockport, Ill., Benet Academy, Great Lakes)
Coaches
Head Coach: Keegan Cook (Minnesota)
Assistant Coach: Alyssa D’Errico (Utah)
Assistant Coach: April Sanchez (New Mexico)
Performance Analyst: Jon Wong (Florida State)
ATC: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Courtney Smith (NTDP)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 9, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 31 athletes selected to the 2025 Beach Collegiate/U26 National Team. This elite group, featuring 14 men and 17 women, will participate in a 10-day training block from June 9-19 in Hermosa Beach, California.
The Beach Collegiate/U26 National Team will train alongside USA Volleyball’s Beach A2 National Team, gaining valuable experience in a high-performance environment. The training block will conclude with the NORCECA Playoff on June 18-19, where BCNT/U26 and Beach National Team athletes will compete for the chance to represent the United States at upcoming NORCECA international events.
A maximum of four athletes per gender on the BCNT/U26 may be selected to represent the U.S. on the U23 and/or U26 Beach Age Group National Teams following the training block.
Six athletes on the BCNT/U26 team have already qualified to compete in upcoming international events.
Gage Basey (Colorado) and Thomas Hurst (UC Irvine) will represent the U.S. at both the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay and the 2025 World University Games in Germany. Basey and Hurst won the Junior Pan American Beach Trials in January and the Beach World University Games Trials in May to earn the right to compete. The pair also won a silver medal in May at the NORCECA U23 Intercontinental Beach Tour stop in the Dominican Republic.
Emma Donley (Cal) and Portia Sherman (Cal) will also represent the U.S. at the Junior Pan American Games after winning the Junior Pan American Beach Trials. They won gold at the NORCECA U23 Intercontinental Beach Tour event two weeks ago.
Alexis Durish (Florida State) and Audrey Koenig (Florida State) will join Basey and Hurst in Germany for the Beach World University Games after winning the trials in May.
A stellar lineup of beach volleyball greats will coach the BCNT/U26 athletes.
Head Coach: Dan Friend (Lewis University men’s indoor head coach)
Assistant Coach: Steve McFadden (University of Washington beach assistant coach)
Assistant Coach: Mark Fishman (Beach Nation)
Head Coach: Patty Dodd (Beach NTDP Coach)
Assistant Coach: Nick Lucena (Florida State assistant beach coach, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Kelly Reeves (UCLA assistant beach coach)
Throughout the training block, athletes will also take part in classroom sessions led by members of USA Volleyball’s Beach National Team performance staff, including:
Name (Height, Hometown, College, Region)
Gella Andrew (6-4, Newport Beach, Calif., FSU, Lone Star)
Gabrielle Bailey (6-1, Canton, Ohio, LSU, New England)
Kelly Belardi (5-9 (Torrance, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
Charlotta Bell (6-3 Moraga, Calif., Stanford, Northern California)
Maggie Boyd (5-11, Lewisville, Texas, UCLA, North Texas)
Kennedy Coakley (6-2, Tampa, Fla., USC, Florida)
Ella Connor (6-1, Kihei, Hawaii, Cal Poly, Aloha)
Emma Donley (6-4, Arlington Heights, Ill., Cal, Northern California)
Alexis Durish (5-10, Sarasota, Fla., FSU, Florida)
Piper Ferch (5-10, Aurora, Colo., Cal Poly, Southern California)
Malia Gementera (5-6, Chula Vista, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
Taylor Hagenah (5-11, Oceanside, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
Hailey Hamlett (5-11, Bulverde, Texas, TCU, Lone Star)
Erin Inskeep (5-9, Hermosa Beach, Calif., Cal Poly, Southern California)
Audrey Koenig (6-3, Wesley Chapel, Fla., FSU, Florida)
Izzy Martinez (5-9, Winnetka, Calif., Cal Poly, Southern California)
Natalie Myszkowski (5-11, Manhattan Beach, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
Michelle Shaffer (5-10, West Hills, Calif., Loyola Marymount, Southern California)
Portia Sherman (5-9, Ventura, Calif., Cal, Southern California)
Logan Walters (6-0, San Mateo, Calif., Cal Poly, Northern California)
Name (Height, Hometown, College, Region)
Carson Barnes (6-5, Ocean View, Del., Webber, Chesapeake)
Gage Basey (6-5, Lyons, Colo., Colorado, Rocky Mountain)
Malachi Brewington (6-4, Ozark, Mo., N/A, Delta)
Nato Dickinson (6-7, Corona Del Mar, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
Ford Harman (6-1, Santa Barbara, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
Jackson Herbert (6-4, Ashburn, Va., George Mason, Chesapeake)
Thomas Hurst (6-4, Costa Mesa, Calif., UC Irvine, Southern California)
Ayden Keeter (6-1, Yorktown, Va., Webber, Old Dominion)
Jacob Kim (6-4, Carlsbad, Calif., Vassar, Southern California)
Titus Lance (6-4, Ava, Mo., N/A, Heart of America)
Ryan Peluso (6-2, Orlando, Fla., Long Beach State, Florida)
Patrick Rogers (6-7, Rutherford, N.J., Ball State, Garden Empire)
Zach Schneider (6-6, Lockport, N.Y., Daemen, Western Empire)
Quinten Zilch (6-4, Hermosa, Beach, Calif., Lewis, Chesapeake)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 6, 2025) – The USA Volleyball Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Volleyball, announced today its combination with the First Point Volleyball Foundation. As part of this strategic alignment, many First Point Foundation board members will join the USA Volleyball Foundation board. Additionally, the USA Volleyball Foundation will assume all of First Point’s assets and honor its existing grant commitments.
In conjunction with this announcement, USA Volleyball and the USA Volleyball Foundation jointly announced the establishment of the First Point Volleyball Specialty Fund, a restricted fund within the USAV Foundation dedicated to the growth and development of boys and men’s volleyball. Concurrently, the boards of USA Volleyball and the USA Volleyball Foundation approved new bylaws expanding the USAV Foundation’s board to accommodate up to 45 members. The expanded board will oversee a growing platform of specialty funds to advance the sport, support USA Volleyball’s mission, and drive broader engagement across the volleyball community.
USA Volleyball Chief Advancement Officer Wade Garard has been elected president of the USA Volleyball Foundation. Mark Peterson will continue to serve as chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and Marin Gjaja, who served on the First Point board since its inception in 2017, most recently as chairman, has been appointed vice chairman of the USAV Foundation.
“We are pleased to welcome Wade (Garard) as president of the Foundation and Marin (Gjaja) as a vice chairman,” said Mark Peterson, chairman of the USAV Foundation. “Their leadership provides an opportunity for the Foundation to ramp up our fundraising in advance of LA 2028 and USAV’s Centennial in 2028.”
“As the USAV Foundation prepares for a comprehensive capital campaign in the run-up to LA28, it is exciting to be joined by a talented and committed group of generous volunteers and philanthropists dedicated to supporting USA Volleyball and the greater volleyball community through their service and giving to the USAV Foundation,” Garard said. “On behalf of USAV, I welcome the First Point leadership and donors to continue making an impact as we all grow the sport within the structure and support of the USAV Foundation.”
“We are excited to augment the philanthropic and advocacy work of the USAV Foundation to provide more support to USAV and more philanthropic dollars to advance all aspects of the sport,” Gjaja said. “For eight years, we worked closely with Wade (Garard) and John (Speraw) to grow the sport with boys and men. Now we look forward to helping USAV grow and advance the entire sport.”
“USAV has been a partner of First Point since the beginning, and so it is only fitting that the organizations combine to make an impact,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO John Speraw. “Growing boys volleyball remains a priority for USAV and our Foundation, and so I am thrilled that Marin (Gjaja), Josh (Silverman), Sarah (Conklin), Kenny (Rogers) and others are continuing their incredible efforts to grow the boys game. I believe we can enlist passionate groups of volunteers and donors to grow other aspects of the sport, such as women’s, girls, para, beach, and look to what the First Point board has accomplished as an example of how to galvanize communities and create more opportunities through philanthropy and advocacy.”
Garard announced that a First Point Boys Volleyball Advocacy Council will advise the USAV Foundation’s Board of Directors on how to raise and deploy funds from the Foundation’s First Point Specialty Fund. Kenny Rogers and Sarah Conklin will co-chair USAVF’s First Point Advocacy Council. Conklin and Rogers will also continue their efforts leading the First Point National Committee to grow high school boys volleyball. For further information on how to grow high school boys volleyball in your state, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
“Kenny and Sarah and First Point committees in all 50 states have done a tremendous job growing high school boys volleyball with 11 more states sanctioning the sport in the last five years,” said U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Karch Kiraly. “Luka Slabe and I were pleased to be included in the inaugural First Point High School Boys Invitational last month and even more pleased that First Point’s leadership group is now joining the USA Volleyball Foundation Board and Advocacy Council. It is an honor to serve alongside these volunteers to grow boys volleyball. How fitting that First Point is now officially powered by USAV.”
The USAV Foundation board also authorized the formation of a College Volleyball Advocacy Council which shall focus on creating more opportunities and exposure, monitoring the changing landscape of college athletics, maintaining relationships with NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, NCVF and other collegiate governing organizations, conferences, etc., and advocating for athlete rights/conditions for women’s college indoor volleyball, men’s college indoor volleyball, and women’s and men’s college beach volleyball.
The combination, which closed on May 31, 2025, includes USAV Foundation acquiring the marks and assets of First Point. Through ongoing and new philanthropic support of USAVF’s First Point Specialty Fund, USAV looks to augment and grow the First Point Collegiate Challenge and First Point National High School Boys Invitational, and will maintain the First Point brand as an effort specifically to grow boys and men’s volleyball.
To get involved with the USA Volleyball Foundation or one of its committees or advocacy councils, please contact Wade Garard at [email protected].
USA Volleyball Foundation (USAVF) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising arm of USA Volleyball (USAV), dedicated to transforming lives through the power of philanthropy and the sport of volleyball. The Foundation galvanizes communities, inspires youth, provides opportunities, empowers athletes, and creates harmony through volleyball. The Foundation does this through philanthropy, advocacy, and service. USAVF (EIN #84-1412045) is a nonprofit organization established in the state of Colorado and is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Thus, contributions are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes. No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions.
First Point Volleyball is now an arm of the USA Volleyball Foundation dedicated to providing more opportunities for boys and men through the sport of volleyball. The First Point Advocacy Council advises the USAVF Board of Directors on raising and deploying funds to the USAVF’s First Point Fund to Grow Boys and Men’s Volleyball. For more information about growing boys volleyball in America, contact Kenny Rogers or Sarah Conklin.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 30, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 21 athletes who will train with the 2025 Men’s U23 National Team for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup, July 27-August 4 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The selected athletes will gather for a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif., from July 20-27. From this pool, 12 athletes will be chosen to represent the United States in Guatemala.
McKendree University men’s head coach Nickie Sanlin will lead the team, assisted by four-time Olympian Reid Priddy (Indoor Volleyball Club) and Luke Reynolds (Pepperdine).
“I am incredibly honored to lead this talented group of athletes alongside such a dedicated and skilled staff” Sanlin said. “Representing our country with ‘USA’ across our chests is a privilege we don’t take lightly, and I am excited for the opportunity to compete and grow together on this stage.”
The roster features many stars from collegiate programs across the country. Several athletes bring impressive resumes, including past gold medals and MVP honors from international competitions.
As the countdown to LA 2028 continues, the U23 Pan American Cup provides a vital opportunity for elite player development and international experience within USA Volleyball’s national team pipeline.
Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region)
1 Ryan Merk (L, 6-1, 2003, Chicago, Ill., Penn State, Great Lakes)
2 Donovan Constable (S, 6-2, 2003, Clovis, Calif., CSUN, Northern California)
4 Nathan Flayter (S, 6-4, 2005, Hales Corner, Wisc., McKendree, Badger)
5 Cam Thorne (MB, 6-4, 2004, Hollywood, Fla., UCLA, Florida)
6 Ryan Barnett (OH, 6-5, 2003, Vero Beach, Fla., Pepperdine, Florida)
7 Andrew Deardorff (OH, 6-5, 2003, Itasca, Ill., St. Francis, Great Lakes)
8 Jalen Phillips (OPP, 6-5, 2004, Anaheim, Calif., CSUN, Southern California)
9 Ryan McElligott (S, 6-6, 2004, Mundelein, Ill., Loyola Chicago, Great Lakes)
10 Paul Wyszynski (L, 6-0, 2003, Northbrook, Ill., Miedzyrzeckie Towarzystwo Siatkarskie, Great Lakes)
13 D’Aaron McCraney (MB, 6-9, 2003, Las Vegas, Nev., McKendree, Southern California)
14 Nicodemus Meyer (MB, 6-4, 2003, Franklin, Wisc., Loyola Chicago, Badger)
16 Nyherowo Omene (OPP, 6-7, 2003, Chicago, Ill., Princeton, Great Lakes)
17 Trent Moser (OH, 6-8, 2003, Gilbert, Ariz., BYU, Arizona)
18 Patrick Rogers (OH, 6-7, 2004, Rutherford, N.J., Ball State, Garden Empire)
19 George Bruening (OPP, 6-10, 2004, Newport Beach, Calif., UCSB, Southern California)
21 Wesley Smith (MB, 6-11, 2004, Encinitas, Calif., USC, Southern California)
22 Owen Rose (MB, 6-8, 2003, Merrick, N.Y., Penn State, Garden Empire)
23 Alex Rottman (OH, 6-7, 2004, Santa Barbara, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
25 Theo Snoey (OH/OPP, 6-8, 2004, Berkeley, Calif., Stanford, Northern California)
Coaches
Head Coach: Nickie Sanlin (McKendree)
Assistant Coach: Reid Priddy (Indoor VC, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Luke Reynolds (Pepperdine)
Performance Analyst: Mackenna Basore (Auburn)
ATC: Claire Pointer (LOVB Madison)
Team Lead: Will Berdecia (OTVA)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 23, 2025) — The 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship is set to bring a surge of energy and competition to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from May 23-28.
As the longest-running adult volleyball championship in the United States, “Opens” welcomes athletes of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds for an unforgettable week of high-level play and camaraderie.
This year’s tournament is shaping up to be one of the largest in recent memory, with 531 teams registered—an increase of more than 100 teams from 2024. The growth reflects the continued strength and appeal of adult volleyball across the country.
One of the most exciting developments in 2025 is the return of the prestigious Open Division, which features elite-level competition and a $10,000 prize purse to be split among the top three finishers in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Winners in all divisions will receive free entry into the 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, which is scheduled for May 22-27 in Orlando, Florida.
First held in 1928, the Open National Championship remains the premier event for adult volleyball athletes in the United States, combining top-tier competition with the inclusive and spirited atmosphere that makes the event a highlight of the volleyball calendar.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 19, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 18 athletes who will train with the 2025 Women’s U23 National Team for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup, July 25-August 2 in Leon, Mexico.
The selected athletes will gather for a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif., from July 18-25. From this pool, 12 athletes will be chosen to represent the United States in Mexico.
DePaul University women’s head coach Marie Zidek will lead the team, assisted by five-time Olympian Danielle Scott (LOVB) and Olympian Kayla Banwarth (PVF).
“This is a well-balanced group, deep with skill and talent in every position, and it’s capable of producing many points in a variety of ways,” Zidek said. “They will work diligently this summer to become an organized team. My staff and I are excited for this unique program responsibility. We will strive to develop a strong team game that continues to represent USA Volleyball with competitive pride.”
The roster features many of the stars from collegiate and professional programs across the country. Several athletes bring impressive resumes, including past gold medals and MVP honors from international competitions.
As the countdown to LA 2028 continues, the U23 Pan American Cup provides a vital opportunity for elite player development and international experience within USA Volleyball’s national team pipeline.
Name, (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region)
1 Emmy Klika (L, 5-7, 2003, Novelty, Ohio, Pro Volleyball Federation, Ohio Valley)
3 Chloe Chicoine (OH, 5-10, 2004, Lafayette, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
4 Cara Cresse (MB, 6-6, 2003, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
5 Emma Halter (L, 5-5, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Univ. of Texas, Hoosier)
6 Raven Colvin (MB, 6-1, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Pro Volleyball Federation, Hoosier)
7 Brooke Bultema (MB, 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio, Univ. of Kentucky, Ohio Valley)
8 Eva Hudson (OH, 6-1, 2004, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Kentucky, Hoosier)
9 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Pro Volleyball Federation, Great Plains)
10 Averi Carlson (S, 5-11, 2003, Lucas, Texas, SMU, North Texas)
11 Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (MB, 6-2, 2004, Flower Mound, Texas, Texas A&M, North Texas)
12 Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2004, Columbia, Mo., Univ Univ. of Texas, Heart of America)
13 Caroline Kerr (S, 5-11, 2004, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Tennessee, Great Lakes)
14 Devin Kahahawai (OPP, 6-4, 2004, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
15 Ava Martin (OH, 6-1, 2004, Overland Park, Kan., Creighton Univ., Heart of America)
16 Jurnee Robinson (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2004, Simpsonville, S.C., LSU, Palmetto)
17 Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, 2004, Charleston, S.C., N/A, Southern)
18 Lauren Rumel (OH, 6-2, 2003, Tucson, Ariz., Oregon State Univ., Arizona)
19 Maya Sands (L, 5-7, Rock Falls, Ill., Univ. of Missouri, Great Lakes
Coaches
Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul)
Assistant Coach: Kayla Banwarth (PVF, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott (LOVB, Olympian)
Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (Michigan)
ATC: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Taylor Marten (Ozark Juniors)
USA Volleyball announces the 19 athletes on the 2025 U.S. Girls U19 National Team who will prepare for the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup, June 24–29 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
USA Volleyball announces the 19 athletes who have been selected to prepare for the 2025 FIVB Girls U19 World Championship, set to take place from July 2-13 in Osijek, Croatia, and Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia. The U.S. will compete in Pool C alongside teams from Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland, Peru and Spain.
USA Volleyball announces the 19 athletes on the 2025 U19 Girls National Team who will prepare for the 2025 FIVB Women’s U21 World Championship, Aug. 5-18, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 16, 2025) — USA Volleyball officially announces that the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) for age divisions 14-17 will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 25 to July 3, 2026. This premier championship event will bring tens of thousands of athletes, coaches, officials and spectators from across the country to compete at the highest level of junior volleyball.
The tournament will be held at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, marking the fourth time in a decade that Indianapolis has hosted this elite USA Volleyball event.
“Indy is thrilled to host USA Volleyball’s Girls Junior National Championships for the fourth time over the past decade, bringing tens of thousands of exceptional athletes to the Circle City,” said Leonard Hoops, President & CEO of Visit Indy. “Along with their family and friends, these talented competitors will energize our downtown, fill the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, and sell out our hotels. As a region now home to our professional volleyball team, we’re proud to be known as a volleyball-centric city.”
The Girls Junior National Championship is USA Volleyball’s largest annual event. It showcases the nation’s top junior athletes and serves as a vital pipeline for college recruitment and high-performance development.
“Indianapolis has proven time and again to be a world-class host for our premier events,” said Steve Bishop, Chief Operating Officer of USA Volleyball. “The city’s commitment to volleyball, its excellent venues, and the support from Visit Indy make it a natural choice for our Girls Junior National Championship. We look forward to showcasing the next generation of volleyball talent on the grandest stage. It will be another incredible competition in 2026.”
Upcoming 2026 USA Volleyball National Championship Events
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 15, 2025) – The U.S. Men’s National Team has unveiled its 30-player long-list roster for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), featuring a competitive mix of Olympic veterans, seasoned pros, and rising stars. The 2025 VNL promises high-stakes action as the world’s top 18 men’s teams clash over three weeks of preliminary play, with the top eight advancing to the Final Round.
The U.S. Men’s National Team, under the guidance of head coach Karch Kiraly, will select 14 athletes from the long-list to compete at each stop: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (June 11-15), Hoffman Estates, Illinois (June 25-29), and Chiba, Japan (July 16-20). The VNL Final Round will take place July 30-Aug. 3 in Ningbo, China.
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“We’re incredibly excited about the talent and depth we have to begin this new Olympic cycle,” said U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Karch Kiraly. “The veterans on this roster continue to lead by example, while our younger athletes are pushing hard, bringing fresh energy and hunger. It’s a powerful combination. This VNL season will be a vital part of our journey toward the 2025 World Championships and beyond.”
The long list includes four Olympians, including three who competed in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: libero Erik Shoji, middle blocker Jeff Jendryk and setter Micah Ma’a. Opposite Kyle Ensing was the official alternate in Paris and competed on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Team.
Eleven athletes on the roster have competed in previous VNLs for the U.S.: opposite Gabi Garcia, setter Quinn Isaacson, liberos Mason Briggs and Kyle Dagostino, outside hitters Ethan Champlin, Jordan Ewert and Jacob Pasteur, and middle blockers Patrick Gasman, Matthew Knigge, Michael Marshman and Daniel Wetter.
Seven athletes have competed for the senior U.S. National Team in NORCECA events: setter Andrew Rowan, middle blocker Merrick McHenry and outside hitters Nolan Flexen, Camden Gianni, Kaleb Jenness, Zach Rama and Cooper Robinson.
Eight athletes have yet to compete for the senior U.S. National Team: setters Tread Rosenthal and Michael Wright, opposites Kyle Hobus and Kevin Kobrine, middle blockers Shane Holdaway, Cameron Thorne and Parker Tomkinson, and libero Jacob Reilly.
The U.S. Men are currently ranked No. 3 in the world and have medaled four times in VNL history, including silver medals in 2019, 2022 and 2023 and bronze in 2018.
U.S. Men’s Preliminary Roster for 2025 VNL
No. Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, College, USAV Region)
1 Camden Gianni (Opp, 6-4, Carlsbad, Calif., Grand Canyon, Southern California)
2 Kaleb Jenness (OH, 6-6, Mount Pleasant, S.C., Ball State, Palmetto)
3 Mason Briggs (L, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
4 Jeff Jendryk (MB, 6-10, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. Chicago, Great Lakes)
5 Kyle Ensing (Opp, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State Univ., Southern California)
6 Quinn Isaacson (S, 6-2, Plainfield, Ill., Ball State, Great Lakes)
7 Jacob Pasteur (OH, 6-4, Westminster, Md., Ohio State Univ., Chesapeake)
8 Kevin Kobrine (OPP, 6-6, Newport Beach, Calif., UCLA and USC, Southern California)
9 Gabi Garcia (OPP, 6-7, San Juan, Puerto Rico, BYU)
10 Kyle Dagostino (L, 5-9, Tampa, Florida, Stanford Univ., Florida)
12 Shane Holdaway (MB, 6-6, Huntington Beach, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
14 Micah Ma’a (S, 6-3, Kaneohe, Hawaii, UCLA, Aloha)
15 Kyle Hobus (OPP, 6-7, San Pedro, Calif., CSUN, Southern California)
16 Jacob Reilly (L, 6-2. Cypress, Texas, Pepperdine, Lone Star)
17 Andrew Rowan (S, 6-7, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
18 Cooper Robinson (OH, 6-7, Pacific Palisades, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
19 Patrick Gasman (MB, 6-10, Clovis, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii, Northern California)
20 Cameron Thorne (MB, 6-4, Hollywood, Calif., UCLA, Florida Region)
21 Zach Rama (Opp, 6-8, 2004, Phoenix, Ariz., UCLA, Arizona)
22C Erik Shoji (L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ., Aloha)
23 Nolan Flexen (OH, 6-9, Rio Rancho, N.M., UC-Irvine, Southern)
24 Merrick McHenry (MB, 6-7, Bedford, Texas, UCLA, North Texas)
25 Ethan Champlin (OH, 6-3, Oceanside, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
26 Tread Rosenthal (S, 6-9, Hermosa Beach, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii, Southern California)
27 Michael Marshman (MB, 6-7, Glenmont, N.Y., St. Francis Univ., Excelsior Empire)
28 Matthew Knigge (MB, 6-7, New Egypt, N.J., Vassar, Garden Empire)
29 Jordan Ewert (OH, 6-5, Antioch, Calif., Stanford, Northern California)
30 Daniel Wetter (MB, 6-5, Camarillo, Calif., CSU-Northridge, Paris Volley)
31 Michael Wright (S, 5-9, Richmond, Va., Ohio State, Old Dominion)
32 Parker Tomkinson (MB, 7-0, Carlsbad, Calif., USC, Southern California)
Head Coach: Karch Kiraly
Assistant Coach: Luka Slabe
Assistant Coach: Javier Weber
Performance Analyst: Nate Ngo
Physiotherapist: Aaron Brock
Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Pelot
Senior Sports Dietitian: Shawn Hueglin
Mental Performance Coach: Andrea Becker
Team Manager: David Dantes
Consultant Coach: Chris McGown
Consultant Coach: Marv Dunphy
Team Doctors: Eugene Yim, Mark Hutchinson, Michael Shepard, Warren Young
U.S. Men’s Schedule for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League
Matches will be shown live and on-demand on VBTV
(All times PDT)
Week 1: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 11 at 10 a.m. vs. Ukraine
June 12 at 5 p.m. vs. Iran
June 14 at 9:30 a.m. vs. Slovenia
June 15 at 1 p.m. vs. Cuba
Week 2: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
June 25 at 5:30 p.m. vs. China
June 26 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Canada
June 28 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Poland
June 29 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Italy
Week 3: Chiba, Japan
July 16 at 11:30 p.m. vs. Türkiye
July 18 at 11:30 p.m. vs. Argentina
July 19 at 3:30 a.m. vs. Germany
July 20 at 3:20 a.m. vs. Japan
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 8, 2025) – A dynamic mix of athletes, including three Olympians, comprise the 30-player long-list roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team as it prepares for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), the world’s premier annual international tournament.
The VNL brings together the world’s top 18 teams for three action-packed weeks of preliminary play, with each team competing in four matches per week. Only the top eight teams will earn a spot in the Final Round, where a VNL title will be on the line.
From the long list, U.S. coaches will select 14 athletes to compete at each of the three preliminary round stops: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (June 4-8), Belgrade, Serbia (June 18-22), and a highly anticipated home appearance in Arlington, Texas (July 9-13). The Final Round is set for July 23-27 in Łódź, Poland.
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“We’ve had an incredible group of athletes in the gym so far — they’re bringing great energy, a strong work ethic, and a real commitment to getting better every day,” U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Erik Sullivan said. “This roster brings together a lot of exciting skill sets, and it’s been fun to see how quickly they’re connecting and pushing each other. Our more experienced athletes have done a great job setting the tone and sharing their experience, which has been huge for our younger athletes. As we head into VNL, I’m looking forward to seeing this group grow and take on the challenge of international competition together.”
Three players return from the 2024 team that won silver at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: setter Jordyn Poulter, who also won gold with the team in 2020; outside hitter Avery Skinner and middle blocker Dana Rettke.
Ten athletes on the roster have competed in previous VNLs including setter Jenna Gray, liberos Morgan Hentz and Zoe Jarvis (previously Zoe Fleck), outside hitters Ali Frantti, Roni Jones-Perry and Khalia Lanier, middles Brionne Butler and Asjia O’Neal, and opposites Danielle Cuttino and Madisen Skinner.
Several athletes have competed for the senior U.S. National Team in NORCECA events, including libero Lexi Rodriguez, opposites Olivia Babcock, Taylor Mims and Stephanie Samedy, setter Ella Powell, outside hitters Logan Eggleston and Sarah Franklin, and middle blockers Serena Gray, Amber Igiede, Molly McCage and Tia Jimerson.
Six athletes have yet to compete for the senior U.S. National Team: setters Rachel Fairbanks and Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres, middle blocker Anna Dodson, outside hitter McKenzie Adams, opposite Logan Lednicky and libero Lauren Briseño.
Sullivan, who is in his first year coaching the U.S. Women’s National Team, is assisted by Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Brandon Taliaferro and Mike Wall.
The U.S. Women are the reigning Olympic silver medalists and ranked No. 3 in the world. They have won the VNL three times (2018, ’19, ’21) since its inception in 2018. In 2024, they lost in the quarterfinals to eventual Olympic champion Italy.
U.S. Women’s Preliminary Roster for 2025 VNL
No. Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, College, USAV Region)
2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Univ. of Illinois, Rocky Mountain)
3 Avery Skinner (OH, 6-1, Katy, Texas, Univ. of Kentucky, Lone Star)
5 Ali Frantti (OH, 6-1, Spring Grove, Ill., Penn State, Great Lakes)
6 Morgan Hentz (L, 5-9, Lakeside Park, Ky., Stanford Univ., Pioneer)
7 Lexi Rodriguez (L, 5-5, Sterling, Ill., Univ. of Nebraska Great Lakes)
8 Brionne Butler (MB, 6-4, Kendleton, Texas, Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
9 Madisen Skinner (OH, 6-2, Katy, Texas, Univ. of Kentucky and Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
11 Taylor Mims (Opp, 6-3, Billings, Mont., Washington State, Evergreen)
10 Jenna Gray (S, 6-1, Shawnee, Kan., Stanford Univ., Heart of America)
13 Amber Igiede (MB, 6-3, Baton Rouge, La., Univ. of Hawaii, Delta)
14 Anna Dodson (MB, 6-5, Fort Collins, Colo., UCLA, Rocky Mountain)
15 Rachel Fairbanks (S, 6-0, Tustin, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
16 Dana Rettke (MB, 6-8, Riverside, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin, Great Lakes)
17 Zoe Jarvis (previously Fleck)(L, 5-6, Granada Hills, Calif., UCLA and Univ. of Texas, Southern California)
18 Asjia O’Neal (MB, 6-3, Southlake, Texas, Univ. of Texas, North Texas)
19 Khalia Lanier (OH, 6-2, Scottsdale, Ariz., Univ. of Southern California, Arizona)
20 Danielle Cuttino (Opp, 6-4, Indianapolis, Ind., Purdue, Hoosier)
21 Roni Jones-Perry (OH, 6-0, West Jordan, Utah, BYU, Intermountain)
22 Sarah Franklin (OH, 6-4, Lake Worth, Fla., Univ. of Wisconsin, Florida)
23 Lauren Briseño (L, 5-7, San Antonio, Texas, Baylor, Lone Star)
24 Olivia Babcock (Opp, 6-4, Los Angeles, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
25 Tia Jimerson (MB, 6-3, Sugar Hill, Ga., Ohio University, Southern)
27 Ella Powell (S, 6-0, Fayetteville, Ark., Univ. of Washington, Delta)
28 Logan Lednicky (Opp, 6-3, Sugar Land, Texas, Univ. of Texas A&M, Lone Star)
29 Molly McCage (MB, 6-3, Spring, Texas, Univ. of Texas, Lone Star)
30 McKenzie Adams (OH, Schertz, Texas, Univ. of Texas at San Antonio, Lone Star)
32 Saige Ka’aha’aina-Torres (S, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
33 Logan Eggleston (OH, 6-2, Brentwood, Tenn., Univ. of Texas, Southern)
34 Stephanie Samedy (Opp, 6-2, Clermont, Fla., Univ. of Minnesota, Florida)
43 Serena Gray (MB, 6-2, Temple City, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
Head Coach: Erik Sullivan
Assistant Coach: Mike Wall
Second Assistant Coach: Brandon Taliaferro
Second Assistant Coach: Tayyiba Haneef-Park
Second Assistant Coach: Joe Trinsey
Team Manager: Rob Browning
Team Doctors: William Briner, James Suchy, Chris Lee, Andrew Gregory
Physiotherapist: Kara Kessans
Physical Trainers: Shawn Hueglin, Shannon Boone
Mental Performance Coach: Andrea Becker, Katy Stanfill
Performance Analyst: Virginia Pham
U.S. Women’s Schedule for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League
Matches will be shown live and on-demand on VBTV.
(All times PDT)
Week 1: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 4 at 10 a.m. vs. Italy
June 5 at 5 p.m. vs. Brazil
June 6 at 5 p.m. vs. Czechia
June 8 at 1 p.m. vs. Korea
Week 2: Belgrade, Serbia
June 18 at 11 a.m. vs. Serbia
June 19 at 7:30 a.m. vs. Poland
June 21 at 7:30 a.m. vs. Netherlands
June 22 at 7:30 a.m. vs. France
Week 3: Arlington, Texas
July 9 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Thailand
July 10 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Dominican Republic vs. USA
July 12 at 5:30 p.m. vs. Canada vs. USA
July 13 at 5 p.m. vs. China
A powerhouse trio of coaches—Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Mike Wall and Brandon Taliaferro—will join new head coach Erik Sullivan as assistant coaches to guide the U.S. Women’s National Team on its journey to the LA 2028 Olympics.
USA Volleyball is proud to announce the appointment of Erik Sullivan as the new head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Sullivan, a seasoned coach with a wealth of experience at the women’s collegiate level, succeeds Karch Kiraly, who led the team to three Olympic medals and a World Championship title.
The world’s premier volleyball competition is returning to the United States in 2025 as two cities will host preliminary rounds of the Volleyball Nations League. Chicago, Illinois, and Arlington, Texas, will both host stops on the 2025 VNL.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 6, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce that Kerri Walsh Jennings and the late Flo Hyman have been selected for induction into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. This prestigious honor recognizes not only their legendary athletic careers, but also their enduring contributions to the sport of volleyball and the broader Olympic & Paralympic movement.
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This year’s class celebrates athletes and contributors whose excellence has elevated Team USA both on and off the field of play.
In addition to their Olympic honors, both athletes have been recognized by USA Volleyball for their profound impact on the sport. Walsh Jennings is among six volleyball legends who will be inducted as All-Time Great Athletes into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame during the annual Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet on May 21, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Hyman was previously inducted into the USAV Hall of Fame in 1985.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Banquet are now available.
About the USOPC Hall of Fame Honorees
Kerri Walsh Jennings is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one-time bronze medalist, making her one of the most decorated beach volleyball athletes of all time. Alongside longtime partner Misty May-Treanor, she dominated the international scene, capturing gold in 2004, 2008 and 2012. A five-time Olympian, Walsh Jennings remains a vocal advocate for youth development, women in sport, and equitable access to athletics.
Flo Hyman was a trailblazer in American volleyball and a powerful force for change in women’s sports. A cornerstone of the U.S. Women’s National Team, she helped lead Team USA to a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Off the court, Hyman was a passionate advocate for gender equity and athlete rights. Her legacy continues to inspire athletes and activists across generations.
USA Volleyball invites the volleyball community and all supporters of Team USA to join in celebrating the remarkable legacies of these icons who have shaped the sport in the United States and beyond.
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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.
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: Jimmy Kim (NTDP)
Athletic Trainer: Britta Pestak (Hawken School/University Hospital)
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (Maryland)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 29, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 24 athletes on the 2025 U21 Men’s National Team who will prepare for the NORCECA Men’s U21 Pan American Cup and the FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship.
The Pan Am group will train July 27-Aug. 2 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, ahead of its departure for the Pan Am Cup Aug. 3-11, in Calgary, Canada. The Worlds group will also train at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, Aug. 7-17, before heading to Jiangmen, China, Aug. 19-Sept. 1.
The 2025 team features several athletes with previous U.S. national team experience:
UCLA head coach John Hawks will lead both the Pan Am and Worlds teams.
“I’m truly honored to represent the U21 USA National Team at the Pan American Cup and World Championships this summer,” Hawks said. “This group of 24 is stacked with talent—every one of them is making an impact at their schools and will be coming together for something bigger. They’ll be supported by an elite staff who will be pushing the players to be their very best every day in training and put the United States to be in medal contention on the last day of competition. Grateful for the opportunity, fired up for the journey ahead, and proud to wear the red, white and blue once again. Go USA!”
2025 Men’s U21 National Team
Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, School/Club, USAV Region)
1 Kellen Larson (L, 5-9, Irvine, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
2 Roan Alviar (L, 5-11, Hayward, Calif., Princeton, Northern California)
3 Cole Hartke (OH, 6-11, Barrington, Ill., Pepperdine, Great Lakes)
4 Aidan Klein (MB, 6-10, Evanston, Ill., Loyola Chicago, Great Lakes)
5 Marek Turner (OH, 6-6, Long Beach, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California)
6 Victor Loiola (OH, 6-4, Manhattan Beach, Calif., N/A, Southern California)
7 Trent Taliaferro (S, 6-5, San Clemente, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
8 Jacob Little-Phillips (S, 6-2, Winter Park, Fla., Winter Park HS, Florida Region)
9 Tre Jordan (MB, 6-10, Mesa, Ariz., Grand Canyon, Arizona)
10 Johnny Dykstra (L, 6-2, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Univ. of Southern California, Southern California)
11 Finn Kearney (OH, 6-5, Phoenix, Ariz., Univ. of Hawaii, Arizona)
12 Sterling Foley (OH, 6-6, Los Angeles, Calif., Univ. of Southern California, Southern California)
13 Sean Kelly (OH, 6-7, Manhattan Beach, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
14 Justin Todd (MB, 6-7, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Hawaii, Aloha)
15 Joshua Aruya (MB, 6-9, Mission Viejo, Calif., UC Santa Barbara, Southern California)
16 Tread Rosenthal (S, 6-10, Hermosa Beach, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii, Southern California)
17 Riggs Guy (OH, 6-3, Newport Beach, Calif., UC Santa Barbara, Southern California/Southern Nevada)
18 Kainoa Wade (OPP, 6-10, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Hawaii, Aloha Region)
19 Grayson Bradford (OPP, 6-11, Redondo Beach, Calif., Mira Costa HS, Southern California)
20 Parker Tomkinson (MB, 7-0, Carlsbad, Calif., Univ. of Southern California, Southern California)
21 Jackson Cryst (MB, 6-10, Long Beach, Calif., Sage Hill School, Southern California)
22 Sebastiano Sani (OH, 6-8, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Long Beach State, Chesapeake)
23 Micah Goss (MB, 6-6, Santa Barbara, Calif., UC Irvine, Southern California)
24 Kahale Clini (OH, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, UCLA, Aloha)
Coaches for Pan Am Team
Head Coach: John Hawks (UCLA)
Assistant Coach: Donan Cruz (Ball State)
Assistant Coach: Matthew Pollock (Pepperdine)
Performance Analyst: Thomas Shaffer (Loyola Chicago)
Athletic Trainer: Hazel Peterson (USOPTC)
Team Lead: Brandon Oswald (NTDP)
Coaches for World Championship Team
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)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 29, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the schedule for 2025 ParaVolley Pan America (PVPA) Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships, May 24–28, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. This premier event will run alongside the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, showcasing elite sitting volleyball in the heart of the Mile High City.
The tournament will feature men’s and women’s divisions, with teams from USA, Argentina (men only), Brazil and Canada competing for qualification to the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship. This marks the third time the U.S. has hosted the event, following previous editions in Edmond, Oklahoma (2013) and Denver (2009).
Full Match Schedule
(Mountain Time / Pacific Time)
May 24
Women: USA vs. Canada – 10 a.m. MT/9 a.m. PT
Men: Brazil vs. Canada – 12 p.m. MT/11 a.m. PT
Men: USA vs. Argentina – 3 p.m. MT/2 p.m. PT
Women: Canada vs. Brazil – 5 p.m. MT/4 p.m. PT
May 25
Women: USA vs. Brazil – 10 a.m. MT/9 a.m. PT
Men: Brazil vs. Argentina – 12 p.m. MT/11 a.m. PT
Men: USA vs. Canada – 3 p.m. MT/2 p.m. PT
Women: USA vs. Canada – 5 p.m. MT/4 p.m. PT
May 26
Women: Canada vs. Brazil – 10 a.m. MT/9 a.m. PT
Men: Canada vs. Argentina – 12 p.m. MT/11 a.m. PT
Men: USA vs. Brazil – 3 p.m. MT/2 p.m. PT
Women: USA vs. Brazil – 5 p.m. MT/4 p.m. PT
May 27
Men’s Semifinals (1 vs. 4) – 10 a.m. MT/9 a.m. PT
Men’s Semifinals (2 vs. 3) – 12 p.m. MT/11 a.m. PT
Women’s Gold Medal Match (1 vs. 2) – 3 p.m. MT/2 p.m. PT
May 28
Men’s Bronze Medal Match – 10 a.m. MT/9 a.m. PT
Men’s Gold Medal Match – 12 p.m. M /11 a.m. PT
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 29, 2025) — USA Volleyball is proud to announce that Bill Hamiter, head coach of the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team, has been named the 2024 Paralympic Coach of the Year by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
The USOPC also announced additional Coach of the Year recipients, including USA Fencing’s Ralf Bissdorf as Olympic Coach of the Year. Summer awardees include USA Softball’s Patty Gasso as College Coach of the Year, Linda “Dee” Mahoney as Service Provider of the Year, and USA Archery’s Phil “Chad” Jones as Volunteer Coach of the Year. Winter awardees include U.S. Figure Skating’s Steffany Hanlen (Doc Counsilman Science and Technology Award), USA Hockey’s Heather Mannix (Coach Educator of the Year), and U.S. Speedskating’s Tom Anderson (Developmental Coach of the Year).
Under Hamiter’s leadership, the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team has established itself as a powerhouse on the international stage. At the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, he guided the team to an historic third consecutive Paralympic gold medal, solidifying their place among the most successful teams in Paralympic history.
Since taking over the program in 2009, Hamiter has revolutionized the team’s development with an innovative, data-driven approach to coaching. He integrates advanced analytics, match video review, and load-monitoring technologies to maximize athlete performance, while his individualized development programs have built a sustainable pipeline of elite talent for USA Volleyball.
“Team USA’s success is built on the dedication of our coaches and support staff, whose impact extends from youth development to the world’s biggest stages,” said Rocky Harris, USOPC chief of sport and athlete services. “Their unwavering commitment empowers our athletes and strengthens the entire Olympic and Paralympic movements. We proudly recognize the eight individual award winners for their relentless pursuit of excellence in their sports and beyond.”
National Governing Bodies nominated their 2024 coaches as part of the USOPC Coach of the Year Recognition Program, with winners selected by a USOPC panel. The program honors outstanding coaches and support providers who make a significant impact on their sport and the broader Olympic and Paralympic community.
USA Volleyball congratulates Bill Hamiter on this well-deserved honor and thanks him for his continued dedication, innovation and leadership.
About Bill Hamiter
Since assuming leadership of the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team in 2009, Bill Hamiter has built a program that is unmatched in the sport. At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Team USA rebounded from a pool play loss to defeat China 3-1 in the final, with individual honors awarded to Heather Erickson (MVP and Best Attacker), Lora Webster (Best Blocker), and Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (Best Setter). Hamiter’s pioneering use of analytics and technology, combined with a deep commitment to athlete development, has made a lasting impact on Paralympic volleyball and established a model of coaching excellence.
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 28, 2025) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the 28 players on the 2025 U.S. Boys U19 National Team.
All 28 athletes will participate in a training block June 1-7 at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif. At the end of training, 12 athletes will be selected to compete at the 2025 NORCECA Boys U19 Pan American Cup, and another 12 will be selected to compete at the 2025 FIVB Boys U19 World Championship.
Athletes competing in the Pan American Cup will attend a mini-training camp from July 3-6 in Leesburg, Fla., before heading off to Cuernavaca, Morales, Mexico, for the Pan American Cup, July 7-13.
Athletes competing in the World Championship will attend a second training block from July 12-July 17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then a European training block in Madrid, Spain, July 18-21. The World Championship is July 24-Aug. 3 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The U.S. Boys U19 Team won the gold medal at the 2024 NORCECA Continental Championship and has won the last two Pan American Cup tournaments in 2022 and ’23. The 2023 Boys U19 Team finished fourth at the World Championship, its best finish ever.
Twelve members of the 2025 national team have previous experience with the national team. Layton Bluth, Thomas Demps IV, Noah Meabon, Myles Jordan, Dante Cayaban, Cooper Keane, Rafa Urbina, Aleksey Mikhailenko, Luc Soerensen, Roman Payne, Grant Lamoureux and Thomas Phung were all part of the 2024 U19 National Team.
Springfield College men’s head coach Charlie Sullivan will lead the team at Worlds, while Mountain View Volleyball Club’s Jonah Carson leads the Pan Am team.
“I’m so excited to get to work with this special group,” Sullivan said. “The athletes have prepared themselves well, and the best thing about working with this group so far has been their phenomenal attitudes. Excited to see where that takes us!”
Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, School, USAV Region)
Layton Bluth (L, 5-8, Gilbert, Ariz., Casteel HS, Northern California)
Ben Bayer (L, 6-1, Menomonee Falls, Wisc., Sussex Hamilton HS, Badger)
Thomas Phung (L, 5-10 Garland, Texas, Harvard University, Southern)
Lucas Helle (S, 6-4, Pauline, S.C., Dorman HS, Palmetto)
Elan Taylor (OH, 6-4, San Jose, Calif., Valley Christian HS, Northern California)
Thomas Demps IV (OH, 6-4, Raleigh, N.C., Broughton HS, Carolina)
Noah Meabon (OPP, 6-4, Fairport, N.Y., Fairport HS, Western Empire)
Myles Jordan (OH, 6-5, Houston, Texas, Ridge Point HS, Lonestar)
Dante Cayaban (MB, 6-7, Saint Cloud, Fla., Saint Cloud HS, Florida)
Noah Douphner (OH, 6-6, Stevenson Ranch, Calif., West Ranch HS, Southern California)
Cooper Keane (OPP, 6-7, Hermosa Beach, Calif., Mira Costa HS, Southern California)
Rafael Urbina (S, 6-6, Broomfield, Colo., Legacy HS, Rocky Mountain)
Logan Hutnick (OH, 6-6, Huntington Beach, Calif., Huntington Beach HS, Southern California)
Aleksey Mikhailenko (OH, 6-8, Mequon, Wis., Homestead HS, Badger)
Blake Fahlbusch (OH, 6-8, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Loyola HS of Los Angeles, Southern California)
Luc Soerensen (MB, 6-8, Meadville, Pa., Meadville Area Senior HS, Keystone)
Peter Chriss (S, 6-6, Menlo Park, Calif., Menlo Atherton HS, Northern California)
Brett Novak (S, 6-6, Lancaster, Calif., Paraclete HS, Southern California)
Roman Payne (MB, 7-0, Carlsbad, Calif., Carlsbad HS, Southern California)
Grant Lamoureux (OH, 6-10, Clemmons, N.C., Pepperdine University, Carolina)
William Dryden (OPP, 6-7, Los Gatos, Calif., Archbishop Mitty HS, Northern California)
Kale Cochran (OH, 6-7, Roseville, Calif., Whitney HS, Northern California)
Corbin Batista (OPP, 6-7, St. George, Utah, Alta HS, Intermountain)
Isiah Powell (MB, 6-7, Silver Spring, Md., Springbrook HS, Chesapeake)
Brodie Heshler (MB, 6-7, Harrisburg, Pa., Central Dauphin HS, Keystone)
Daniel Booker (MB, 6-8, Newport Beach, Calif., Corona Del Mar HS, Southern California)
Thomas Henige (MB, 6-9, Glendale, Ariz., Perry HS, Arizona)
Worlds Team
Head Coach: Charlie Sullivan (Springfield College)
Assistant Coach: Jonah Carson (MVVC)
Assistant Coach: Patrick Shawaryn (Penn State)
Performance Analyst: AJ Ruttenberg (UCLA)
Team Doctor: Dr. Chris Cornell (Coduhi Clinic)
Team Lead: Donovan Martinez (NTDP)
Pan Am Cup Team
Head Coach: Jonah Carson (MVVC)
Assistant Coach: Spencer Wickens (Stanford)
Assistant Coach: Sean Byron (Marist College)
Performance Analyst: AJ Ruttenberg (UCLA)
Team Doctor: Dr. Chris Cornell (Coduhi Clinic)
Team Lead: Brandon Oswald (NTDP)
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 24, 2025) — USA Volleyball announces the 19 athletes on the 2025 U.S. Girls U19 National Team who will prepare for the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup, June 24–29 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
All 19 athletes will train together June 1-7 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. From this group, 12 athletes will be chosen to represent the United States at the Pan American Cup, and those athletes will participate in a second training block from June 20-22 in Chicago, Illinois.
“For these athletes, it will be the first time they have the honor of wearing the red, white and blue in competition,” head coach Jamie Morrison said. “It’s an honor to be the person chosen to lead them in such a special moment. These training blocks are about development and learning to play the game at an international level. I can’t wait to see what this experience and this coaching staff can pull out of each athlete.”
The U.S. Girls U19 National Team won gold at the Pan Am Cup in both 2022 and 2023, and won gold last year at the NORCECA Continental Championship. This year, the team will be in a pool with Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.
2025 U.S. Girls U19 National Team for the NORCECA Pan American Cup
(Name, Position, Height, Birth Year, Hometown, High School, Region)
Taimane Ainu’u (S, 5-11, 2009, Kapolei, Hawaii, Iolani HS, Aloha)
Nejari Crooks (OPP, 6-1, 2009, High Point, N.C., Wesleyan Christian Academy, Carolina)
Cala Haffner (L, 5-8, 2009, Fort Wayne, Ind., Carroll HS, Hoosier)
Taylor Harrington (MB, 6-3, 2009, Arlington, Va., Wakefield HS, Chesapeake)
Olivia Henry (OH, 6-5, 2009, Bayside, N.Y., IMG Academy, Florida)
Megan Hodges (MB/OPP, 6-5, 2009, Ladera Ranch, Calif., San Juan Hills HS, Southern California)
Marissa Jones (S, 6-2, 2009, Atlanta, Ga., Woodward Academy, Southern)
Kari Knotts (OH, 6-3, 2010, Marietta, Ga., Hightower Trail MS, Southern)
Pulelehua Laikona (L, 5-8, 2009, Gilbert, Ariz., Mesa HS, Arizona)
Leilani Lamar (OH, 6-2, 2009, Tampa, Fla., Tampa Preparatory School, Florida)
Westley Matavao (OH, 6-0, 2009, Ontario, Calif., Mater Dei HS, Southern California)
McKenna McIntosh (OH, 6-1, 2009, Stockton, Calif., St. Mary’s HS, Northern California)
Shayla Rautenberg (MB, 6-3, 2009, Pleasant Dale, Neb., Milford HS, Great Plains)
Ireland Real (OH, 6-4, 2009, San Clemente, Calif., Santa Margarita Catholic HS, Southern California)
Josalyn Samuels (S, 6-1, 2009, Harrisburg, S.D., Harrisburg HS, North Country)
Marlee Steiner (MB, 6-4, 2009, St. Louis, Mo., Lindbergh HS, Gateway)
Caroline Ward (OPP, 6-0, 2009, Lizton, Ind., Tri-West Hendricks HS, Hoosier)
Kyla Williams (MB, 6-4, 2009, Cleveland, Ohio, Gilmour Academy, Ohio Valley)
Shaye Witherspoon (OH, 6-3, 2009, Wildwood, Mo., Lafayette HS, Gateway)
Coaches
Head Coach: Jamie 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 Girls U19 Pan American Cup Schedule
All times Pacific
Subject to change
June 24
8 a.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico
10:30 a.m.: USA vs. Venezuela
1:30 p.m.: Chile vs. Dominican Republic
4 p.m.: Canada vs. Costa Rica
June 25
8 a.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Venezuela
10:30 a.m.: USA vs. Mexico
1:30 p.m.: Chile vs. Costa Rica
4 p.m.: Canada vs. Dominican Republic
June 26
8 a.m.: Mexico vs. Venezuela
10:30 a.m.: USA vs. Puerto Rico
1:30 p.m.: Costa Rica vs. Dominican Republic
4 p.m.: Canada vs. Chile
June 27
1:30 p.m.: Quarterfinal #1
4 p.m.: Quarterfinal #2
June 28
8 a.m.: Classification 5/8
10:30 a.m.: Classification 5/8
1:30 p.m.: Semifinal #1
4 p.m.: Semifinal #2
June 29
6 a.m.: Classification 7/8
8:30 a.m.: Classification 5/6
11 a.m.: Bronze medal match
1:30 p.m.: Gold medal match
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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:
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 the 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)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 28, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce that two legendary athletes, Kerri Walsh Jennings and Flo Hyman, have been nominated for induction into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame.
USA Volleyball encourages fans to vote for Kerri Walsh Jennings at teamusa.com/HOF25 from March 25–April 14 and help cement her place in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame.
The Legends category (Flo Hyman) is not open to public voting. Only U.S. Olympians, Paralympians, and the Olympic & Paralympic family will vote for this category.
Voting breakdown for Olympian category:
The Hall of Fame inductees will be announced on May 6, and the ceremony will take place on July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
If inducted, Kerri Walsh Jennings will join fellow volleyball icons Karch Kiraly (indoor/beach) and Misty May-Treanor (beach), her partner in their historic three consecutive Olympic gold medal wins.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 21, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the full list of 30 distinguished individuals who will be honored at the 2025 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 21 at the Hilton Denver City Center in Colorado.
The celebration will recognize both Hall of Fame inductees and annual award winners, highlighting their outstanding contributions to the sport. The ceremony takes place just two days before the start of the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship at the Denver Convention Center. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now, with proceeds benefiting the USA Volleyball Foundation.
Hall of Fame Honorees
Among this year’s honorees is Bill Forrester, previously announced as recipient of the prestigious 2025 Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award, USA Volleyball’s highest honor. He joins All-Time Great Athletes Kerri Walsh Jennings, Mike Dodd, Lindsey Berg, Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Tom Hoff and David Lee.
Additionally, legendary coach “Jenny” Lang Ping will be inducted as the 2025 All-Time Great Coach in recognition of her leadership in guiding the U.S. Women’s National Team to a silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.
USA Volleyball will also recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport at various levels:
“The USA Volleyball Hall of Fame is a celebration of those who have dedicated their lives to the growth and success of our sport. This year’s honorees represent decades of commitment, leadership and service to volleyball at every level,” shared John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “Their passion and contributions have helped shape the game, ensuring its continued excellence and impact for generations to come.”
In addition, USA Volleyball will also recognize the following individuals with annual awards.
Rebecca B. Howard Diversity & Inclusion Award: Jerico Abanico (Lakas Volleyball Club, Northern California Region)
Jonathan Reeser Sport Science Award: Andrew JM Gregory
Glen G. Davies Referee Service Award: Margie Ray
Referee of the Year: Brig Beatie (Northern California Region)
Scorer of the Year: Amber Fulk (Carolina Region)
Junior Male Athlete of the Year: Grant Lamoureux (Carolina Region)
Junior Female Athlete of the Year: Teraya Sigler (Arizona Region)
Indoor Junior Club of the Year: Rick Welch and Marian Gyhra (Premier Nebraska, Great Plains Region)
Beach Junior Club Director of the Year: Ashtyn Neill (SWI Third Degree Beach Club, Great Plains Region)
Junior Club Service Award: Cambria Kuipers (Tampa United, Florida Region)
Junior Girls Indoor Coach of the Year: Ryan Mitchell (North Texas Region)
Junior Boys Indoor Coach of the Year: Kent Joseph Cheramie (Bayou Region)
Junior Girls Beach Coach of the Year: Stephen McCarthy (TMP Beach Club, North Country)
Junior Boys Beach Coach of the Year: Nicole Christner (S3 Volleyball, Southern Region)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 18, 2025) – In collaboration with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, USA Volleyball is offering members free access to the “Youth Hub: for Coaches” courses through the USAV Academy.
Youth Hub: for Coaches is a comprehensive three-module program designed to enhance coaching effectiveness, elevate athlete performance, and promote overall well-being. Through these courses, coaches will develop essential social and emotional skills while gaining valuable insights from leading experts in the field. Available courses include Connection Based Coaching, How to Coach Kids, and Coaching Girls, all key components of the Million Coaches Challenge.
By partnering with the USOPC, USA Volleyball reinforces its commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities for coaches, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge needed to support athlete growth and development nationwide.
These courses are available for members through SportsEngine via the USA Volleyball Academy, allowing coaches to learn at their own pace and apply their knowledge directly to their coaching practices.
Access the “Youth Hub: for Coaches” as a member:
Access the “Youth Hub: for Coaches” as a non-USA Volleyball member:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 11, 2025) – Six legendary athletes will be inducted into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame during the annual banquet and ceremony on May 21 at the Hilton Denver City Center in Colorado.
Honored with the All-Time Great Athlete Award are Kerri Walsh Jennings, Mike Dodd, Lindsey Berg, Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Tom Hoff, and David Lee—two beach and four indoor volleyball icons.
The Hall of Fame ceremony takes place just two days before the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship begins at the Denver Convention Center.
“We are proud to celebrate these legendary athletes whose remarkable careers have elevated the sport of volleyball and inspired generations,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “This Hall of Fame induction not only honors their achievements but also fuels the future of volleyball’s vibrant community, inspiring the next generation to chase their dreams and carry the sport forward.”
Purchase tickets and inquire about sponsorship opportunities through our ticketing website. Proceeds will support the USA Volleyball Foundation.
All-Time Great Athlete Award Criteria
To receive the All-Time Great Athlete Award, an athlete must have played at least five years on a U.S. national team and competed in a minimum of five top-level international events—including the Olympic Games, FIVB World Championship, FIVB World Cup, or NORCECA Championship.
Kerri Walsh Jennings (Beach)
A four-time Olympic medalist, Walsh Jennings dominated beach volleyball, winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, 2012) and a bronze in 2016. She began her career as an indoor standout, competing at Stanford and in the 2000 Olympics before transitioning to beach. With 135 career event titles, she is the all-time women’s leader in beach volleyball victories. Alongside Misty May-Treanor, she won three Beach World Championships and set records for most consecutive match wins (112) and consecutive tournament titles (19).
Mike Dodd (Beach)
Dodd won a silver medal in the inaugural Olympic beach volleyball tournament (1996) with partner Mike Whitmarsh. He was a two-sport star at San Diego State in volleyball and basketball. Over an 18-year career, he secured 75 titles, ranking eighth all-time. A five-time Manhattan Beach Open champion, Dodd was recognized as AVP Sportsman of the Year in 1994 and 1996.
Lindsey Berg (Indoor)
One of the U.S. Women’s National Team’s greatest setters, Berg played in three Olympic Games, winning silver in 2008 and 2012. She joined the national team in 2003, earning Best Setter honors at the NORCECA Championship and Pan American Cup. She was co-captain of the 2008 Olympic Team, and captain of both the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix gold medal team and the 2012 Olympic team. She’s a two-time USA Volleyball Female Indoor Athlete of the Year. She ranks in the top 10 for both assists and aces at the University of Minnesota.
Tayyiba Haneef-Park (Indoor)
Three-time Olympian Tayyiba Haneef-Park helped lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to Olympic silver medals in 2008 and 2012. A collegiate star at Long Beach State, she guided her team to a 33-1 record and an NCAA runner-up finish in 2001. She ranks seventh on the school’s all-time kill list with 1,421. She competed for Team USA for over a decade, contributing to multiple podium finishes at the FIVB World Cup and World Grand Prix.
Tom Hoff (Indoor)
A three-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic gold medalist, Hoff anchored the U.S. Men’s National Team as a middle blocker. He was a two-time All-American at Long Beach State, and the school hung his No. 9 jersey in the rafters of the Walter Pyramid in 2024. He captained the 2008 Olympic team, providing crucial leadership when head coach Hugh McCutcheon was briefly absent due to a personal tragedy.
David Lee (Indoor)
A three-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic gold medalist, Lee was a force at middle blocker for over a decade. He also won bronze at the 2016 Olympics, gold at the 2015 World Cup, and two World League titles. A Long Beach State standout, he ranks seventh all-time in program history with 446 career blocks.
USA Volleyball will announce additional 2025 Hall of Fame award winners soon.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America (PVPA) Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships, May 24-28, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. This premier event will run alongside the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, bringing high-level sitting volleyball competition to the Mile High City.
The Zonal Championships will feature both men’s and women’s divisions, with top teams from across Pan America vying for berths in the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship. This is the third time the U.S. has hosted the event; it was previously held in Edmond, Oklahoma, in 2013 and in Denver in 2009.
“We’re pleased to hold the zonal championship in the United States,” USA Volleyball President and CEO John Speraw said. “This is an excellent opportunity to showcase sitting volleyball to the U.S. audience as we look ahead to both teams competing at LA2028.”
The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team has won the gold medal at every Zonal Championship since its inception. This will be the first tournament since the team won its third straight Paralympic title, and it will be tough challenge. The U.S. and Zonal members Canada and Brazil are all ranked in the top three in the world (No. 1 Canada, No. 2 Brazil, No. 3 United States).
The U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team, coming off silver medals at the last zonal championship and the 2024 Dutch Tournament, looks to build on its momentum and compete for gold.
“I’m thrilled that USA Volleyball has agreed to host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships,” said Joe Campbell, president, ParaVolley Pan America. “This event is of great significance to the Pan America Zone, as it will provide the top two teams in each gender the opportunity to secure a spot in the 2026 World Championships. Equally important, every participating team will earn valuable World Ranking Points, further enhancing their standing on the global stage. We look forward to an exciting and competitive tournament.”
The 2023 PVPA Zonal Championships in Edmonton, Canada, served as a qualifier for Paris 2024, with teams from across Pan America competing for a coveted Paralympic berth. The U.S. Women went on to capture its third consecutive Paralympic gold medal in 2024
Stay tuned for the full event schedule and a list of competing teams.
The U.S. Men’s Sitting Team completed its four-match exhibition series against Japan on Sunday with a pair of 3-0 sweeps at the AVC Dallas Girls 18s National Qualifier in Texas.
The U.S. Men's Sitting Team opened the 2025 season with two victories over Japan during a series of friendly matches at the AVC Dallas Girls 18s National Qualifier in Texas.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team will say au revoir to Paris with special souvenirs after winning a third straight Paralympic Games gold medal with a 3-1 (25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 25-22) victory over China on Saturday at North Paris Arena
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Colorado Springs, Colorado (Feb. 3, 2025) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the appointment of Wade Garard as its Chief Advancement Officer, a strategic hire aimed at driving the organization’s long-term growth and philanthropic efforts. Garard brings an extensive background in fundraising, capital campaigns and nonprofit management, as well as extensive connections in the volleyball and sports business communities to the leadership team at USAV.
“Philanthropy must be a key component to the strategy of any sports-related nonprofit, and I can think of no one better to lead fundraising efforts for the sport of volleyball than Wade Garard,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “What Wade and a group of donors at First Point Volleyball Foundation have been able to do to grow boys volleyball is nothing short of outstanding. We are thrilled to welcome him to USAV.”
Garard will report to Speraw and serve as a key member of USAV’s executive leadership team, contributing to overall organizational strategy and decision-making. Working closely with the USA Volleyball Foundation Board of Directors, Garard will also be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement strategy to significantly increase philanthropic support to the USAV Foundation. Garard will serve as the primary liaison with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation to ensure strategic alignment and synergy in comprehensive fundraising efforts.
As a co-founder and CEO of First Point Volleyball Foundation, Garard spearheaded efforts that raised $5.8 million to grow boys and men’s volleyball in the United States, leading to the establishment of 42 new men’s collegiate volleyball programs, including 18 NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball teams and eight new programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Over eight years, First Point’s efforts resulted in 11 additional state high school federations voting to pilot or sanction high school boys volleyball. First Point, an organization founded by Speraw and Garard in 2016, will continue to be led by its Chairman Marin Gjaja and its President/Treasurer Bruce Lincoln.
Prior to First Point, Garard planned, organized and managed successful capital campaigns on 18 different college campuses. From 2006-2012, he was executive director of the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation and led the organization through its first successful comprehensive capital campaign. In 2016, Garard previously consulted for USA Volleyball, leading a feasibility study and strategic plan for expanding boys volleyball, which ultimately resulted in the establishment of First Point Volleyball.
“I am honored to join a team that is passionate about making volleyball more accessible and about providing more opportunities for people of all ages to mature and develop through the sport,” Garard said. “It is a fantastic time for volleyball and for USAV to embark on a major philanthropic effort leading up to LA 2028 and beyond. I am so pleased to continue my working collaborations with John (Speraw) and the team at USAV focused on making a lasting impact for every part of the sport.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – January 6, 2025 – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the appointment of Erik Sullivan as the new head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Sullivan, a seasoned coach with a wealth of experience at the women’s collegiate level, succeeds Karch Kiraly, who led the team to three Olympic medals and a World Championship title. Sullivan takes the reins at a critical time, with the first serve for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League season set to begin on June 4 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
The search for the new head coach began with a clear sense of urgency. “With the Women’s National Team season set to begin in less than six months, we knew we had to move quickly but thoughtfully,” said John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “It was critical that we made the right decision, but we also had to act expeditiously to give the new coach enough time to get to know the team, develop a game plan, and integrate seamlessly into the program.”
As part of the hiring process, USA Volleyball prioritized candidates with the unique skillset required to lead at the international level. “The role of National Team head coach is unlike any other coaching position,” Speraw said. “It’s not about recruiting or fundraising—it’s about elite-level strategy, understanding the nuances of international competition, and managing a high-performance environment. We needed someone who could hit the ground running and bring that specific expertise, and Erik was the clear choice.”
Sullivan’s reputation as a master of defensive systems, his ability to develop top-tier talent, and his experience in high-pressure environments made him the ideal candidate to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team. For the past 14 years, he has served as associate head coach at the University of Texas, where he played a pivotal role in guiding the Longhorns to eight NCAA Final Four appearances and three national titles.
“We were also focused on how well the new coach would align with the team’s established dynamics,” Speraw added. “The U.S. Women’s National Team is a close-knit group with a history of collaboration and success. Cultural fit was a non-negotiable factor for us. We needed a coach who could integrate seamlessly into this dynamic and continue to build on the team’s established culture of excellence, and Erik’s coaching philosophy and values align perfectly with that.”
Sullivan brings more than just a proven track record in collegiate volleyball—he has firsthand experience on the international stage. A two-time Olympian, he represented the U.S. as a libero in the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. His international playing career, which also included stints in professional leagues across Europe and the U.S., has given him a deep understanding of the global volleyball landscape and the demands of international competition.
“I’m honored and excited to take on this new responsibility as head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team,” said Sullivan. “Karch Kiraly has left an incredible legacy, and I’m committed to continuing the work he has done with this amazing team. My goal is to build on a strong foundation and create an environment where our athletes can develop to their fullest potential while competing at the highest level. I look forward to working alongside this talented group of athletes as we prepare for the challenges ahead.”
Sullivan served as the team leader for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the last three Olympic Games and has been a consultant coach for the squad for many years. He’s also part of the National Team Development Program Scouting Network for indoor girls. In 2011, he led the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team to a fourth-place finish at the World Championship. His collegiate coaching experience also includes time as an assistant coach at both Nebraska and Colorado.
“I’m thrilled that Erik Sullivan will be the next head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team,” said two-time Olympian Chiaka Ogbogu. “The team will continue its tradition of being led by a world-class coach, and Erik’s experience as an Olympian will be invaluable. The volleyball knowledge I gained from him continues to shape my game, but the leadership lessons he taught me—about upholding a gold-medal standard—are what I’m most grateful for.”
Sullivan will assume the role in preparation for the upcoming international season, with a primary focus on building toward the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He will work closely with the team and the coaching staff to ensure a smooth transition and continued success on the international stage.
Please contact Laura Fawcett for questions or media requests.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 19, 2024) – USA Volleyball will host the 2025 Junior Pan American Games Beach Volleyball Trials from Jan. 24-26, 2025, in Manhattan Beach, California. The competition serves as the official qualifier for athletes vying to represent the United States at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay, scheduled for August 9-23, 2025.
The trials begin on January 24 with the qualifier, where athletes will compete for a spot in the main draw on Jan. 25-26.
Eligibility Requirements
To compete in the 2025 Junior Pan American Games Beach Volleyball Trials and the 2025 Junior Pan American Games, athletes must meet the following criteria:
First place finishers in each gender division will earn the right to represent USA at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games. If USA Volleyball receives a second spot, the second team will be selected from U23 Beach National Team Alternates. Athletes must complete mandatory training and meet all USAV, FIVB, and host requirements to maintain their position; those unable to comply will forfeit their spot, allowing USA Volleyball to select a replacement team.
Deadlines and Registration Information
Deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. PT on the following dates:
The Junior Pan American Games
The Junior Pan American Games are organized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) and offer athletes under the age of 23 (born in 2003 or beyond) the opportunity to compete at the highest level of international competition. This event brings together athletes from more than 40 countries in the Americas, with more than 3,500 athletes expected to compete in more than 30 sports in 2025.
The second-ever edition of the games will be held in Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay, and are a vital steppingstone for many athletes aiming for future success at the Pan American Games, the Olympic Games and other international competitions. The first Junior Pan American Games were held in Cali-Valle, Colombia in 2021.
Save the Date for Additional 2025 Trials
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 Beach Collegiate Challenge returns for its fifth year, continuing to grow men’s beach volleyball. The event takes place Sept. 19-21 on the campus of Stevenson University in Owings Mills, MD.
USA Volleyball will host the 2025 Junior Pan American Games Beach Volleyball Trials from Jan. 24-26, 2025, in Manhattan Beach, California.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 17, 2024) – More than 100 athletes from around the country will gather at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. from Dec. 27-30 for the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Girls Indoor Winter Training Series (U15-17).
The invited athletes represent 26 states and 24 USA Volleyball regions will have the opportunity to work with top coaches to improve their skills during the training series.
The training groups will break into U15/U16 and U17, with Marie Zidek of DePaul University leading the U15/16 athletes, and Jen Malcom of Cal leading U17. Athletes represent the following the USA Volleyball regions: Aloha, Arizona, Badger, Carolina, Chesapeake, Delta, Florida, Gateway, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Heart of America, Hoosier, Intermountain, Keystone, Lakeshore, Lone Star, North Country, North Texas, Northern California, Ohio Valley, Pioneer, Rocky Mountain, Southern, Southern California
Athletes for the Girls Indoor Winter Training Series were identified and invited based on recommendations from the Indoor NTDP Scouting Network. The scouting network serves as the Indoor NTDP talent identification process and includes coaches and experts from across the United States.
All training series are conducted by top indoor NTDP coaches from colleges and clubs and feature a comprehensive focus on the five pillars of the NTDP: Craft, Mind, Body, Heart and Team.
Many of USA Volleyball’s rising stars will be training in Louisville, Kentucky, next week at the same time the city hosts the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship and the American Volleyball Coaches Association Convention.
Approximately 145 athletes from around the country will work with top coaches and look to improve their skills at the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Boys Indoor Fall Training Series event on Oct. 17-20 at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
More than 150 girls volleyball athletes from 27 states will work with top coaches and look to improve their skills at the National Team Development Program Girls Indoor Summer Training Series on July 28-Aug.1, 2024, at the USA Volleyball training center in Anaheim, Calif.
The USA Volleyball National Team Development Program (NTDP) has a big season planned for indoor volleyball athletes. From Training Series to age-group national teams, 2024 will be another big year for Indoor NTDP.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 16, 2024) – USA Volleyball will honor longtime official and event administrator Bill Forrester with the prestigious Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. The award is USA Volleyball’s highest honor, recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to volleyball in the United States.
The Hall of Fame at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet will be held May 21, 2025, in Denver, just before the USA Volleyball Open National Championship begins at the Colorado Convention Center. Proceeds from the event go to the USA Volleyball Foundation to provide funding to support the Olympic & Paralympic dreams of the athletes in USA Volleyball’s national team programs. Ticket will be on sale soon.
USA Volleyball previously honored Forrester with the George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball Award in 2004 and the Glen G. Davies Referee Service Award in 1999. He is the organization’s 57th recipient of the Frier Award.
Forrester’s journey in volleyball spans more than five decades, marked by dedication, innovation and a passion for the game. His involvement in volleyball began in the early 1970s as a student at Montana State University. This passion only deepened during his service in the U.S. Air Force, where he competed on base teams worldwide, including in the Philippines, where his team won the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) championship.
After returning to Montana State in 1976, Forrester co-founded the university’s first volleyball club with Bill Neville. He also began his officiating career and worked his first collegiate matches in the Big Sky Conference. Since then, he’s officiated with major conferences at the Division I, Division II and NAIA levels.
Forrester’s professional career in structural engineering took him across the country, but his commitment to volleyball remained constant. He played integral roles in organizing, officiating and administering volleyball events at every level. As a national scorekeeper and referee, he contributed to numerous USA Volleyball national championships and served as the referee chair for the Heart of America Region from 1986 to 1999.
Internationally, Forrester has made a lasting impact through his work with events such as the Goodwill Games, the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, World League competitions, FIVB beach events, Volleyball Nations League, and multiple NORCECA tournaments. He has also supported Team USA at four Olympic Games, from London 2012 to Paris 2024, by providing critical logistics support as part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s staff.
In addition to his administrative and officiating roles, Forrester has been a driving force behind volleyball’s growth through his involvement with the Athletes Unlimited professional league, National Intramural and Recreational Association, the NCVF Collegiate Club Championships and several USAV junior qualifiers.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 13, 2024) – Four U.S. Olympians and two U.S. Paralympians will join USA Volleyball coaches and staff at the American Volleyball Coaches Association Convention, Dec. 18-22, in Louisville, Kentucky.
John Speraw, Karch Kiraly, Tama Miyashiro, Nate Ngo, Greg Walker, Dr. Jenny Johnson and Chrissy Elder will all be involved in educational sessions during the five-day convention, which runs alongside the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship. Two-time Olympic medalists Jordyn Poulter, Jordan Thompson, Haleigh Washington and Justine Wong-Orantes will be on site on select days, and six-time Paralympic medalist Lora Webster and five-time Paralympic medalist Heather Erickson will also attend on behalf of USA Volleyball.
USA Volleyball’s presence at the event is part of our commitment to coach education, and some of the sessions will be recorded for inclusion in Coach Academy.
The USA Volleyball Show podcast team will be covering the convention and the NCAA Championship for social media, so look out for interviews and match coverage.
Listed sessions are either presented by USA Volleyball or include USA Volleyball staff/coaches. Visit AVCA for the full schedule.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Thursday, Dec. 19
Friday, Dec. 20
Saturday, Dec. 21
USA Volleyball Show Interviews
Look for USA Volleyball Show hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson interviewing the following guests during the week at the convention center:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 11, 2024) — USA Volleyball is proud to announce its collaboration with Body Confident Sport and Laureus USA to help girls build body confidence and foster an inclusive, supportive environment in sports. The partnership aims to ensure that girls not only feel they belong in sports but also thrive in an atmosphere that encourages self-esteem and resilience.
Body Confident Sport is an innovative, scientifically-backed program designed to promote body positivity among girls aged 11-17. Developed in collaboration with leading global experts— including the Centre for Appearance Research and the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport— the program incorporates insights from girls and coaches across six countries. Body Confident Sport equips coaches with a comprehensive toolkit to lead impactful, confidence-building discussions that empower young athletes.
USA Volleyball is already piloting the Body Confident Sport initiative at girls clubs nationwide and has integrated it into its National Team Development Program Training Series. With a two-year grant from Laureus Sport for Good, the program will be made available to all USA Volleyball regions and clubs in 2025.
“Body Confident Sport aligns seamlessly with USA Volleyball’s commitment to supporting the development of the whole athlete,” said USA Volleyball Chief of Sport Dr. Peter Vint. “This innovative program will help ensure volleyball remains a sport where girls feel confident, supported and able to reach their full potential.”
Body Confident Sport is designed to be delivered through in-person, small group discussions where girls have a safe space to share their experiences and concerns about body image. Coaches, who undergo training via a self-guided program, will lead these discussions and encourage positive dialogue that promotes a healthy relationship with body image.
“Volleyball is currently the most popular team sport for high school girls in the U.S., and it’s our goal to continue growing the sport,” said USA Volleyball Director of Education Services Dr. Jenny Johnson. “Unfortunately, around the world, teenage girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys, often because of low body confidence. With this program, we can give girls the tools to build positive body image and feel confident on and off the court.”
For more information about Body Confident Sport, reach out to Dr. Lauren Walker or Dr. Jenny Johnson.
Visit our Education home page for more information on how you can improve your skills and knowledge through Coach Academy and NTDP Academy.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (December 3, 2024) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the hiring of accomplished sports and entertainment executive Jaime Weston as Chief Commercial Officer.
At USA Volleyball, Weston will lead the commercial and brand strategy of the organization as it heads into the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Along with a passion for volleyball, Weston brings extensive experience in business operations, partnerships, marketing and experiential events, and creative strategy to her new role.
Previously, Weston was the senior vice president of marketing at the National Football League, where she was responsible for setting the brand vision and growth marketing strategies. She was also the executive vice president of global consumer marketing for Universal Music Group and the executive vice president, chief marketing officer for On Location, Endeavor’s premium live event events company.
“I’m confident that Jaime’s leadership and passion for the sport will be a valuable asset to our organization,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO John Speraw. “I look forward to the fresh perspectives and strategic insights she will bring to our team.”
Weston will be based in Southern California, home to the national training centers of both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams in Anaheim and the U.S. Beach National Team in Torrance.
“Volleyball has been a cornerstone of my life as a player, competitor, and parent,” Weston said. “Joining a mission-driven organization like USA Volleyball, the pinnacle of our sport in the U.S., is a true honor. With John at the helm as CEO, we have a unique opportunity to celebrate the sport’s rich history and help shape its bright future on the global stage.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 7, 2024) – USA Volleyball is implementing a pay increase and improved benefits for officials working at its owned 2024-25 indoor and beach volleyball events.
At the top end of the pay scale, an FIVB or continental-level international official will make $57 per match as a first (R1) or second (R2) referee at USA Volleyball-owned indoor events (see list below).
Among the USA Volleyball-owned events that will see a pay and benefits increase in 2025 are all three 2025 girls junior national championships, the Boys Junior National Championship and the Beach National Championship.
At an indoor event, a national-level official will make $55 per match as an R1 or R2.
The increase goes all the way to assigned line judges, who will make $43 per match (see table below).
On the beach, a head referee will earn $400 for a full day of work and $300 for a half day. A Tier C Zonal Monitor will see a pay increase to $300 for a full day and $250 for a half day (see table below).
“Officials are essential for USA Volleyball events,” said Pati Rolf, USA Volleyball director, officials. “Our officials are some of the best in the world. They take time away from their families and other activities and sometimes other jobs to work our events and they should be compensated for that.”
Among the other improved benefits for officials at USA Volleyball-owned events will be $20 a day for food along with free snacks and water, free housing and free Mizuno gear.
There is also a bonus structure for officials who work multiple events.
For more information on becoming a USA Volleyball official, visit usavolleyball.org/resources-for-officials/.
2024-2025 USA Volleyball Indoor Match Pay
| Certification | 2024-2025 Pay |
| R1/R2 – FIVB/Continental International Referee | $57/match |
| R1/R2 – National | $55/match |
| R1/R2 -Jr National Referee | $53/match |
| R1/R2 – RETIRED (Natl/JN) Ref | $49/match |
| R1/R2 – Regional Referee | $48/match |
| R1/R2 – Foreign Guest Official | $48/match |
| R1/R2 – Provisional Referee | $45/match |
| National Scorer | $53/match |
| Non-National Scorer | $45/match |
| Assigned Asst. Scorer | $43/match |
| Assigned Line Judge | $43/match |
2024-2025 USA Volleyball Beach Referee Pay
| Position/Role | 24-25 Half-Day Pay | 24-25 Full-Day Pay | |
| Head Referee | $300 | $400 | |
| Clinician | $300 | $400 | |
| Assistant Clinician | $250 | $330 | |
| International Referee | Tier A | $275 | $375 |
| National Referee | Tier B | $250 | $365 |
| Zonal Referee | Tier C | $250 | $350 |
| International Monitor | Tier A | $250 | $350 |
| National Monitor | Tier B | $250 | $325 |
| Zonal Monitor | Tier C | $250 | $300 |
| Lead Referee | $25 Bonus | $25 Bonus |
USA Volleyball Owned Events
2024 Mountain Classic Boys National Qualifier December 13-15, 2024
2025 Salt Lake Showdown Girls 18s Qualifier January 24-26, 2025
2025 Sunshine Qualifier February 22-24, 2025 and February 28-March 2, 2025
2025 Salt Lake City Showdown April 5-7, 2025 and April 11-13, 2025
2025 Girls 18s Junior National Championships April 25-27, 2025
2025 Open National Championship May 23-28, 2025
2025 Girls Junior National Championship (10-13s) June 21-24, 2025
2025 Girls Junior National Championship (14-17s) June 25–July 3, 2025
2025 Boys Junior National Championship July 3-6, 2025
U.S. volleyball referee Joe Campbell was honored as a World ParaVolley Life Member in a ceremony during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
USA Volleyball is announcing a new program to produce more high-level referees for all disciplines and aspects of the sport
PAVO and USA Volleyball acknowledge the passing of Mary Blalock, a beloved and respected woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister and volleyball official. Many also counted Mary as a friend. Mary’s family has shared that she passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 30, 2024) – USA Volleyball welcomed 6,257 participants in its first year hosting “Try Volleyball for Free,” which included 195 no-cost clinics around the country.
Try Volleyball for Free is a new initiative for USA Volleyball, the national governing body for the sport. It gave families across the United States the opportunity to get introduced to volleyball between Sept. 13-22. The clinics concluded the day before National Volleyball Day on Sept. 23.
USA Volleyball’s 40 regional volleyball associations were instrumental to the program’s success, from hosting clinics to encouraging local clubs and sport organizations to offer opportunities to their communities. Clinics were hosted in 32 regions, with the top three regions including Florida Region (16 clinics), Carolina Region (16 clinics) and Lone Star Region (15 clinics). Southern California Region’s Beach Cities Volleyball Club had the highest participation with 247 participants.
“Try Volleyball came along at a perfect time for our region,” said Carolina Region Commissioner Kevin Wendelboe. “Our board is currently undertaking a multi-year strategic planning effort and Try Volleyball became our first program to undertake. We set a goal for a clinic in three parts of the state. We met that and more. We were fortunate to have great club partners that saw the chance to give back and introduce the next generation of players to our great .”
Clubs that hosted clinics found it to be a rewarding experience.
“Hosting this event felt like more than just a fun day – it was a way for us to give back to the community and rekindle a sense of connection,” said Marleena Catalan, club director at Storm Volleyball.
“Too many have forgotten the importance of supporting one another, but events like this help remind everyone how much we can achieve when we come together for our kids. Watching them experience the joy of volleyball lit a fire in all of us, and I believe it’s only the beginning of something bigger.”
To set clinic hosts up for success, USA Volleyball developed a “host hub” offering access to an array of resources to promote and run clinics including graphics, videos, templates, clinic plans and more. It also donated more than 1,000 Molten First Touch Volleyballs to local clinics to give kids the opportunity to continue playing and learning at home.
“The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games provided volleyball a global stage for the exposure of our sport,” said Jamie Davis, president and CEO of USAV. “We knew that interest would be spiked and wanted to provide fun and educational outlets across the country for people to try the game. USA Volleyball couldn’t be more excited by the interest that was expressed and the large participation in the clinics and cannot wait to expand the program next year.”
More information about Try Volleyball for Free in 2025 is coming soon. For more information on Try Volleyball and how you can get involved, visit tryvolleyball.org.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 25, 2024) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce that it has hired John Speraw to serve as its president and Chief Executive Officer, starting on October 1.
Prior to becoming the eighth CEO of USA Volleyball, Speraw has served as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team since 2013 and has been part of the team’s leadership for almost two decades.
“My journey with USA Volleyball began in 1997 as an assistant coach for the World University Games team,” Speraw said. “Reflecting on the teams, players, staff and experiences over the years, I am filled with immense gratitude. To now be entrusted with the opportunity to lead USA Volleyball as president and CEO is both a profound honor and deeply humbling.
“This journey has deepened my passion for this organization—representing our country, advancing the sport, and elevating the experience for everyone involved.
“I am sincerely grateful to the USA Volleyball Board of Directors for this honor and responsibility. I am ready to lead. I am ready to serve.”
Speraw’s coaching and leadership roles within USA Volleyball bring a unique blend of executive vision, recognition of the diverse and complex ecosystem of the sport and expertise in the international scene.
His strategic vision of the sport’s evolution is critically important as USA Volleyball prepares for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympics in Los Angeles and the 2032 Games in Brisbane, Australia.
Speraw is also the founder of First Point Volleyball, an organization dedicated to supporting the growth of boys’ and men’s volleyball across the country.
USA Volleyball Board of Directors Chair Dave Gentile expressed gratitude for everyone involved in the extensive six-month search process for a new CEO.
“What a wonderful cadre of potential leaders that worked through the interview process,” Gentile said. “All of our finalists were highly talented on many fronts, and we thank them for their interest in and support of USA Volleyball.
“The search group composed of key USA Volleyball Board members concluded that John’s overall sport acumen, demeanor, energy, leadership skills and vision for the future of the sport were clearly aligned with the Board’s expectations for the next generation of USA Volleyball.
“Along with the full Board and staff, I look forward to working closely with John over the next several years as he prepares the organization for LA28 and beyond. We are also confident that John’s leadership will always have the mission and role of USA Volleyball as the National Governing Body of the sport of volleyball at the forefront of all we do.”
Besides coaching the U.S. Men’s Team, Speraw has been the head men’s volleyball coach at UCLA since 2012 and guided the Bruins to the NCAA Division I-II National Championship in 2023 and 2024.
Prior to UCLA, Speraw coached UC Irvine men’s volleyball (2002-12) and directed the Anteaters to three NCAA National Championships in six years.
He played middle blocker for the Bruins from 1992-95 and was a member of two national championship teams. He graduated from UCLA in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and molecular genetics
Speraw and wife Michelle live in Southern California with their two children, Hailey and Brooklyn.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 17, 2024) – USA Volleyball has agreed to a multi-year partnership renewal with NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA), an online product of IMG Academy and the nation’s leading collegiate recruiting platform.
This renewed agreement marks a continuation of the successful collaboration that has supported volleyball student-athletes in their recruiting journeys, enhancing their exposure to the top college coaching network in the country.
Over the years, as the official recruiting services partner of USA Volleyball, NCSA has worked to provide high school volleyball student-athletes with unparalleled recruiting support. This relationship has significantly impacted thousands of student-athletes across women’s and men’s indoor volleyball and women’s beach volleyball, helping them navigate the recruiting process and achieve their dreams of playing volleyball at the collegiate level. By renewing this collaboration, both organizations aim to build on this strong foundation, ensuring even more student-athletes have access to the tools and guidance necessary for their recruiting journeys.
“As the sport of volleyball continues to grow, so does the need for comprehensive recruiting support for our student-athletes and NCSA College Recruiting has been an enormous asset to the families of the volleyball community to support their recruiting journeys,” said Kassidi Gilgenast, the Chief Marketing Officer for USA Volleyball. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with NCSA and integrate IMG Academy+ into our educational offerings.
As part of the renewed partnership, NCSA will make it even easier for USA Volleyball members to connect with its recruiting platform. The collaboration will offer resources and educational opportunities, including new content on mental performance and nutrition provided by IMG Academy+. These additions aim to equip student-athletes with comprehensive support, ensuring they are well-prepared both on and off the court.
The extension of this partnership comes at a time of immense growth and momentum for volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball saw a significant increase in membership last season, reflecting the sport’s rising popularity nationwide. The increasing interest in the sport highlights the importance of providing support to a growing number of aspiring collegiate athletes.
“Our partnership with USA Volleyball has been incredibly impactful for their student-athletes as we’ve seen the difference of our comprehensive recruiting support has had for many of them,” said Chris Ciaccio, Chief Commercial Officer of IMG Academy. “Together, NCSA and USA Volleyball are dedicated to furthering the development of volleyball student-athletes across the nation and we’re excited at the chance to do that for years to come.”
NCSA will continue to be a prominent presence at USA Volleyball events, providing valuable recruiting education through seminars and webinars. These sessions, promoted by USA Volleyball’s platforms, will offer insights and guidance to help athletes and their families navigate the recruiting landscape.
Additionally, the partnership will highlight deserving athletes through NCSA’s All-In Award program, giving them access to essential resources and increased exposure.
In this extended partnership, both organizations are united in their mission to shape the future of volleyball and provide resources needed to achieve collegiate and professional aspirations.
About NCSA College Recruiting
NCSA College Recruiting is the world’s largest college recruiting platform, providing student-athletes content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches across 31 sports. NCSA is an online experience of IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand. IMG Academy provides a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. Additional on-campus and online experiences include:
To learn more about NCSA, visit www.ncsasports.org.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s national teams have won a medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, six Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship medals. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 30, 2024) – USA Volleyball is announcing a new program to produce more high-level referees for all disciplines and aspects of the sport.
The National Officials Development Program (NODP) will be dedicated to identifying, recruiting and accelerating the development of high-potential referees to strengthen officiating at regional, national and international levels.
Referees participating in NODP will receive targeted evaluations using the “RISE” framework – Reflect, Implement, Set Goals and Evaluate – to enhance their skills and prepare them for higher certifications.
Participants will also be invited to specific national-level events where they will receive advanced training from referee coaches. They will also work with high-level national and international referees.
The NODP will seek to build a stronger officiating foundation by providing tailored feedback and coaching to referees at various levels including provisional, regional, junior national and national.
The NODP will also serve as a pathway for referees to achieve Junior National, National, NORCECA and FIVB certifications.
NODP for indoor officials will launch in 2024-25. The NODP for beach officials will launch in 2025.
Get more information about the program on the USA Volleyball website (.pdf).
Get more information about officiating for USA Volleyball on the officials web page.
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 9, 2024) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. at the 2024 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championship, Aug. 27-Sept. 1, in Shangluo, China.
Sally Perez/Sarah Wood will start in the girls main draw. Grant Lamoureux/Blake Goodwin will open in the boys main draw.
The qualifier teams are Myriah Massey/Lily Dee Davis for the girls and Caleb Blanchette/Malachi Brewington for the boys.
Perez/Wood and Lamoureux/Goodwin earned their spots by winning the Beach U19 National Team Trials in June. Lamoureux was also a member of the Boys U19 Indoor National Team that won gold at the NORCECA U19 Continental Championship this year.
“I am very honored and grateful for the opportunity to represent USA for this event and very excited,” Lamoureux said. “For my first beach international tournament to be the U19 World Championships representing USA is a pretty awesome feeling!”
Perez, who will play at UCLA in the fall, echoed Lamoureux’s feelings.
“Representing the USA on the U19 National Team is something I’ve dreamed of for so long,” she said. “Wearing the flag across my chest means so much to me and I don’t take it lightly. It honestly causes me to be proud of the work I’ve done to get here and pushes me to keep up the dedication to keep the ball rolling.”
Massey won the silver medal at the 2022 Beach U19 World Championship with partner Ashley Pater. Blanchette, another beach/indoor athlete, also competed in the 2022 Beach U19 World Championship and was a member of the Men’s U21 Indoor National Team this year.
The reserve athletes are Charlotta Bell/Jordyn Scribner for the girls and George Stevens/Ambrose Engling for the boys. Alternates are Kyra Zaengle and Elena Fisher for girls and Spencer Smith, Kyle Chapman and Trey Thornton for boys.
The U.S. has had recent success on the girls side at worlds. Along with Massey/Pater, Sophie Kubiak/Bailey Showalter were fourth at 2022 worlds. In 2021, Megan Kraft (now playing on the Beach Pro Tour) and Delaynie Maple won gold, and Xolani Hodel and Kate Reilly were fourth.
U.S. Team for the Beach U19 World Championship
Girls
Name (Height, Hometown, School, USAV Region)
Sally Perez (6-3, Raleigh, N.C., UCLA, Carolina Region
Sarah Wood (6-2, Glen Mills, Pa., Garnet Valley HS, Ohio Valley)
Myriah Massey (5-10, Pickerington, Ohio, Florida State, Ohio Valley)
Lily Dee Davis (6-2, Austin, Texas, Westlake HS, Lone Star)
Charlotta Bell (6-3, Moraga, Calif., Campolindo HS, Northern California)
Jordyn Scribner (5-8, Seabrook, Texas, Clear Falls HS, Lone Star)
Kyra Zaengle (5-8 , Laguna Beach, Calif., Laguna Beach HS, Southern California)
Elena Fisher (5-10, Ross, Calif., Branson HS, Northern California)
Boys
Name (Height, Hometown, School, USAV Region)
Grant Lamoureux (6-10, Clemmons, N.C., West Forsyth HS, Carolina)
Blake Goodwin (6-1, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Carolina Forest HS, Palmetto)
Caleb Blanchette (6-5, Brentwood, Tenn., USC, Southern)
Malachi Brewington (6-4, Ozark, Mo., homeschooled, Delta)
George Stevens (6-3, Mount Juliet, Tenn., Green Hills HS, Southern)
Ambrose Engling (6-7, Middleton, Wisc., Princeton, Badger)
Spencer Smith (6-3, Gulf Breeze, Fla., Gulf Breeze HS, Gulf Coast)
Kyle Chapman (6-2, Sugar Land, Texas, Austin HS, Lone Star)
Trey Thornton (6-6, Spanish Fork, Utah, Maple Mountain HS, Intermountain)
Coaches
Boys Head Coach: Hudson Bates, The Ohio State University, Associate Head Coach
Boys Assistant Coach: Laurel Weaver, Beach NTDP Coach
Girls Head Coach: Angie Akers, University of Texas, Assistant Coach
Girls Assistant Coach: Kelly Reeves, UCLA, Assistant Coach
Athletic Trainer: Zoe Moura, San Diego Mesa, Athletic Trainer
Performance Analyst: Ben Bahr, Iowa United VB, Director of Operations
Team Leader: Cody Liner, USA Volleyball, Beach NTDP Boys Lead
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 23, 2024) – More than 150 girls volleyball athletes from 27 states will work with top coaches and look to improve their skills at the National Team Development Program Girls Indoor Summer Training Series on July 28-Aug.1, 2024, at the USA Volleyball training center in Anaheim, Calif.
Twenty-six USA Volleyball regions will be represented by training series players, who range in age from under-15 to under-19.
All training series are conducted by top indoor NTDP coaches from colleges and clubs and feature a comprehensive focus on the five pillars of the NTDP: Craft, Mind, Body, Heart and Team.
In Anaheim, Jaylen Reyes of the University of Nebraska will lead the Girls U19 group. Jamie Morrison of Texas A&M University will lead the U17/U18 group. Marie Zidek of DePaul University will lead the U15/U16 group.
Athletes for the Summer Training Series were identified and invited based on recommendations from the Indoor NTDP Scouting Network. The scouting network serves as the Indoor NTDP talent identification process and includes coaches and experts from across the United States
More than 150 girls volleyball athletes from 28 states will work with top coaches and look to improve their skills at the National Team Development Program (NTDP) Girls Indoor Spring Training Series on May 10-13 at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida
More than 100 girls and boys athletes will hit Manhattan Beach, California, on May 16-19 for the 2024 Beach National Team Development Program Spring Training Series event
Close to 150 boys volleyball athletes from around the country will work with top coaches and look to improve their skills at the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Indoor Training Series event on Feb. 29-March 3 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (OPTC) in Colorado Springs.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 20, 2024) – After six days of great volleyball competition, the U.S. Beach National Championship concluded July 17 after crowning winners in 11 different divisions.
Spencer Smith, a member of the 2024 U.S. Beach U19 National Team, won gold in both the boys 18U and 16U divisions, albeit with different partners. In 18U, he paired with fellow Beach U19 National Team athlete George Stevens for the title. Smith/Stevens lost just one set in the tournament, and that came in the semifinal match against eventual fourth-place finishers Lukas Christman and Jonathan Maguire. Smith/Stevens won that match, 21-15, 17-21, 15-10.
Smith won the 14U boys title last year with Luis Campo (14U winner again this year), and Stevens won 16U with Brock Harvick.
“I came into this week with an expectation,” Smith said. “Rolling into 18s, I prepared the body well, (gave) myself everything I need, and I’m really happy that I came out and executed to the best of my ability with George in 18s. I’m very pleased with that.”
Stevens was excited to win again.
“It means a lot,” he said. “I won last year so I wanted to come back for another dub, and Spencer won 16s (this year) so we were trying to get him another one as well. I don’t want to feel like I left anything on the table. I want to say I tried as hard as I could.”
In the final, Smith/Stevens met up with Tyler Moore/Mason Townley, who were 5-1 in pool play. Smith/Stevens won 21-18, 21-19. The bronze medal went to Connor Jarnagan/Noah Kaoni, who defeated Christman/McGuire, 12-21, 21-14, 15-9 for the medal.
Clara Evans/Izzy Masten did not lose a set en route to the 18U Open title. Evans has verbally committed to play beach at TCU, and Masten has committed to Pitt for indoor. In the final, they defeated Isabella Pereira and Delaney Rich, 21-13, 21-18.
“It’s very exciting,” Evans said. “I’m so glad we got to this point and worked so hard for it.”
Masten agreed.
“It feels amazing,” she said. “I’m just so thankful for my teammates and everybody who has helped me in my volleyball journey.”
Brianna Luoma/Bella Troncale defeated Juliana Johnson/Allison Spittal, 21-10, 21-7, for bronze.
The 18 American title went to Madeline Lee/Samantha Rodriguez, who defeated Aubrie Jo Benney/Taylor Germann, 21-17, 21-7 for gold. Alexa Smith/Sarah Smith defeated Sarah McDonnell/Avery Simon for third, 21-11, 21-14.
Before he won 18U Boys, Spencer Smith teamed up with Cole Ducote to win 16U Boys. In the final, Smith/Ducote defeated Luis Eduardo Campo/Dylan Hand, 21-15, 21-19.
Smith/Ducote just lost one set in the tournament in a 19-21, 21-12, 15-8 semifinal win over Peter Debiec and Blake Marshall. The latter pair finished fourth after losing to Landon Arnold/Elvio Begic in the bronze medal match.
Elena Lam and Elaina Millaway teamed up for the first time and won gold in 16U Open girls. In the final, they defeated Allie Hepworth/Sydney Sutter, 21-17, 21-15.
“It feels really good,” said Millaway about winning the title. “It feels good to do it with Elena. It’s our first time playing together, so I’m glad we were able to pull out a W.”
Lam, who turned 17 on the same day she won the title, agreed.
“I’m full of gratitude,” she said. “Last year I got a third, so my goal was to get the gold this year.”
Lam added that dreams of winning the NCAA national championship motivates her every day.
“That’s my biggest goal. I want to get that one and all these little goals are just small steps toward that.”
Third place went to Christy Boulware/Clara Evans, who defeated Alana Joiner and Lilliana Seldat, 21-15, 21-9, in the bronze medal match.
With 44 teams, 16 American was a competitive and exciting division. Nafanua Alofipo/Isa Taylor made their way through the tournament without losing a set. In the final, they defeated Kaylee Molina/Cynthia Orona in a rematch of a pool play meeting.
After having lost three pool play matches, Molina/Orona won four straight matches in the gold bracket to reach the final against Alofipo/Taylor.
Mia Stevens/Addison West won bronze with a 21-14, 21-12 win over Callie Hopkins/Ansley Popple.
Luis Campo/Collin Tullis defeated Warren Jones/Samuel Petzoldt for gold in 14 Boys, 21-15, 21-12. They advanced to the final with a 21-9, 21-17 win over Camden Berry/Aiden Tran.
Campo is now a two-time winner at the U.S. Beach Championship. In 2023, he won 14U with Spencer Smith. Tullis won 12U Boys last year with Luca Marcello.
“My family motivates me to fight hard, to keep going everyday,” Campo said. “My biggest inspiration is my parents. Every day they tell me to fight, keep pushing, never give up, keep going, and trust the process.”
Tullis had some advice for all athletes.
“Don’t take anything for granted because you never know what could happen,” he said.
Berry/Tran finished fourth after losing a hard-fought three-set battle in the bronze medal match to Daniel Castro/Lucas Castro, 21-16, 18-21, 15-13)
Caitlin Carrizales and Sage Illian collected gold in 14U Open with a 21-18, 21-14 win over Skyler Smith/Sadie Stafford.
“It feels so good. I don’t know how to describe it. It’s definitely a dream come true,” Carrizales said.
For her part, Illian shouted out the people who inspire her.
“Sara Hughes and my dad. The Olympic players show great leadership and effort and are … great to look up to,” she said.
Elyse Smelcer and Danica Waterman were third with a 21-16, 21-11 win over Emma Burnside/Alexa Turoff.
Forty-eight teams competed in 14 American, making it the largest division at the championship. Norah Beran/Katie Callahan swept through the division without losing a set to win gold. In the final, they defeated Payton Germann/Lucy Wanserski, 21-19, 21-18.
Olivia Breazeale/Rivers Dedeaux defeated Hope Rockwell/Karsen Sheehan, 28-24, for bronze.
Danella Dos Santos/Emiliana Duque are the new 12U champions after a 21-14, 21-12 win over Kristina Bataeva/Alice Chen. The victory avenged an earlier loss in pool play, when Bataeva/Chen were 21-16 winners.
Zander Anderson/Julie Ramos won bronze in an epic bronze medal match, defeating Mia Bergoudian/Gillian Dormeier, 19-21, 21-15, 15-13.
Dos Santos and Duque brought an international flair to 12 Open; Dos Santos is from Peru and Venezuela, and Duque was born in Colombia.
“The feeling is great,” said 11-year-old Duque. “I’m super happy from all the support from my family and friends.”
She said her family keeps her motivated because they “never say no to a tournament.”
“My dad…I’m so grateful for him because he brings me to every practice and supports me unconditionally,” she said.
Dos Santos said it was her first time winning so it feels really good. She credits her sisters for her motivation and inspiration.
“Having my sisters being mean to me (motivates me) because it makes me stronger, I guess,” she laughed. But she added her sister was also her biggest inspiration. “Every time I watch her play, it makes me a better person and a better player. I see it, I vision it, I play it.”
Hartlie Bowman and Lily Hassel won 12 American with a 21-17, 21-9 win over Lola Moran/Ainsley Stuff. Presley Neslage/Addison Saylor won bronze over Olivia Brockmann/Amelia Markwardt in the third-place match.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 10, 2024) – USA Volleyball today announced the 12 women who will compete for the U.S. Sitting Volleyball Team at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
Nine players return from the 2020 Paralympic team that won gold in Tokyo, and 11 are Paralympic gold medalists. The nine returning from 2020 are outside hitter Katie Holloway Bridge, outside hitter/opposite Whitney Dosty, opposite Heather Erickson, setter Kaleo Kanahele Maclay, middle blocker/outside hitter Monique Matthews, outside hitter Emma Schieck, setter Lexi Shifflett-Patterson, middle blocker Lora Webster-Bargellini and libero Bethany Zummo.
Middle blocker/outside hitters Tia Edwards and Nicky Nieves both won gold with the team in 2016. Libero Sydney Satchell will make her Paralympic debut in Paris.
Webster-Bargellini will be playing in her sixth Paralympic Games. Holloway Bridge and Erickson will be playing in their fifth. Maclay and Matthews will play in their fourth. Zummo and Shifflett-Patterson will play in their third Paralympic Games, and Dosty, Edwards, Nieves and Schieck all return for their second Paralympics.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team’s head coach is Bill Hamiter, who made his Paralympic debut with team in 2008. Assistant coach Michelle Goodall will be working her third Paralympic Games and assistant coach Leo Filho will be making his debut in Paris.
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“As a coach, I look forward to taking the team to represent USA at the Games,” Hamiter said. “One of the difficult tasks on the road to the Games, and a process that the staff lament, is narrowing the roster to 12 players from among all the outstanding players we have on the National Team.
“Even though naming the roster is difficult, I believe the staff selected a roster that gives the team the best chance at medaling at the Games and possibly winning its third consecutive gold medal. I’m pleased with the overall strength of the roster, as 11 of the 12 players have previous Paralympic experience. It will be a privilege to coach these wonderful athletes at the Games.”
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team has medaled at every Paralympics since 2004. Prior to winning gold in Tokyo (2020), the team won its first gold in Rio de Janeiro (2016), and also won silver medals in London (2012) and Beijing (2008) and bronze in Athens (2004).
The 2024 Paralympic sitting competition consists of two pools of four teams each. The U.S. Women are in Pool A with China, France and Italy. Pool B consists of Canada, Brazil, Rwanda and Slovenia.
The U.S. Women open the Paralympics against China in the first match. The two teams have met in the last four Paralympic finals. Most recently, the U.S. Women defeated China twice at the World ParaVolley Super 6 in June.
The Paralympic Opening Ceremony will be Aug. 28 with the sitting volleyball competition running Aug. 30-Sept. 7.
U.S. Women’s Schedule for the 2024 Paralympic Games
Aug. 30
USA vs. China, 12 p.m. Paris time/3 a.m. Pacific time
Sept. 1
USA vs. France, 8 p.m. Paris time/11 a.m. Pacific time
Sept. 3
USA vs. Italy, 2 p.m. Paris time/5 a.m. Pacific time
Sept. 4
Classification matches for 5th/6th and 7th/8th places
Sept. 5
Semifinals
Sept. 7
Medal matches
2024 U.S. Paralympic Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team
No., Name, Pos., Height, Hometown, USAV Region
1 Lora Webster-Bargellini (MB, 5-11, Point Lookout, N.Y., Garden Empire)
2 Bethany Zummo (L, 5-3, Dublin, Calif., Northern California)
3 Lexi Shifflett-Patterson (S/L, 5-4, Waseca, Minn., North Country)
5 Katie Holloway Bridge (OH, 6-3, Lake Stevens, Wash., Puget Sound)
6 Heather Erickson (OPP, 6-0, Fayetteville, N.C., Carolina)
7C Monique Matthews (MB/OH, 6-0, Ardmore, Okla., Oklahoma)
8 Whitney Dosty (OH/OPP, 6-3, Tucson, Ariz., Arizona)
9 Tia Edwards (OH/MB, 5-7, Skiatook, Okla., Oklahoma)
10 Sydney Satchell (L, 5-2, Windsor, Conn., New England)
12 Emma Schieck (OH, 5-7, Statesville, N.C., Carolina)
14 Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (S, 5-6, Oklahoma City, Okla., Oklahoma)
16 Nicky Nieves (MB/OH, 5-10, Kissimmee, Fla., Florida)
Alternates
18 Courtney Baker (OH, 5-9, Crofton, Ky., Pioneer)
22 MaKenzie Franklin (OH, 6-0, Red Wing, Minn., North Country)
24 Raelene Elam (OH, 6-1, St. George, Utah, Northern California)
Head Coach: Bill Hamiter
Assistant Coaches: Leo Filho, Michelle Goodall
Team Leader: Patrick Lawrence
Athletic Trainer: Kat King
Performance Analyst: Jeffery Hicks
Team Psychologist: Adam O’Neil
Athletic Performance Coach: Bobby Moore
Dietitian: Jacque Scaramella
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (June 25, 2024) – Twelve champions have been crowned across multiple divisions in four age groups at the 2024 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 11-13 (GJNC) at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
1United 10N Blue (North Texas Region) dropped only two sets, in its first match and last match, in going undefeated and taking gold in the exhibition 10s Patriot Division that featured 15 teams. It was the first year for a 10s division at GJNC.
After losing the first set of the final, they rallied for 25-23 and 15-12 wins against regional foe Madfrog 10s N Green (North Texas Region), who finished second with a 7-1 record and only the two set losses. Third place went to Dynasty 10 black (Heart of America Region) and EMV 10 National Black (North Texas Region).
“I want to thank USA Volleyball for having a 10s group. That is amazing. These kids love it,” said Cam Metcalf, head coach of 1United. “I want to also thank the officials who did a great job of officiating 10 year old volleyball. 10 year old volleyball is a little bit different. The people ran the courts perfectly. They had the nets ready, all the parents…what an amazing experience. And I also want to thank the USA group. Those women, they’re great role models for these kids and we use that every day in our practice.”
Madfrog 11s N Green (North Texas Region) won all nine of its matches and dropped only one set in the entire tournament to capture gold in 11 National.
In the final match, Madfrog and Dynasty 11 Black (Heart of America Region) swapped 25-18 set wins before Madfrog took the deciding set 15-9. Dynasty lost only one other set in eight wins. AP 11 adidas (Lone Star Region) and Top Select 11 Elite (Florida) were third.
“I love the 11s age group. It is so fun,” said Stefanie Samuels, head coach of Madfrog. “They are like sponges. They want to hear you; they want to learn; they want to grow, and they are right at that age where the challenge is so many other things other than skill. Obviously, keeping them calm and collected, and being able to fight through those moments where you’re just not perfect.”
NorCal 12-1 Black (Northern California Region) stormed through 12 American, taking all 11 matches and finishing on a 19-set winning streak, having lost only one set (the second set in its opening match).
AZ REV 12 Premier (Arizona Region) finished second with a 9-2 mark, winning a trio of three-set matches, two by 15-10 scores, and one 17-15. NorCal defeated AZ REV in the final, 25-20, 25-21.
Third place went to FL Momentum 12U Neon Gold (Florida Region) and TAV Houston 12 adidas (Lone Star Region)
Tribe 12 Elite Cardinal (Florida Region) took first place in a 48-team field that included seven teams who lost either one or two matches. Tribe posted a 9-2 mark and captured all four of its 3-setters, including 15-12 in each of its final two matches.
“It has been an incredible journey,” said Tribe head coach Altone Williams. “We started in the summer, in summer camps, and just started doing in the fall season getting the girls to come in and learn a system, learn all skills and all the system that we put in for kids. (To have) them get comfortable with each other has been an amazing thing. So I want to be able to say the journey has been incredible. For me, this is where I get off on the destination, but for them, they are going to continue until 18s. It’s been an incredible experience being here at USA Volleyball. Nothing can be replicated because it’s a prestigious opportunity to come here and qualify.”
Dallas Skyline 12 Royal (North Texas Region) also recorded a 9-2 record to finish second in the division, taking two matches in the Gold Bracket in straight sets before falling in the three-set final to Tribe. Third place went to A5 12-1 LA (Southern Region) and Legacy 12-1 adidas (Lakeshore Region)
WPVC 12 Armour Black (Florida Region) won nine of 10 matches to take the title in 12 USA with 24 teams competing. It was one of the championship’s most competitive divisions, with each team losing at least five sets and all but one losing at least seven.
WPVC played seven three-set matches, losing the first one in its first match and winning the other six. They won each of their last five matches in three sets with the closest being the final, 15-12, over SG Elite 12 Roshambo (Southern California Region).
SG Elite finished 8-2, winning three of five 3-setters. They defeated A5 12-2 Erin (Southern Region) 16-14 in the third set to set up its match with WPVC 12 Armour Black. A5 and Atomic 12 Smack Premier (Arizona Region) were third.
Fifty-three teams participated in the exhibition 12s Patriot Division with Texas United 12Red (Lone Star Region) taking the title by winning all 12 of its matches and finishing 24-0 in sets.
They defeated runner-up FORZA1 12 ONE (Southern California Region) in the final, 25-12, 25-19. FORZA1 posted a 10-2 record with a 3-1 mark in three-set matches. Third went to Mintonette Sports m.21 (Ohio Valley Region) and Roots 12-1 Green (Lone Star Region)
A5 13-1 Karen (Southern Region) finished 9-1 to capture the championship in 13 Open, running off nine consecutive victories after losing the opener to Rockwood Thunder 13 Elite (Gateway Region) 16-14 in the third set.
A5 beat previously undefeated Dallas Skyline 13 Royal (North Texas Region) 25-23, 25-20 in the final. Dallas Skyline won its first nine matches and 18 of 19 sets, losing only one set to KC Power 13 Black (Heart of America Region).
Legacy 13-1 adidas (Lakeshore Region) and Miz Long Beach 13 Rockstar (Southern California Region) were third.
Gulfside 13U Prime (Florida Region) finished 11-1 with a 23-3 set record to win the 64-team 13s American Division. Their only loss came to Circle City 13 Black (Hoosier Region) in three sets in the last match of pool play. Gulfside defeated SG Elite 13 Roshambo (Southern California Region), 25-22, 25-19 in the final.
It was the first national title for the Gulfside club.
SG Elite had edged Circle City 13 Black with a 15-11 third-set victory to advance to the final with Gulfside. Circle City finished third with 208 U13 Elite (Evergreen Region)
Madfrog 13s N White (North Texas Region) went undefeated in 10 matches and won 20 of 23 sets to capture 13 Liberty. After three consecutive three-set wins (16-14, 18-16, 15-9), they finished strong with four straight-set triumphs in a row.
In the final, they defeated Club One AZ 13Platinum (Arizona Region), 25-18, 25-23. Club One won all four of its three-set matches, advancing to the final with a thrilling 14-25, 26-24, 25-13 win over SA Juniors 13 Adidas (Lone Star Region). SA Juniors were third with TX Legacy 13 Elite (Lone Star)
Circle City 13 Purple (Hoosier Region) won all 11 of its matches to win the 48-team 13 National Division. They finished with a pair of close three-setters to close out the tournament, first defeating MKE Sting 13 Gold (Badger Region), 19-25, 25-23, 15-13 to reach the final.
In the final, Circle City opponent GJ 13 Nicole (Florida Region) sent the match into a third set with a 25-16 win in the second, but Circle City clinched the title with a 15-12 victory in the decisive set. GJ 13 posted a 9-2 mark with two of its final three wins coming in three sets.
MDJRS 13 Elite (Chesapeake Region) and the Sting were third.
GVA/Mizuno 131u White (Puerto Rico) went 9-2 to take the competitive 13 USA Division. After going 3-2 in their first five matches, the team ran off six consecutive victories to finish on top.
Two of GVA/Mizuno’s last three victories were by 15-12 scores in the third set, including the final against Madfrog 13s N Black (North Texas Region).
Madfrog also posted a 9-2 record with both losses coming in tight three-setters. They won three 3-setters with its most exciting match being a 25-27, 26-24, 17-15 victory over MAVS KC 13-1 (Heart of America) in its opening Gold Bracket match.
Third place went to AJV 13 adidas (Lone Star Region) and Arete 13 Navy Telos (North Texas Region)
Aspire 13 Premier (Arizona Region) won all 11 of its matches, dropping just one set in the championship, to take the title in the 71-team division.
After losing their only set of the championship to CTX Juniors 13 Mizuno (Lone Star Region), they took the deciding set 15-4 to advance to the final, where they defeated PCVC 13-1 (Southern California Region), 25-17, 25-16.
PCVC 13-1 lost only one set in reeling off 10 consecutive victories to reach the final, allowing 20 or more points just twice in 20 sets before the final.
CTX and Club Four 13 Boost (Gateway Region) were third.
More than 520 teams and 17,000 attendees are set to be part of the 2024 Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) 11-13s this week at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, Texas.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 19, 2024) – USA Volleyball is proud to introduce a new educational course module in collaboration with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as part of the Million Coaches Challenge. This initiative aims to train one million coaches in youth development techniques by 2025. USA Volleyball Coach Academy is offering its members free access to this “Connection Based Coaching” course through the USAV Academy.
Learn more about the Million Coaches Challenge.
This three-module online program is designed to enhance coaching effectiveness, boost athlete performance and promote overall well-being. Coaches will develop critical social and emotional skills, and gain valuable insights from experts in the field.
A good coach can change everything. While most coaches recognize the key role they play in promoting youth development and social and emotional skills, they often don’t feel supported in doing so. This is a missed opportunity. It’s time for big, bold action from across the youth sports sector.
Upon completing the program, coaches will be better prepared to guide and mentor their athletes, fostering growth both on and off the court. The course is accessible online through the SportsEngine login via the USA Volleyball Academy button link, allowing coaches to progress through the modules at their own pace.
Offering this member benefit in partnership with the USOPC underscores USA Volleyball’s commitment to providing top-tier educational opportunities for coaches and supporting athlete development nationwide.
How to access “Connection Based Coaching: as a USA Volleyball Member:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2024) – USA Volleyball is excited to launch Try Volleyball, a nationwide program designed to introduce kids to the sport of volleyball for the first time at fun, free clinics in their communities.
Try Volleyball clinics are for first-eighth graders. They can be hosted by local volleyball clubs and sports organizations anywhere in the U.S. and are sanctioned by USA Volleyball and its 40 regional volleyball associations (regions).
This year, USA Volleyball is celebrating “Try Volleyball for Free” following the excitement of the Olympic & Paralympic Games in Paris with a nationwide series of clinics on Sept.13-22.
Organizations that host Try Volleyball events will introduce new families to the sport and make connections to get kids involved.
Clinic hosts will receive a full toolkit with resources to help run a successful clinic, deliver a great experience and keep kids engaged. Visit go.usav.org/host to find more information.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 8, 2024) – Sixteen women and 15 men have been selected for the 2024 USA Volleyball Beach Collegiate National Team, part of the National Team Development Program (NTDP).
The athletes will train June 11-19 at Hermosa Beach, Calif., alongside USA Volleyball’s A2 Beach National Team. Athletes will play in the Beach Senior National Team NORCECA Trials on June 18-19, where the winners will automatically earn a bid to represent the USA at upcoming NORCECA competitions.
On the women’s side, Peri Brennan (UCLA), Xolani Hodel (Stanford), Molly Phillips (USC) and Maddy White (USC) were all part of the 2023 Beach Collegiate National Team. The pair of Natalie Myszkowski (UCLA) and Taylor Wilson (Stanford) earned the right to be part of the national team by winning the 2024 Beach World University Championship Trials.
They will be joined on this year’s team by Madelyne Anderson (Florida State), Ella Connor (Cal Poly), Emma Donley (Cal), Alexis Durish (Florida State), Piper Ferch (Cal Poly), Hailey Hamlett (TCU), Audrey Koenig (Florida State), Izzy Martinez (Cal Poly), Brooke Rockwell (Stanford) and Michelle Shaffer (Loyola Marymount).
Hodel placed fourth at the 2021 Beach U19 World Championship in Thailand and competed at the 2022 Beach World University Championships.
Wilson was on the 2023 Beach U21 National Team and finished ninth at the 2023 FIVB Beach U21 World Championship with her partner.
Anderson was part of the 2022 Beach Collegiate National Team and the 2021 Beach U21 National Team. She finished ninth at the 2021 FIVB Beach U21 World Championship and has competed on the senior Beach Pro Tour.
Connor was on the 2022 Beach Collegiate and Beach U20 Nationals Teams. Durish was on the 2023 Beach U21 National Team and the 2022 Beach U20 National Team. Ferch and Hamlett were also part of the 2022 Beach U20 National Team. As members of the Beach U20 National Team, Connor/Ferch won gold on the NORCECA U23 Continental Tour while Durish/Hamlett brought home a bronze medal.
Beach NTDP coach Patty Dodd will lead the women’s team and be assisted by Florida State University beach assistant coach Nick Lucena. Lucena and teammate Phil Dalhausser competed in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.
Three men return from the 2023 Beach Collegiate National Team in Kupono Browne (BYU), Nathaniel “Nato” Dickinson (Long Beach State) and Thomas Hurst (UC Irvine). The duo of Will Rottman (Stanford) and John Schwengel (Santa Monica) earned the right to be part of the team by winning the 2024 Beach World University Championship Trials. Derek Bradford (Santa Monica) and Zephyr Dew (El Camino) are part of the A2 Beach National Team Program.
Also included on the men’s team are Carson Barnes (Webber), Gage Basey (Colorado), Matthew Gentry (Lincoln Memorial), Riley Haine (USC), Jackson Herbert (George Mason), Patrick Rogers (Ball State), Alaka’i Todd (Hawaii) and Ayden Keeter (Webber).
Lewis men’s volleyball head coach Dan Friend will lead the men’s group assisted by University of Washington beach assistant coach Steve McFadden.
Hurst was on the 2021 and 2022 Beach U19 National Teams, and Basey was on the 2021 Beach U19 National Team. As members of the Beach U20 National Team, they won gold on the NORCECA U23 Continental Tour. Last year, they finished ninth at the 2023 FIVB Beach U21 World Championships.
Barnes and Keeter were both on the 2021 and 2023 Beach U21 National Teams and are the reigning champs of the USA Volleyball Beach Collegiate Challenge. Keeter was on the 2022 Beach U19 National Team as well.
Schwengel was on the 2018 Beach U19 National Team and 2019 Beach U21 National Team.
April Ross, who competed in three Olympics (2012, 2016 and 2020) and has gold, silver and bronze medals, will work with both the women’s and men’s teams. Beach National Team staff Scott Davenport, Brian Hurler, Sean Scott, Brooke Wyatt and Dr. Alex Cushing (USOPC) will also run sessions for the collegiate teams.
A maximum of four athletes per gender will be chosen as alternates for the 2024 FISU Beach World University Championship, and a maximum of four athletes per gender will be chosen as alternates for the 2024 U23 National Team.
2024 Beach Collegiate National Team
Women
Name (Height, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
Madelyne Anderson (6-2, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Florida State, Florida)
Peri Brennan (5-7, Laguna Beach, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
Ella Connor (6-1, Kihei, Maui, Cal Poly, Aloha)
Emma Donley (6-4, Los Altos, Calif., Cal, Northern California)
Alexis Durish (5-10, Venice, Fla., Florida State, Florida)
Hailey Hamlett (5-11, Bulvert, Texas, TCU, Lone Star)
Xolani Hodel (6-2, Huntington Beach, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
Audrey Koenig (6-3, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Florida State, Florida)
Izzy Martinez (5-9, Winetka, Calif., Cal Poly, Southern California)
Natalie Myszkowski (6-0, Manhattan Beach, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
Molly Phillips (6-4, Mansfield, Texas, USC, North Texas)
Brooke Rockwell (5-9, Fayetteville, Ark., Stanford, Delta)
Michelle Shaffer (5-10, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Loyola Marymount, Southern California)
Maddy White (5-10, Scottsdale, Ariz., USC, Arizona)
Taylor Wilson (5-10, Santa Barbara, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
Piper Ferch (5-10, Aurora, Colo., Cal Poly, Southern California)
Men
Name (Height, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
Carson Barnes (6-5, Ocean View, Del., Webber, Chesapeake)
Gage Basey (6-5, Lyons, Colo., Colorado, Rocky Mountain)
Derek Bradford (6-9, Porter Ranch, Calif., Santa Monica College, Southern California)
Kupono Browne (6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, BYU, Aloha)
Zephyr Dew (6-4, Santa Cruz, Calif., El Camino College, Southern California)
Nato Dickinson (6-7, Corona Del Mar, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
Matthew Gentry (6-7, Hudson, Ohio, Lincoln Memorial, Ohio Valley)
Riley Haine (6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, USC, Aloha)
Jackson Herbert (6-4, Broadlands, Va., George Mason, Chesapeake)
Thomas Hurst (6-4, Plano, Texas, UC Irvine, North Texas)
Ayden Keeter (6-1, Yorktown, Va., Webber, Old Dominion)
Patrick Rogers (6-7, Rutherford, NJ, Ball State, Garden Empire)
Will Rottman (6-6, Santa Barbara, Calif., Hawaii, Southern California)
John Schwengel (6-1, Santa Monica, Calif., Santa Monica College, Southern California)
Alaka’i Todd (6-9, Kailua, Hawaii, Hawaii, Aloha)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 5, 2024) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 12 players who will compete on the U.S. Women’s National Team at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The roster includes eight players who won the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and four players who will make their Olympic debuts in Paris.
Outside hitter Jordan Larson will compete in her fourth Olympic Games. She earned a silver medal from London 2012 and a bronze medal from Rio de Janeiro 2016 to go with her gold medal from Tokyo.
Outside hitter Kelsey Robinson Cook will make her third Olympic run. She competed in 2016 (bronze medal) and 2020 (gold medal).
Setter Jordyn Poulter, libero Justine Wong-Orantes, opposites Annie Drews and Jordan Thompson, and middle blockers Chiaka Ogbogu and Haleigh Washington will all compete in their second Olympics after winning the gold medal in Tokyo.
Setter Lauren Carlini, outside hitters Kathryn Plummer and Avery Skinner, and middle blocker Dana Rettke will make their Olympic debuts in Paris.
“We have so much for which to be grateful in our Women’s National Team: so many quality human beings who are dedicated, mindful and hard-working women. So many who have both people skills and volleyball skills at such a high level. Our core group of 25 Women’s National Teamers has done great work over the past months, preparing to help bring out the best in each person around her, with an eye toward the Paris Olympics.
“Roster selections like this bring both the bitter and the sweet. The bitter is that we cannot travel all 25 of these special women to Paris. But we will carry them in our hearts and thoughts, and they will continue to make us better until the last ball drops.
“The sweet is that our Olympic roster is now clear, and we are ecstatic for this group, and for our program. This group of athletes will be set to bring their best and be their most bulletproof, in what might be the deepest Olympic tournament ever. We can’t wait to watch them ‘Let It Rip’ in Paris!”
The five Olympic alternates for the U.S. Women are 2020 Olympic gold medalist Micha Hancock at setter, libero Morgan Hentz, outside hitter Sarah Wilhite Parsons, outside hitter/opposite Khalia Lanier, and middle blocker Anna Stevenson Hall.
The team will wait to name its official alternate, who will travel to Paris and can be subbed in for an injured player during the tournament.
“Our five alternates are a special group with difficult yet critical tasks,” Kiraly said. “They must bring a good version of themselves every day; do everything they can to make the team better; and stay ready in case of injury or illness. Nobody is more capable of exceeding in those tasks than these five women.”
The U.S. Women went into the 2024 season ranked No. 2 in the world. The team has competed in 12 Olympic Games, including the last 10. The U.S. Women qualified for the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, which the United States boycotted.
The U.S. Women have won one Olympic gold medal (2020), three silver medals (1984, 2008 and 2012) and two bronze medals (1992 and 2016).
The women’s Olympic competition schedule and pools will be revealed at the conclusion of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League preliminary rounds, which end on June 16. The U.S. Women play their final preliminary round of the Volleyball Nations League next week in Fukuoka, Japan.
Indoor volleyball at the 2024 Olympic Games will take place at South Paris Arena 1.
U.S. Women’s Roster for the Olympic Games Paris 2024
No. Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, College, USAV Region)
2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Univ. of Illinois, Rocky Mountain)
3 Avery Skinner (OH, 6-1, Katy, Texas, Univ. of Kentucky, Lone Star)
4 Justine Wong-Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska, Southern California)
7 Lauren Carlini (S, 6-2, Aurora, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin, Great Lakes)
10 Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Univ. of Nebraska, Great Plains)
11 Annie Drews (Opp, 6-4, Elkhart, Ind., Purdue Univ., Hoosier)
12 Jordan Thompson (Opp, 6-4, Edina, Minn., Univ. of Cincinnati, North Country)
15 Haleigh Washington (MB, 6-3, Colorado Springs, Colo., Penn State Univ., Rocky Mountain)
16 Dana Rettke (MB, 6-8, Riverside, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin, Great Lakes)
22 Kathryn Plummer (OH, 6-6, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Stanford Univ., Southern California)
23 Kelsey Robinson Cook (OH, 6-2, Bartlett, Ill., Univ. of Nebraska, Great Lakes)
24 Chiaka Ogbogu (MB, 6-2, Coppell, Texas, Univ. of Texas, North Texas)
Alternates
1 Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Okla., Penn State Univ., Oklahoma)
6 Morgan Hentz (L, 5-9, Lakeside Park, Ky., Stanford Univ., Pioneer)
13 Sarah Wilhite Parsons (OH, 6-2, Eden Prairie, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota, North Country)
14 Anna Stevenson Hall (MB, 6-2, Laurens, S.C., Univ. of Louisville, Palmetto)
29 Khalia Lanier (OH/Opp, 6-2, Scottsdale, Ariz., Univ. of Southern California, Arizona)
Head Coach: Karch Kiraly
Assistant Coaches: Tama Miyashiro, Erin Virtue, Alfee Reft
Consultant Coach: Marv Dunphy
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer: Kara Kessans
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Brandon Siakel
Performance Analyst: Rianne Verhoek
Team Leader: Coley Pawlikowski
Mental Performance Coach: Katy Stanfill
Culture Consultant: Sue Enquist
Dietitian: Shawn Hueglin
Massage Therapist: Ricardo Brambila
Team Doctor: Dr. Lori Boyajian-O’Neill
The U.S. Women's National Team finished the second week of Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminary round play with a five-set loss (21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 12-25, 15-12) to the world's top-ranked team Türkiye.
For the second time in a row on its home court in Arlington, the U.S. Women's National Team fell to Poland, this time 3-0 (28-26, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23) in Volleyball Nations League preliminary round action on Saturday.
Playing in front of the home fans in Arlington, the U.S. Women's National Team opened the second round of Volleyball Nations League play with a 3-1 victory over Canada (25-22, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20) on Tuesday night.
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Columbus, Ohio (May 24, 2024) – The USA Volleyball community gathered on Wednesday at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio, to honor its annual award winners and inductees to the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame.
The ceremony, held the day before the start of the 2024 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, celebrated the achievements of volleyball greats across various categories. More than 300 guests attended the star-studded event.
The awards ceremony included standout athletes, coaches, officials, club directors and leaders who have left a lasting impact on the sport.
The evening was filled with special tributes and passionate speeches. Sarah Hirschland, chief executive officer of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, expressed her excitement for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this summer and her appreciation for the dedication and service of those present to the sport of volleyball.
Janae Edmundson, who received the Danielle Scott Courage Award, was honored with a special video tribute from her friends, family and teammates. Edmondson lost both her legs when she was hit by a car while walking in St. Louis for a tournament with her club team MidTN VBC. Five-time Olympian Danielle Scott presented the award, which she received in 2019.
USA Volleyball region leaders Jennifer Armson-Dyer, recipient of the Dr. Neville A. “Doc” Booth Commissioner’s Award and Kevin Wendelboe, recipient of the George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball Award, were both saluted for their service to the sport.
Two-time Olympic coach Hugh McCutcheon was presented with the Harry E. Wilson International Service Award for his work as a senior advisor with the FIVB.
USA Volleyball recognized the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s gold medal win at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic & Paralympic Games with a video tribute.
“The Hall of Fame represents the very best of USA Volleyball,” said Jamie Davis, president and CEO of USA Volleyball. “We are honored to celebrate the individuals who have made such tremendous contributions to our sport.”
The All-Time Great Athletes who were inducted, including Reid Priddy, Robyn Ah Mow, Jeff Nygaard, Heather Bown, Karolyn Kirby, Dain Blanton, Tracey Lange, and Brenda (Maymon) Jensen, shared stories from their time with the national teams and thanked their coaches and families.
Long Beach State men’s coach Alan Knipe was awarded the Donald S. Shondell All-Time Great Coach Award. Longtime women’s coach Marlene Piper, who worked at Portland State, Cal, UC Davis and Willamette, received the Bertha H. Lucas All-Time Great Coach Award.
Doug Beal, former CEO of USA Volleyball, received the James E. Coleman National Team Service award and spoke about the late coach Jim Coleman’s impact on the game. Later in the evening, coach Marv Dunphy joined Beal to accept the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the late coach Carl McGown. Dunphy and Beal spoke of the character and lasting impact of Carl’s work with the National Team programs and his contributions and influence on a generation of volleyball coaches.
Kathy DeBoer, former executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) who also received the Frier Award, drew a standing ovation for her passionate acceptance speech where she recognized the impact of the leaders in the room on volleyball and encouraged self-compassion for the people who work tirelessly to see the sport advance.
Southern California Region’s Charlie Fuerbringer and Great Lakes Region’s David Wolff were honored as junior athletes of the year.
All proceeds from the event benefited the USA Volleyball Foundation.
The full list of 2024 award recipients is available here. A gallery of photos from the evening will be available soon.
The 2025 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame will be held in Denver, Colo.
About the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame
The USA Volleyball Hall of Fame presented at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet, in its 79th year, is the premier U.S. awards ceremony recognizing volleyball legends and leaders and celebrating the entire volleyball community. The annual ceremony salutes the individuals who have shaped volleyball in the United States.
USA Volleyball is announcing the final 16 award winners it will honor at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio
USA Volleyball will celebrate volleyball leaders Jennifer Armson-Dyer, Doug Beal, Fred Buehler, Hugh McCutcheon, Kevin Twohig and Kevin Wendelboe at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio
USA Volleyball will celebrate Alan Knipe and Marlene Piper as All-Time Great Coaches at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio
USA Volleyball will celebrate sitting volleyball Paralympians Brenda (Maymon) Jensen and Tracey Lange as All-Time Great Athletes at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio
Two beach volleyball greats will receive the All-Time Great Player Award at the 2024 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame ceremony: Dain Blanton and Karolyn Kirby
USA Volleyball is set to celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio
USA Volleyball is set to celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 10, 2024) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the athletes and staff who will comprise the U.S. Men’s Volleyball Team for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The athlete roster includes nine players with Olympic experience and three newcomers who will compete at the Paris Games, which run July 26-August 11.
Opposite Matt Anderson and middle blocker David Smith will compete in their fourth Olympic Games. Each athlete made his Olympic debut at London 2012 and earned a bronze medal at Rio 2016.
Setter Micah Christenson, middle blocker Max Holt, outside hitter Thomas Jaeschke and libero Erik Shoji have each made a third Olympic roster. Each also has a bronze medal from Rio 2016.
Outside hitters T.J. DeFalco, Aaron Russell and Garrett Muagututia will each compete in a second Olympics. Russell won a bronze medal in Rio but did not compete at Tokyo 2020. DeFalco and Muagututia made their Olympic debuts in Tokyo.
Middle blockers Taylor Averill and Jeff Jendryk, and setter Micah Ma’a will make their Olympic debuts in Paris.
Opposite Kyle Ensing, a 2020 Olympian, will be the team’s official alternate athlete, a new position for 2024. The official alternate is a non-competing athlete who may serve as a last-minute replacement if a player is unable to compete due to injury or illness. In that event, the replaced athlete would not be allowed to compete for the remainder of the competition.
“One of the hardest parts about coaching this team is naming the final 12 athletes who will play at the Olympics,” U.S. Men’s Head Coach John Speraw said. “We travel 14 players to every single tournament during a quad. To narrow it down to 12 is always such a challenge.
“It’s such a tough decision because we have so many talented, hard-working, high-character athletes who have been great teammates and represented the United States very well. Ultimately, we decided that this was the best 12 to go compete for us in Paris.
“Choosing the team now allows us to manage a veteran team and the grind of Volleyball Nations League (VNL) travel to ensure we have a good balance between training, recovery and competition to prepare ourselves for the Games.
“It’s an incredible honor to coach these men. I’ve known all of them for a long time. I have such a high degree of trust in their ability to play the game and respect for how they compete and represent the United States. I know how special this experience is and I’m grateful to these 12 men and to all the athletes who have given their best toward this Olympic effort.”
Speraw will serve as head coach of his third Olympic team after leading the U.S. Men in Rio, where they took the bronze medal, and Tokyo. He served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Team that won gold at the Beijing 2008 Games, and for the London 2012 team.
Speraw is also the head coach of the UCLA men’s volleyball team and won his second straight NCAA championship on May 5.
Speraw’s assistant coaches are Matt Fuerbringer, Javier Weber and Michael Wall.
The U.S. Men are ranked No. 2 in the world. The team has competed in 12 Olympic Games, including the last 10, and has won three Olympic gold medals (1984, 1988 and 2008) and two bronze medals (1992 and 2016).
The men’s Olympic competition schedule and pools will be revealed at the conclusion of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League Final Round, which ends on June 30. The U.S. Men will begin play in the Volleyball Nations League on May 22.
Indoor volleyball at the 2024 Olympic Games will take place at South Paris Arena 1.
U.S. Men’s Roster for the Olympic Games Paris 2024
No. Player (Position, Height, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
1 Matt Anderson (Opp, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State, Western Empire)
2 Aaron Russell (OH, 6-9, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State, Chesapeake)
4 Jeff Jendryk (MB, 6-10, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. Chicago, Great Lakes)
8 T.J. DeFalco (OH, 6-5, Huntington Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ., Southern California)
11 Micah Christenson (S, 6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Southern California, Aloha)
12 Max Holt (MB, 6-10, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State, Ohio Valley)
14 Micah Ma’a (S, 6-3, Kaneohe, Hawaii, UCLA, Aloha)
17 Thomas Jaeschke (OH, 6-6, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. Chicago, Great Lakes)
18 Garrett Muagututia (OH, 6-5, Oceanside, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
19 Taylor Averill (MB, 6-7, San Jose, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii, Northern California)
20 David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., Univ. of California Irvine, Southern California)
22 Erik Shoji (L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ., Aloha)
Official Alternate: 5 Kyle Ensing (Opp, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State Univ., Southern California)
Head Coach: John Speraw
Assistant Coaches: Matt Fuerbringer, Javier Weber and Mike Wall
Athletic Trainer: Aaron Brock
Performance Analyst and Technical Coordinator: Nate Ngo
Team Leader: Erik Sullivan
Mental Performance Coaches: Andrea Becker and Peter Naschak
Technical Coordinator: David Dantes
Team Doctor: Lori Boyajian-O’Neill
Ten Olympians highlight the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 30-athlete roster for the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL)
Opposite/Outside Hitter, 6-10
Middle Blocker, 6-7
Libero, 6-0 (184 cm)
Setter, 6-5
Middle Blocker, 6-10
Outside Hitter, 6-6
Outside Hitter, 6-5
Outside Hitter, 6-9
Outside Hitter, 6-5
Middle Blocker, 6-7
Middle Blocker, 6-10
Setter, 6-3
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 8, 2024) – USA Volleyball is announcing the players on the 2024 U.S. Girls U19 National Team.
Athletes who were born in 2007 or later are eligible for the team. Twelve players from this group will be selected to compete at the Girls U19 NORCECA Continental Championship, July 12-20 in Honduras.
To allow athletes to compete at the USA Volleyball Girls 14-17 Junior National Championship (July 3-11), the premier event for junior girls in the country, there will be two training blocks. All the national team athletes will train June 8-13 in Anaheim, Calif., and the 12 who are selected to compete will also train July 8-11 in Colorado Springs.
The U.S. Girls U19 National Team has won the last two U19 Pan American Cup tournaments. Most recently, the Girls U19 Team won the 2023 World Championship, matching the 2018 team that also won gold.
Jamie Morrison, women’s head coach at Texas A&M, will serve as the head coach with assistance from Keegan Cook of Minnesota and Michelle Chatman Smith of League One Volleyball.
Morrison coached the Girls U19 team that won gold at Worlds last year.
“It’s always an honor to represent the United States in competition; however, these opportunities to coach the U19 group are extra special to me,” Morrison said. “It’s a chance to impact the lives of the young women who choose to be a part of this program, [and] to impact their ability to play this game we all love at the international level and hopefully impact the national team at the Olympic level. But more importantly, to help them understand who it is that they are and impact them at the human level.
“I can’t wait to coach this new generation of the U19 National Team and make the athletes who have come before them proud.”
Three athletes from the 2023 Girls U19 National Team return this year: outside hitters Kaci Demaria, Kelly Kinney and Suli Davis. Demaria was on the U19 team that won gold at the 2023 Pan Am Cup, and both she and Kinney were on the 2023 U21 National Team that placed sixth at the World Championship.
2024 Girls U19 National Team
Name (Pos., Ht, Hometown, School, USAV Region)
Hazel Alevok (MB, 6-7, 2007, Bradenton, Fla., IMG Academy, Florida)
Henley Anderson (OH, 6-3, 2007, Dripping Springs, Texas, Dripping Springs HS, Lone Star)
Logan Bell (L, 5-10, 2007, Beech Grove, Ind., Roncalli HS, Hoosier)
Suli Davis (OH, 6-2, 2007, Euless, Texas, Colleyville Heritage HS, North Texas)
Kaci Demaria (OH, 6-3, 2007, San Pedro, Calif., Palos Verdes HS, Southern California)
Audrey Flanagan (OH, 6-3, 2007, Redondo Beach, Calif., Mira Costa HS, Southern California)
Genevieve Harris (S, 5-10, 2007, Raleigh, N.C., Cardinal Gibbons HS, Carolina)
Sarah Hickman (OPP, 6-5, 2007, Houston, Texas, Stratford HS, Lone Star)
Elena Hoecke (MB, 6-3, 2007, Lino Lakes, Minn., Centennial HS, North Country)
Isabelle Hoppe (S, 5-8, 2008, Gibsonia, Pa., Pine Richland HS, Ohio Valley)
Nadiya Johnson (OPP, 6-2, 2008, Waldorf, Md., North Point HS, Chesapeake)
Kelly Kinney (OH, 6-2, 2007, West Palm Beach, Fla., The King’s Academy, Florida)
Kirra Musgrove (S, 6-2, 2007, Kemah, Texas, Lutheran South Academy, Lone Star)
Manaia Ogbechie (MB, 6-3, 2007, Santa Rosa Valley, Calif., Oaks Christian Academy, Southern California)
Jayden “JJ” Robinson (OPP, 6-3, 2008, Missouri City, Texas, Ridge Point HS, Lone Star)
Halle Thompson (OH, 6-1, 2008, Spring, Texas, Grand Oaks HS, Lone Star)
Natalie Wardlow (MB, 6-5, 2007, Lincoln, Neb., Lincoln Southeast HS, Great Plains)
Aniya Warren (L, 5-8, 2007, Lockport, Ill., Benet Academy, Great Lakes)
Devyn Wiest (OH, 6-2, 2007, Phoenix, Ariz., O’Connor HS, Arizona)
Coaches
Head Coach: Jamie Morrison (Texas A&M)
Assistant Coach: Keegan Cook (Minnesota)
Assistant Coach: Michelle Chatman Smith (LOVB)
Performance Analyst: Maggie Eppright (LOVB)
ATC: Cherryl Bueno
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (Maryland)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 3, 2024) – Twenty talented players from around the country have been selected for the 2024 U.S. Women’s U21 National Team roster.
The team will train June 14-22 in Anaheim, California. During that time, 12 athletes out of the 20 will be selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Women’s U21 NORCECA Continental Championship on June 23-July 1 in Toronto, Canada.
In 2023, 13 players trained or competed with U.S. age group national teams.
U.S. U19 National Team Members included Lizzy Andrew, Favor Anyanwu, Jaela Auguste, Blaire Bayless, Julia Blyashov, Brooklyn DeLeye, Campbell Flynn, Taylor Harvey, Olivia Mauch, Abigail Mullen, Logan Parks, Teraya Sigler and Abby Vander Wal.
Of this group, Andrew, Auguste, Bayless, Blyashov, Parks, Sigler and Vander Wal competed on the team that won the 2023 Pan American Cup in Puerto Rico.
Anyanwu, Auguste, Flynn, Mauch, Mullen, Sigler, and Vander Wal competed on the team that won gold at the 2023 World Championship in Croatia.
Due to the NCAA season preventing many U21 athletes from competing at the 2023 Women’s U21 World Championship in Mexico, Andrew, Flynn, Harvey, Mullen, and Vander Wal stepped up to the challenge and were part of the team that placed sixth.
Kennedy Martin was a part of the 2023 Women’s U21 Team training for the Pan American Cup in Mexico where the team took home gold.
Other players on the team with previous age group national team experience are Laney Choboy, Andi Jackson and Bergen Reilly.
Taylor Anderson, Ramsey Gary and Kamryn Gibadlo are newcomers to U.S. age group national teams.
Heather Olmstead, head coach of the BYU women’s volleyball team, will be the Women’s U21 head coach assisted by Jaylen Reyes (Nebraska) and Alex Dunphy (Stanford).
“Coaching for USA Volleyball is one of the highest honors in our sport,” Olmstead said. “It’s a humbling opportunity for me to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the United States. (U.S. Women’s Head Coach) Karch Kiraly and his staff have done an incredible job with the culture and performance of USA Volleyball. The chance to lead any U.S. team is an honor. I’m very grateful and excited to have this opportunity to work with this talented group of athletes and staff.”
2024 U.S. Women’s U21 National Team
Name (Pos., Ht., Hometown, School, USAV Region)
Taylor Anderson (S, 6-1, 2005, San Antonio Texas, Purdue University, Lone Star)
Lizzy Andrew (MB, 6-5, 2005, Ridgefield, Wash., Ridgefield HS, Columbia Empire)
Favor Anyanwu (MB, 6-2, 2006, Rowlett, Texas, Sachse HS, North Texas)
Jaela Auguste (MB, 6-2, 2006, Spring, Texas, Grand Oaks HS, Lonestar)
Blaire Bayless (OH, 6-2, 2005, Plano, Texas, University of Pittsburgh, North Texas)
Julia Blyashov (OH, 6-3, 2005, San Diego, Calif., Stanford University, Southern California)
Laney Choboy (L, 5-3, 2005, Raleigh, N.C., University of Nebraska, Carolina)
Brooklyn DeLeye (OH, 6-2, 2005, Auburn, Kan., University of Kentucky, Heart of America)
Campbell Flynn (S, 6-3, 2006, Rochester Hills, MI, Mercy HS, Lakeshore)
Ramsey Gary (L, 5-7, 2005, Pendelton, Ind., Indiana University, Hoosier)
Kamryn Gibadlo (OH, 6-1, 2005, Cave Creek, Ariz., University of Utah, Arizona)
Taylor Harvey (MB, 6-3, 2006, Bountiful, Utah, Bountiful HS, Intermountain)
Andi Jackson (MB, 6-3, 2005, Brighton, Colo., University of Nebraska, Rocky Mountain)
Kennedy Martin (OPP, 6-6, 2005, Fort Mill, S.C., University of Florida, Badger)
Olivia Mauch (L, 5-6, 2005, Bennington, Neb., University of Nebraska, Great Plains)
Abigail Mullen (OPP, 6-3, 2006, Kansas City, Mo., Liberty HS, Heart of America)
Logan Parks (OPP,5-11,2006, Overland Park, Kan., Blue Valley North HS, Heart of America)
Bergen Reilly (S, 6-1, 2005, Sioux Falls, S.D., University of Nebraska, North Country)
Teraya Sigler (OH, 6-2, 2006, Horizon HS, Scottsdale, Ariz., Arizona)
Abby Vander Wal (OH, 6-3, 2006, Elmhurst, Ill., Timothy Christian HS, Great Lakes)
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach: Jaylen Reyes (Nebraska)
Assistant Coach: Alex Dunphy (Stanford)
Performance Analyst: Virginia Pham (USC)
Athletic Trainer: Rachel Menze (CSUN)
Team Lead: Courtney Smith (USAV NTDP)
USA Volleyball has announced the coaches and support staff for 2024 U.S. girls and women’s age-group national teams.
Players and coaches from all four of the teams in the NCAA D1 Women’s Volleyball National Championship semifinals have ties to USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) and even to its national teams.
The U.S. Girls U19 National Team won the world title on Friday with a 3-2 comeback win over Türkiye, (20-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-16, 15-10. at the FIVB Girls U19 World Championship in Osijek Croatia.
Middle Blocker, 6-5
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Middle Blocker, 6-2
Outside Hitter, 6-3
Libero, 5-3
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Setter, 6-3
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Opposite, 6-6
Libero, 5-6
Opposite, 6-3
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Opposite/Setter, 5-11
Setter, 6-1
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Outside Hitter, 6-3
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (March 27, 2024) – USA Volleyball has announced the coaches and support staff for 2024 U.S. girls and women’s age-group national teams.
Each NORCECA competition listed below will serve as a qualifier for the 2025 FIVB World Championship in that respective age group. Additionally, USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) has confirmed training blocks and coaching staffs for each continental championship and the Collegiate National Team program.
The Women’s Collegiate National Team will train in Anaheim, California, alongside members of the U.S. Women’s National Team as they prepare for the Paris Olympic Games.
2024 U21 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship
Team: Women’s U21 National Team (Born in 2005 or younger)
Competition Dates: June 23-July 1 in Toronto, Canada
Training Dates: June 14-22 in Anaheim, California
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead, BYU
Assistant Coach: Alex Dunphy, Stanford
Assistant Coach: Jaylen Reyes, Nebraska
Performance Analyst: Virginia Pham, USC
Athletic Trainer: Rachel Menze, CSUN
Team Leader: Courtney Smith
2024 U19 NORCECA Girls Continental Championship
Team: Girls U19 National Team (Born in 2007 or younger)
Competition Dates: July 12-20 in Honduras
Training Dates for 20 athletes: June 8-13 in Anaheim, California
Training Dates for 12 athletes selected for competition: July 8-11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Head Coach: Jamie Morrison, Texas A&M
Assistant Coach: Michelle Chatman, LOVB
Assistant Coach: Keegan Cook, Minnesota
Performance Analyst: Margaret Eppright, LOVB
Athletic Trainer: Cherryl Bueno
Team Leader: Kyle Thompson, Maryland
Women’s Collegiate National Team
Training Dates: June 30-July 6 in Anaheim, California
Head Coach: Chris McGown, Gold Medal Squared
Assistant Coach: Suzie Fritz, LOVB
Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott, LOVB
Assistant Coach: TBD
Performance Analyst: Michael Bouril, Purdue
Athletic Trainer: Cherryl Bueno
Team Leader: Alex Purvey
The mission of the National Team Development Program (NTDP) is to identify, recruit and accelerate the development of high-potential junior volleyball players for the ultimate purpose of strengthening our national team programs to achieve sustained competitive excellence.
For more information on the NTDP, please visit our FAQ page.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (March 18, 2024) – USA Volleyball has announced the coaches and support staff for 2024 U.S. boys and men’s age group national teams.
Each NORCECA competition listed below will serve as a qualifier for the 2025 FIVB World Championship in that respective age group. Additionally, USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) has confirmed training blocks and coaching staffs for each continental championship and the Collegiate National Team program.
The Men’s Collegiate National Team will train in Anaheim, California, alongside members of the U.S. Men’s National Team.
Competition and training details for girls and women’s age group teams will be released once confirmed.
2024 U19 NORCECA Boys Continental Championship
Team: U19 Boys National Team (Born in 2007 or later)
Competition Dates: May 12-20 in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Training Dates: May 3-11 in Anaheim, California
Head Coach: Charlie Sullivan, Springfield College
Assistant Coach: Pat Shawaryn, Penn State
Assistant Coach: Chris Seiffert, Concordia Irvine
Performance Analyst: Evan Metzger
Athletic Trainer: Chris Cornell
Team Leader: Sean Byron, Marist College
2024 U21 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship
Team: U21 Men’s National Team (Born in 2005 or later)
Competition Dates: June 9-17 in Nogales, Mexico
Training Dates: June 1-8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Head Coach: John Hawks, Loyola Chicago
Assistant Coach: Donan Cruz, Ball State
Assistant Coach: Matthew Pollock, Pepperdine
Performance Analyst: AJ Ruttenberg, UCLA
Athletic Trainer: Chris Cornell
Team Leader: Donovan Martinez
Men’s Collegiate National Team
Training Dates: June 23-29 in Anaheim, California
Head Coach: Theo Edwards, CSUN
Assistant Coach: Nickie Sanlin, McKendree
Assistant Coach: Luke Reynolds, Charleston
Assistant Coach: Andy Read, LBSU
Performance Analyst: Alex Hurlburt, The Volleyball Institute
Athletic Trainer: Jacob Melgar
Team Leader: Kyle Thompson, Maryland
The mission of the National Team Development Program (NTDP) is to identify, recruit and accelerate the development of high-potential junior volleyball players for the ultimate purpose of strengthening our national team programs to achieve sustained competitive excellence.
For more information on the NTDP, please visit our FAQ page.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 4, 2024) – USA Volleyball is announcing the final 16 award winners it will honor at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio.
The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place one day before the 2024 USA Volleyball Open National Championship starts at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The proceeds from the event will go to the USA Volleyball Foundation to provide funding to support the Olympic & Paralympic dreams of the athletes in USA Volleyball’s national team programs. To purchase tickets and explore sponsorship opportunities, visit 2024 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame.
Melissa Boice (Southern California Region), director and head coach at the Southern California Volleyball Club in Redondo Beach, has been named Junior Girls Indoor Coach of the Year.
John Paul Case (Ohio Valley Region), president of the Elevation Volleyball Club in Mason, Ohio, has been named Indoor Junior Club Director of the Year.
Arthur Chavers (Western Empire Region) will be named Scorer of the Year Chavers was nominated for his passion for scorekeeping and his work with newcomers learning how to keep score.
Janae Edmondson (Southern Region) will receive the Danielle Scott Courage Award. Edmondson lost both her legs when she was hit by a car while walking in St. Louis for a tournament with her club team MidTN VBC.
Charlie Fuerbringer (Southern California Region), a setter and two-time member of the Girls U19 National Team who plays for Mizuno Long Beach, will receive the Junior Female Athlete of the Year Award.
Cullum Miller (Southern Region), beach and boys director and coach at C2 Volleyball Club in Hendersonville, Tennessee, will receive the Junior Boys Beach Coach of the Year Award.
Tim Pelot, strength and conditioning coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team, will be presented with the Jonathan Reeser Sport Science Award.
Tom Pingel (Rocky Mountain Region), master coach at Team Colorado in Colorado Springs, will be presented with the Junior Boys Indoor Coach of the Year Award.
Michelle Prater (Southern Region), who has officiated events from junior nationals to NCAA to NORCECA, will be named Referee of the Year.
T.J. Staples (North Texas Region), who coached at MADSand Volleyball Club in Plano, has been named Girls Beach Coach of the Year.
LaToya Terry (Lone Star Region), director of coaching at Houston Volleyball Academy, will receive the Rebecca B. Howard Diversity & Inclusion Award.
Ric Washburn (Heart of America Region) will receive the Edward P. Lauten Scorer’s Service Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the USA Volleyball scorer’s development and certification program.
Steve Webster (New England Region) will be presented with the Glen G Davies Referee Service Award, which honors national-level referees for outstanding contributions to the USA Volleyball referee’s development and certification program.
David White (Chesapeake Region), founder and director of the BRVA club beach program in Blue Ridge, Virginia, will receive the Beach Junior Club Director of the Year Award.
Alisha Wintersdorf (Florida Region), head volleyball coach at Tavares High School and director of the American Athletic Club, will be presented with the Junior Club Service Award.
David Wolff (Great Lakes Region), a 6-foot-8 outside hitter with MOD Volleyball Club in Skokie, Illinois, and a player in USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program, has earned the Junior Male Athlete of the Year Award.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 26, 2024) – The USA Volleyball National Team Development Program (NTDP) has a big season planned for indoor volleyball athletes.
From Training Series to age-group national teams, 2024 will be another big year for Indoor NTDP.
USA Volleyball is proud to announce that, starting in 2024, it will provide a dedicated pool of funds to assist athletes participating in NTDP events to overcome financial barriers. Athletes and their families will be able to apply for financial assistance to attend NTDP events.
Details will be shared in future NTDP announcements.
Indoor NTDP has adjusted its Training Series schedule for 2024 from quarterly to trimester. All 2024 Training Series events will be residential.
Training Series give invited junior athletes the chance to practice with and play against some of the best competition in the United States while receiving guidance from top coaches.
2024 Boys Indoor NTDP Spring Training Series
2024 Girls Indoor NTDP Spring Training Series
2024 Girls Indoor NTDP Summer Training Series
2024 Boys Indoor NTDP Fall Training Series
2024 Indoor NTDP Winter Training Series
USA Volleyball already announced it would host an NTDP Experience event in conjunction with the Boys Junior National Championship on June 25 in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit the press release.
Planning is underway for 2024 NTDP Accelerators around the country, with two already scheduled:
Old Dominion Region Accelerator
North Country Region Accelerator
USA Volleyball will host its Women’s National Team Open Program for athletes born in 1999-2005 inclusive on Feb. 23-25 in Colorado Springs. For more information, visit the event page.
Collegiate National Teams for both women and men will train in Anaheim, Calif.
Training sessions are being planned for the four 2024 age-group national teams (U19 Girls, U19 Boys, U21 Women, U21 Men) that will compete at NORCECA events.
The USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program is offering athletes and their families a preview of the 2024 schedule. Training series, accelerators and major collegiate events are all part of the mix in 2024.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 26, 2024) – The USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program is offering athletes and their families a preview of the 2024 schedule.
Training series, accelerators and major collegiate events are all part of the mix in 2024.
USA Volleyball is proud to announce that, starting in 2024, it will provide a dedicated pool of funds to assist athletes participating in NTDP events to overcome financial barriers. Athletes and their families will be able to apply for financial assistance to attend NTDP events.
Details will be shared in future NTDP announcements.
USA Volleyball Beach NTDP has four Training Series events scheduled for 2024. Training Series give invited junior athletes the chance to train with and compete against some of the best athletes in the United States while receiving guidance from top coaches.
Four 2024 Beach NTDP Accelerators have been scheduled with others in the planning stages:
Two international trials events are on the schedule for 2024.
The 2024 USA Volleyball World University Championships (WUC) Beach National Team Trials will take place May 16-19 in Manhattan Beach, Calif., alongside the NTDP Spring Training Series event. The World University Championships are Sept. 2-8 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The FIVB U19 Beach World Championships Trials will be held June 17-20 in Hermosa Beach, Calif. The FIVB U19 Beach World Championships will be Aug. 27-Sept. 1 in Shangluo, China.
For both events, the winning teams of each gender will earn the right to represent the United States, assuming all USAV, NORCECA, FIVB and IOC requirements are met.
These collegiate events will be used for consideration for selection or to determine members of a national team.
The Beach Collegiate National Team Training Block will be June 11-19 in Hermosa Beach, Calif.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 4, 2024) – USA Volleyball will host a National Team Development Program (NTDP) Experience one day prior to the start of the 2024 Boys Junior National Championship (BJNC) on June 26-29 in Dallas.
The Experience will take place June 25 (check-in day for BJNCs) at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
The NTDP Experience is a one-day development opportunity for invited athletes that showcases the training methods used by U.S. national teams and at NTDP Training Series events. Athletes will be nominated by club directors participating at BJNCs and USA Volleyball regions.
The Experience will combine on-court competition with an off-court classroom session emphasizing the best practices for success in international volleyball and in alignment with the five pillars of the USAV Development Model – Team, Heart, Body, Mind, Craft.
Club coaches, club directors, and athlete parents will be welcome to attend and observe the event, which will use resources from the NTDP Academy (a free benefit for USA Volleyball members).
Nominations to the Experience will be accepted between January 8 and February 29 of 2024. NTDP will send invitations at the end of USAV boys qualifying events.
Coaches from 14 NCAA men’s college volleyball programs and the NTDP Men’s Indoor Scouting Network will staff the Experience led by Springfield’s Charlie Sullivan (Boys U19 National Team Head Coach 2022-2023)
Cal State University Long Beach
Cal State University Northridge
George Mason University
Grand Canyon University
Harvard University
Lewis University
Loyola University
Ohio State University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
UC Irvine
UC San Diego
University of Southern California
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 27, 2023) — Pro Volleyball Federation, the professional women’s volleyball league in the United States, has teamed up with USA Volleyball – the national governing body of the sport in the U.S. – to promote volleyball at its highest level.
USA Volleyball will support Pro Volleyball Federation’s professional league in America, which launches in January. The partnership reinforces the League’s commitment to work with USA Volleyball clubs, athletes and regions while USAV supports Pro Volleyball Federation’s commitment to providing top professional opportunities to America’s greatest female volleyball players.
“We are so proud to provide these world-class athletes within the USA Volleyball pipeline with a domestic opportunity to play professionally at the highest level in the United States while still being able to pursue their dreams of representing their country on the U.S. National Team,” touted Dave Whinham, co-founder of the Pro Volleyball Federation. “We have tremendous respect for the work being done by USA Volleyball and its 40 regions throughout the country, and we are excited to strengthen the entire volleyball pipeline in our nation.”
Pro Volleyball Federation currently boasts 17 players from the United States who have spent time in the U.S. National Team gym. Overall, there are 35 domestic and international players in the League who have been part of their respective country’s Olympic or national team system.
More than 135 athletes have signed contracts to play in the inaugural season of Pro Volleyball Federation. They will be led by a group of accomplished coaches who have combined for more than 2,500 career victories.
“Pro Volleyball Federation has created a buzz not only in the United States, but throughout the world of volleyball,” said Jamie Davis, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “We are thrilled to partner with Pro Volleyball Federation and see the League as a great platform where so many outstanding American players can continue their careers as professional athletes and US National Team members.”
There is also no lack of Team USA representation within the ranks of Pro Volleyball Federation. In addition to the athletes, four-time Olympic medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings leads the ownership group of the San Diego Mojo. The Mojo feature three-time Olympian and two-time silver medalist Tayyiba Haneef-Park as head coach, while Team USA stars Logan Tom and Laurie Corbelli bring extensive national team experience to Pro Volleyball Federation’s executive staff.
The Mojo is one of seven teams playing in the League’s first season, joining the Atlanta Vibe, Columbus Fury, Grand Rapids Rise, Omaha Supernovas, Orlando Valkyries, and Vegas Thrill. The second season in 2025 will welcome numerous additional squads, with Dallas, Indianapolis and Kansas City already announced as 2025 markets.
Pro Volleyball Federation’s inaugural season begins on January 24 and runs through mid-May. Each city is supported by ownership groups who have invested in the future of the League. Team rosters will consist of 14 active members, each receiving a minimum salary of $60,000. Players on the championship team will also share a $1 million bonus.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is REAL PRO VOLLEYBALL and the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. Pro Volleyball Federation will begin play in January 2024 with world class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball players and elite players from around the world. Our entire focus is on ensuring that our level and quality of play, our treatment of players, the quality of our event presentations, and our day-to-day fan experience is world class and the very best offered in North America. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT USA VOLLEYBALL
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach ParaVolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, five Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball’s women’s teams are the reigning gold medalists in the Olympic indoor, beach and Paralympic events. The United States is the first country to have won a gold medal in each discipline at a single Summer Games. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
USA Volleyball today announced a partnership with League One Volleyball (LOVB) to support LOVB’s American professional league, which launches after the Paris Olympic Games in November 2024
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 12, 2023) – USA Volleyball coaches and staff will be presenting eight sessions at the AVCA Convention this week in Tampa. Plus, the USA Volleyball Show podcast team will also be on site, so look for them interviewing special guests throughout the week.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Thursday, Dec. 14
Friday, Dec. 15
Saturday, Dec. 16
USA Volleyball Show Interviews
Look for USA Volleyball Show hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson interviewing the following guests during the week at the convention center:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 12, 2023) – USA Volleyball is set to celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio.
Among the honorees will be Kathy DeBoer and the late Carl McGown, who will both receive the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Frier Award is considered USA Volleyball’s highest honor. DeBoer and McGown will be the 55th and 56th honorees.
The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place one day before the 2024 USA Volleyball Open National Championship starts at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The proceeds from the event will go to the USA Volleyball Foundation to provide funding to support the Olympic & Paralympic dreams of the athletes in USA Volleyball’s national team programs. To purchase tickets and explore sponsorship opportunities, visit 2024 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame.
DeBoer retired as the executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on June 30, 2023, after 17 years in the role.
Among the AVCA’s accomplishments during her tenure:
DeBoer received the USA Volleyball George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball Award in 2015.
Before his death in 2016 at age 79, McGown served as a coach, leader and mentor within the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team program for more than 30 years.
McGown was also the head coach for the men’s volleyball team at BYU for 13 years. He won NCAA National Championships with the Cougars in 1999 and 2001.
For the mark left behind on the U.S. National Team and BYU volleyball programs, USA Volleyball awarded McGown the James E. Coleman National Team Award in 2014. He also earned the Donald S. Shondell All-Time Great Coach Award in 2000 and the George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball Award in 1988.
USA Volleyball will announce more 2024 award winners, including All-Time Great athletes and coaches, soon.
USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the athletes, coaches and leaders it will celebrate and induct into its Hall of Fame at the annual banquet and ceremony on May 24 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas
USA Volleyball will celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 24 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 11, 2023) – USA Volleyball today announced a partnership with League One Volleyball (LOVB) to support LOVB’s American professional league, which launches after the Paris Olympic Games in November 2024.
The collaborative partnership will focus on growing volleyball’s fan base and participation in the sport across the country.
“USA Volleyball is proud to be a partner with LOVB,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis. “Currently, most of the top U.S. players compete in leagues overseas for up to seven months a year; away from their families, friends and the American audience. We look forward to watching U.S. players compete with LOVB on their home turf and seeing the impact that this league will have on volleyball’s popularity. LOVB will be a platform where American volleyball fans can see their idols play live and in-person. LOVB is attracting not only U.S. National Team players, but some of the top talent from around the world as well.”
Volleyball’s popularity is already on the rise as it is the most popular team sport for high school and college girls while boys’ high school numbers have increased by 40 percent since 2017. In the 2022-23 season, USA Volleyball membership increased by 9.6 percent to 408,000 (the largest percentage growth since 1998), and the growth was reflected at all levels of play, genders and age groups.
“At LOVB, we’re on the path to making volleyball the next major league sport in the United States, so we are excited to partner with USA Volleyball to help turn this vision into a reality,” said Rosie Spaulding, COO of LOVB’s professional league. “The world’s best professional players deserve the opportunity to play at home in front of the same communities that supported them throughout their youth and college years. We’re excited to work with USA Volleyball to change this paradigm, and be at the forefront of an exciting new movement in American sports.”
Leading into AVCA, LOVB revealed the team names and logos for its professional teams including LOVB Madison Volleyball, LOVB Omaha Volleyball, LOVB Salt Lake Volleyball. Today, it introduced its sixth and final city for its inaugural 2024-2025 season, LOVB Austin Volleyball. The final team name and logos for the cities of Houston and Atlanta will be revealed on December 12 and December 13, respectively.
LOVB’s partnership with USA Volleyball will focus on helping and promoting the league’s professional teams, which has several present and former members of the U.S. Women’s National Team already affiliated. Women’s National Team players who have signed with LOVB include setters Lauren Carlini, Micha Hancock, Carli Lloyd and Jordyn Poulter, libero Justine Wong-Orantes, outside hitter Kelsey (Robinson) Cook, opposite Jordan Thompson and middle blocker Haleigh Washington.
LOVB also recently announced that U.S. WNT Assistant Coach Tama Miyashiro will coach in the league as well.
For more information about LOVB, please visit lovb.com/pro-league.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, five Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball’s women’s teams are the reigning gold medalists in the Olympic indoor, beach and Paralympic events. The United States is the first country to have won a gold medal in each discipline at a single Summer Games. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
About League One Volleyball
Founded in 2020, LOVB’s mission is to reimagine the future of volleyball. With a unique community up approach, the female first league has attracted the attention of notable investors who understand the opportunity the league will bring as it reaches 38 million former and current players in the US and continues its trajectory of being the most played youth sport for girls. LOVB’s inaugural pro season will launch in pre-season following the Paris Olympics in 2024, and will last from November 2024 through April 2025. It will feature six teams in six cities, including Atlanta, Houston, Madison and Salt Lake. For more information on LOVB, its athlete council and its professional league, please visit www.lovb.com. #LOVBforLife
U.S. teammates collided this week in the CEV Champions League and action in the country leagues is heating up
This week's update includes: Brazil’s women’s club season kicked off with the Super Cup while Athletes United ended with a big honor for Morgan Hentz
Setter, 6-1
Setter, 5-11
Setter, 6-2
Libero, 5-6
Opposite, 6-4
Middle, 6-3
Outside Hitter, 6-2
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 4, 2023) – As volleyball continues to grow in popularity around the country, USA Volleyball announces two pilot divisions for the 2024 Girls Junior National Championship (11-13) in Dallas, Texas.
The 2024 Girls Junior National Championship (11-13) is set to take place June 21-24 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
USA Volleyball will test the 10 Patriot and 12 Patriot divisions in 2024 to gauge interest and participation at the younger levels in hopes of expanding the national championship to more teams.
Teams in the Patriot Division do not have to qualify for the national championship through a regional or national tournament.
The pilot 10 Patriot Division will be open to 16 teams and contested on June 21-23. The 12 Patriot Division will be open to 24 teams and will take place June 21-24.
The GJNC (11-13) is the United States’ premier junior girls club tournament for those age divisions and attracts top teams from around the country.
More information is available at usavolleyball.org/event/2024-usa-volleyball-girls-junior-national-championship-11-13s/.
USA Volleyball is excited to announce its new National Rankings System for junior club teams
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 28, 2023) – USA Volleyball is excited to announce its new National Rankings System for junior club teams.
The USA Volleyball National Rankings System will use a variety of algorithms to rank girls and boys member club teams at USA Volleyball-sanctioned events. Rankings will be updated weekly.
“We are pleased to offer a new benefit to member clubs and sanctioned events,” said Jamie Davis, USA Volleyball President and CEO. “We have worked hard to make sure this ranking system adds excitement and cache for club teams. In moments, players and coaches can see how their club teams stack up against others across the country in their divisions.”
The Rankings System relies only on head-to-head match results and the relative strength of teams competing against each other.
Tracking results across the entire season and emphasizing quality wins over highly ranked opponents will produce a robust ranking that showcases the top teams across the country.
The system does not overreact to any single match outcome. A single upset victory alone is unlikely to dramatically alter the rankings. Teams can improve their rankings by winning consistently over time.
All USA Volleyball-sanctioned matches are valued equally in determining the rankings, whether from national tournaments, regional tournaments, local tournaments or other USA Volleyball-sanctioned play.
To see current rankings and find out more, visit go.usav.org/nationalrankings.
USA Volleyball announces its preliminary roster for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, headlined by eight Olympians, including the return of Matt Anderson and TJ DeFalco.
USA Volleyball announces the roster for the 2026 Women's National Team Red-Blue match, scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Six Olympians are on the 2026 U.S. Women's National Team long-list roster for this year's Volleyball Nations League (VNL), as the squad gears up for a big season just two years out from the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
More than 100 athletes will converge in Manhattan Beach, California, May 14-17 for the 2026 Beach NTDP Spring Training Series.
USA Volleyball is proud to announce the launch of its new official outdoor volleyball, developed in partnership with Molten. Designed for both beach and grass play, the ball represents a significant step forward in performance, durability and consistency across outdoor disciplines.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 15, 2023) – USA Volleyball, in collaboration with the First Point Volleyball Foundation, will provide $150,000 to help support two new men’s NCAA D1 programs at Northern Kentucky University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
The two universities will use the funds to establish men’s volleyball programs to begin in the 2025-26 season. NKU and UMES, an HBCU, will be the first NCAA DI public universities to add men’s volleyball in more than two decades.
“We are proud to again partner with the First Point Volleyball Foundation to support the growth of collegiate men’s volleyball,” said Jamie Davis, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “The expansion of educational opportunities and learning experiences for boys through the sport of volleyball is a priority for USAV.”
In 2019, USA Volleyball and the First Point Volleyball Foundation, which was co-founded by U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach John Speraw, granted $1 million to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAC) and six HBCU’s to launch new collegiate men’s volleyball programs. That initiative has been hugely successful, with the NCAA announcing that their conference will now receive an automatic bid to the men’s tournament.
Volleyball is the fastest growing team sport in the United States for high school boys. Participation has increased 20 percent over the last six years and 34 percent over the last 10 years.
With 77,287 boys playing high school volleyball now, it is projected that 100,000 boys will be playing by 2028. Ten state high school federations have sanctioned boys volleyball in the last five years and others are expressing interest.
New men’s volleyball programs have been initiated at 100 universities in the last five years, mostly at the DII, DIII, and NAIA levels. NCAA men’s volleyball has grown 44 percent over the last six years and 79 percent over the last 10 years.
USA Volleyball will be presented with the 2020 DEI Choice Award at the USOPC Assembly on Thursday, Oct. 8
USAV and First Point Volleyball Foundation provides SIAC colleges $1 million grant to begin men's volleyball
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2023) – USA Volleyball announces the launch of IMPACT 2.0 for the 2023-24 season.
IMPACT 2.0 is the latest version of USA Volleyball’s IMPACT training, which is required for all USA Volleyball junior club coaches.
This new version includes new modules featuring interactive graphics, videos and text created in collaboration with U.S. National Team staff, USA Volleyball National Faculty, and other sport experts.
“An important focus for our team in updating IMPACT was to help coaches access trainings and resources that expand their toolkit and support a successful season,” said Jordan Kelly, USA Volleyball’s Education Services program manager.
“I’m thrilled coaches can take the updated training, and I’m grateful for all the key players who contributed to this effort. It wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible contributions involved with each module’s creation. Most importantly, this is not the final version of IMPACT. The course will continue to be reviewed each season to ensure IMPACT evolves and becomes an even more effective resource for new and beginner coaches with USA Volleyball.”
IMPACT 2.0 introduces coaches to foundational and relevant topics rooted in the five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development Model: craft, body, mind, heart and team. IMPACT 2.0 has also been reduced in length and includes updated navigational features with brief knowledge checks. At completion, coaches will also be informed about their free access to the Bronze tier of Coach Academy and discounts to the Silver and Gold tiers.
IMPACT 2.0 modules
IMPACT 2.0 is free for all USA Volleyball members through their SportsEngine member profiles. Non-members of USA Volleyball interested in taking IMPACT 2.0 can purchase access for a fee of $125 on USA Volleyball’s online storefront, or for free by becoming a member.
While IMPACT training must be completed in order to coach in any USA Volleyball-sanctioned events, the national office does not require a renewal of this course. Coaches should check with their regions or clubs as they may have more stringent requirements.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 25, 2023) – USA Volleyball is excited to announce a new format for the 2024 Boys Junior National Championship (BJNC) in Dallas, at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center.
The 2024 BJNC schedule has been modified to allow all ages and divisions (Open, USA, American and Club) to be contested over the same four-day period, June 26-29.
As an added event enhancement, USA Volleyball is including a National Team Development Program (NTDP) Experience on June 25, 2024, the day before BJNC competition begins. Highlights of the NTDP experience include:
We look forward to welcoming all the teams to Dallas next summer.
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USA Volleyball recently continued its Coach Observation Session pilot program at the National Team Development Program (NTDP) Indoor Summer Training Series July 13-15 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
During this innovative educational opportunity, coaches received exclusive access to on-court training, staff meetings and instruction led by four NTDP coaches who provided a direct live audio feed to observing coaches. Girls U15-U17 coaches were University of Kentucky Women’s Wolleyball Associate Head Coach Ben Josephson and University of Utah Women’s Volleyball Associate Head Coach Alyssa D’Errico. Boys U18-U20 coaches were McKendree University Women’s and Men’s Head Coach Nickie Sanlin and Pepperdine University Men’s Volleyball Assistant Coach Matt Pollock.
“It was a great experience to be around high-caliber athletes and coaches running the show,” said Valerie Martinez, who serves as director of the NMB Volleyball Academy in Miami, Florida.
One of USA Volleyball’s educational initiatives is to create a stronger alignment and connection between coach education resources and NTDP training programs. The Coach Observation sessions began at this year’s NTDP Indoor Spring Training Series and will extend to the sand this fall at the NTDP Beach Fall Training Series.
The sessions work in concert with the online Coach Academy launched earlier this year. Among other benefits, observing coaches will receive access to a customized USAV Coach Academy online education module to assist them in preparing for, and observing and analyzing, the Coach Observation experience.
“It was an amazing program, particularly the interaction with the coaches,” remarked Roberto Villanueva Rojas, who coaches with the South County Volleyball Club in Utah.
“It was a unique experience. The ability to listen in on lead coaches was the most valuable part,” added Ocean Bay Club coach Robert Smith.
For more information on USA Volleyball Coach Academy subscriptions and all educational resources provided by USA Volleyball Education Services, please visit the Coach Education page.
For more information on future Coach Observation Sessions, email Jordan Kelly.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 30, 2023) – USA Volleyball has selected 12 athletes to represent the United States at the 2023 Men’s U21 World Championship on July 7-16 in Manama, Bahrain.
The group will first head to Sofia, Bulgaria, to train with teams from Brazil, Bulgaria and Iran from June 30-July 4. The schedule of friendly matches and live stream link are below.
Six players return from the 2022 team that won the Men’s U21 Pan American Cup for the first time and qualified for the 2023 World Championship: setter Andrew Rowan, who will serve as team captain, outside hitter Zach Rama, middle blockers Nyherowo Omene and Wesley Smith, and opposites Trent Moser and Shane Wetzel.
Six players return from the U21 Men’s Team that won silver at the NORCECA Pan American Cup earlier this month in Havana, Cuba: outside hitters Alex Rottman and Moser, middles Omene and Owen Rose, Wetzel at opposite and libero Ryan Merk.
Setter Island Doty and outside hitter Theo Snoey were alternates for the 2023 Pan Am Cup Team. Outside hitter Dillon Klein is new to the U21 group and was a member of the 2020 Boys U19 Team that did not get to train or compete due to the pandemic.
Andy Read, who led the 2022-23 Men’s U21 Teams, will serve as head coach. His assistants will be Rory Prager and Chris Seiffert.
“With the experience gained in Cuba and the potential to add in a few new players for this run at the World Championship, this U.S. Men’s U21 Team will be the most athletic and dynamic team possible,” Read said. “All the players know the challenge they face to take on the best in the world. To a man, they have embraced that challenge and cannot wait to take their place on the world stage.”
U.S. Men’s U21 Roster for the 2023 FIVB World Championship
No. Name (Position, Height, Birth year, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
1 Ryan Merk (L, 6-0, 2003, Chicago, Ill., Penn State, Great Lakes)
5 Dillon Klein (OH, 6-4, 2003, Pacific Palisades, Calif., Univ. of Southern California, Southern California)
6 Island Doty (S, 6-5, 2003, Colorado Springs, Colo., Long Beach State, Rocky Mountain)
12 Andrew Rowan (S, 6-7, 2003, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
13 Shane Wetzel (Opp, 6-7, 2004, Wekiwa Springs, Fla., Ohio State, Florida)
16 Nyherowo Omene (MB, 6-8, 2003, South Holland, Ill., Princeton, Great Lakes)
17 Trent Moser (OH, 6-8, 2003, Gilbert, Ariz., BYU, Arizona)
20 Zach Rama (OH, 6-8, 2004, Phoenix, Ariz., UCLA, Arizona)
22 Owen Rose (MB, 6-8, 2003, Long Island, N.Y., Penn State, Garden Empire)
21 Wesley Smith (MB, 6-11, 2004, Encinitas, Calif., Univ. of Southern California, Southern California)
23 Alex Rottman (OH, 6-7, 2004, Santa Barbara, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
25 Theo Snoey (OH, 6-8, 2004, Berkeley, Calif., Stanford, Northern California)
Head Coach: Andy Read (Long Beach State)
Assistant Coach: Chris Seiffert (Concordia-Irvine)
Assistant Coach: Rory Prager (Univ. of Southern California)
Performance Analyst: Alex Hurlburt
Team Doctor: Dr. Chris Cornell
Team Lead: Donovan Martinez (USAV NTDP)
U.S. Men’ U21 Schedule of Friendly Matches in Bulgaria
Live stream at https://www.youtube.com/@VolleyballBulgaria
(All times PT)
July 1 at 8:30 a.m. USA vs Iran
July 2 at 6 a.m. USA vs Bulgaria
July 3 at 7:30 a.m. USA vs Brazil
U.S. Men’s U21 Schedule for the 2023 FIVB World Championship
Live stream on VolleyballWorld.tv
(All times PT)
July 7 at 7 a.m. USA vs Argentina
July 8 at 10 a.m. USA Vs Belgium
July 9 at 10 a.m. USA vs Czechia
July 11-13 Second round of pool play
July 15 Semifinals and consolation playoffs
July 16 Finals and consolation matches
USA Volleyball is announcing the 18 athletes selected for the 2023 FIVB Men’s U21 World Championship roster
The U.S. Men's U21 National Team earned the silver medal at the NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup after falling 3-2 on Saturday to Cuba (25-21, 25-21, 28-30, 15-25, 11-15) in Havana, Cuba.
The U.S. Men's U21 National Team defeated Dominican Republic in the quarterfinal round at the NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup on Thursday 3-1 (22-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-10) in Havana, Cuba.
Setter, 6-7
Libero, 6-0
Outside Hitter, 6-4
Setter, 6-5
Opposite, 6-7
Middle Blocker, 6-8
Opposite, 6-8
Opposite/Outside Hitter, 6-8
Middle Blocker, 6-8
Middle Blocker, 6-10
Outside Hitter, 6-7
Outside Hitter, 6-8
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2023) – USA Volleyball will host beach trials events for the U21 and U23 age groups on June 19-22 in Hermosa Beach, California.
The U21 FIVB Beach World Championship Trials will be the official U.S. qualifying event for the 2023 FIVB U21 Beach World Championship.
The winning pairs for both the men and women will qualify to represent the United States at the 2023 FIVB U21 Beach World Championships on November 8-12 in Roi-Et, Thailand.
Should USA Volleyball receive the second spot per a specific gender in the U21 Age Group World Championships, then USA Volleyball will select two athletes from the alternates on the U21 Beach National Team that will earn the right provided they attend the two mandatory USA Volleyball training blocks prior to departure.
The alternate athletes will be chosen by USA Volleyball based on an athlete’s NTDP participation.
The U23 Beach National Team Trials are the official U.S. qualifying event for the 2023 NORCECA U23 Beach Championships.
The first place-winning pairs per gender will earn the right to represent the U.S. at the 2023 NORCECA U23 Beach Championship.
Should USA Volleyball receive the second spot per a specific gender in the NORCECA U23 Beach Championships, then USAV will select two athletes from the alternates on the 2023 Beach Collegiate National Team that will earn the right provided they attend the two mandatory USAV training blocks prior to departure.
The alternate athletes will be chosen by USAV based on an athlete’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) participation.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 25, 2023) – The 2023 USA Volleyball Open National Championship hits the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center on May 26-31 in Dallas, Texas, part of USA Volleyball’s North Texas Region.
The Open National Championship is the longest-running volleyball tournament in the United States and features women’s and men’s teams with players ages 18 to 80. Approximately 315 teams are registered this year.
Among the creative team names are “How I Set Your Mother,” “No Diggity,” and “Big Dig Energy.”
Among the highlights of this year’s Open will be scrimmages by the U.S. Women’s and Men’s Sitting Teams. The women recently won the ParaVolley Pan America Zonal Championship and qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games while the men placed second.
Many of the Sitting National Team players and staff will also play for teams in the sitting division, which boasts nine teams this year.
There is also a Special Olympics clinic and tournament division.
Matches will be shown live on BallerTV. There will be four courts livestreamed for free on USAVolleyball.org.
Upcoming National Championship Events
2023 Girls Junior National Championship (11-13): June 14-17 in Minneapolis, Minn.
2023 Girls Junior National Championship (14-17): June 28-July 6 in Chicago, Ill.
2023 Boys Junior National Championship: June 29-July 6 in Salt Lake City, Utah
2024 Girls 18s National Championship: April 26-28 in Baltimore, Md.
2024 Open National Championship: May 24-29 in Columbus, Ohio
2024 Girls Junior National Championship (11-13): June 21-24 in Dallas, Texas
2024 Girls Junior National Championship (14-17): July 3-11 in Las Vegas, Nev.
2024 Boys Junior National Championship: June 26-July 3 in Dallas, Texas
2025 Girls 18s Junior National Championship: April 25-27 in Salt Lake City, Utah
2025 Open National Championship: May 23-28 in Denver, Colo.
2025 Girls Junior National Championship (11-13): June 21-24 in Kansas City, Mo.
2025 Boys Junior National Championship: July 3-10 in Minneapolis, Minn.
2025 Girls Junior National Championships (14-17): June 25-July 3 in Dallas, Texas
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UPDATE: Due to volcanic activity that disrupted the travel of some teams, the start of the tournament was postponed one day to May 24.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 19, 2023) – USA Volleyball has selected the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2023 Women’s U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup.
The 12 will compete May 24-28 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, after training for the last week at the Anaheim National Team Training Center.
Dan Fisher, head coach of Pitt’s women’s volleyball team, is the U21 team’s head coach. He is assisted by Josh Walker of Baylor and Jessica Aschenbrenner of Colorado State.
Seven players return from the team that won the 2022 Pan American Cup and qualified for the 2023 FIVB World Championship: outside hitters Chloe Chicoine, Norah Sis and Mckenna Wucherer, middle blocker Bre Kelley, opposite Devin Kahahawai, and setters Rachel Fairbanks and Alexis Stucky.
Middles Gabrielle Essix and Marianna Singletary also have previous age group national team experience.
Players who are new to the National Team Development Program (NTDP) age group teams: libero Lauren Briseño, outside hitter Eva Hudson and opposite Allie Sczech.
The U.S. Women will open the Pan American Cup with pool play against Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Guatemala. The other pool will include Belize, Cuba, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
2023 Women’s U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup Roster
Name (Position, Height, Birth Year, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
2 Lauren Briseño (L, 5-7, 2003, San Antonio, Texas, Baylor, Lone Star)
3 Chloe Chicoine (OH, 5-10, 2004, Lafayette, Ind., Purdue, Hoosier)
5 Rachel Fairbanks (S, 6-0, 2003, Santa Ana, Calif., Pitt, Southern California)
7 Mckenna Wucherer (OH, 6-1, 2004, Brookfield, Wis., Univ. of Minnesota, Badger)
8 Eva Hudson (OH, 6-1, 2004, Fort Wayne, Ind., Purdue, Hoosier)
9 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Creighton, Great Plains)
10 Alexis Stucky (S, 6-2, 2004, Laramie, Wyo., Univ. of Florida, Rocky Mountain)
13 Gabrielle Essix (MB, 6-3, Hoover, Ala., Univ. of Florida, Southern)
14 Devin Kahahawai (Opp, 6-4, 2004, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
15 Allie Sczech (Opp, 6-4, 2004, Sugar Land, Texas, Baylor, Lone Star)
16 Bre Kelley (MB, 6-4, 2003, Rockwall, Texas, Undecided. North Texas)
17 Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, 2004, Charleston, S.C., Texas, Southern)
Head Coach: Dan Fisher
Assistant Coaches: Josh Walker and Jessica Aschenbrenner
Team Leader: Jeffrey Wanderer
Athletic Trainer: Rebecca Duran
Performance Analyst: AJ Ruttenberg
Alternates
1 Emmy Klika (L, 5-7, 2003, Novelty, Ohio, Pitt, Ohio Valley)
4 Caroline Bien (OH, 6-0, 2003, Overland Park, Kan., Univ. of Kansas, Heart of America)
6 Raven Colvin (MB, 6-1, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Purdue, Hoosier)
11 Mimi Colyer (OH, 6-3, 2004, Lincoln, Calif., Univ. of Oregon, Northern California)
12 Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2004, Columbia, Mo., Univ. of Texas, Heart of America)
18 Kennedy Martin (OPP, 6-6, 2005, Fort Mill, S.C., Univ. of Florida, Badger)
U.S. Women’s U21 Schedule for the Pan American Cup
(All times PT)
May 24 at 2 p.m. USA vs Guatemala
May 25 at 6 p.m. USA vs Guatemala
May 26 at 10 a.m. USA vs Dominican Republic
May 26 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Quarterfinals
May 27 Semifinals and classification matches
May 28 Medal matches and classification matches
USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 18 athletes selected for the 2023 Women’s U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup roster.
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Middle Blocker, 6-4
Setter, 6-1
Middle Blocker, 6-5
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Middle Blocker, 6-2
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Outside Hitter, 6-0
Outside Hitter, 6-3
Libero, 5-3
Outside Hitter, 6-0
Setter, 5-11
Outside Hitter, 6-3
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Setter, 6-3
Setter, 5-11
Libero, 5-7
Outside Hitter, 6-1
Opposite, 6-1
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Middle Blocker, 6-4
Outside Hitter/Opposite, 6-1
Opposite, 6-6
Libero, 5-6
Opposite, 6-3
Setter, 5-11
Opposite/Setter, 5-11
Setter, 6-1
Outside Hitter, 6-1
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Setter, 6-2
Setter, 6-2
Opposite, 6-4
Libero, 5-8
Outside Hitter, 6-3
Outside Hitter, 6-1
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 6, 2023) – As part of its 2023 Hall of Fame celebration, USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the players, coaches and leaders who will receive annual awards this year.
The awards will be presented at the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Banquet and Ceremony on May 24 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
The Hall of Fame ceremony, a celebration of volleyball’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders, will take place one day before the 2023 USA Volleyball Open National Championship starts at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
The proceeds from the banquet will go to the USA Volleyball Foundation to provide funding to support the Olympic & Paralympic dreams of the athletes in USA Volleyball’s national team program. To purchase tickets and explore sponsorship opportunities, visit 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame.
The annual award winners for 2023 are:
Rebecca B. Howard Diversity & Inclusion Award: Jason Butch (Oklahoma Region)
Jonathan Reeser Sport Science Award: Kara Kessans (National Team Staff)
Junior Male Athlete of the Year: Kellen Larson (Southern California Region)
Junior Female Athlete of the Year: Avery Jackson (North Texas Region)
Indoor Junior Club Director of the Year: Alexi Keating (Heart of America Region)
Beach Junior Club Director of the Year: Patty Dodd (Southern California Region)
Junior Club Service Award: Keith Murlless (Rocky Mountain Region)
Junior Club Service Award: Danie Remmick (North Country Region)
Junior Girls Indoor Coach of the Year: Jim Miret (Rocky Mountain Region)
Junior Boys Indoor Coach of the Year: Brian Hogg Jr. (Southern Region)
Junior Boys Indoor Coach of the Year: Antonio Gaetan (Florida Region)
Junior Girls Beach Coach of the Year: Nicole Christner (Southern Region)
Glen G. Davies Referee Service Award: Joe Campbell (Lone Star Region)
Edward P. Lauten Scorer’s Service Award: Becky J Brockney (Rocky Mountain Region)
Joseph B. Sharpless Arbitrator Service Award: Karen Daukantas-Jones (Keystone Region)
Referee of the Year: Alexis Sheldon (Badger Region)
Scorer of the Year: Emily Lett (Rocky Mountain Region)
USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the athletes, coaches and leaders it will celebrate and induct into its Hall of Fame at the annual banquet and ceremony on May 24 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas
USA Volleyball will celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 24 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 23, 2023) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the athletes, coaches and leaders it will celebrate and induct into its Hall of Fame at the annual banquet and ceremony on May 24 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
The Hall of Fame ceremony, a celebration of volleyball’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders, will take place one day before the 2023 USA Volleyball Open National Championship starts at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
The proceeds from the banquet will go to the USA Volleyball Foundation to provide funding to support the Olympic & Paralympic dreams of the athletes in USA Volleyball’s national team program. To purchase tickets and explore sponsorship opportunities, visit 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame.
Eight Olympic and Paralympic players will be inducted into the Hall of Fame:
All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete: Ryan Millar – Three-time Olympic middle blocker (2000, ’04 and ’08) who won gold in 2008 in Beijing.
All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete: Clay Stanley – Three-time Olympic opposite (2004, ’08, ’12) who won gold and was named Most Valuable Player, Best Scorer and Best Server in 2008 in Beijing.
All-Time Great Female Indoor Athlete: Liane Sato – Two-time Olympic defensive specialist and setter (1988, ’92). She won bronze in Barcelona in 1992.
All-Time Great Female Indoor Athlete: Logan Tom – Four-time Olympic outside hitter (2000, ’04, ’08, ’12) who won silver medals in 2008 in Beijing and in 2012 in London.
All-Time Great Female Sitting Athlete: Kari (Miller) Ortiz – Three-time Paralympic libero (2008, ’12, ’16) who won the gold medal in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro and silver in both 2008 in Beijing and 2012 in London. All-Time Great Male Sitting Athlete: the late Edgar Laforest – Outside hitter who competed at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and medaled at the Parapan American Games three times (1 Gold, 2x Silver). Worked as an international referee before passing away in 2020.
All-Time Great Female Beach Athlete: Elaine Youngs – Three-time Olympian (1996 [indoor], 2004, ‘08) who won bronze on the beach in 2004 with Holly McPeak.
All-Time Great Male Beach Athlete: Todd Rogers – Won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing with Phil Dalhausser.
Texas women’s volleyball coach Jerritt Elliott will receive the All-Time Great Coach Award, which recognizes individuals for success and excellence in volleyball coaching over a period of many years. Elliott has coached several successful National Team Development Program (NTDP) age-group teams for USA Volleyball while leading Texas to two NCAA Championships and multiple other titles.
Leaders who will be honored:
Delta Region Commissioner Joe Williams will receive the George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball Award, which recognizes longtime significant contributions to volleyball programs and activities as a player, coach, official, leader and/or administrator at the local and national levels.
Ohio Valley Commissioner Bob Price will be awarded the Dr. Neville A. “Doc” Booth Commissioner’s Award for making significant contributions to volleyball and USA Volleyball through the office of regional commissioner.
USAV Director of Officials Development and national and international referee Pati Rolf will receive the Harry E. Wilson International Service Award for her significant contributions to USA Volleyball and the FIVB, and her involvement in major international events.
Coach Bill Neville will be awarded the
James E. Coleman National Team Award for his service/involvement with USA national team programs and his outstanding commitment to them.
Verna Klubnikin and the late Dan Apol will be honored with the Wilbur H. “Wil” Peck Referee Emeritus Award, which recognizes those who have retired from refereeing on the national level and who have made significant contributions to the USA Volleyball referee program locally, regionally and nationally.
Lynne Updegraff will be presented with the Nancy S. Sharpless Scorer Emeritus Award, which honors individuals who have retired from scoring on the national level and who have made significant contributions to the USA Volleyball scorekeeping program locally, regionally and nationally.
As previously announced, Scott Fortune and the late Elroy Osorio will both receive the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Lifetime Achievement Award, USA Volleyball’s highest honor.
USA Volleyball will announce its annual award winners in the coming weeks.
For more information about the 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame and to purchase tickets, visit 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame.
USA Volleyball will celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 24 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 27, 2023) – It may be chilly outside, but summer is coming and so is the 2023 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship, which will return to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 18-23.
The USA Volleyball Beach National Championship is the premier annual event for girls and boys beach teams in the 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U age groups. In 2022, more than 300 beach teams competed at the championship in Fort Lauderdale.
“USA Volleyball is excited to bring the Beach National Championship back to Fort Lauderdale,” said USA Volleyball President & CEO Jamie Davis. “This pinnacle junior beach volleyball event brings together the best young players in the country for great competition on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. I’d like to thank Visit Lauderdale for their support in making this a truly special event.”
“Visit Lauderdale is thrilled to once again host the USA Volleyball Beach National Championship in Broward County,” said Glen Allen, Vice President of Sports & Entertainment for Visit Lauderdale. “This event will attract the best beach volleyball athletes f rom across the United States to compete on one of the most well-known beaches in the world. The abundance of new dollars and the rise in hotel occupancy created by the USA Volleyball Beach National Championships will be welcomed by the hospitality community.”
Teams in the girls and boys 16U divisions and the girls 12U division will compete July 18-20. Boys 12U, 14U and 18U teams and girls 14U and 18U teams will play July 21-23.
The 2023 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship will be the culmination of the 2022-23 USA National Beach Tour, which started in August. Teams earned bids to the national championship by competing in beach national qualifiers and beach regional qualifiers around the country.
The Open and American Divisions require teams to have earned a bid for that division. The Patriot Division does not require a bid and is open to all athletes.
Registration for all three divisions is open on USAVBracketpal.com. Question can be directed to [email protected].
For more information and registration information, visit the event page.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2022) – Hudl has been named the official video analysis and video exchange partner for USA Volleyball.
Through this partnership, Hudl will work with USA Volleyball to showcase the value of data and video analysis to regional volleyball associations across the country, and engage with member clubs at the organization’s showcases and events.
USA Vollyeball’s mission is to lead, serve and inspire the volleyball community to achieve their personal journey to getting on that podium. USA Volleyball is the governing body for the sport of volleyball in the United States, and it is recognized by both the International Volleyball Federation and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
Hudl is proud to partner with USA Volleyball in its vision to engage and inspire the nation through volleyball, which aligns with Hudl’s mission to make every moment count. Hudl’s industry-leading video and data technology will help USA Volleyball athletes maximize their moments on the court.
“We are excited to partner with USA Volleyball to provide engagement and education opportunities for the volleyball community,” said Rachel Krasnow, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Hudl. “This partnership provides a natural alignment between our two organizations, and creates significant value for USA Volleyball athletes providing them the tools to succeed.”
“USA Volleyball is thrilled to partner with Hudl as our official video analysis and video exchange partner,” said Jamie Davis, USA Volleyball President and CEO. “Hudl’s technology has been instrumental in helping our national teams achieve competitive excellence, including Olympic gold medals. I know that it will be an invaluable tool for USA Volleyball clubs across the country to improve and enhance their performance.”
Hudl and USA Volleyball are excited to see the impact this partnership will have on their athletes, families, and coaches.
About Hudl:
As a global leader in performance analysis technology, Hudl helps more than 200K sports teams—from grassroots to the pros—prepare for and stay ahead of the competition. A complete suite of video and data products ensures coaches have the insights they need and athletes get the shot they deserve. 6M users across 40+ sports use Hudl’s best-in-class software, hardware and services, including online coaching tools, mobile and desktop apps, smart cameras, livestreaming, wearables, analytics, professional consultation and more. Learn more at www.hudl.com.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, five Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball’s women’s teams are the reigning gold medalists in the Olympic indoor, beach and Paralympic events. The United States is the first country to have won a gold medal in each discipline at a single Summer Games. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 9, 2022) – USA Volleyball will have its biggest AVCA Convention presence ever at this year’s edition on Dec. 14-17 in Omaha, Nebraska.
USA Volleyball staff and athletes will be speaking at 17 different convention sessions and learning labs. U.S. Women’s National Team athletes will do meet and greets.
View the full schedule of USA Volleyball presentations.
USA Volleyball will also have a booth in the convention marketplace, including a photo booth, live Coach Academy demos, information about USA Volleyball membership and more.
The USA Volleyball Show podcast will record a live interview with U.S. Women’s National Team Assistant Coach Tama Miyashiro from the convention’s Podcast Center. During the rest of the week, the podcast team will host various guests in the USA Volleyball booth.
USA Volleyball will be recording videos in coordination with the AVCA in the Coaches Zone.
During the NCAA DI Women’s Championship semifinals on Dec. 15, there will be on-court recognition for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team coaching staff and interviews with gold medalists Annie Drews and Michelle Bartsch-Hackley.
Four USA Volleyball regions are sponsoring attendance for coaches who won AVCA Diversity Awards this year:
Badger Region
Adrian Lynch, Physical Education Teacher/Club Director
Blessed Savior Catholic School (WI)/Reinas De La Cancha VBC
Chesapeake Region
Ou Huang, MVP 16 Black Head Coach
Maryland Volleyball Program Club
Delta Region
Shatel Gaines, School Counselor/Assistant Volleyball Coach/Club Director
The Academies at Jonesboro High School (AR) & 870 Volleyball Club
Southern Region
Maci Battle, Graduate Assistant Coach
Alabama A&M University
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Samantha Worley, Graduate Assistant Coach/Club Director
University of West Alabama & T-Town Elite Volleyball Club
Follow USA Volleyball on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok for exclusive content from the AVCA Convention and NCAA Championships.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 8, 2022) – USA Volleyball would like to highlight and thank its eight regions that have invested in their member coaches by offering additional access to the USA Volleyball Coach Academy.
The following regions have purchased either silver- or gold-level access to Coach Academy: Carolina, Chesapeake, Excelsior Empire, Great Lakes, Iowa, North Country and Oklahoma.
All USA Volleyball member coaches have free, unlimited access to the bronze level of Coach Academy, but these regions have purchased elevated access as an exclusive benefit.
The USA Volleyball Coach Academy is an online, interactive learning platform developed for volleyball coaches. It includes a curated content library where coaches can explore learning paths, courses and modules based on the five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development Model.
Monthly and annual subscription plans are available to fit every budget, starting as low as $5 per month. As a benefit of USA Volleyball membership, all member coaches get free, unlimited access to bronze, a 50-percent discount on access to silver, and a 33-percent discount on gold subscriptions.
Packages are available for monthly and annual subscription plans. Contact USA Volleyball’s Education Services Department at [email protected] for more information on group rates and packages.
USA Volleyball announces the launch of the USA Volleyball Coach Academy, an online, interactive learning platform for volleyball coaches
USA Volleyball has signed Beach Nation as its Official Beach Volleyball Education Partner and will work with Beach Nation to develop education content for the new USAV Coach Academy
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 7, 2022) – International volleyball returns to the United States in a big way next summer when USA Volleyball will host two major events as part of the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
On July 4-9, the U.S. Men’s National Team will host Argentina, Bulgaria, Cuba, France, Germany, Iran and Serbia in the final weekend of the VNL preliminary round at the Anaheim Convention Center in their training city of Anaheim, Calif.
On July 12-16, the U.S. Women’s National Team will host the VNL Finals, where eight elite teams will battle at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.
“USA Volleyball is thrilled to be hosting a men’s preliminary round and the women’s finals of the 2023 Volleyball Nations League,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis. “American fans will have the opportunity to watch first-hand Team USA’s three-time Olympic gold medal winning men’s team and the reigning Olympic women’s champions take on the best of the rest on U.S soil. This will be volleyball at its absolute best.”
The VNL is an annual international volleyball tournament in which 16 of the world’s best teams per gender compete over four weeks. Eight teams from the preliminary round qualify for the VNL Finals where the winner takes home $1 million.
“Our U.S. Women and staff are beyond thrilled for the opportunity to compete in the VNL Finals in Texas next year,” said U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly. “The last time we got to do that in 2015 (when the women’s tournament was called the Grand Prix), it was a fantastic experience for us and a unique opportunity for American volleyball fans to see the world’s best. We’d expect nothing less for 2023 in Arlington.”
The U.S. Women have won VNL gold in three of the past four years. They are the defending Olympic champions and ranked No. 4 in the world.
“I am very pleased that we will be competing in front of our home fans again,” U.S. Men’s Head Coach John Speraw said. “VNL is an exciting and dynamic tournament where every match counts. American fans will love watching our team compete against many of the best teams in the world.”
The U.S. Men took silver at the 2022 VNL and at the 2019 VNL Finals, which they hosted in Chicago. They took bronze in 2018 and are ranked No. 6 in the world.
Start making your plans now as tickets for both the Men’s Preliminary Round in Anaheim and the Women’s Finals in Arlington will go on sale soon.
The U.S. Women’s National Team opened play at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-23) win over Ukraine on Wednesday before a boisterous crowd that included 3,500 school children in Quebec City, Quebec. It was the first VNL match ever for Ukraine.
UUSA Volleyball announces the 15-player roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team that will compete in the opening week of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), June 3-6 in Quebec City, Quebec.
USA Volleyball announces its preliminary roster for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, headlined by eight Olympians, including the return of Matt Anderson and TJ DeFalco.
USA Volleyball announces the roster for the 2026 Women's National Team Red-Blue match, scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Six Olympians are on the 2026 U.S. Women's National Team long-list roster for this year's Volleyball Nations League (VNL), as the squad gears up for a big season just two years out from the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 3, 2022) – USA Volleyball has signed Beach Nation as its Official Beach Volleyball Education Partner and will work with Beach Nation to develop education content for the new USAV Coach Academy.
Launched on Sept. 1, the USA Volleyball Coach Academy is an online learning and engagement platform for volleyball coaches. It offers three subscription tiers, from a free bronze tier for USAV member coaches to the interactive premium gold tier, to give coaches the skills, knowledge and resources to be successful on and off the court.
Beach Nation is one of the country’s premier beach volleyball training organizations dedicated to creating and maximizing educational opportunities for beach volleyball coaches and players.
Beach Nation has already begun collaborating with USA Volleyball. The group helped develop the “Fundamental Beach Skills” module in the USAV Coach Academy Bronze Tier and the “Out of System Setting” module in the Silver Tier. Patty Dodd, a Beach Nation master coach and USA Volleyball NTDP coach, recently hosted a live Gold Tier session on hand passing.
“Beach Nation has been a key partner in the creation of our initial content for the USA Volleyball Coach Academy,” said David McCann, USA Volleyball Director Education Services. “We are looking forward to partnering with Beach Nation to develop more cutting-edge educational content and opportunities for beach volleyball coaches at all levels.”
“We look forward to working with USA Volleyball to grow the game with critical thinking, skills-not drills, and with clear and concise content,” said Mark Fishman, CEO Beach Nation. “We teach players and coach coaches at our in-person events. Adding USA Volleyball to our partner portfolio is simply a great honor and raises the bar.”
What people are saying about the partnership between USA Volleyball and Beach Nation:
“As a former U.S. National Team player, as well as a former USA Volleyball board member and a Beach Nation founder, I am incredibly happy from both sides of the fence that USA Volleyball and Beach Nation are partnering to create what will be some of the best teaching available. I’m looking forward to working with USA Volleyball and producing a fantastic product!” – Todd Rogers, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball Head Coach
“Working with the USA Volleyball education team has taught me to break down skills into pieces where language and sequence makes it easy for players to understand and for coaches to teach.” – Patty Dodd, MBsand Club Director, Beach Nation Master Coach and USA Volleyball NTDP Coach and National Faculty.
“Great to see USAV back at delivering quality educational programming to coaches at all levels – especially for beginners – to give their players a lifetime love of the game.” – John Kessel, FIVB, USA Volleyball, Beach Nation and World ParaVolley International Instructor
For more information about the new USA Volleyball Coach Academy go to: usavolleyball.org
To learn about Beach Nation’s camps and clinics go to: beachnation.net
USA Volleyball announces the launch of the USA Volleyball Coach Academy, an online, interactive learning platform for volleyball coaches
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 1, 2022) – USA Volleyball announces the launch of the USA Volleyball Coach Academy, an online, interactive learning platform for volleyball coaches.
The launch of the new platform comes on the first day of the 2022-2023 membership season and offers clubs and coaches new tools as they prepare for the season.
USA Volleyball Coach Academy was developed to give coaches the skills, knowledge and resources to be successful on and off the court. Each month, high-quality content will be added from top volleyball coaches, experts and educators including the coaches of the U.S. National Teams.
The curriculum for Coach Academy is based on USA Volleyball Education’s newly established USA Volleyball Development Model. It includes five pillars that provide the basis for a holistic approach to coaching volleyball. The five pillars are Craft, Mind, Body, Heart and Team, shaping coursework that includes topics such as nutrition, recovery, team culture and mental health along with more traditional skill and strategy-oriented topics.
“As we worked to create a common language for athletes and coaches, we created the USA Volleyball Development Model to cover the five pillars,” USA Volleyball NTDP (National Team Development Program) Director Erin Virtue said. “Not only is this holistic approach important for our developing athletes, but it is also critical for those who support our athletes.”
“We are excited to launch the new USA Volleyball Coach Academy,” Director of Education Services Dave McCann said. “It has been great working with our regions, clubs, coaches and USA Volleyball staff to develop one of the most innovative and engaging coach education programs in the country.”
Coursework is available for all levels of experience, so novice coaches can build a solid foundation and experienced coaches can access world-class strategies and tactics. The Gold level allows coaches to access live virtual sessions. These sessions let coaches connect, ask questions and dive deeper into advanced topics with top volleyball experts. The first two live sessions will be completely free.
Monthly and annual subscription plans are available to fit every budget, starting as low as $5 per month. As a benefit of USA Volleyball membership, all member coaches get free, unlimited access to Bronze, a 50-percent discount on access to Silver, and a 33-percent discount on Gold subscriptions.
Coaches must be active members of USA Volleyball for 2022-2023 to take advantage of discounts. Contact your Region today to become a member and get access to USA Volleyball Coach Academy.
More information is available at go.usav.org/coachacademy.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 22, 2022) – More than 120 junior athletes are slated to participate in the USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Summer Training Series next week.
The training series will give junior beach athletes the chance to practice with and compete against some of the best athletes in the United States while receiving guidance from top coaches. Athletes from the Canadian beach volleyball development program will also participate.
BEACH SUMMER TRAINING SERIES ROSTERS – GIRLS
BEACH SUMMER TRAINING SERIES ROSTERS – BOYS
Training will be spread over a week at the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. The girls’ camp will run July 24-28, and the boys are from July 28-August 1.
All training series are conducted by top Beach NTDP coaches throughout the country and feature a comprehensive focus on the five pillars of the NTDP: Craft, Mind, Body, Heart and Team.
Athletes for the Summer Training Series were identified and invited based on recommendations from the Beach NTDP Scouting Network. The scouting network serves as the Beach NTDP talent identification process and includes coaches and experts from across the United States.
More than 170 junior beach volleyball athletes will participate in the Beach National Team Development Program Spring Training Series this month in Virginia Beach, Va., and Playa del Rey, Calif.
Junior beach volleyball athletes from across the United States will have the chance to train like Olympians and Paralympians this summer as part of the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program’s Beach Summer Training Series, a residential training program at historic Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif.
Some of USA Volleyball’s top young beach athletes will hit the sand in late September/early October for the Beach National Team Development Program (NTDP) Fall Training Series. Camps will be held in both Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Manhattan Beach, California.
Junior volleyball athletes from across the United States will get the chance to improve their skills at USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) National Beach and Indoor Winter Training Series on Dec. 27-30 in California.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 15, 2022) — USA Volleyball is committed to being a leader within the volleyball community and beyond by growing the popularity of our sport and increasing the opportunities to play.
As such, USA Volleyball is announcing a new initiative to increase boys participation in the sport.
USA Volleyball is excited to announce the following enhancements for the 2022/23 boys season:
USA Volleyball’s 2023 BJNC pricing will be:
The 2023 BJNC will take place in Salt Lake City June 29 – July 6.
For future planning, please go to USA Volleyball’s event page (Events – USA Volleyball) for information on 2023-2025 BJNC and opportunities for qualification .
USA Volleyball has selected Salt Lake City to host the 2023 Boys Junior National Championship (BJNC) on June 29-July 6 at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 16, 2022) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce a partnership with Ultra Ankle®, which has been named the Official Ankle Brace of USA Volleyball.
Developed by certified athletic trainer Rick Peters, Ultra Ankle braces are different from traditional braces.
Traditional ankle braces prevent ankle turning, which can lead to low ankle sprains. Ultra Ankle braces use revolutionary hinged-cuff technology to help prevent ankle twisting, which can lead to high ankle sprains that can take longer to heal.
The deal to make Ultra Ankle an official supplier to USA Volleyball will run through the leadup to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Ultra Ankle hopes to help U.S. volleyball athletes stay free from ankle injuries, especially during their most important tournaments.
“We are always looking for ways to help our athletes stay healthy while training or competing,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis. “Ultra Ankle is an industry-leading brand in ankle-brace technology, and we are proud to be able to supply these braces to our athletes.”
“Ultra Ankle is thrilled to partner with USA Volleyball,” said Rick Peters President and Founder of Ultra Ankle. Our ankle braces were designed with professional athletes in mind, to provide unparallel support without restricting performance, so athletes can perform at their best.”
About Ultra Ankle®
Founded in 1998, Ultra Athlete®, Inc. DBA Ultra Ankle® is a leader in designing performance driven ankle braces used for prevention and recovery by professional and amateur athletes, active enthusiasts, athletic trainers, and sports medicine professionals. Ultra Ankle’s unique hinged-cuff designs and form-fitting Performathane™ allow for natural range-of-motion of the ankle allowing athletes to maximize their performance. Ultra Ankle’s products are available at select retailers in North America, Europe, Australia, Amazon and distributed to the medical community through Breg, Inc. Products are also available for private label distribution. Previous private label partners include McDaivd.
For more information on Ultra Athlete, Visit UltraAnkle.com
CONTACT: Tom Vanneman, 317-520-9903, [email protected]
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, five Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball’s women’s teams are the reigning gold medalists in the Olympic indoor, beach and Paralympic events. The United States is the first country to have won a gold medal in each discipline at a single Summer Games. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 21, 2022) – USA Volleyball has announced players and staff on the 2022 U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team (WCNT).
The team includes 38 of the country’s top collegiate women’s volleyball players and a coaching staff of seven, including three Olympic medal winners and two others with Olympic coaching experience.
Rob Browning, head coach of the St. Mary’s women’s volleyball team, will serve as the Collegiate Team’s head coach. Browning has assisted the U.S. Men’s National Team at three Olympic Games and has served as a consultant coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team over the last four years.
“I am honored to be given the opportunity to work with the USA Women’s Collegiate National Team,” Browning said. “To be in the gym with these remarkable athletes and to teach alongside these amazing coaches is a true privilege. Any time I get to wear USA and contribute to the success of the greatest national volleyball federation in the world, I feel blessed. I can’t wait to get going!”
Assistant coaches for the team will be Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Danielle Scott, Courtney Thompson and Carlos Moreno. Haneef-Park, Scott and Thompson won Olympic medals as part of the Women’s National Team and have moved on to coaching careers.
Haneef-Park recently joined the University of Oregon as an assistant volleyball coach. Thompson was an assistant coach at Stanford University during the Fall 2021 season, and now works as a Mindset Coach at Finding Mastery. Scott has coached teams in the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program. Moreno is the associate head coach at Arizona State University and played professionally overseas for 11 years.
Jeff Liu, now an assistant coach at Grand Canyon University, will serve as an assistant coach and one of the team’s performance analysts. Liu was on the staff of the U.S. Women’s National Team at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo where it won the gold medal. Annemarie Hickey, who works with the University of Wisconsin women’s volleyball team, will serve as the other performance analyst for the Collegiate Team.
Along with the WNT Open Program and the WNT Spring Training Camp, the WCNT is an opportunity for the U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) coaching staff to observe and evaluate NCAA athletes with the highest potential. Several former WCNT members are now on the WNT, including 2020 Olympic gold medalists Michelle Bartsch-Hackley, Annie Drews, Chiaka Ogbogu, Kelsey Robinson and Jordan Thompson.
The 2022 Collegiate National Team will train June 19-25 at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif. Athletes will train among the best collegiate players in the country, watch the WNT training sessions, study the USA systems, meet with Tokyo 2020 Olympians and be observed by the WNT staff.
Among the schools that have multiple players on the team are Minnesota (4), Florida (4), Southern California (3), BYU (2), Kentucky (2), Ohio State (2), Rice (2) and Stanford (2).
Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
Anota Adekunle (MB, 5-11, Humble, Texas, Rice University, Lone Star)
Erin Anderson (OH, 6-2, Provo, Utah, Brigham Young University, Intermountain)
Paige Briggs (OH, 5-10, Ortonville, Mich., Western Kentucky University, Lakeshore)
Kayla Burbage (OPP, 6-3, Clayton, N.C., University of Missouri, Carolina)
Claire Chaussee (OH, 6-0, Poynette, Wisc., University of Louisville, Badger)
Anna Dixon (OH, 6-2, Louisburg, Kan., University of Missouri, Heart of America)
Gabrielle Essix (MB, 6-4, Gainesville, Fla., University of Florida, Florida)
Skylar Fields (OPP, 6-2, Missouri City, Texas, University of Southern California, Lone Star)
Zoe Fleck (L, 5-6, Granada Hills, Calif., University of Texas, Southern California)
Sarah Franklin (OH, 6-4, Lake Worth, Fla., University of Wisconsin, Florida)
Grace Frohling (OPP, 6-5, Los Angeles, Calif., University of San Diego, Southern California)
Kate Georgiades (L, 5-9, College Station, Texas, University of Houston, Lone Star)
Heather Gneiting (MB, 6-5, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Brigham Young University, Intermountain)
Elise Goetzinger (MB, 6-3, Blue Mounds, Wisc., University of Kentucky, Badger)
Carly Graham (S, 6-0, Spring, Texas, Rice University, Lone Star)
Joi Harvey (MB, 6-4, Goodyear, Ariz., United States Air Force Academy, Arizona)
Amber Igiede (MB, 6-3, Baton Rouge, La., University of Hawaii at Manoa, Bayou)
Karrington Jones (MB, 6-1, Royse City, Texas, Texas Tech University, North Texas)
Taylor Landfair (OH, 6-5, Minneapolis, Minn., University of Minnesota, North Country)
Janice Leao (MB, 6-3, New Bedford, Mass., University of Miami, New England)
Chelsey Lockey (S, 5-10, Fort Myers, Fla., Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida)
Elizabeth McKissock (L, 5-7, Windermere, Fla., University of Florida, Florida)
Kylie Murr (L, 5-6, Yorktown, Ind., Ohio State University, Hoosier)
Gloria Mutiri (OPP, 6-2, Sand Springs, Okla., University of Oregon, Oklahoma)
Machaela Podraza (S, 6-2, Westerville, Ohio, Ohio State University, Ohio Valley)
Madelyn Robinson (OH, 5-11, Highland, Utah, University of Utah, Intermountain)
Adanna Rollins (OH, 6-0, Hutto, Texas, University of Kentucky, Lone Star)
Reagan Rutherford (OPP, 6-0, Missouri City, Texas, University of Kentucky, Lone Star)
Shannon Scully (L, 6-2, Huntington Beach, Calif., University of Southern California, Southern California)
Melani Shaffmaster (S, 6-3, New Castle, Ind., University of Minnesota, Hoosier)
Mckenna Slavik (S, 6-0, Geneva, Ill., Clemson University,, Great Lakes)
Sabrina Starks (MB, 6-2, Springfield, Neb., University of Pittsburgh, Great Plains)
Mia Tuaniga (S, 5-9, Long Beach, Calif., University of Southern California, Southern California)
Jenna Wenaas (OH, 6-1, Frisco, Texas, University of Minnesota, North Texas)
Kashauna Williams (OH, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Penn State University, Southern California)
Staff
Staff
Head Coach Rob Browning (St. Mary’s College)
Assistant Coach Tayyiba Haneef-Park (University of Oregon; 2004, ’08, ’12 Olympian)
Assistant Coach Danielle Scott (USA Volleyball; 1996, 2000, ’04, ’08, ‘12 Olympian)
Assistant Coach Courtney Thompson (Finding Mastery, 2012 Olympian)
Assistant Coach Carlos Moreno (Arizona State)
Assistant Coach/Analyst Jeff Liu (Grand Canyon University)
Analyst Annemarie Hickey (University of Wisconsin)
Team Leader Courtney Smith (NTDP)
More than 200 women’s volleyball players are expected to converge on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs on Feb. 25-27 for the USAV Women’s National Team Open Program.
A coaching staff of almost 50 will work at the 2022 Women’s National Team Open Program on Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Registration is now open for the 2022 USA Volleyball Women’s National Team Open Program, which is scheduled for Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 1, 2022) – On Saturday, Feb. 26, USA Volleyball informed the FIVB (the international volleyball federation) that the U.S. Men’s National Team would not participate in the 2022 FIVB Men’s World Championship if it was held in Russia.
This letter was sent in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to the International Olympic Committee’s recommendation that international events be pulled out of Russia.
USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis wrote in the letter:
“In light of Russia’s recent aggression against Ukraine and the instability in the region, the United States will not be sending our men’s national team to compete in said event should Russia remain as the host.
“I need to prioritize the safety of our athletes and staff and feel that it would not be safe for them to travel to Russia under the current conditions.
“I implore the FIVB to take the proper steps to move the 2022 World Championships to a new host country where all delegations from around the world will be able to compete in a safe environment.”
On Tuesday, March 1, the FIVB announced that the Men’s World Championship was being removed from Russia and also that “Russian and Belarusian national teams, clubs, officials and beach volleyball and snow volleyball athletes are not eligible to participate in all international and continental events until further notice.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 10, 2022) – USA Volleyball has released its transfer list for the 2021-22 professional club season.
USA Volleyball has processed 424 transfer certificates (323 women and 101 men) for the 2021-22 season. These certificates allow U.S. citizens to play professional volleyball in other countries.
For the women, Germany leads the way with 57 U.S. transfers. France has 39 and England claims 32.
Germany also leads on the men’s side with 15 transfers. England has 11 and Poland claims 10.
In total, 29 different countries have accepted U.S. transfers for 2020-21. USAV finished the 2019-2020 professional club season with a record 504 international transfer certificates (383 female, 121 male).
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Adams, McKenzie (ECZACIBASI DYNAVIT ISTANBUL, Turkey)
Adams, Rachael (OSASCO VOLEIBOL CLUBE, Brazil)
Agost, Taylor (OLYMPIACOS SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Akinradewo Gunderson, Foluke (HISAMITSU SPRINGS, Japan)
Alhassan, Rhamat (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Allen, Chloe (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Anae, Adora (LLC “SC Prometey” DNIPRO, Ukraine)
Anderson, Alexis (C.D. Padre Faustino, Spain)
Anderson, Rachel (Volleyballclub Neuwied 77, Germany)
Andreno, Alyssa (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Andrews, Bailey (Cambridge, England)
Angeli, Hannah (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Armer, Jacque (SAINT-DIE-DES-VOSGES VOLLEY-BALL, France)
Aspen, Aubrey (A.S.P. KORINTHOS, Greece)
Atkinson, Sherridan (VOLERO LE CANNET, France)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Baird, Cassidy (LP Vampula, Finland)
Bajema, Kara (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Bannister, Taylor (Vasas Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Barber, Alexandra (University of Nottingham, England)
Barfield, Lauren (Legionovia S.A. [released from club 11/29/21], Poland)
Barfield, Lauren (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (VAKIFBANK ISTANBUL, Turkey)
Batiste, Selena (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Beddingfield, Carly (Steelvolleys Linz Steg [released from club 12/27/21], Austria)
Bell, Katherine (Heungkuklife Pinkspiders, Korea)
Bell, Lacey (VB PEXINOIS NIORT, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (ISTRES PROVENCE V.B., France)
Bennett, Haylie (LEVALLOIS SPORTING CLUB, France)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bertics, Abigail (A.O. AIGALEO, Greece)
Bevan-Matias, Lauren (Volleyballclub Neuwied 77, Germany)
Bierria, Tai (CSM CLAMART VB, France
Blab, Laura Evelyn (VC Tirol, Austria)
Blair, Macy (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V. , Germany)
Blanchfield, Jaidyn (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Blum, Tiffany (OK Posavina Brod [released from club 1/10/22], Croatia)
Blum, Tiffany (ZOK Nova Gradiska, Croatia)
Bossler, Morgan (CLUB SOCIAL DEPORTIVO Y CULTURAL LATINO AMISA, Peru)
Botkin, Brooke (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Brown, Amanda (RSR Walfer, Luxemburg)
Brown, Gionni (Malory Eagles [London], England)
Brown, Julia (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Brown, Kazmiere (AEK Athens, Greece)
Bruns, Taylor (Goteborg Volleybolklubb, Sweden)
Bryan, Kennedy (Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Ata, Israel)
Bugg, Madison (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Burse, Jada (Fluminense Football Club, Brazil)
Busa, Sydney (Durham University, England)
Butler, Brionne (PBV Petrokimia Gresik, Indonesia
Caffrey, Payton (V.B. Club Haifa Neve-Shaanan, Israel)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Carlini, Lauren (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Cash, Samantha (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Cerchio, Marisa (Steelvolleys Linz Steg, Austria)
Chambers, Felicity (Tendring VC, England)
Chambers, Kelsey (RSR Walfer, Luxemburg)
Chaves Guglielmi, Anna Clara (Sporting Clube Braga, Portugal)
Church, Anna (Volleyballclub Neuwied 77, Germany)
Clark, Tess (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V. , Germany)
Clark, Tiffany (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Clayton, Leah (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Conaway, Alexis (Volleyballclub Neuwied 77, Germany)
Connolly, Constance (Durham University, England)
Cornelissen, Sofia (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Courtney, Megan (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Crittenden, Naya (SARIYER, Turkey)
Crocker, Corissa (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Cudworth, Alli (OLYMPIADA NEAPOLIS, Cyprus)
Cunningham, Cara (Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Cuttino, Danielle (Milan Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Dahlke, Kendra (PAYS D’AIX VENELLES VB, France)
Dale, Sarah (Wolves Volleyball Club, Malawi)
Davenport, Alexandra (QUIMPER VOLLEY 29, France)
Davis, Hannah (Malory Eagles [London], England)
De Hoog, Carly (R C CANNES, France)
Deane, Moriah (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V. , Germany)
Dixon, Tetori (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Dowd, Lindsay (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Drechsel, Samantha (NUC, Switzerland)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Drews, Danielle (Chemik Police S.A., Poland)
Duello, Madison (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Durham, Casey (F.O. VRILISSION, Greece)
Ebangwese, Santita (EVREUX VOLLEY-BALL, France)
Edelman, Nicole (VANDOEUVRE NANCY, France)
Enneking, Alyssa (ARIS Polemiou [released from club 1/15/22], Cyprus)
Enneking, Alyssa (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Ennis, Rowan (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Ertz, Anne (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Eschenberg, Kennedy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Evans, Ashley (TERVILLE FLORANGE O.C., France)
Evans, Katelyn (A.S. ARIS THESSALONIKIS, Greece)
Fara, Rachael (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Felix, Claire (R C CANNES, France)
Fergus, Megan (GALEB, Montenegro)
Ferrel, Hunter (Team South Wales, England)
Fisher, Sophia (GIS Volley Sacile ASD, Italy)
Fitzmorris, Audriana (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Flory, Lindsay (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Fogg, Victoria (Ass. Pol. Dil. Don Orione S. Pall., Italy)
Frantti, Alexandra (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Fricano, Taylor (Olimpia Teodora SSD arl, Italy)
Garard, Mamie (Galeb, Montenegro)
Gardner, Brianna (Volejbal Prerov [released from club 12/30/21], Czech Republic)
Gardner, Brianna (Club Sports Madeira, Portugal)
Gaskin, Angel (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Gates, Madeleine (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Gebhardt, Carinne (Steelvolleys Linz Steg, Austria)
Gergins, Ashlyn (Malory Eagles (London), England)
German, Skylar (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Gonzales-Sanchez, Angelyse (A.S.D. Aurelio S.G., Italy)
Gray, Jenna (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Gross, Jasmine (NUC, Switzerland)
Grubbs, Tessa (VOLLEY-BALL NANTES, France)
Halteman, Madelyn (Volleyballclub Neuwied 77, Germany)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD A RL, Italy)
Handley, Erica (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Haneline, Kayla (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (ZIRINIOS A.O.N., Greece)
Harbin, Danielle (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Hardeman, Leah (LPM Pallavolo Mondovi, Italy)
Hart, Alexis (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg , Germany)
Hayden, Mariena (Beziers VB, France)
Haynes, Madeline (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V. , Germany)
Hobbs, Kelsi (CLUB SOCIAL DEPORTIVO Y CULTURAL LATINO AMISA, Peru)
Hoeft, Shayla (VANDOEUVRE NANCY, France)
Holman, Briana (V.B. Club Haifa Neve-Shaanan, Israel)
Holston, Alexandra (A.O. Thiras, Greece)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Horman, Gabrielle (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Horsfall, Taylor (ARIS Polemiou, Cyprus)
Horton, Jeane (Fethiye Bahcesehir Koleji, Turkey)
Huck, Courtney (Veszpremi Egyetemi SC., Hungary)
Hurley, Hillary (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Iosia, Norene (Szent Benedek Roplabda Akademia Kft., Hungary)
Jacobsen, Megan (VOLLEY-BALL NANTES, France)
Jimerson, Tia (Szent Benedek Roplabda Akademia Kft., Hungary)
Johnson, Kayla (SV Hussenhofen 1925 e.V. , Germany)
Jordan, Jenelle (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Kadiku, Brianna (UNION ST. FRANCAIS ST CLOUD [released from club 1/16/22], France
Kadiku, Brianna (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Kaner, Elizabeth (Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Ata, Israel)
Kast, Emma (Rhinos VC, England)
Keene, Jaelyn (VOLLEY-BALL NANTES, France)
Kekauoha, Harlee (Volley Toggenburg, Switzerland)
Kralj, Sydney (VOLLEY-BALL PAYS VIENNOIS, France)
Krumm, Kiana (Almeria Volley Grupo 2008, Spain)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V. , Germany)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Lanier, Khalia (Volley Bergamo 1991 SRL, Italy)
Larson, Jody (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club, China)
Lasri, Sarah (OK Novi Zagreb, Croatia)
Latham, Rebecca (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Lattin, Oni (QUIMPER VOLLEY 29, France)
Laure, Jacqueline (UVC Graz, Austria)
Leastman, Norah (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Lee, Jaimeson (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Lee, Simone (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V. (Stuttgart Indoors), Germany)
Lefforge, Lissette (Herceg Novi, Montenegro)
Legros, Annayka (ISTRES PROVENCE V.B., France)
Legros, Dessaa (ILISIAKOS SC, Greece)
Lehnertz, Remington (Durham University, England)
Lilley, Madison (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Lofton, Deyshia (EVREUX VOLLEY-BALL, France)
Lohman, Molly (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Longacre, Bailey (APD Marconi Stella, Italy)
Lott, Skylar (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Lowe, Alexandra (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Lutz, Merete (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Malloy, Alexandra (Vasas Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Marciniak, Isabelle (Volleyballclub Neuwied 78, Germany)
Marshall, Felicia (Durham University, England)
Mathews, Allison (Yarra Ranges VC, Austria)
Matsumoto, Piper (Herceg Novi, Montenegro)
May, Mackenzie (Volley Bergamo 1991 SRL, Italy)
McClellan, Alicia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
McHenry, Meaghan (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
McKnight, Halley (Tendring VC, England)
McWilliams, Leah (Polonia SideOout London, England)
Meyer, Leah (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Milana, Giovanna (Pol. Libertas Martignacco S.S.D a R.L., Italy)
Miller, Liene (Veszpremi Egyetemi SC, Hungary)
Mims, Taylor (TERVILLE FLORANGE O.C., France)
Mitchem, Annie (KUZEYBORU GENCLIK VE SPOR KULUBU, Turkey)
Mohler, Blake (Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Munkhtur, Anu (Malory Eagles [London], England)
Nairn-Brantley, Sharell (Cambridge, England)
Navarro, Nevaeh (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Newcombe, Sonja (MEGA VOLLEY S.S.D. A R.L., Italy)
Niece, Avalyn (C.A.V. Esquimo, Spain)
Nowlin, Piper (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Nusbaum, Carlyle (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, (Finland)
Oblad, Berkeley (Top Speed, Taiwan)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (TIRANA, Albania)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (ASD Sabaudia [released from club 1/25/22], Italy)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (VAKIFBANK ISTANBUL, Turkey)
O’Hare, Natalie (Cambridge, England)
Okenwa, Akuabata (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Omoghibo, Ehize (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Page, Lauren (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Palmer, Madeline (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Pawlikowski, Nicole (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Payne, Kelsie (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Perry, Veronica (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA, Poland)
Peterson, Amanda (ASAK PROTATHLITON PEFKON, Greece)
Phillips, Mar Jana (Choco Mucho – AVC, Philippines)
Plummer, Kathryn (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Potts, Jenna (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Poulter, Jordyn (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Pressley, Yossiana (ASPTT MULHOUSE V.B., France)
Pritchard, Erika (VANDOEUVRE NANCY, France)
Pullins, Shelby (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Raskie, August (Trentino Rosa srl SSD, Italy)
Reed, Nia (Associacoa Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Reid, Tess (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Rettke, Dana (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Rhoder, Madison (VC Tirol, Austria)
Richardson, Madison (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Riley, Margaret (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V. [Stuttgart Indoors], Germany)
Roberts, Sabryn (Volley Toggenburg, Switzerland)
Robinson, Kelsey (Toyota Auto Body Queenseis, Japan)
Rodais, Sara (JEUNESSE SPORT COULAINES, France)
Rubal, Samantha (LP Vampula, Finland)
Ruddins, Lindsey (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Rusek, Olivia (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Samedy, Stepanie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Sandbothe, Elizabeth (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Sanders, Lauren (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schad, Lauren (VOLLEY-BALL NANTES, France)
Scheff, Madelyn (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Schoenlein, Casey (SENS VOLLEY 89, France)
Schwan, Courtney (A.S. ARIS THESSALONIKIS, Greece)
Seaman, Brooke (Holte IF, Denmark)
Selimovic, Aria (OK Novi Zagreb, Croatia)
Sherwin, Morgan (Veszpremi Egyetemi SC., Hungary)
Shi, Eileen (Malory Eagles [London], England)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Tendring VC, England)
Skjodt, Carly (AssociaASALo Academia JosA Moreira [left club 9/28/21], Portugal)
Slade, Katelynn (Loughborough Students, England)
Slover, Taylor (Volleyballclub Neuwied 77, Germany)
Smits Van Oyen, Cassandra (TFSE Csapatsportok Kft., Hungary)
Sneed, Jasmin (BEZIERS VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (R C CANNES, France)
Spaethling, Marguerite (MTK Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Speaks, Margaret (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Speech, Symone (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Squires, Madison (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Stackhouse, Jada (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Stahl, Azariah (SAINT-DIE-DES-VOSGES VOLLEY-BALL, France)
Stein, Alexandra (USC Munster, Germany)
Stephens, Elizabeth (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Stevenson, Anna (AYDIN BUYUKSEHIR BLD., Turkey)
Steward, Margaret (London Lionhearts, England)
Stivers, Jamie (ILISIAKOS SC, Greece)
Strefling, Franki (NEA SALAMINA Famagusta, Cyprus)
Sukhov, Desiree (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Sullivan, Kathryn (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Suntheimer, Grace (Tendring VC, England)
Swagerty, Christy (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Sweet, Jzanasia (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
Taber, Brittany (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Tapp, Hannah (Hitachi Astemo, Japan)
Taylor, Maya (UVC Graz, Austria)
Taylor, Nikki (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Terrell, Malina (AEK Athens, Greece)
Thater, Emily (VANDOEUVRE NANCY, France)
Thompson, Cali (Associacao Paranaense de Educacao Esportive e Social, Brazil
Thompson, Jordan (ECZACIBASI DYNAVIT ISTANBUL, Turkey)
Titus, Kiannah (Tendring VC, England)
Topor, Julia (SENS VOLLEY 89, France)
Tran, Symone (LEMESOS VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY [released from club 12/11/21], Cyprus)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Tygret, Juliette (APD San Paolo Ostiense, Italy)
Tyma, Amy (Cambridge, England)
Uiato, Rainette (Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Underwood, Hannah (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Van Der Veur, Kambridge (Southampton Volleyball Club, England)
Vander Meer, Megan (TIRANA, Albania)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (AEK Athens, Greece)
Villarreal, Audrey (A.S.D. Centro Volley Orta, Italy)
Villarreal, Josie (A.S.D. Centro Volley Orta, Italy)
Waarvik, Sierra (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Wagner, Jessica (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Washington, Haleigh (Agil Volley SSD A RL, Italy)
Watkins, Ashley (A.O.N.N.E. Amazones, Greece)
Watson, Haile (Volleyballclub Neuwied 77, Germany)
Watson, Karis (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Weg, Madison (DIKEFALOS Geriou, Cyprus)
Wetterstrom, Sydney (LiigaPloki, Finland)
White, Kendall (TERVILLE FLORANGE O.C., France)
White, Micaya (R C CANNES, France)
White, M’Kaela (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdri, Italy)
Wiblin, Roxanne Terner (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Wilhite, Sarah (NEC REDROCKETS, Japan)
Williams, Aniya (Apollon Limassol, Cyprus)
Williams, Kailyn (Holte IF, Denmark)
Williams, Kayla (KV Fer Volley, Kosovo)
Williams, Kayla (KVF Ferizaj [released from club 11/30/21], Kosovo)
Williams-Abbott, Symone (A.O. Thiras, Greece)
Williamson, Sterling (Tendring VC, England)
Winters, Jaali (R C CANNES, France)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Wong-Orantes, Justine ( 1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Wright, Morgan (Durham University, England)
Wruck, Anna (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Wylie, Tarah (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Young, Victoria (Eotvos utcai Diak-sportegyesulet, Hungary)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Zdroik, Kaitlynn (VITROLLES SPORTS VOLLEY-BALL, France)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Anderson, Matthew (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Averill, Taylor (Indykpol AZS Olsztyn, Poland)
Aylsworth, Avery (VfB Friedrichshafen,Germany)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Barsemian, Raymond (C.V. Manacor, Spain)
Belvin, Charles, (Orkelljunga VK, Sweden)
Bradley, Luis (VB 14, France)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Carmody, Thomas (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Chamberlain, Max (NETZHOPPERS KW-Bestensee, Germany)
Chavers, Corey (Chenois Volleyball Club, Switzerland)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Christenson, Micah (ZENIT KAZAN, Russia)
Coenen, Ryan (Bielsko-Bialskie Towarzystwo Sportowe Spolka Akcyjna, Poland)
Cons, Christopher (Orkelljunga VK, Sweden)
Corcoran, Austin (Malory Eagles [London], England)
Dagostino, Kyle (Raision Loimu, Finland)
DeFalco, Torey (Indykpol AZS Olsztyn, Poland)
Deweese, Randy (OFI Irakleio, Greece)
Dimke, Wyatt (USC Braunschweig e.V., Germany)
Downs, Jonathan (PARIS AMICALE CAMOU, France)
Duskey, Jason (U.S.D. Taccini, Italy)
Edwards, Peter (IBB London Polonia, England)
Ensing, Kyle (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Ewert, Jordan (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Fifer, Scott (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Fredrick, Spencer (Sodertelge VBK, Sweden)
Gasman, Patrick (Funvic, Brazil)
Gilbert, Jackson (VK Vestsjaelland, Denmark)
Graham, Dashaun (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Gray, Alexander (Malory Eagles [London], England)
Greenway, Brandon (VC Bitterfield-Wolfen, Germany)
Guimond, Derek (LEMESOS VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY, Cyprus)
Hancock, David (Kladno volejbal cz, Czech Republic)
Hanes, Jake (Bielsko-Bialskie Towarzystwo Sportowe Spolka Akcyjna, Poland)
Hansell, James Ryan (Durham University, England)
Hatch, John (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Hilling, Matthew (Eilaboun Volleyball club, Israel)
Holt, Maxwell (You Energy Volley, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (AL Nassr club, Saudi Arabia)
Instenes, Dalen (Floby, Sweden)
Jaeschke, Thomas (Powervolley Milano 2.0 SSD ARL, Italy)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Keegan, Michael (Club Voleibol Aldebaran, Spain)
Kerkvliet, Jordan (Malory Eagles [London], England)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Kisiel, David (Numidia TopVolleybal Limburg, Netherlands)
Knigge, Matthew (Club Deportivo Guaguas, Spain)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Leeson, Blake (NETZHOPPERS KW-Bestensee, Germany)
Lourich, Timothy (Turngemeinde 1861 e.V. Mainz-Gonsenheim, Germany)
Ma’a, Micah (GKS GieKSa Katowice SA, Poland)
MacLain, Ian (Green Volley Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic)
Manoogian, Ryan (CluBulgaria Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Matautia, Austin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Mather, Ryan (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
McDonnell, Daniel (ARKAS SPOR, Turkey)
Menzel, Jeffrey (AS CANNES VB [released from club 1/8/22], France)
Menzel, Jeffrey (Jakarta Pertamina Energi, Indonesia)
Michelau, Michael (Lentopalloseura ETTA [released from club 12/7/21], Finland)
Michelau, Michael (Savo Volley, Finland)
Moore, Quentin (ASV, Botnang, Germany)
Muagututia, Garrett (AHLY, Egypt)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TV Schonenwerd, Switzerland)
Petty, Gregory (A.D. Club Voleibol Teruel, Spain)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Pieper, Corey (AEK Athens, Greece)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Ptaschinski, Nick (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Rattray, Brandon (NETZHOPPERS KW-Bestensee, Germany)
Russell, Aaron (You Energy Volley, Italy)
Russell, Kyle (Cheil Worldwide Inc. [Samsung Bluefangs Volleyball Club], Korea)
Sander, Brenden (QATAR SPORTS CLUB, Qatar)
Sanders, Keenan (Korson Veto, Finland)
Santoyo, Tristan (University of Nottingham, England)
Schneidmiller, Joel (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Shoji, Erik (ZAKSZ Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland)
Shoji, Kawika (SPOR TOTO, Turkey)
Slade Jr., Gary (Durham University, England)
Smith, David (ZAKSZ Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland)
Smith, Nicholas (A.P.S. FILIPPOS VEROIAS T.A.A. [released from club 1/31/22], Greece)
Smith, Zachary (Green Volley A.S.D., Italy)
Smits Van Oyen, Alexander (TFSE, Hungary)
Solbrig, Dalton (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Speller, Relyea (AEK Athens [released from club 1/26/22], Greece)
Speller, Relyea (MALATYA BSB, Turkey)
Stahl, Mitchell (STAL Nysa SA, Poland)
Trevino, Nathanael (ASD Bracciano Volley, Italy)
Tuaniga, Joshua (MKS SLEPSK Malow Suwalki, Poland)
Ullery, Dennis (Newmarket VC, England)
Vander Beek, Jacob (Durham University, England)
Watten, Dustin (LKPS Lublin Sp. z o.o., Poland)
Weinberger, Theodore (Durham University, England)
West, Matthew (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Wieczorek, David (OFI Irakleio, Greece)
Wieczorek, David (SORGUN BELEDIYE SPORTS CLUB [released from club 1/10/22], Turkey)
Worsley, Gage (DEYA SPORT, Bulgaria)
Worsley, Joseph (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Yerokhin, Andrii (Bocconi Sport Team SSD, Italy)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 9, 2022) – A coaching staff of almost 50 will work at the 2022 Women’s National Team Open Program on Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
The staff will be led by U.S. Women’s Head Coach Karch Kiraly, who led his team to the gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games. His assistants Erin Virtue, Tama Miyashiro and Alfee Reft will help oversee the program along with Brian Hurler and Nate Ngo, who are performance analysts for the Women’s and Men’s national teams.
The Open Program will offer professional development opportunities for attending coaches through classroom sessions with the National Team staff. Throughout the program, coaches will help facilitate court activity, evaluate athletes and collect performance analytics.
“We are so grateful to have this wonderful lineup of coaches to help run our 2022 Open Program,” Kiraly said. “As good as this event has been in the past, we’re aiming to make 2022 the best one yet, and the skills and enthusiasm these coaches bring is critical to that effort.”
Opposite Jordan Thompson, who won a gold medal with the U.S. Women at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and participated in the 2019 Women’s Open Tryout (now the Open Program), will also help at the program.
OPEN PROGRAM COACHES
Becca Acevedo (Maryland)
Jason Allen (Northern Iowa)
Jessica Aschenbrenner (Santa Clara)
Ben Bahr (Baylor)
Noel Carpio (Oral Roberts)
OJ Catalan (Florida)
Katie Cawley (Penn State)
Todd Chamberlain (Louisville)
Fred Chao (Old Dominion)
Michelle Chatman-Smith
Julie Dennis (Mississippi State)
Lindsey Devine
Macey Donathan (Arkansas)
Brittnay Estes (Lipscomb)
Taylor Filzen (Dayton)
Steve Florio (Fort Wayne)
Ray Gooden (NIU)
Jen Greeny (Washington State)
Jeff Grove (Kansas State)
Andy Halaz (Missouri S&T)
Annemarie Hickey (Wisconsin)
Jeffery Hicks (USA Sitting)
Tom Hogan (Denver)
Jennifer Houk (Minnesota)
Cullen Irons
Trent Kersten (San Jose State)
Beth Launiere (Utah)
Beau Lawler
Cursty Le Roux (Long Beach State)
Cody Liner (NTDP Staff/Tampa)
Jeff Liu (Grand Canyon)
Skylar Lopas (Florida)
Brian Magbitang (Nebraska)
Jason Mansfield (Washington)
Jon Newman Gonchar (New Mexico)
Steve Pike (Brockport)
TJ Read (UCF)
Salima Rockwell (Notre Dame)
April Sanchez (New Mexico)
Luka Slabe (NC State)
Andrew Strick (Tennessee)
Jason Williams (TCU)
Jon Wong (Texas Tech)
Peter Wong (Halton VC)
Brian Wright (Ohio State)
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Mizuno to be the exclusive provider of performance apparel and footwear for USA Volleyball
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 3, 2022) — USA Volleyball, the U.S. national governing body for the sport of volleyball, and Mizuno, the global specialty sporting goods company, have announced details on a new multi-year partnership beginning in January of 2022 and lasting through the 2024 Olympics in Paris and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Mizuno will exclusively provide uniforms and apparel to all national teams, footwear to any athletes that choose, and will outfit all USAV staff both corporately and at USAV-owned amateur events. Mizuno will also have a dedicated presence at USAV events both from an activation and a retail store perspective.
“We are thrilled to welcome USA Volleyball back into the Mizuno family,” said Clint Sammons, Team Sports Director at Mizuno USA. “Mizuno is—and always will be—committed to growing the sport of volleyball across the United States and the globe, and we firmly believe our goals align perfectly with those of USA Volleyball.”
Formerly longtime partners, Mizuno and USA Volleyball look to continue to build upon the success that they shared in the volleyball community for many years.
“USA Volleyball is excited to be collaborating again with Mizuno,” said Jamie Davis, President and CEO of USA Volleyball. “As a leader in performance apparel and footwear, I know that our athletes, coaches, officials, staff and members will enjoy wearing their top-quality products and that Mizuno will be a key partner in helping us grow the sport of volleyball over the next seven years.”
In addition to supplying performance apparel and footwear to all respective men and women’s national teams (indoor, beach, sitting, beach ParaVolley, and the up-and-coming sport of snow volleyball), Mizuno will work closely with USAV to maximize the promotional value and exposure of the partnership, as the sport continues to gain global popularity.
“By agreeing to a multi-year partnership covering the next two Olympic Games, we are committed to supporting not only the fantastic national teams in their respective quests for gold through 2028, but also to doing our part to continue growing the great game of volleyball at every level,” said Sammons.
USA Volleyball joins Mizuno’s roster of industry-leading partnerships. For more information about Mizuno products available in the U.S. visit www.MizunoUSA.com, follow us on social @MizunoUSA, and subscribe to our YouTube channel Mizuno USA for the latest on news and product releases.
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Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach ParaVolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, five Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball’s women’s teams are the reigning gold medalists in the Olympic indoor, beach and Paralympic events. The United States is the first country to have won a gold medal in each discipline at a single Summer Games. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2021) – USA Volleyball has hired Tama Miyashiro as a full-time assistant coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team.
Miyashiro, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist, has worked as a seasonal assistant coach for the Women’s National Team since 2017. In August, she helped the team win its first ever Olympic gold medal in Tokyo.
Miyashiro cited the players and staff she works with as the reason she was anxious to continue with the U.S. Women after the Tokyo Olympic Games.
“The people in this program, the girls and our staff, have worked hard to build and maintain a program that is really unique,” Miyashiro said. “I love coaching the team at a high level. This environment has been amazing. It’s full of learning and challenges and I think we are doing something special here. I wanted to stay a part of it.”
U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly praised Miyashiro for her character and work ethic.
“Tama is a fantastic coach with incredibly high character,” U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly said. “I don’t know that I have met anyone more selfless than Tama, both as a player and as a coach.
“She has been the driving force when it comes to training and teaching our passers. It is not a coincidence that our passing performance was off the charts in Tokyo.”
Miyashiro joined the U.S. Women’s Team as a libero in 2010 after a stellar career at the University of Washington. Along with her Olympic silver medal, she helped the U.S. Women win gold in three FIVB World Grand Prix events (2011, ’12 and ’15).
U.S. libero Justine Wong-Orantes worked closely with Miyashiro leading up to the Tokyo Olympic Games.
“Tama has really been a huge part of my professional development, and for that, I am so grateful,” Wong-Orantes said. “I couldn’t be happier for her to be full time with USA Volleyball. She represents the program so well.”
Miyashiro fills the vacancy left by Luka Slabe, who became the full-time head coach of the NC State women’s volleyball team.
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The Association of Volleyball Professionals and USA Volleyball Enter into a Strategic Alliance to Focus on Growth and Enhancement of Beach Volleyball in the United States
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2021) – AVP, the U.S. premier professional beach volleyball organization and longest-running domestic tour, and USA Volleyball, the national governing body for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball, announced today a new partnership in an ongoing effort to grow and enhance the sport of beach volleyball within the United States.
The newly formed strategic alliance will collaborate on events, marketing, coaching and officials’ education, and more while creating new partnerships and sponsorship opportunities across the professional tour, as well as AVP America’s and USA Volleyball’s Beach Tour’s grassroots efforts. Additionally, a unified ranking system and coordinated event calendar will be the result of this partnership.
“After years of working alongside USAV — supporting each other, and sharing a common understanding of the sport, we recognized that together, our footprint could be bigger, better and the only real way to unify and enhance our sport across the dynamic landscape that we’ve each been building,” said Al Lau, CEO, AVP. “I am deeply proud of this opportunity and those involved to make it a reality — I know that there are only great things to come for those who love and play our sport. With beach volleyball expanding across the NCAA, this is the perfect time to create a proper ecosystem for the development and growth of beach volleyball.”
“As the national governing body for volleyball, our goal is to expand the strength and breadth of the sport in the United States and to have the world’s best grassroots programs and national teams,” said Jamie Davis, President and CEO, USA Volleyball. “I am convinced that partnering with the AVP in many aspects of the development of beach volleyball will lead to even further growth of the sport and enhance our competitive excellence on the world stage. Virtually all of USA Volleyball’s national team players also compete on the AVP Tour so this alliance makes total sense.”
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About the AVP
Powered by some of the most dynamic and elite athletes in the world, the Association of Volleyball Professionals is the premier professional beach volleyball organization and longest-running domestic beach volleyball tour in the United States. Founded in 1983, the AVP has produced some of the world’s most beloved athletes, providing fans with unparalleled access to nail-biting matches on the sand. In 1996, beach volleyball became an official sport of the Olympic Games and the AVP proudly serves as the home court for Team USA’s Olympians.
Headquartered in Southern California, the AVP operates a 3-tiered development system. AVPFirst, a 501(3)c youth program, is focused on creating healthy lifestyles and a lifelong connection to the sport by offering access to all. AVPNext is a developmental circuit providing athletes the opportunity to develop their skills and earn valuable AVP points to climb the rankings towards becoming a pro. The decorated AVP Pro tour is the gold standard in beach volleyball, with over 100 pro athletes competing for top prize money in front of over 120 million fans worldwide. Additionally, in an effort to grow the sport and celebrate those who love the game, AVP America leads a grassroots movement across the United States to curate thousands of events and matches for fans and players.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, five Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 2, 2021) – USA Volleyball has selected Tulsa, Oklahoma, to host the 2022 USA Volleyball All-Star Championship on July 20-23 at the Cox Business Convention Center.
Approximately 100 all-star teams from USAV regions across the country are expected to converge on Tulsa to vie for championship titles. Regions will select up-and-coming girls and boys athletes from clubs in their areas to represent them on the court in multiple age groups and divisions.
“We are excited to partner with our 40 member regions to bring the USA Volleyball All-Star Championship to Tulsa,” said Jamie Davis, USA Volleyball President and CEO. “The tournament will offer volleyball athletes from around the country the opportunity to face high-level competition and will put the spotlight on the top talent from our regions.”
“We’re thrilled that USA Volleyball selected our city to host its flagship domestic event,” said Ray Hoyt, President of Tulsa Regional Tourism. “Knowing this season’s best-of-the-best junior players will be competing on our courts is an honor and continues to elevate Tulsa as a premier sports destination.”
“The City of Tulsa is honored to host this coveted championship in volleyball,” said City of Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum. “Teams will be giving it their all over the course of five days, and that’s exactly what the city will be doing for them. We can’t wait to show our support and hospitality for these athletes.”
The event is anticipated to bring a total economic impact of $8,558,529.48 to Tulsa with 9,509 room nights booked.
The USA Volleyball All-Star Championship was formerly known as the USA Volleyball High Performance Championship.
USA Volleyball will live stream all courts from the All-Star Championship as part of its partnership with BallerTV, so family and friends who cannot attend the event in person can watch on their favorite device.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, five Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
About the Tulsa Sports Commission
In 1993, the Tulsa Sports Commission (TSC) was created to attract and develop sporting events and conventions for economic impact on the Tulsa community. Since its inception, the TSC has accounted for more than $500 million in economic impact to the Tulsa region by helping attract, market and host championships and sports-related events and conventions to the region. The TSC is a founding member of the National Association of Sports Commissions and lives within the Tulsa Regional Tourism umbrella organization. Learn more at VisitTulsa.com/Sports
About Tulsa Regional Tourism
Tulsa Regional Tourism is northeast Oklahoma’s premier accredited destination marketing organization. Housed at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, it includes the Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau; the Tulsa Sports Commission, an amateur sports sales and marketing organization; and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture, an accredited film commission. Tulsa Regional Tourism leads the community’s bidding for and hosting of signature events like the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Big 12 Wrestling Championship, USA BMX Grand Nationals, the Arabian Horse Association’s U.S. Nationals and more. Learn more at VisitTulsa.com
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 25, 2021) – The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded USA Volleyball an Adaptive Sports Grant of $61,675 to support the participation of disabled veterans and Armed Services members in beach ParaVolley.
In 2019, USA Volleyball announced that it would become the National Federation for the sport of beach ParaVolley in the United States. Beach ParaVolley is a standing version of adaptive beach volleyball and is played with three-member teams.
“This grant will allow the USAV Beach ParaVolley Program to develop partnerships in five cities between USAV Regions, beach volleyball clubs, Veterans Administration facilities, veteran service organizations, and other adaptive sports groups.” said Elliot Blake, USAV Manager, Sitting Volleyball Teams. “We hope to create new programming during the 2022 season that will lead to more disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces joining the volleyball community.”
The Department of Veterans Affairs awards nearly $16 million through its annual Adaptive Sports Grant program to 102 national and community groups offering adaptive sports and equine therapy.
The 2021 grants will support more than 13,500 disabled Veterans and members of the armed forces to engage in sports opportunities.
“Our Sitting Volleyball Department has a long history of including disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces within our grassroots, athlete-development pipeline, and on the sitting national teams,” Blake said. “With this grant, we will be able to offer new opportunities for them in the emerging discipline of beach ParaVolley.”
World ParaVolley, the international federation for Paralympic volleyball, is working with the International Paralympic Committee to add beach ParaVolley to the Paralympic Games by 2028. The sport has been gaining popularity since 2007.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (October 21, 2021) – Club directors can now give their athletes access to the NTDP Academy at discounted group rates.
More and more clubs are recognizing the importance of investing in resources committed to the development of well-rounded athletes. While some groups have the resources to create and facilitate their own curriculum, many do not. The NTDP Academy provides an opportunity to learn from Olympic and Paralympic athletes, coaches and their support teams. Athletes and coaches will gain insight into what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and get advice and motivation to achieve their goals.
Clubs now have the opportunity to make NTDP Academy available to all their teams with a variety of team packages. These packages provide access to the NTDP Academy through August 31, 2022.
The rates are available for more than just clubs – high school, college programs, youth leagues and other groups may take advantage of these packages.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 12. 2021) – USA Volleyball has formed a long-term partnership with Apollo MIS. Apollo will be the data sports software platform for all USA Volleyball teams from youth development programs to indoor and beach national teams.
Apollo is a complete configurable sports software platform that will be used primarily to track athletes with USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program (NTDP). Apollo is used by some of the leading professional and collegiate teams around the world from the Premier League, NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL.
“Apollo lets us capture data, communicate with athletes and coaches, and centralize individual development plans for athletes who are a part of the NTDP and national teams,” said Meredith Lee, USAV Girls’ Indoor & Analytics Lead, NTDP. “By providing us a centralized place to capture information, Apollo allows us to better support athletes and make data-driven decisions to help positively impact the development of athletes in the United States.”
“We are thrilled to be working with USA Volleyball,” said Apollo’s CEO Dr. Dave Hancock. “This is a fantastic opportunity to assist USAV in utilizing data, video, and data analytics to track and evaluate the development of athletes from high school to Olympic level. Technology and data are the future in training and being able to work with and support such a fantastic organization and group of individuals is what Apollo was created to do.”
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About Apollo MIS
Apollo MIS LLC CEO Dr. Dave Hancock brings a wealth of knowledge and 26 years of experience to Apollo having worked with some of the world’s best athletes and sports teams. Our software development is guided by someone who truly understands how a team or athlete operates, and how software can enhance their everyday needs.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 9, 2021) – For the first time since 2014, the U.S. Men’s National Team is returning from the Pan American Cup with a medal.
The squad claimed bronze Thursday after beating host Dominican Republic, 3-1 (25-23, 19-25, 25-23, 25-15) in the third-place match at Santo Domingo. The win avenged a five-set loss during the tournament’s round robin.
“Today we played perhaps our strongest match against a determined Dominican Republic team,” head coach Andy Read said. “Proud doesn’t describe the feeling I have for the players and their efforts over the last three weeks.”
Official Box Score | Unofficial Bench Stats | Pan American Cup Hub
Both teams scored 49 points in the attack, but the U.S. narrowly outblocked (12-8) and outserved (5-3) Dominican Republic.
Five players scored double-digit points for the U.S., led by Merrick McHenry. The UCLA middle blocker scored 18 points, eight from blocks. He blocked 25 attacks in seven matches, second-most in the field. He was named the tournament’s second best middle.
Cole Gillis added 14 points – 10 kills – and Daniel Wetter scored 12, also 10 kills. Grant Sloan and Ethan Champlin each added 10 total points.
Setter Kevin Kauling rounded out scoring with a kill and an ace. In defense, libero Kyle Dagostino led the team with 26 receptions, 69 percent of them positive and 42% excellent.
USA won a close first set, and Dominican Republic countered by taking the second. The U.S. led for much of the third, but the hosts kept within striking distance, pulling within one at 24-23 before Gillis ended it with a kill.
In the fourth, the U.S. never trailed. The Americans extended their lead after the first technical timeout, ending the match on a 17-8 scoring run to clinch bronze.
Mexico won gold, beating Canada 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-20) in the championship match.
The United States now has eight medals from the Pan American Cup, more than any country except Argentina. This is the first time the MNT has won Pan Am Cup bronze.
September 3: USA def. Mexico, 3-0 (25-17, 29-27, 25-20)
September 4: USA def. Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 26-24)
September 5: Dominican Republic def. USA, 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 17-25, 15-8)
September 6: USA def. Suriname, 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-14)
September 7: USA def. Canada, 3-2 (21-25, 25-18, 31-29, 18-25, 15-13)
September 8: Semifinal – Mexico def. USA, 3-0 (25-22, 29-27, 25-20)
September 9: Bronze Medal Match – USA def. Dominican Republic, 3-1 (25-23, 19-25, 25-23, 25-15)
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
2 Shane Holdaway (Middle Blocker, 6-8, Huntington Beach, Calif.; Long Beach State, Southern California)
3 Kevin Kauling (Setter, 6-8, Naperville, Ill.; Lewis, Great Lakes)
4 Cole Gillis (Outside Hitter, 6-5, San Jose, Calif.; UC Irvine, Northern California)
5 Jacob Pasteur (Opposite, 6-4, Westminster, Md.; Ohio State, Chesapeake)
8* Tyler Mitchem (Middle Blocker, 6-11, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Lewis, Great Lakes)
9 Nathan Lietzke (Setter, 6-6, Austin, Texas; Stanford, Lone Star)
11 Francesco Sani (Outside Hitter, 6-6, Bethesda, Md.; UC Irvine, Chesapeake)
13 Merrick McHenry (Middle Blocker, 6-7, Bedford, Texas; UCLA, North Texas)
14 Ethan Champlin (Outside Hitter, 6-2, Oceanside, Calif.; UCLA, Southern California)
15 Daniel Wetter (Middle Blocker, 6-5, Camarillo, Calif.; CSUN, Southern California)
18 Grant Sloane (Outside Hitter, 6-7, Irvine, Calif.; UCLA, Southern California)
19 Kyle McCauley (Outside Hitter, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif.; UC San Diego, Southern California)
22 Matthew Palma (Libero, 5-11, Costa Mesa, Calif.; UC San Diego, Southern California)
24 Kyle Dagostino (Libero, 5-9, Tampa, Fla.; Stanford ‘19, Florida)
Head Coach Andy Read
Assistant Coach Morteza Shiari
Assistant Coach Patrick Shawaryn
Team Manager/Statistician Joe Skinner
Athletic Trainer Jackie Chan
“We get to take home a symbol of our hard work and training here in the Dominican Republic. We stuck together as a team through the good, bad and sometimes ugly. It means so much to every one of us in that we did this together as a group that’ll probably never get to play together again.”
“It’s what we dream of. Medals come few and far between, especially with the Men’s National Team given the quality of teams we play. I can’t help but feel an immense amount of pride for this group for accomplishing this feat despite only a week of training. To be the first USA men’s team to medal at Pan Am Cup since 2014, it’s incredible. It’s been a blast to be here and play with this team, and we bring home some hardware! Go USA!”
“This means the world to me. Leaving a mark on USA Volleyball as both an individual and team a is something I will always cherish and remember fondly. There’s nothing quite like playing with the stars and stripes on your jersey. God bless America!”
“This means so much to me. I forget these guys are opponents back home, but being together and uniting under the red, white and blue to represent the United States is an incredible opportunity that I’m so thankful for. Plus we’re bringing back some hardware!”
“Representing your country at any level is a tremendous honor, but earning a medal is indescribable. Being part of USA Volleyball is always a special experience. This trip was so unique because all 14 guys and the coaching staff completely bought in.”
“To win a medal in my first competition with USA Volleyball has meant a great deal. Having the chance to compete for the country has been a dream of mine since I began to play the sport. To do it with this group of guys and coaches makes the feeling ever so sweet. Each person bought into the process, supported each other and worked through adversity. It’s been a special experience, and that serves as credit to these incredible guys.”
“To play for the U.S. Men’s National Team and achieve any kind of medal is the dream of any athlete. Watching Team USA play in the Olympics and then representing that same program is very special to me. I’m thankful that I had this experience with such a great group of guys and an amazing staff.”
“This medal means a lot to each of us. Being on a USA team and being able to earn a medal is something that we have dreamed about since we started playing. This means all the hard work we put into our games is paying off. Winning this medal only makes us want to work harder and do everything we can to help the U.S. Men’s National Team thrive.”
“Being able to represent my country and win a medal is rare, so having that happen tonight is one of the biggest honors I’ve had. [It] means all the work and sacrifice was worth it in the end. We live to play the sport we love, but we play the sport to win. Go USA!”
“This medal means everything. It validates the hard work and commitment that we all put in every single day for the past three weeks. It embodies the passion and love we have for the game, and it showed not only in the bronze medal match, but in every match we played. It’s something that I know I’ll be able to look at and remember back to all the great memories that came from it.”
“This being my first experience with USA Volleyball, having the opportunity to represent our country in such an amazing fashion means so much to me. This organization has shown me once again how amazing our sport can be and why we push so hard to play it. Our national anthem being played with USA on my chest is a feeling like no other and one I will never forget. Taking a medal home is such an honor. Every time I see it, I will be reminded of one of my favorite memories for the rest of my life.”
“This medal proves that we can continue to fight and stay strong throughout the tournament, even if we’re shutdown in a particular match. It shows the power of our unique traits all brought together by the USA jersey. To myself, it shows that I can be a supporter even off the court despite not being able to play. I’m honored to be part of this team.”
“This means everything to me. We have grown close as a group over the last few weeks, so it feels great to end our trip and time together with a win and a medal.”
“It means everything. This is my first time representing USA Volleyball internationally and my first piece of hardware as a volleyball player. Being able to win it for USA is a great honor.”
September 3: USA def. Mexico, 3-0 (25-17, 29-27, 25-20)
September 4: USA def. Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 26-24)
September 5: Dominican Republic def. USA, 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 17-25, 15-8)
September 6: USA def. Suriname, 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-14)
September 7: USA def. Canada, 3-2 (21-25, 25-18, 31-29, 18-25, 15-13)
September 8: Semifinal – Mexico def. USA, 3-0 (25-22, 29-27, 25-20)
September 9: Bronze Medal Match – USA def. Dominican Republic, 3-1 (25-23, 19-25, 25-23, 25-15)
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College, USAV Region)
2 Shane Holdaway (Middle Blocker, 6-8, Huntington Beach, Calif.; Long Beach State, Southern California)
3 Kevin Kauling (Setter, 6-8, Naperville, Ill.; Lewis, Great Lakes)
4 Cole Gillis (Outside Hitter, 6-5, San Jose, Calif.; UC Irvine, Northern California)
5 Jacob Pasteur (Opposite, 6-4, Westminster, Md.; Ohio State, Chesapeake)
8* Tyler Mitchem (Middle Blocker, 6-11, Bolingbrook, Ill.; Lewis, Great Lakes)
9 Nathan Lietzke (Setter, 6-6, Austin, Texas; Stanford, Lone Star)
11 Francesco Sani (Outside Hitter, 6-6, Bethesda, Md.; UC Irvine, Chesapeake)
13 Merrick McHenry (Middle Blocker, 6-7, Bedford, Texas; UCLA, North Texas)
14 Ethan Champlin (Outside Hitter, 6-2, Oceanside, Calif.; UCLA, Southern California)
15 Daniel Wetter (Middle Blocker, 6-5, Camarillo, Calif.; CSUN, Southern California)
18 Grant Sloane (Outside Hitter, 6-7, Irvine, Calif.; UCLA, Southern California)
19 Kyle McCauley (Outside Hitter, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif.; UC San Diego, Southern California)
22 Matthew Palma (Libero, 5-11, Costa Mesa, Calif.; UC San Diego, Southern California)
24 Kyle Dagostino (Libero, 5-9, Tampa, Fla.; Stanford ‘19, Florida)
The U.S. Men's National Team won its first Pan American Cup medal since 2014 after defeating Dominican Republic 3-1 in the bronze medal match. It is the United States' first Pan Am Cup bronze.
The U.S. Men’s National Team will play for bronze at the Pan American Cup after losing a semifinal match 3-0 (25-22, 29-27, 25-20) Wednesday in Santo Domingo.
In a match that pitted the top two teams at the NORCECA Pan American Cup against each other, the U.S. Men’s National Team prevailed, beating Canada 3-2 (21-25, 25-18, 31-29, 18-25, 15-13) to end pool play.
The United States Men’s National Team emphatically booked a ticket to the Pan American Cup semifinals Monday by beating Suriname, 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-14) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The U.S. Men’s National Team erased a two-set deficit Sunday night, but it could not complete the comeback and fell to host Dominican Republic, 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 17-25, 15-8) at the Pan American Cup.
For the second day in a row, the U.S. Men’s National Team picked up a Pan American Cup sweep as the U.S. downed Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 26-24) in Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico.
The U.S. Men's National Team opened the 2021 Pan American Cup with a win Friday after rallying from a 18-24 deficit in the second set.
A young roster of 13 college players will represent the United States at the 2021 Pan American Cup September 3-9 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 7, 2021) – USA Volleyball has announced that Orlando will host the Sunshine Classic Girls Qualifier through 2025. The event will be held annually at the Orange County Convention Center, with the 2022 edition scheduled for April 1-3.
“We are happy to partner with the Orange County Convention Center and GO Sports in bringing the Sunshine Classic Qualifier back to Orlando for the next four years,” USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis said. “The Sunshine Classic is a premier qualifying tournament for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship, and we know that our athletes, families, officials and staff love all that Orlando offers as a destination for them.”
The Sunshine Classic is one of 12 qualifiers that feed into the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship. Qualifying season for the 2022 national championship in Indianapolis (June 23-July 4) begins March 5-7 at the Salt Lake City Showdown.
“We value our longtime partnership with USA Volleyball, and we thank them for their continued confidence in the Center of Hospitality,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “We look forward to the prospect of working with USA Volleyball and the Sunshine Qualifier.”
In 2021, more than 1,100 teams competed at the Sunshine Classic, and USA Volleyball awarded 36 bids to the national championship.
“We are so pleased to welcome back the Sunshine Classic Girls Qualifier, featuring the best indoor volleyball athletes from across the United States for the next four years,” said GO Sports President and CEO Jason Siegel. “On behalf of our partners at the OCCC, Orange County and Visit Orlando, we are looking forward to providing an exceptional experience for all of the coaches, athletes and families that will be traveling to our community for the event.”
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach ParaVolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. #PathtothePodium
About the Orange County Convention Center
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has hosted more than 100 face-to-face events since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic – July 2020. Through the Center’s Recovery and Resiliency Guidelines, GBAC STAR accreditation, pioneering collaboration with Orlando Health, and detailed planning efforts with each client and event, the center has proven that events can be held safely in this new era of health and safety protocols. Most recently, sporting events have dominated the center’s spring and summer calendar, welcoming various youth volleyball, basketball and wrestling tournaments to the region with athletes, coaches and spectators from around the world gathering safely at the venue.
About Greater Orlando Sports Commission
GO Sports is a private, nonprofit organization established to attract and manage sports-related events, conferences and activities that drive positive economic development in the City of Orlando, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County. Founded in 1993, the organization has hosted or co-hosted more than 1,450 events in the Greater Orlando area with a total economic impact exceeding $1.9 billion in spending within the community. For more information, please visit GreaterOrlandoSports.com.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 31, 2021) – For the second time in five days, the U.S. Women’s National Team battled Canada at the NORCECA Continental Championship in Guadalajara, Mexico. This time, Canada prevailed, 3-2 (25-17, 17-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-8) and won the bronze medal on Tuesday.
Official Box Score | Unofficial Bench Stats | NORCECA Continental Championship Hub
“We had some good moments today,” U.S. Head Coach Joe Trinsey said. “As with most of the tournament, there were moments of greatness but moments of inconsistency as well. That’s on me to prepare the team better.”
Opposite Roni Jones-Perry led the U.S. with 21 points, 18 of them coming from the attack. Outside Hitter Ali Frantti also reached double-digits, adding 14 points. Middle blocker Rachael Kramer and outside hitter Cori Crocker each scored nine times.
Kara Bajema, Ashley Evans and Lindsay Stalzer added four points apiece. As libero, Kendall White was credited with 20 receptions, 40% positive.
Canada and the United States traded set victories throughout the match. In the first, Canada pulled ahead halfway through the set, and the U.S. did the same in the second to bring the match level. In the third, Canada won the final three points for a 2-1 match lead, but the U.S. responded with a 23-25 victory in the fourth.
In the deciding fifth set, Canada took a lead early and held it, clinching the bronze medal with a 15-8 set victory.
Tuesday’s match was a rematch of a pool A contest held August 27. The U.S. won in five sets, although Canada went on to win the pool after a four-set win over Puerto Rico. In the semifinals, Puerto Rico downed Canada, while the U.S. lost to an experienced Dominican Republic squad.
“The athletes certainly can be proud of their effort in this tournament,” Trinsey said. “They gained valuable experience and we got better at executing the speed of offense we want to run at USA. The result wasn’t for lack of hard work.”
The U.S. Women’s National Team will return to action on September 13-19 at the Women’s Pan Am Cup in the Dominican Republic.
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
1 Kara Bajema (OH, 6-3, Lynden, Wash.)
2 Tiffany Clark (L, 5-11, Naperville, Ill.)
3 Madeleine Gates (MB, 6-3, San Diego, Calif.)
4 Cori Crocker (MB, 6-3, Brighton, Mich.)
5 Jenna Gray (S, 6-1, Shawnee, Kan.)
6 Micaya White (OH, 6-1, Frisco, Texas)
7 Ashley Evans (S, 6-1, Liberty Township, Ohio)
9 Rachael Kramer (MB, 6-10, Phoenix, Ariz.)
10 Kendall White (L, 5-5, Zionsville, Ind.)
12 Lindsay Stalzer (OH, 6-1, Kewanee, Ill.)
14 Ali Bastianelli (MB, 6-3, Marysville, Mich.)
15 Roni Jones-Perry (OPP, 5-11, West Jordan, Utah)
16 Danielle Cuttino (OPP, 6-4, Indianapolis, Ind.)
18 Ali Frantti (OH, 6-3, Spring Grove, Ill.)
Head Coach: Joe Trinsey
Assistant Coach: Michelle Chatman
Assistant Coach: Cullen Irons
Physiotherapist: Misao Tanioka
Technical Coordinator: Michael Gee
Team Manager: John Xie
August 26: vs. Puerto Rico; L, 3-2 (21-25, 28-26, 25-19, 21-25, 15-9)
August 27: vs. Canada, W, 3-2 (25-17, 15-25, 19-25, 25-15, 15-8)
August 29: Quarterfinals vs. Costa Rica; W, 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-10)
August 30: Semifinals vs. Dominican Republic; L, 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-20)
August 31: Bronze Medal Match vs. Canada; L, 3-2 (25-17, 17-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-8)
The U.S. Women's National Team will play for bronze Tuesday after a 3-0 semifinal loss to top-seeded Dominican Republic Monday at the NORCECA Continental Championship.
The U.S. Women's National Team booked a ticket to the 2021 NORCECA Continental Championship semifinals after beating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-10) Sunday.
For the second day in a row, the U.S. Women’s National Team went to five sets on Friday at the NORCECA Continental Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico. This time, it prevailed, defeating Canada 3-2 (25-17, 15-25, 19-25, 25-15, 15-8).
Eight players made their U.S. Women’s National Team debuts Thursday during a 3-2 (21-25, 28-26, 25-19, 21-25, 15-9) loss to Puerto Rico at the NORCECA Continental Championship.
Fourteen athletes will represent USA Volleyball at the 2021 Women’s NORCECA Continental Championship August 26-31 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2021) – There’s a new girls qualifier in town with a Western attitude.
The Salt Lake City Showdown Girls Junior National Qualifier is new for 2022 and will take place March 5-7 and March 11-13 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Utah, part of USA Volleyball’s Intermountain Region.
The event will qualify teams for both the 2022 Girls Junior National Championship and the Girls 18s Junior National Championship.
“Salt Lake is thrilled to have USA Volleyball back in our destination,” said Clay Partain, Managing Director, Sports Salt Lake. “With our new $4.1 billion Salt Lake City International Airport, vast array of hotel options, award winning restaurants and major attractions, the city will be an absolute perfect backdrop for an amazing event.”
“Our state has a rich legacy of hosting elite-level volleyball events,” said Utah Sports Commission President and CEO Jeff Robbins. “We are thrilled to welcome USA Volleyball back to Utah: State of Sport.”
The Salt Lake City Showdown will be one of the 12 qualifiers around the country for the 2022 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship, which will be in Indianapolis on June 23-July 4, and one of the 16 qualifiers for the USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship, which will be in Phoenix on April 22-24.
“We have been working to make sure teams have plenty of opportunities around the country to qualify for Nationals,” said USAV Events Director Kristy Cox. “We look for the Salt Lake City Showdown to become a premier event on the USAV calendar and know that the city will be a great destination for our athletes and fans.”
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2021) – USA Volleyball has selected Phoenix and the Phoenix Convention Center to host the 2022 USAV Girls 18s National Championship on April 22-24. The Girls 18s event is in its sixth year as a stand-alone national championship. The 2022 edition will include two new qualifying divisions that will increase...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 29, 2021) – USA Volleyball will host the 2022 USAV Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) on June 23-July 4 in Indianapolis, Ind. The 42nd annual edition of the GJNC, for players ages 11-17, will be a 12-day event held at the Indianapolis Convention Center. “USA Volleyball is excited to bring the...
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 12, 2021) – USA Volleyball has selected Orlando, Fla., to host the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, May 27-June 1, 2022.
The event was last held in Orlando in 2016 with a record number of 578 teams in attendance. USA Volleyball also operates the Sunshine Classic Girls Junior National Qualifier annually in Orlando in early spring.
“USA Volleyball is thrilled to be bringing the USA Volleyball Open National Championship back to Orlando in 2022,” said Jamie Davis, USA Volleyball president and CEO. “Visit Orlando, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, and the Orange County Convention Center always prove to be wonderful hosts for our athletes, officials, coaches and fans. I am sure that in addition to experiencing the best volleyball has to offer in the United States that our group will thoroughly enjoy their stay in the destination.”
USA Volleyball will hold its annual meetings in Orlando ahead of the event and celebrate annual inductees and award honorees at the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame presented at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet on May 25.
“We look forward to welcoming the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championship and corporate annual meetings to Orlando in May of next year,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “Orlando has been successfully and safely hosting in-person group events since reopening over a year ago. From professional sports to youth tournaments, sports tourism has been an important force in our destination’s recovery, and we are thrilled that USA Volleyball has selected Orlando for their event next year.”
“We are so pleased to welcome our good friends at USA Volleyball back to Orlando for the 2022 Open National Championship, banquet and corporate meetings in May of 2022. Our community has a long history of hosting premier volleyball events, and we know that our guests and their families will have a tremendous experience while visiting us in Central Florida,” said Jason Siegel, president and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
About the Orange County Convention Center
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has hosted more than 100 face-to-face events since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic – July 2020. Through the Center’s Recovery and Resiliency Guidelines, GBAC STAR accreditation, pioneering collaboration with Orlando Health, and detailed planning efforts with each client and event, the center has proven that events can be held safely in this new era of health and safety protocols. Most recently, sporting events have dominated the center’s spring and summer calendar, welcoming various youth volleyball, basketball and wrestling tournaments to the region with athletes, coaches and spectators from around the world gathering safely at the venue.
About Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando is the official tourism association for the most visited destination in the United States and, together with its member organizations, represents the area’s leading industry. Visit Orlando is responsible for branding, selling and marketing the Orlando destination worldwide, and serves as the official visitor information source.
About Greater Orlando Sports Commission
GO Sports is a private, nonprofit organization established to attract and manage sports-related events, conferences and activities that drive positive economic development in the City of Orlando, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County. Founded in 1993, the organization has hosted or co-hosted more than 1,450 events in the Greater Orlando area with a total economic impact exceeding $1.9 billion in spending within the community. For more information, please visit GreaterOrlandoSports.com.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.. (August 11, 2021) – USA Volleyball has launched the NTDP Academy as part of the National Team Development Program (NTDP).
NTDP Academy is a subscription-based curriculum offering access to courses featuring video-based presentations and exclusive content from a lineup of expert instructors, including U.S. National Team athletes and coaches as well as sports performance, medicine, and psychology professionals.
The program will feature Olympic and Paralympic athletes and medalists, including U.S Women’s National Team athletes and Tokyo 2020 gold medalists Haleigh Washington and Kelsey Robinson as well as U.S. Women’s Beach National Team member and three-time medalist April Ross. Danielle Scott (five-time Olympian, two-time silver medalist) and Tayyiba Haneef-Park (three-time Olympian, two-time silver medalist) are also included in the star-studded lineup with U.S. Men’s National Team athletes Erik Shoji and David Smith and Paralympic gold medalists Katie Holloway, Nicky Nieves and Sydney Satchell.
The program is centered on the core developmental philosophy of the NTDP across five pillars: Craft, Body, Mind, Heart and Team. Within each of these pillars, young athletes will have the opportunity to receive high-level instruction on volleyball skills and systems while also benefiting from additional content to improve mental toughness, emotional well-being, strength and conditioning, nutrition and more.
Technical topics and expertise in areas such as mindset and learning are presented by U.S. National Team coaches including Karch Kiraly, Erin Virtue, Tama Miyashiro, Mike Wall, Matt Fuerbringer, Nate Ngo, Tyler Hildebrand, Patty Dodd and Jordan Cheng. View the full roster of coaches and experts.
“We are thrilled to roll out the National Team Development Program Academy. This is such an incredible opportunity for athletes and coaches to supplement their learning by hearing from our National Team athletes and staff”, said U.S. Women’s National Team Assistant Coach Erin Virtue. “Our teaching philosophy within NTDP is to educate the complete athlete; within the academy, athletes will be able to choose their own adventure and work on their mind, body, heart, craft and team. A huge thanks for all who have contributed to this Academy – including recent gold medalists from our U.S. Women’s Beach and Indoor National Teams.”
The NTDP Academy will be accessible through the USAV Academy learning management system. Subscriptions are available for $135 for USA Volleyball members and $150 for non-members, valid for one full membership year. Throughout the year, subscribers will get access to new content and can access coursework at their own pace.
Learn more about the NTDP Academy and subscribe today to take your game to the next level.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 3, 2021) – USA Volleyball has selected the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the FIVB U18 World Championship on Sept. 20-29 in Durango, Mexico.
The United States is the defending champion of the Girls U18 World Championship after taking the title in 2019 (the first gold ever for the U.S. in the event) and is looking to reclaim that title in 2021.
The roster includes a diverse geographic representation of talent across 11 different regions of USA Volleyball, with two athletes representing the Ohio Valley Region. “Twenty-four of the best athletes in our country convened in Anaheim in order to grow, push each other and, at the same time, come together as a team,” Girls U18 Head Coach Jamie Morrison said. “The 24 girls who are a part of this training team exceeded our expectations. I have seen the future of USA Volleyball and it is bright.” Morrison was previously the technical coordinator for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Team that won the gold medal in Beijing. He was an assistant coach for the 2012 Olympic Women’s Team that won a silver medal and the 2016 Olympic Women’s Team that won a bronze medal. From 2017-19, Morrison coached the Netherlands women’s volleyball team. He is currently a volunteer assistant at the University of Texas.
“Twelve of these young women have earned the right to travel to Mexico to compete in the FIVB World Championships and represent the United States in competition,” Morrison said. “In addition, they represent the 24 members of the training team as well as the greater USA Volleyball family. Our team and staff are looking forward to the challenges ahead.”
Of the 12 athletes on the roster, eight are committed to continue their volleyball careers at the collegiate level. Four athletes will compete at the University of Nebraska, two at the University of Minnesota, one at the University of Florida and one at Penn State University.
The team will return to train in Anaheim beginning Sept. 16 at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim before departing Sept. 20 for the start of competition in Mexico.
Name (Pos., Height, Hometown, Region, Club)
Rebekah Allick (MB, 6-4, Waverly, Neb., Great Plains, VC Nebraska)
Julia Blyashov (OH, 6-3, San Diego, Calif., Southern California, Wave Volleyball Club)
Eloise Brandewie (MB, 6-3, Columbus, Ohio, Ohio Valley, Mintonette)
Chloe Chicoine (OH/L, 5-10, Lafayette, Ind., Hoosier, Circle City)
Laney Choboy (L, 5-3, Raleigh, N.C., Carolina, NC Volleyball Academy)
Caroline Jurevicius (OPP, 6-2, Gates Mills, Ohio, Ohio Valley, Academy Volleyball Cleveland)
Devin Kahahawai (OH, 6-3, Kailua, Hawaii, Aloha, Spike and Serve)
Margaret Mendelson (MB, 6-5, North Ogden, Utah, Intermountain, Hive Volleyball)
Harper Murray (OH, 6-2, Ann Arbor, Mich., Lakeshore, Legacy Volleyball Club)
Bergen Reilly (S, 6-1, Sioux Falls, S.D., North Country, Kairos Elite Volleyball)
Alexis Stucky (S, 6-2, Laramie, Wyo., Rocky Mountain, Northern Colorado Juniors)
Mckenna Wucherer (OH, 6-1, Brookfield , Wis., Badger, Milwaukee Sting)
Alternates
Nya Bunton (MB, 6-4, Louisville, Ky., Pioneer, KIVA)
Saige Damrow (L, 5-8, Howards Grove, Wis., Badger, Fox Cities Elite)
Kerry Keefe (OPP, 6-3, Pacific Palisades, Calif., Southern California, Sunshine)
Elia Rubin (OH, 6-2, Los Angeles, Calif., Southern California, Sunshine)
Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, Charleston, S.C., Southern, A5)
Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, Columbia, Mo., Heart of America, KC Power)
Gala Trubint (L, 5-8, San Diego, Calif., Southern California, COAST)
Ella Wrobel (OH, 6-4, Plainfield, Ill., Great Lakes, Sports Performance)
Coaches
Head Coach: Jamie Morrison
Assistant Coach: Michelle Chatman-Smith
Assistant Coach: Alisha Glass Childress
Technical Coordinator: Mike Gee
Team Leader: Meredith Lee
Athletic Trainer: Wyatt Blue
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 28, 2021) – USA Volleyball has selected 24 athletes to comprise the 2021 Indoor Girls U18 National Training Team. Twelve players will be chosen from the training team to compete at the FIVB U18 World Championship on Sept. 20-29 in Durango, Mexico. The team will practice on July 17-23 at the...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 22, 2021) – Four teams remain in the 2020 NCAA DI Women’s Volleyball National Championship. In Thursday’s semifinals, No. 2 Kentucky will face No. 6 Washington and No. 1 Wisconsin will take on No. 4 Texas. All four teams are packed with players that have been part of USA Volleyball’s National...
21 players selected to U.S. Girls Youth National Training Team
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 7, 2021) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 12 women who will compete for the U.S. at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, pending approval from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
The team includes four Olympic veterans and eight newcomers.
Making their third Olympic appearances will be two-time medalists Jordan Larson at outside hitter and Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson at middle blocker. Both won silver in London in 2012 and bronze in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Making their second Olympic appearances will be outside hitters Kim Hill and Kelsey Robinson who both won bronze medals in Rio.
The Olympic newcomers on the roster are outside hitter Michelle Bartsch-Hackley, opposites Annie Drews and Jordan Thompson, setters Micha Hancock and Jordyn Poulter, middles Chiaka Ogbogu and Haleigh Washington and libero Justine Wong Orantes.
The six Olympic alternates are setter Lauren Carlini, outside hitters Kathryn Plummer and Sarah Wilhite Parsons, middle blockers Tori Dixon and Hannah Tapp and libero Megan Courtney.
“We’re extremely grateful for the extra time that the Olympic postponement provided,” U.S. Head Coach Karch Kiraly said. “Our core group of 23 Women’s National Teamers has done amazing work in the last 14 months, setting us up for phenomenal trust, connection, purpose and performance.
“This roster announcement is a bittersweet moment, as we face a stark reminder that we cannot travel all 23 to Tokyo for battle, though they’ll all be there in our hearts and minds.”
Kiraly, a three-time Olympic medalist, has served as head coach for the U.S. Women since 2012 and will be an Olympic head coach for the second time. He helped the team to the Olympic bronze medal in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. His assistant coaches, Erin Virtue, Tama Miyashiro and Luka Slabe, will all be coaching at the Olympics for the first time. Miyashiro won a silver medal with the U.S. as a player at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
“Ultimately, we coaches are elated for this Olympic roster selection, and for our program,” Kiraly said. “Each one of the 12 contributes unique skills and qualities that make her the right person for the job. This collection of special people who are elite volleyball players is poised to make a fierce Olympic run. We can’t wait to watch them ‘Let It Rip’ in Tokyo.”
The average age of the roster is 25 with more than a decade span between Jordan Larson, 34, and Jordyn Poulter, 23.
The roster is youthful but experienced internationally. All have competed internationally for the U.S. Women’s National Team and all have played for professional teams in other countries during the offseason from USAV.
The U.S. Women’s National Team is ranked No. 1 in the world and currently pursuing its third straight FIVB Volleyball Nations League title in Rimini, Italy.
The 2020 Olympic Games, which were postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are scheduled to begin on July 23 with the Opening Ceremony. The women’s volleyball tournament will commence on July 25.
All team nominations are subject to USOPC approval.
U.S. Women’s Roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
1 Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Okla., Penn State Univ.)
2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Univ. of Illinois)
4 Justine Wong Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska)
10 Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Univ. of Nebraska)
11 Annie Drews (OPP, 6-4, Elkhart, Ind., Purdue Univ.)
12 Jordan Thompson (OPP, 6-4, Edina, Minn., Univ. of Cincinnati)
14 Michelle Bartsch-Hackley (OH, 6-3, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Illinois)
15 Kim Hill (OH, 6-4, Portland, Ore., Pepperdine, Univ.)
16 Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson (M, 6-3, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Stanford Univ.)
22 Haleigh Washington (M, 6-3, Colorado Springs, Colo., Penn State Univ.)
23 Kelsey Robinson (OH, 6-2, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska)
24 Chiaka Ogbogu (M, 6-2, Coppell, Texas, Univ. of Texas)
Alternates
3 Kathryn Plummer (OH, 6-6, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Stanford Univ.)
6 Tori Dixon (M, 6-3, Burnsville, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota)
7 Lauren Carlini (S, 6-2, Aurora, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin)
8 Hannah Tapp (M, 6-3, Stewartville, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota)
13 Sarah Wilhite Parsons (OH, 6-2, Eden Prairie, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota)
17 Megan Courtney (L, 6-1, Dayton, Ohio, Penn State Univ.)
Head Coach Karch Kiraly
Asst. Coach Erin Virtue
Asst. Coach Tama Miyashiro
Asst. Coach Luka Slabe
Performance Analyst Jeff Liu
Sport Physiologist & Team Leader Jimmy Stitz
Physical Therapist & ATC Kara Kessans
Consultant Coach Sue Enquist
Consultant Coach Marv Dunphy
Team Doctor Dr. Chris Lee
Second Scout Justin Chang
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 6, 2021) – After a slow start in the first set, the U.S. Women’s National Team got its groove back and beat Germany, 3-0 (25-23, 25-13, 25-13) on Sunday at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Rimini, Italy. The U.S. Women (7-0) maintain their first-place tourney lead over 16 other teams....
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 2, 2021) – Two groups down, three to go. The U.S. Women’s National Team remained undefeated at the end of their second group at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League on Wednesday, beating Thailand, 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-16) in Rimini. The U.S. Women (6-0) get three days off before playing Germany (2-4)...
Middle Blocker, 6-3
Outside Hitter, 6-3
Opposite, 6-4
Setter, 5-11
Outside Hitter, 6-4
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Middle, 6-2
Setter, 6-2
Outside Hitter, 6-2
Opposite, 6-4
Middle, 6-3
Libero, 5-6
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 28, 2021) – In light of recent events and effective immediately, USA Volleyball has terminated its agreement with Colorado Crossroads Girls Junior National Qualifier. Effective 2022 and beyond, Colorado Crossroads will no longer be a qualifying event for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship. USA Volleyball will honor all bids that have been awarded to teams who competed in the event in 2021.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 25, 2021) – Seeking to better support the health of female players on its national teams, USA Volleyball is announcing a partnership with Orreco, a global leader in bio-analytics and performance for elite athletes.
Orreco will provide the U.S. Indoor, Beach and Sitting national teams with its FitrWoman app and FitrCoach platform to help athletes, coaches and athletic trainers monitor players’ menstrual cycles and their periods’ effects on performance.
The company will also provide USA Volleyball athletes, coaches and athletic trainers with individualized reports, action plans and strategies to help manage nutrition, recovery and wellness around the menstrual cycle.
“We have been monitoring our players’ cycles for two years and have already learned a lot,” said Kara Kessens, athletic trainer and physical therapist for the U.S. Women’s National Team. “FitrWoman and FitrCoach will help us take the next step in helping each player manage her cycle in the way that works best for her.”
“We are delighted to partner with USA Volleyball,” said Dr. Brian Moore, CEO of Orreco. “It is so exciting to work together to advance the science of elite performance for women in sport. Our FitrWoman and FitrCoach platforms are being deployed to help harness the power of female physiology, so the phenomenal USA Volleyball athletes can perform their best on any given day.”
About Orreco
Established in 2010, Orreco has offices in Los Angeles, London and Galway, Ireland. Orreco scientists analyze athlete data and deliver evidence-based, personalized strategies to improve recovery rates, optimize training response and protect against excessive fatigue and under-recovery. Clients include teams and franchises in the NBA/WNBA/NFL/WSL/EPL, individual athletes in Olympic sports, F1 drivers, LPGA and PGA tour players including 3 Major winners. To learn more, visit www.orreco.com
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 17, 2021) – The USA Volleyball National Team Development Program (NTDP) has released its first-ever USAVplay camp schedule for summer 2021.
USAVplay camps are designed to help young athletes develop skills and confidence in a high-energy environment, both indoors and on the beach. Both five-day, indoor USAVplay camps and three-day beach camps are open to girls and boys ages under-10 to under-15 (born between 2007-12).
Camp training programs were designed by volleyball youth-development experts and emphasize development and fun. During two, two-hour sessions hours each day (check the schedule for full details), athletes will work to improve their in-game decision making, core-movement skills and volleyball techniques in game-like situations. Training sessions will keep athletes moving on the court or sand and increase their touches on the ball.
Players will work with local and national coaches in small groups based on experience and age. Nets will be at age-appropriate heights.
USAVplay camps are not tryouts and there is no expectation of being “seen,” evaluated or recruited. The camps are purely about giving youth sports organizations, parents and coaches a new way to develop their athletes’ skills while igniting a passion for volleyball.
Along with the camps, USAV NTDP is introducing USAVplay “Pop-ups,” which will be single-day offerings similar in principle and design to the multi-day camps.
When possible, USAVplay will incorporate both beach and indoor opportunities at camps and pop-ups. These hybrid camps will allow young athletes to grow and develop in both beach and indoor volleyball. The first USAVplay Beach & Indoor Camp is set for Aug. 13-15 in Austin, Texas.
To learn more about USAVplay, visit usavolleyball.org/play/usavplay/.
To register for a USAVplay camp, visit go.usav.org/usavplayregister. The schedule for pop-ups will roll out soon.
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The regions of USA Volleyball are proud to announce the creation of the USA All-Star Championships, an elite volleyball event for regional all-star teams that will be held July 21-25 in Orlando, Fla. This event will replace the USA Volleyball High Performance Championship, originally scheduled for Phoenix, Arizona.
Produced by the regions and hosted by the Florida Region of USA Volleyball at the Orange County Convention Center, the inaugural event will feature all-star teams from many of the 40 regions of USA Volleyball in six women’s/girls divisions and three boys divisions.
“The OCCC is thrilled to welcome and support this USA Volleyball-sanctioned all-star event along with its athletes, coaches and fans to our safe and healthy venue in Orlando, “said Orange County Convention Center Executive Director Mark Tester. “Volleyball continues to be a significant driver in Central Florida’s economic recovery and we are pleased that Orlando was selected as the host city for the upcoming USA All-Star Championships in July!”
Since the unfortunate cancellation of the High Performance Championship on May 6, the regions have worked to secure convention center space and court rentals, and have committees in place to finalize details on international and high-level officials and training opportunities, collegiate coaches and recruiting opportunities, vendors (AES, BallerTV, University Athlete, NeuroFuel, GymRats, and Team Travel Source) and many other partners to ensure this event
exceeds all expectations.
“This is an important annual event and the speed at which it was formed is a testament to the collective talent and creativity of the 40 regions of USA Volleyball,” said Steve Bishop, president of the Florida Region and this year’s event host. “This group possesses amazing skills as independent organizations, and when those resources and talents are combined, there isn’t much they cannot accomplish. On behalf of our Florida Region members, we’re honored to host this inaugural event and we look forward to welcoming the regional all-star delegations and their fans along with top officials and college recruiters to Orlando later this summer for an event to remember.”
The ability to pivot and make the best of a challenging situation is being demonstrated by the collaborative efforts of many regions in front of and behind the scenes, using decades of experience in running high-quality events for their members. More details will be forthcoming, and information on the event can be found on the USAV Regions website.
Please contact your region with specific questions on regional participation in the 2021 All-Star Championships.
About the USA Volleyball Regions
The 40 regions operate in affiliation with USA Volleyball (USAV), which serves as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of volleyball in the United States. They operate collectively as the Regional Volleyball Association Assembly (RVAA). Their structure consists of 40
independent region leaders working together in partnership with USAV to serve 400,000+ members annually. The regions offer grassroots indoor, outdoor and para volleyball for adults, juniors, coaches, & officials. More info at www.usavregions.org.
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Jen Armson-Dyer, Commissioner/Executive Director
Badger Region Volleyball Assn.
E: [email protected]
T: (414) 507-1124
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Steve Bishop, Executive Director/President
Florida Region of USA Volleyball
E: [email protected]
T: (352) 742-0080
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USA Volleyball recently debuted USAVplay, a program that allows younger volleyball players to develop well-rounded skills and techniques. There are USAVplay events for both indoor and beach volleyball, and some camps allow players a chance to play both.
Beach volleyball Hall of Famer Patty Dodd knows a lot about teaching beach volleyball to young athletes. A long-time coach at MBSand and the Dodd Volleyball School, she is influential in developing USAVplay Beach curriculum. Recently, Dodd answered a few questions about the program.
USAVplay Beach is a program designed to provide younger players of all experience levels with opportunities to develop volleyball skills and confidence. The high energy and developmentally appropriate camps and clinics allow elementary and middle school children to play doubles, which is proven to help accelerate development by increasing the number of opportunities athletes have to perform key skills. These clinics are purely about development and fun.
USAVplay is open to everybody regardless of their level of experience. To train in the National Team Development Program, you must be invited, you must have been seen by a NTDP scout. To be part of a national team, you earn a spot after years of hard work and results. USAVplay allows elementary and middle school kids the opportunity to discover beach volleyball in a safe and positive environment. It introduces players to fundamentals and provides lots of opportunities for touches, feedback and playing time. The curriculum was carefully developed to make it a fun learning experience.
It’s really important to expose kids early to volleyball just like Little League Baseball and AYSO do for other sports. Let’s give them an opportunity to play, discover and choose what they prefer. Kids that learn beach fundamentals correctly from an early age have a big advantage. Good fundamentals lead to more fun during play.
I wanted to share what I’ve learned over the years with USA Volleyball. I run Dodd Volleyball School in LA, it’s the feeder program for MBsand Club. This age group, kids are enthusiastic and eager to learn. I hope my contributions to the curriculum will foster the love for beach volleyball and increase the interest in our sport.
I love working with young kids because It’s so much fun to watch the joy in their faces when they do things for the first time. It can be a spike or a serve over the net. It’s always a thrill for two youngsters to put all three contacts together, to pass-set-hit successfully. There is no bench in beach, kids are guaranteed to play full-time. They easily get hooked on beach volleyball because they touch the ball so often and they can dive on the sand and not get hurt.
The next USAVplay event will be held August 13-15 in Austin, Texas. It’s a hybrid camp, allowing athletes to train in both beach and indoor volleyball.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. June 15, 2021 – USA Volleyball has entered a multi-year partnership with Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and a pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology. Hyperice has been named the Official Recovery Technology Partner of the organization through 2024.
The partnership brings Hyperice’s next-generation products and technologies to USA Volleyball’s National Team programs to optimize player performance, improve mobility, and speed up post-match recovery. Players will now have access to the full suite of Hyperice and Normatec technologies including Hypervolt, Hypersphere, Vyper and Venom lines. Players will receive athlete kits in preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo and Paris.
“USA Volleyball athletes have used Hyperice products for preparation and recovery for over a decade,” said Aaron Brock, USAV director, sports medicine and performance. “The impactful product line continues to grow and innovation is always right around the corner. USA Volleyball’s official partnership with Hyperice ensures access to these world-leading products whether it be USAV beach, sitting, indoor or developmental programs. We couldn’t be more enthusiastic about this relationship.”
Since its inception, Hyperice has centered sports and athletes in its product and technology development and has existing partnerships with major professional sports organizations and teams including the NBA, NFL, MLB and U.S. Soccer Federation.
The partnership marks a step forward for USA Volleyball’s strategic initiatives to support athlete health and well-being, emphasizing recovery as a key component of athlete performance and competitive success.
“Since the 2012 Olympic training block, USAV players, trainers and coaches have been early adopters and supporters of Hyperice,” said Anthony Katz, Founder of Hyperice. “This partnership symbolizes our commitment to all of the teams under the USAV umbrella and future generations of players in the sport.”
In addition to access to recovery technology and equipment, USA Volleyball will be designating dedicated Hyperice recovery zones at select National Team Training Center locations. USAV and Hyperice will also collaborate on a video docuseries following the U.S. Women’s National Team through its training and competition this summer.
ABOUT USA VOLLEYBALL
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
ABOUT HYPERICE
Hyperice is on a mission to help the world move better. As the global recovery technology leader, specializing in vibration, percussion and thermal technology, Hyperice is used by the most elite athletes, professional sports leagues and teams to optimize player performance. Hyperice has applied its technology and know-how to industries such as fitness, esports, healthcare, massage, and workplace wellness on a global scale. In March 2020, Hyperice acquired Normatec, innovators of cutting-edge dynamic compression systems, and in December 2020 acquired RecoverX, pioneers of intelligent thermal technologies, to deliver next-generation performance and wellness solutions. For more information, visit www.hyperice.com.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 14, 2021) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 12-player men’s team that will compete for the U.S. at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, pending approval from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
Eight players return from the 2016 squad that won the bronze medal in Rio de Janeiro.
Two athletes making their third Olympic appearances are opposite/outside hitter Matt Anderson and middle blocker David Smith.
Making their second Olympic appearances will be setters Micah Christenson and Kawika Shoji, middle blocker Max Holt, outside hitters Thomas Jaeschke and Taylor Sander, and libero Erik Shoji.
Competing in their first Olympics will be opposite Kyle Ensing, outside hitters T.J. DeFalco and Garrett Muagututia and middle blocker Mitch Stahl.
The eight Olympic alternates are middle blockers Taylor Averill and Jeff Jendryk, opposites Ben Patch and Kyle Russell, outside hitters Aaron Russell and Brenden Sander, setter Josh Tuaniga and libero Dustin Watten.
Ensing and DeFalco, both 24, are the youngest players on the team. David Smith, 36, is the oldest. The average age of the roster is 29.9.
“We had some really difficult decisions to make,” said U.S. Men’s Head Coach John Speraw. “Team USA over the last four or five years has become deeper. The discussions about whom to take on this team involved the performances during VNL as well as what these players bring as teammates and competitors.”
Speraw took over as U.S. Men’s head coach in 2013 and will be working his second Olympic Games in that role. He was an assistant coach at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
Brian Thornton will be attending his first Olympics as an assistant coach. He played setter on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Men’s Team. Assistant coaches Matt Fuerbringer and Mike Wall will be working their second Olympic Games in those roles.
“The past year has been challenging for all of us,” Speraw said. “We are grateful we have the opportunity to compete at an Olympic Games. There have been a lot of people who have dealt with significant stress and loss. No matter what this tourney throws our way, we will continue to be resilient and adapt and be grateful to represent the United States.”
The U.S. Men are ranked No. 3 in the world and currently competing at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Rimini, Italy. Since 2016, the Men’s Team has finished third at the FIVB World Championship and at the World Cup.
The team will briefly return to its Anaheim training center before heading to Japan. Prior to its arrival in Tokyo, the team will train in the Japanese city of Mishima and play two matches against Japan’s men’s team.
The 2020 Olympic Games, which were postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are scheduled to begin on July 23 with the Opening Ceremony. The men’s volleyball tournament will commence on July 24.
All team nominations are subject to USOPC approval.
U.S. Men’s Roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
No. Player (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 Matt Anderson (OPP, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State Univ.)
3 Taylor Sander (OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., Brigham Young Univ.)
5 Kyle Ensing (OPP, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.)
6 Mitch Stahl (MB, 6-8, Chambersburg, Pa., Univ. of California Los Angeles)
7 Kawika Shoji (S, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ.)
8 T.J. DeFalco (OH, 6-5, Huntington Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.)
11 Micah Christenson (S, 6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Southern California)
12 Max Holt (MB, 6-10, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State Univ.)
17 Thomas Jaeschke (OH, 6-6, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. Chicago)
18 Garrett Muagututia (OH, 6-5, Oceanside, Calif., Univ. of California Los Angeles)
20 David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., Univ. of California Irvine)
22 Erik Shoji (L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ.)
Alternates
2 Aaron Russell (OH, 6-9, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State Univ.)
4 Jeff Jendryk (MB, 6-10, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. Chicago)
13 Ben Patch (OPP, 6-8, Layton, Utah, Brigham Young Univ.)
15 Brenden Sander (OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., Brigham Young Univ.)
16 Josh Tuaniga (S, 6-3, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.)
19 Taylor Averill (MB, 6-7, San Jose, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii)
21 Dustin Watten (L, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.)
25 Kyle Russell (OPP, 6-9, Sacramento, Calif., Univ. of California Irvine)
Head Coach John Speraw
Asst. Coach Brian Thornton
Asst. Coach Matthew Fuerbringer
Asst. Coach Mike Wall
Team Manager Erik Sullivan
Technical Coordinator Nate Ngo
Athletic Trainer Aaron Brock
Strength Coach Timothy Pelot
Doctor Chris Lee
Statistician/Scout Andrew Strick
Massage Therapist Jennifer Holt
The U.S. Men's National Team got close to forcing the fifth set, but fell to Serbia, 3-1 (25-23, 25-17, 19-25, 27-25) on Friday at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Rimini, Italy.
Opposite/Outside Hitter, 6-10
Setter, 6-5
Outside Hitter, 6-5
Opposite, 6-7
Middle Blocker, 6-10
Outside Hitter, 6-6
Outside Hitter, 6-5
6-4
Libero, 6-0 (184 cm)
Setter, 6-3
Middle Blocker, 6-7
Middle Blocker, 6-8
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 11, 2021) – USA Volleyball sends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of longtime volleyball player and coach Bertha Lucas, who died this week at age 102. She was a resident of Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Bertha can rightfully be called a USA Volleyball legend. Her roles in the sport, besides player and coach, included grassroots organizer, promoter, clinician, USA Volleyball board member, U.S. Olympic Committee board member, surrogate mother to countless players and biological mother to USAV All-American player Nancy Lucas Evans and two-time Olympian Patti Lucas Bright, who died in 2004.
She attended 65 straight USA Volleyball Open National Championships from 1953 to 2018. She competed at the Opens until 2003 when, at age 85, she could no longer serve overhand. She enjoyed going to Opens as a coach, sponsor and even as a spectator.
“I just like to see the kids play, watch the games,” she told USA Volleyball in a 2018 article. “That is the main thing. To see everybody again from over the years. It is just great to see everybody. That is the main thing.”
Bertha grew up in Chicago and later moved to California. She helped start the Great Lakes Region and served on its board of directors. She was later an important part of the Southern California Volleyball Association.
Bertha has received almost every possible honor USA Volleyball bestows. In 1966 she received a USAV Leader in Volleyball Award.
She was the inaugural recipient of the Harry E. Wilson Award for community service in 1980. In 1981, she was recognized with the Dr. Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award, the highest honor USAV gives out on an annual basis.
In 1995, Bertha was presented with the All-Time Great Coach Award and the award for coaches in the Pioneer Division is now named after her.
In 2018, Bertha was awarded the Mintonette Medallion of Merit at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Mass. Her granddaughter, Bonnie Bright, accepted on her behalf.
“She has inspired so many players to perform at their best,” Bonnie said of Bertha. “I am so proud to say that our family is four generations of USA Volleyball players deep. My grandmother coached my mom, Olympian Patti Bright, and my aunt, All-American Nancy Lucas Evans. My mom then coached me, and I coached my daughter.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 24, 2021) – USA Volleyball signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on Tuesday with three groups in Japan that will host U.S. teams preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Mishima City, Japan plans to host the U.S. Men’s National Team for training prior to the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, set to begin on July 23.
Ichinomiya City and Esashi Town in Japan plan to host the Women’s Sitting National Team for training prior to the Tokyo Paralympic Games, set to begin on Aug. 25.
“We are very grateful to you for hosting us to train immediately prior to the Olympics and Paralympics and our team is looking forward to interacting with you, your residents and your students, some of whom may become future Olympians and Paralympians themselves,” USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis told the cities in his prepared remarks.
“I am convinced that this partnership is just the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship between USA Volleyball and (the Japanese sites) for years to come.”
The signing ceremonies were held via Zoom.
USA Volleyball attendees were:
Jamie Davis – President and CEO USA Volleyball
Bill Hamiter – Women’s Head Coach and Sitting Volleyball Program Director
Mike Wall – Men’s National Team Assistant Coach
Nate Ngo – Men’s National Team Performance Analyst
Jon Omori – Special Advisor to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee
Note: U.S. Men’s Head Coach John Speraw was not able to attend due to a coaching commitment with UCLA
Attendees in Japan included:
Mayor Yonosuke Terui of Esashi Town
Mayor Masayasu Nakano of Ichinomiya City
Mayor Takeshi Toyooka of Mishima City
Gary Schaefer – Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate in Nagoya, Japan
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 17, 2021) – For the first time, college players will have a competition of their own in conjunction with the USA Volleyball Open National Championship.
USAV will host a Collegiate National Championship as part of its 2021 Open National Championship on May 28-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.
The Collegiate National Championship will give current college students, particularly club players and teams, the chance to take center stage at the Open Nationals.
The Collegiate National Championship will be open to any current college student, and teams may include players from different schools. There is also a player/team matching service to help individual athletes find a team if they would like to participate.
Registration is now open at go.usav.org/cnc2021. Teams must register by April 29. The deadline for refunds is May 6.
USAV is working with the Kentucky Exposition Center and local authorities to ensure the safety of guests at the USAV Open. Please check back soon to see a list of the protocols for the Collegiate National Championship and what to expect when attending.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2020) – USA Volleyball has announced the reconstitution of the USAV Foundation Board of Directors. Among the objectives of the USAV Foundation are creating new opportunities for access to the sport and building support for players from all economic backgrounds, strengthening ties with national team alumni and building a base of donors to USAV.
USA Volleyball Board of Directors Chair Cecile Reynaud and USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis worked closely with the Foundation to recruit individuals that would broaden the personal and professional experience in USA Volleyball’s Foundation leadership. Members of different genders and races were also enlisted to broaden the group’s thinking about diversity, equity and inclusion. The new Board members include former professional athletes and Olympians, an executive at a Fortune 500 company and leaders in both the business and volleyball communities.
The Foundation Board members are:
Chairman Mark Peterson: Partner with O’Melveny, an international law firm, where his focuses are Corporate & Transactional, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets and Life Sciences
Brook Billings: 2004 Olympian; Realtor and founder Billings Beach Homes
Felonta Evans: President of Prosperity Bank in Houston, Texas
Scott Fortune: Two-time Olympian; Equity research analyst with ROTH Capital Partners
Peter Hirschmann: Chairman of League One Volleyball
Stuart McDole: In his 36th year as head coach of Graceland University women’s volleyball; Awarded the Dr. Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award, USA Volleyball’s highest honor, in 2005
Kim McHugh: Vice president of Drilling and Completions for Chevron
Izell Reese: Former NFL player; President and General Manager for Reigning Champs Experiences
Andy Reitinger: CEO and President of VSTAR; President of Club Sports of North Texas, Inc.; Commissioner of the North Texas Region
Todd Rogers: Two-time Olympian; Head Coach of Cal Poly women’s beach volleyball
Danielle Scott: Five-time Olympian; member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame
Board members say they are looking forward to giving back to a sport they love.
“It’s a sport that has helped me so much in my career,” said Kim McHugh, who played college volleyball at Texas A&M. “It taught me about working as a team and developing leadership.
“The focus of the Foundation is helping the sport to become more diverse and giving opportunities to those who might not have a chance to play otherwise. I think it is truly important.”
Five-time Olympian Danielle Scott is hoping to strengthen USA Volleyball’s bond with its national team alumnae.
“USA Volleyball is a family, and I would like to see that family stay close as it gets larger,” Scott said. “I would also like to see more kids have the opportunity to play volleyball because the sport has meant so much to me.”
Visit the Foundation website at usavfoundation.org.
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By: Keith Murlless
Looking back at the 2019 beach season and beach referee training program, a few questions come to mind. Did we offer enough training opportunities? How many new officials did we bring to the sand? Did we serve the major tournaments well? Are we providing fun and profitable opportunities for our beach referees?
I’d say we’ve done well in the last few years!
In 2019 we offered:
In all, 51 beach officials earned or upgraded their certifications this summer. We now have over 500 active certified beach officials: approximately 200 Local, 200 Zonal, and 110 National/International. We have nearly doubled the number of certified beach officials in the last five years!
But is it enough? This year, 145 colleges will sponsor beach programs. There’s a lot of refereeing to do! We’ll need even more officials as our popular sport continues to grow.
The USAV Beach office offered 11 professional qualifier events and three major beach championships in 2019. Those brought 88 beach referees to the sand for over 300 days of paid beach officiating work. We referred officials to the AVP as well, where our referees worked eight professional competitions this season in some high-visibility settings.
Finally, I’m very pleased to report USA Volleyball has sent three new beach international candidates to NORCECA and eventually the FIVB. Huge kudos to Kirsten Boessneck, Magda Gleaves and Troy Gravett for their successes at the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Referee course.
If you’re a certified beach official already, know that the collegiate assignors have already been securing talent for 2020’s spring events. If you still have time in your spring schedule, please update your blocks at Arbiter and send a note to the assignors.
Sean and Phil at the USAV Beach office will shortly post a calendar of events for the 2020 season. After that, I’ll begin assigning. Please note the major update to our assigning calendar. All beach officials should visit this site to enter their recent activity as this is the basis for your certification renewal.
We will offer three certification camps in 2020: a National course at the Collegiate Beach Championships in May and Zonal camps at both the Junior National Beach Tour Championships and High-Performance Championships in July.
We also look forward to bringing Zonal+ local clinics to a city near you! If you and your friends would like to join us on the sand, email us at [email protected] and we’ll work with your Region to host a clinic for you. To get a head-start on your training, visit volleyballreftraining.com and review the materials posted under the Beach tabs in the pull-down menus.
It will be another busy year, so see you on the sand!
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 7, 2020) – USA Volleyball has selected Phoenix to host its 2021 High Performance Championship (HPC) on July 21-25. The event showcases players who are rising stars in the USA Volleyball National Team pipeline.
Teams will compete at the Phoenix Convention Center in the heart of downtown.
“We were delighted to select Phoenix to host our 2021 High Performance Championship,” said USAV President and CEO Jamie Davis. “We look forward to bringing the future stars of Team USA to a city with a passion for sport.”
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with USA Volleyball and Team USA as we welcome the 2021 High Performance Volleyball Championship next summer in downtown Phoenix,” said Lorne Edwards, senior vice president of sales & service for Visit Phoenix. “We are excited to welcome these incredible athletes to our city, which has a long history of successfully hosting a variety of marquee sporting events. As we look to the future and a return to normal life after this pandemic, it is important that we work collaboratively with our partners to safely welcome back these events that impact our community.”
The USA Volleyball High Performance Championship puts the spotlight on boys and girls teams from the USAV National Team pipeline, regional high performance teams, and teams from foreign countries. In the last few years, girls U18 and boys U19 national teams from Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico have competed along with those from the United States. Approximately 145 teams attended the 2019 Championship.
Prior to the HPC competition, athletes from the USA Volleyball National Team pipeline will vie for spots on the top teams in their age groups in a five-day training camp on July 16-20, which will also be at the Phoenix Convention Center.
“The High Performance Championship is a special event that brings together the very best age-group athletes from across the country to compete with and against their peers,” said USAV Chief of Sports Dr. Peter Vint. “These ‘Best v Best’ opportunities create unique challenges that can accelerate the development of these promising young players, some of whom may someday represent our country as members of our National Teams.”
Among the current U.S. National Team players who competed in the HP Championship are Tori Dixon, Lauren Carlini, Megan Courtney, Morgan Hentz, Kathryn Plummer, Aaron Russell and T.J. DeFalco.
The Phoenix Convention Center has previously hosted the USAV Boys Junior National Championship and the USAV Open National Championship.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 10, 2020) – It is not too late to be a part of the USA Volleyball High Performance Academy, a unique opportunity to learn from some of the top athletes, coaches and experts in the sport.
Created to engage and give back to the volleyball community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the USAV HP Academy gives athletes and coaches the chance to learn from U.S. National Team athletes, coaches and staff via webinars and scheduled online courses.
They can also learn from experts in the fields of nutrition, recovery, leadership and mindfulness.
“We wanted to find a way to create and share information that coaches, athletes and their families would find engaging, interesting and useful so they could continue to learn during our time away from the court,” said USAV Chief of Sport Peter Vint.
“We believe we have created an excellent and well-rounded program presented by some of the best volleyball and high-performance minds in the world.”
The postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games provided USAV with the opportunity to get some of its top athletes, coaches and experts involved with the HP Academy.
“Everyone in our volleyball community has had to make massive adjustments as we work through all of the levels of COVID-19 responses, and their impact on players and coaches,” said U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly.
“The opportunity is this: we’ve lost time spent on the court, in training and competition, so we can use some of that time building effective ways to stay engaged, to share information, and to foster learning. The four weeks of this HP Academy are the result, and I’m honored to participate in this inaugural venture. I’m also pumped to see how this program will develop over the next one year, five years and beyond.”
The Olympians and Paralympians presenting are:
Jake Gibb (three-time Olympian)
Foluke Gunderson (two-time Olympic medalist)
Tayyiba Haneef-Park (three-time Olympian and medalist)
Karch Kiraly (three-time Olympic gold medalist)
Rich Lambourne (two-time Olympian and gold medalist)
Jordan Larson (two-time Olympic medalist)
Jose Loiola (Brazil beach Olympian)
Tama Miyashiro (Olympic medalist)
Nicky Nieves (Paralympic gold medalist)
Dan Regan (Paralympian)
Kelsey Robinson (Olympic medalist)
April Ross (two-time Olympic medalist)
Taylor Sander (Olympic medalist)
Erik Shoji (Olympic medalist)
Kawika Shoji (Olympic medalist)|
Stacy Sykora (three-time Olympian and medalist)
Courtney Thompson (two-time Olympic medalist)
Among the topics covered are offensive and defensive tactics, systems and concepts; blocking, serving, attacking and passing concepts; along with sessions on leadership, sleep, nutrition and return to play after the pandemic.
Currently, 819 athletes and 156 coaches are registered for the four-week Academy, which began July 7 and costs $120.
Registration is still open and participants can view completed sessions on-demand.
“I am completely honored that I have an opportunity to use this resource, especially before our high school season begins. In the climate that we have been in lately with COVID-19, this has come at a perfect time for my athletes and my staff.” – St. Charles East High School (Illinois) volleyball coach Jennie Kull
“To have sport science experts, experienced coaches, Olympians and leaders in the sport connect with the volleyball community on a broad platform really speaks to transforming the sport from being available to a few to being accessible to all. What a great value add that can benefit all of volleyball.” – Executive director of the USAV North Country region and a former head coach at Marquette and Auburn Laura Bush
“I’m excited to be a part of the first ever HP Academy! The knowledge group that has been assembled is going to give everyone involved a deeper look into our sport. The presenters will be sharing what they have learned from their experiences in volleyball and how they are continuing to pursue their passion for both volleyball and learning. I’m excited to be able to give to this academy but more excited to learn from all these masters myself.” – USAV Director, Coaching, Beach National Teams Tyler Hildebrand
“I have been so impressed the first two sessions. The first seminar, Tips and Tools on How to be a Great Sport Parent, by Dr. Peter Vint and Sue Enquist, was phenomenal with SO MUCH outstanding information for parents. The second session by the National Team coaches and high-performance staff blew me away with the level of sharing by the presenters. I cannot wait for the rest of the HP Academy sessions. So far, the best educational sessions, EVER, and I have been to a lot of educational sessions in my career!!!” – USAV Board of Directors Chair and former Florida State Head Coach Cecile Reynaud
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 1, 2020) – USA Volleyball announces the 22 athletes selected for the 2020 Boys Youth National Training Team (BYNTT).
Plans for the team are on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The team includes Klistan Lawrence, the only returner from the 2019 Boys Youth National Training Team, which includes athletes under age 19.
The team has eight players from the Southern California region, three from Northern California, three from Great Lakes, two each from Florida, Arizona and Ohio Valley and one each from Lone Star and Iowa.
Nick Macrae, associated head coach for the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team, will serve as the team’s head coach. The assistant coaches are two-time Olympian, gold medalist and head coach at the University of Jamestown Riley Salmon and Ben Duckworth, assistant coach at Lindenwood.
Jon Parry of Long Beach State will handle statistics and Jordan Kelly of USA Volleyball will serve as team leader.
“Within this group of players, we have individuals who have great arms, the physicality, the size and great volleyball IQ,” Macrae said.
“One trait all the players share, and this has been the foundation of our current Youth National Team, is that they are willing to compete as hard as they can for as long as they can. The 22 players we have selected have shown they understand the importance of every single rep, point, set and match.”
Name (Position, Height, Hometown, Region)
Aiden Benson (MB, 6-7, Wheaton, Ill., Great Lakes)
Owen Birg (Opp, 6-7.5, Thousand Oaks, Calif., Southern Calif.)
Christopher Connelly (L, 5-9.5, Naples, Fla., Florida)
Gabriel Dyer (S, 6-5, San Clemente, Calif., Southern Calif.)
Anthony Forbes (MB, 6-3, Anthem, Ariz., Arizona)
Jonah Gilbert (Opp, 6-5, Hilliard, Ohio, Ohio Valley)
Callahan Hefner (OH, 6-6, Austin, Texas, Lone Star)
Dane Hillis (OH, 6-3.5, San Clemente, Calif., Southern Calif.)
Noah Keelin (OH, 6-5.5, San Clemente, Calif., Southern Calif.)
Dillon Klein (OH, 6-5, Pacific Palisades, Calif., Southern Calif.)
Klistan Lawrence (Opp, 6-9, Ocala, Fla., Florida)
Lucas Little (MB, 6-7, Galena, Ohio, Ohio Valley)
Jordan Lucas (OH, 6-2.5, Hacienda Heights, Calif., Southern Calif.)
Luke McFall (MB, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., Northern Calif.)
Tyler Morgan (S, 6-8, Dike, Iowa, Iowa)
Markus Olsson (MB, 6-6, Cupertino, Calif., Northern Calif.)
Zachary Rama (OH, 6-7, Phoenix , Ariz., Arizona)
Andrew Rowan (S, 6-7, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Southern Calif.)
Klaudiusz Rydzy (MB, 6-6, Northbrook, Ill., Great Lakes)
Theo Snoey (OH, 6-6.5, Berkeley, Calif., Northern Calif.)
Austin Stuard (L, 6-0, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Southern Calif.)
Kyle Teune (OH, 6-7.5, Downers Grove, Ill., Great Lakes)
Head Coach: Nick Macrae (Long Beach State)
Assistant Coach: Riley Salmon (University of Jamestown)
Assistant Coach: Ben Duckworth (Lindenwood)
Statistics: Jon Parry (Long Beach State)
Team Leader: Jordan Kelly
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USA Volleyball sitting players and coaches recognized by World ParaVolley on International World ParaVolley Day
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 24, 2020) – On its first-ever International World ParaVolley Day, World ParaVolley recognized five USA Volleyball sitting volleyball players, two coaching legends and two leaders today for their contributions to sitting volleyball in the organization’s first 40 years.
Women’s sitting players Lora Webster (Point Lookout, N.Y.), Katie Holloway (Lake Stevens, Wash.) and Heather Erickson (Fayetteville, N.C.) join men’s sitting players Eric Duda (Marietta, Ga.) and Brent Rasmussen (Omaha, Neb.) for their contributions as a player. Further, USA Volleyball sitting volleyball coaching legends Bill Hamiter and Mike Hulett were selected for the recognition. Further, John Kessel was recognized in the development, coaching, technical officiating and governance categories, while Joe Campbell was recognized for his years as a World ParaVolley referee and leader in the PanAmerica zone.
The World ParaVolley board of directors formally set April 24 as an annual day of celebration and tribute to sitting volleyball, recognizing the thousands of people who have made significant contributions to the development of the discipline over the four decades and 10 Paralympic Games since 1980.
A special Recognition Awards Committee was established to offer certificates to those who have had a significant impact for at least 10 years in their field(s) as players, coaches, referees, technical officials, classifiers and administrators. Citation nominations were secured through committee nominations and national federations.
Webster is one of nine women’s sitting players worldwide to have competed in the first four Paralympic Games with sitting volleyball. She helped Team USA win bronze at the first women’s sitting volleyball Paralympics in 2004, followed by silver medals at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Paralympics. Webster and her teammates finally reached the top podium spot at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Webster earned Best Blocker at the 2016 Paralympics and was the inaugural recipient of the USA Volleyball All-Time Great Female Sitting Player Award. She was selected USA Volleyball Sitting Player of the Year in 2004 and 2007.
Holloway is a three-time Paralympic medalist with back-to-back silver medals at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympics, followed by gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. She was the Best Spiker at the 2012 London Paralympics and was Team USA’s leading scorer at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Holloway has earned three consecutive silver medals at the World ParaVolley World Championships along with Best Blocker at the 2018 World Championship. She was chosen USA Volleyball Female Sitting Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012.
Erickson has reached the Paralympic Games podium three times including gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics after finishing with silver in 2008 and 2012 Paralympics. She was nominated for a 2016 ESPY for Best Female Athlete with a Disability after leading Team USA to gold in Rio and earning the most valuable player and Best Receiver awards. Erickson’s resume includes silver medals in three World ParaVolley World Championships. She was selected USA Volleyball’s Female Sitting Player of the Year in 2013, 2016 and 2018.
Duda has competed in two Paralympic Games in 2004 and 2016. He was a starter for Team USA in four World ParaVolley World Championships (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018). Duda was selected as Best Receiver at the 2018 World Championships. He has competed in five Parapan American Games, earning gold in 2003 and silver medals in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019. Duda was selected as USA Volleyball Male Sitting Player of the Year in 2014 and 2018.
Rasmussen competed in the 2004 Paralympic Games for Team USA along with two World ParaVolley World Championships in 2006 and 2010. He earned gold at the 2003 Parapan American Games followed by silvers in the 2007 and 2011 Parapan American Games. Rasmussen helped Team USA win the Parapan American Championships in 2009 and silver at the 2010 event. He currently serves on the USA Volleyball Board of Directors representing sitting volleyball players.
Hamiter, the current head coach for the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team and USA Volleyball’s sitting volleyball program director, is being recognized for his success as an international sitting volleyball coach and coach educator. He coached Team USA to its first-ever Paralympic Games sitting volleyball gold medal at the 2016 Rio Games after finishing with a silver at the 2012 London Games. Hamiter has guided the U.S. to three consecutive silver medals at the World ParaVolley World Championships. He also served as head coach of the U.S. Men’s Sitting Team from 2001 to 2010 and again in 2013. Hamiter was selected to the World ParaVolley Rules of the Game Committee in October 2019.
Hulett is being recognized posthumously for his success as an international coach and in the field of governance. He formed the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team in 2003 and coach it to the bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Paralympics, the first involving women’s sitting volleyball. Hulett followed that by leading Team USA to silver at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Prior to working with the women’s sitting team, he began his Paralympic coaching career as head coach of the U.S. Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics and the 2000 Sydney Paralympics. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee honored Hulett with its 2004 Paralympic Coach of the Year.
Campbell has been the PanAmerica referee commissioner from 1994 to 2012 where he was responsible for recruitment, training and official assignments in the Pan American zone. He has officiated matches at six Paralympics from 1992 to 2012. Campbell is a World ParaVolley referee course instructor and referee delegate. He has been on the jury for the past two Paralympic Games and World Championships. Campbell has served as president of the World ParaVolley Pan America zone since 2012.
Kessel has been the director of development and board member for World ParaVolley since 2012. He served as a jury member at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympic Games, and the 2014 and 2018 ParaVolley World Championships. Kessel was the team leader for the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team at 2004 Athens Paralympics as Team USA came home with the bronze medal.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 15, 2020) – USA Volleyball has launched USAVlearn, a free online educational video series, as top volleyball coaches and high performance leaders present on a wide range of topics. The video series is housed on usavolleyball.org.
USAVlearn’s target audience is USA Volleyball members including coaches, club directors and athletes. Further, the educational tools are to encourage prospective USA Volleyball coaches and athletes to become members.
USAVlearn’s prime objectives are to:
As an example of contents, the first three planned videos will include the following topics:
Below is a screen shot from Kiraly’s presentation on “Reading in the Game of Volleyball”.
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Jordan Larson was one of many U.S. national team members to react to the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games postponement
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 26, 2020) – USA Volleyball national team athletes and coaches react to Tuesday’s announcement that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed.
Jordan Larson:
“A lot of us are a little bit bummed. I am most grateful that it’s not canceled. That could’ve been 10 times worse. I think that’s a great benefit for us – it gives us more time to prepare.”
Kim Hill: KPTV (Portland, Oregon) Story – Video
“You could kind of see it coming over the last few weeks and I’ve been kind of mentally preparing myself for it, but when the official news comes it’s very disappointing. It’s understandable and it’s the right choice, but as an athlete who has been training four years for this and making plans around it and life plans around it, it’s disappointing … Everyone knows there’s a bigger issue here and for the sake of humanity, you know, as disappointing as it is, I think most all athletes understand and acknowledge that this is the best course of action and we’re all willing to move forward and go with it.”
Jordan Larson on postponing her planned retirement after 2020 Olympic Games:
“Putting on the USA jersey means the world to me. That’s why I’m okay with it extending a year.”
Love what @kerrileewalsh told me on the postponement of the Olympics and what it will mean when the world comes back together. #StayPositive @sportscenter pic.twitter.com/E9Tb6qanjg
— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) March 25, 2020
John Speraw: Volleyball Magazine
“It was interesting for me because I wasn’t surprised, and, yet, at the same time it was just sad. The athletes and coaches put in all this time for four, eight, 12 years or a lifetime of dreams into that moment and there’s this four-year period that’s a crescendo to that moment and all of a sudden that moment moves. And it was a little sad to see. The priority is clearly everyone’s health. Family health. Athletes’ health. The positions that athletes were being put in to continue to train or potentially qualify … and certainly the general public health is a priority. The Olympics are sport. We know sports are important, but not as important as the lives of our parents, our grandparents and players.”
Jordan Larson: Lincoln Journal Star
“Obviously I know this is a difficult time for everyone. I just hope people are still supportive of Team USA. We have a big mission, and I think now we just have a little bit more time to prepare. And for me I’m excited for that, and I hope everybody else is, too.”
Matt Anderson: Volleyball Magazine
“I think that it is sad and a huge bummer, but also the best option for the safety and fairness of all of the athletes.”
Jordan Larson on desire to be part of Team USA in rescheduled Olympic Games in 2021: Lincoln Journal Star
“Yes, definitely. I’m in it. I’m committed, and I’m going to try and be there if my body and mind allow me.”
Foluke Akinradewo
“It’s certainly a dichotomy of emotions. On one end, I’m grateful for the extra time to fully heal and get back to optimal shape, but I wish it weren’t under these circumstances. The world is really hurting right now and it’s heartbreaking.”
Karch Kiraly: Associated Press
“Many have both a sense of relief and of grief. Tons of unknowns. We will of course reset, re-engage, and figure out things one day at a time.”
Rachael Adams: Cincinnati Enquirer
“As an athlete, it’s heartbreaking news, but I truly believe health and well-being should always be the priority. I will continue to work and train with my team to be ready for 2021. I wish everybody good health during these challenging times and send a huge thank you to the people and workers at the front line of the pandemic. Together, we can fight this.”
Emily Stockman: KKTV (Colorado Springs)
“We’re kind of excited, which sounds crazy but excited in a sense of, we get an extra year to prepare. Not that we weren’t prepared cause we were. But I think now it’s going to be even more exciting. This is something that’s going to go down in history so It’s kind of cool to be a part of it.”
Morgan Hentz: Cincinnati Enquirer
“I’m saddened by the postponement of the Olympics especially for the athletes who have tirelessly poured their hearts and souls into this event. However, I think many realize that the world is facing an unprecedented situation and big decisions have to be more in order to ensure the health and safety of people comes first.”
Morgan Hentz on whether playing in the Olympics is a major goal of hers but she considered herself a longshot to get on the team this year: Cincinnati Enquirer
“I’m just getting started in the national team gym. It would definitely be a goal of mine but that’s a long way off now and there are a lot of incredible athletes currently on the team. I have a lot of training and work to do from now until then if I want to have a chance.”
.@kerrileewalsh was joined by her daughter in her interview where she talked about making her sixth U.S. Olympic team in 2021.
"I believe number 6 is in my destiny and I believe that fourth gold medal is what we're after."
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https://t.co/OaGo0gShX5 pic.twitter.com/RgKlTFcpm6— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) March 26, 2020
Tori Dixon: Fox 9 TV (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
“You play your whole life with the goal being the Olympics, and winning the Olympics gold. Hearing it could be canceled because something that is so out of your control really, was tough. I am happy that it is just postponed. Trying to look at the positive side, if we use this time right … this could be a beneficial year for us. We just have more time to get better.”
Jillian Williams: Personal Blog
“As athletes we are taught to fight through adversity so this is something HUGE we have been training for! Take this time to fuel your minds more than anything. Be thankful for this extra time and I hope it has lit a different fire under you like it has to me. TOKYO 2021 may not sound the same but I pray it will be bigger, better and MORE MEANINGFUL than TOKYO 2020! Stay safe and stay healthy. I know these times are scary and very uncertain but I pray you know that He will never fail you!”
Lauren Carlini: Volleyball Magazine
“Of course I wanted to get the chance to compete for the Olympic team this year. I’m bummed. I’m bummed because I felt like I put myself in a good position leading up to this summer mentally, physically and emotionally. The best way to put it is I felt like a caged lion just waiting to be released. And now they told us to pump the brakes and wait another year. I’m glad they are going to only postpone it by one year, and not two years or cancel it. That would have been absolutely devastating and my emotions would be way different than they are now.”
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While today’s news that the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo have been postponed until next year is an extremely sad moment, USA Volleyball absolutely concurs that it is the correct decision in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that is accelerating in many regions of the world and is very much unpredictable at this stage. The health and safety for the athletes, team delegations, Games administrators and worldwide fans take precedent over sport in times like these.
For our Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, I understand the days and weeks leading up to this decision have created uncertainty and anxiety in your lives. Rest assured, USA Volleyball will continue to do our utmost to manage through these extraordinary times and support you how we can. We look forward to being able to resume normal training and competition in preparation for the Tokyo Games soon. We are a team and we are all in this together.
I hold high confidence that the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee and the Japanese government will work cohesively together to reset the Games next year in a fair manner for all involved and I appreciate them listening to the athletes’ voice in their decision making process. I envision the world’s top athletes coming together in Tokyo next year sharing the message that as a world we can unite as one team even though wearing the country flags of many.
Stay safe, stay healthy and Go USA!
Jamie Davis
CEO, USA Volleyball
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 22, 2020) — USA Volleyball (USAV) has partnered with Dyehard Fan Supply, an event and retail merchandise marketing and e-commerce company, as its official e-commerce merchandising partner.
Under this new agreement, Dyehard will manage and operate the official online store where USA Volleyball fans can shop for new and relevant merchandise in one online location, elevating the product assortment available to fans year-round.
“We are excited to partner with Dyehard Fan Supply to provide a new state-of-the-art online store for our 425,000-plus members,” said USAV President and CEO Jamie Davis. “USAVolleyballShop.com contains the largest selection of official USAV merchandise with a broad assortment for men, women and kids and is the perfect place for our fans to gear up and cheer for Team USA.”
CHECK OUT THE USA VOLLEYBALL SHOP
Dyehard will be instrumental in providing the newest, on-trend merchandise collections for USAV while also keeping a pulse on hot-market opportunities that are unique to USA Volleyball. Dyehard’s commitment to fans will be offering a wide selection of quality merchandise at a variety of price points to meet demand and rewarding those who shop often via the new “Match Points” loyalty program. In addition, Dyehard has collaborated with USAV to create a new and exclusive private label, USA Volleyball Authentics, that will only be available at the official online store.
“We’re incredibly honored to have been selected as the official merchandising partner for USA Volleyball,” said Dyehard CEO Scott Killian. “The Dyehard Fan Supply team is particularly excited about working with its first Olympic sports team and looks forward to growing this partnership on its behalf. It will be a great avenue for Dyehard to apply our exceptional service year-round with the highest standards of service and reliability in the industry.”
In addition to representing USA Volleyball, Dyehard also serves as the official merchandising partner for several other major programs, including the University of Arkansas, Auburn University, the University of North Carolina, Columbia University Athletics, the BIG EAST Conference, Rutgers University, the University of Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Mississippi State, the West Coast Conference, Iowa State, Miami University, Appalachian State University, LouCity FC, Kentucky Derby, ProRodeo, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and, most recently, The World Games 2022.
Teall Capital Partners, a private equity company based in Winston-Salem, N.C. and Atlanta, Ga. created Dyehard Fan Supply in late 2017 after acquiring several companies offering an expansive national network of best-in-class merchandise capabilities. Teall anticipates additional future investments that will contribute to the top-quality retail experience for fans and customers.
Dyehard Fan Supply has handled merchandising programs for many of America’s most notable sporting events and organizations, including Olympic Games, NBA finals, World Series, Davis Cup tennis, MLB All-Star Games, America’s Cup, the U.S. Open, the USTA Jr. Team Tennis & League National Championships, the TCS New York City Marathon, The World Equestrian Games and numerous professional and college football championships and bowls.
About Dyehard Fan Supply
Dyehard Fan Supply is a turnkey sports retail solutions provider for some of America’s top sporting events, venues and brands. With a focus on your brand, Dyehard leverages best-in-class practices to deliver a superior omni-channel buying experience to your fans online, at-event, and inside your brick and mortar stores. Whether you’re a fan of college or pro sports, teams or individual events, Broadway shows or music, Dyehard Fan Supply is on the forefront of customer-focused concepts and innovative solutions designed to grow your retail business. Our retail experts are committed to the highest standards of customer service and reliability in the industry. Visit dyehardfansupply.com for more information.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body for the sport of volleyball including the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach Paravolley in the United States. With more than 425,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and officials certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit www.usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
About Teall Capital Partners
Teall Capital Partners is a privately held set of investments in innovative, high-growth-potential lifestyle brands and services. Teall invests in complementary organizations that collaborate to share thought leadership and leverage individual networks to realize greater value. Led by Founder and Chairman Ben C. Sutton, Jr., the Teall Capital management team includes several of the top executives that built and expanded four national market-leading businesses into a nearly billion-dollar enterprise in the college sports space: IMG College Media, IMG Seating, IMG College Licensing, and IMG Ticketing. Teall Capital leadership provides operating companies with access to expertise in corporate strategy, organizational management, culture and training, financial strategy, employee operations, recruiting, and legal diligence. Visit TeallCapital.com for more information.
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USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the switch to SportsEngine as its new member management system. The system went live on Sept. 1.
The new platform will provide significantly improved functionality for you, whether you are an athlete, coach, parent, official, or club administrator. As with all new systems, there will certainly be bumps and bruises at the beginning, but we have focused on extensive testing and training to minimize these issues.
Below you will find some tips on the new system and how it will affect you, no matter what your role with USA Volleyball.
Parents and athletes now have the ability to access memberships and their personal membership cards for their entire family directly within their SportsEngine account. This gives them ultimate access to everything they need to get game-ready for their return to the court. Parents purchasing memberships for their players will appreciate the step-by-step inline guide that helps ensure they are choosing the correct membership for participation.
Similar to parents and athletes, coaches have expanded access to their memberships and membership cards within their SportsEngine account. Coaches will enjoy the integrated tool that puts all their membership and eligibility requirements for the upcoming season in one place. The software will provide coaches with a single point of reference when it comes to coaching requirements and their eligibility status.
Club admins will start using the new membership management system to build their team rosters, manage club assignments, view member eligibility status, send rosters to AES, and utilize in-system messaging capabilities for the upcoming season and beyond. Giving admins a fully integrated and enhanced system was at the forefront of this project and we’re excited for our clubs to begin using the new system.
SportsEngine provides a central, convenient location where members from all levels of USA Volleyball can go to manage their data and responsibilities.
SportsEngine is with USA Volleyball for the long run and invested in success. The membership platform will be continually enhanced as SportsEngine listens to clubs and regions to identify areas of improvement and to enhance current workflows.
Club management tools are directly integrated into the membership management system, meaning every task can be done right in SportsEngine—whether it’s a player registering for tryouts, an admin rostering teams, or a coach messaging their parents and athletes. That means there’s no need to duplicate your work when submitting data to USAV.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 4, 2020) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 28-player U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team – Gold roster comprised of current collegiate players.
Chris McGown has been selected to serve as head coach of the CNT-Gold roster. He will be assisted by BYU Head Coach Heather Olmstead, three-time Olympian and two-time silver medalist Tayyiba Haneef-Park and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Kayla Banwarth. Technical coordinators for the program are Justin Chang of University of Southern California and Brian Hurler of Creighton University. Jeff Wanderer of West Hills College Coalinga will serve as the CNT-Gold team manager.
The CNT Gold will train July 5-12 in Anaheim at the American Sports Centers where they will compete side-by-side with the U.S. Women’s National Team as it makes final preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Bannister, Drews, Koerber, McGraw and Myers were named to the 2019 CNT-Japan Tour roster. Omazic and Sanders were selected to the 2019 CNT Anaheim roster. Ceasar was selected to the 2018 CNT-China Tour roster. Drews and Sanders were tabbed to the 2018 CNT-Detroit roster.
USA Volleyball will name the 28-player CNT-Anaheim roster later this month. The CNT-Anaheim group will train June 21-27 alongside the U.S. Women’s National Team members selected for the 2020 Olympic Games.
The 56 CNT athletes were selected through the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts held Feb. 21-23 at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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U.S. Collegiate National Team – Gold Roster
Name (Position, School, Height, College Eligibility Remaining, Hometown, Youth Club)
Izzy Ashburn (S, Wisconsin, 5-11, 3, Dayton, Minnesota, Minnesota Select)
Taylor Bannister (OPP, LSU, 6-5, 1, Missouri City, Texas, Texas Premier VBC)
Holly Carlton (OPP, Florida, 6-7, 1, Sterling, Virginia, Metro Volleyball Club of DC)
T’Ara Ceasar (OH, Florida, 6-1, 1, Panama City, Florida, Prostyle Volleyball Academy)
Camille Conner (S, Texas A&M, 6-1, 1, Katy, Texas, Skyline Houston Juniors)
Dani Drews (OH, Utah, 6-0, 1, Sandy, Utah, Club V)
Maia Dvoracek (OPP, Cal Poly, 6-1, 1, Truckee, California, Northern California Volleyball)
Breana Edwards (OH, Indiana, 6-2, 2 Rainier, Oregon, Athena VBC)
Gabby Gonzales (OH, Ohio State, 6-3, 3, Marietta, Georgia, A5 Volleyball)
Marin Grote (M, Washington, 6-4, 2, Burbank, California, San Gabriel Elite)
Kendall Kipp (OH, Stanford, 6-5, 3, Newport Beach, California, Laguna Beach VBC)
Kenzie Koerber (OPP, Utah, 6-3, 1, Chino Hills, California, Tstreet)
Kara McGhee (M, Baylor, 6-4, 3, San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio Magic)
CC McGraw (L, Minnesota, 5-9, 2, Prior Lake, Minnesota, Minnesota Select)
Marlie Monserez (S, Florida, 6-0, 2, Windermere, Florida, Ocala Power United)
Kylie Murr (L, Ohio State, 5-6, 3, Yorktown, Indiana, Munciana VBC)
Katie Myers (M, Unaffiliated, 6-2, 2, Westerville, Ohio, Mintonette)
Caitlyn Newton (OH, Purdue, 6-1, 1, Terre Haute, Indiana, Crossroads of America)
Brooke Nuneviller (L, Oregon, 5-11, 2, Chandler, Arizona, Aspire VBC)
Zoe Nunez (S, Notre Dame, 5-10, 2, Rockford, Illinois, Club Fusion)
Tyanna Omazic (M, Missouri, 6-2, 1, Kansas City, Mo., PVA)
Erika Pritchard (OH, Maryland, 6-3, 1, Middletown, Maryland, Metro Volleyball Club of DC)
Devyn Robinson (M, Wisconsin, 6-2, 4, Ankeny, Iowa, Iowa Powerplex VBC)
Mikayla Robinson (M, South Carolina, 6-2, 1, West Dundee, Illinois, Sky High VBC)
Lauren Sanders (M, Washington, 6-4, 1, Snohomish, Washington, Washington Volleyball Academy)
Shannon Scully (L, Pepperdine, 6-2, 1, Huntington Beach, California, Tstreet)
Alli Stumler (OH, Kentucky, 6-1, 2, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, Union VBC)
Sophie Summers (M, Washington, 6-3, 4, Portland, Oregon, Northwest Pacific Juniors)
Coaches
Head Coach: Chris McGown
Assistant Coaches: Heather Olmstead, Alfred Reft (University of San Diego), Tayyiba Haneef-Park (USAV), Kayla Banwarth (Ole Miss)
Technical Coordinators: Justin Chang (University of Southern California), Brian Hurler (Creighton University)
Team Manager: Jeff Wanderer (West Hills College of Coalinga)
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It is with a heavy heart that USA Volleyball must announce the cancellation of the remaining USA Volleyball Indoor National Championships for the 2020 season. This includes the Girls 18s Junior National Championship, Girls Junior National Championship, Boys Junior National Championship and High Performance Championship. With safety as our top priority and upon further evaluation of the current and projected status of the COVID-19 virus in each of our respective cities, we cannot be assured of each venue’s ability to host safe and restriction-free environments for our events in June and July. We want to thank Dallas, Reno and Pittsburgh for their partnership and wonderful support as we navigated through this difficult decision. Most importantly, we want to thank our athletes, coaches, club directors and officials for their passion and patience throughout. We miss you already.
USAV will be issuing refunds immediately to all teams that have submitted a payment for each event, but please understand that these could take a few weeks to process. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]. All hotel cancellations will be handled by Team Travel Source. Please do not reach out to the hotels directly to cancel as this will cause more confusion and might cause you to have to pay a cancellation fee. Team Travel Source will make sure that there are no cancellation fees for our participants as long as the communication is through them. Please reach out to Team Travel Source if you have any questions about your hotel reservations at [email protected].
Although the Championship events will no longer be taking place this year, USAV will continue to provide wonderful online resources for our members and clubs through digital media channels. Please utilize our family and club resources page and follow us on social media for exclusive tips, drills, conditioning and other content created for you by the National Team athletes, coaches and training staff. New content is being produced and uploaded on a regular basis and is available free of charge.
Thank you again to all our members for your patience in this unprecedented time. We hope everyone stays safe and we can get back into the gym soon. We cannot wait to see you all again in the 2021 season.
USA Volleyball (USAV) has prepared Return to Play Guidelines for region leaders, club directors, event promoters, venue operators, members and families to provide guidance as volleyball activities begin to recommence across the United States.
The following recommendations are not intended or implied to be mandates. Many of these recommendations are based upon current guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal government agencies. The knowledge surrounding COVID-19 is constantly changing and circumstances are different based on geographic region. Therefore, region leaders, club directors, event promoters and venue operators should adhere to their state and local guidelines when determining their own re-opening policies and procedures.
USAV will be resuming sanctioning of activities on May 15, 2020. All USAV sanctioned activities will be required to adhere to the most stringent federal, state or local guideline for their respective areas. USAV insurance coverage will only be provided for activities that are allowed under such government directives.
Until COVID-19 is either eradicated, a vaccine is developed, or a cure is found, there is no way to completely eliminate the risk of infection and as a result USAV strongly encourages all participants to follow these recommendations as safety precautions. The information in this document is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does USAV or its forty (40) Regional Volleyball Associations (Region(s)) assume any liability or responsibility for the recommendations provided herein.
As referenced in our communication on April 24, a “return to play” task force was established by USA Volleyball to create a comprehensive roadmap to safely restart USAV’s sanctioning of activities when it is appropriate. The task force has been meeting diligently and gathering information from United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), medical experts, government entities, volleyball clubs and other national governing bodies to help pave our course of action. At this point, the group believes that it is premature to safely commence play and thus USA Volleyball is extending the elimination of sanctions for all USA Volleyball activities (including but not limited to events, practices, team activities, individual training sessions or anything covered by USA Volleyball insurance) through May 22, 2020.
Virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings are permitted during this period of sanction suspension. Any virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings involving minors are subject to requirements of MAAPP, specifically the regulations on electronic communications and one-on-one interactions. These requirements include the following:
To be clear, virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings will only be considered sanctioned so long as the above requirements are followed.
USA Volleyball has been asked by local clubs whether such ban applies to club activities covered under the club’s own (non-USA Volleyball) insurance. In these situations, USA Volleyball strongly encourages all member clubs and coaches to adhere to USA Volleyball’s policies. However, should a club decide to voluntarily disregard those policies and assume all risks associated therewith, we recommend that the club adhere to CDC; local, state and federal guidelines and recommendations when deciding whether or not to host practices or individual training sessions. If a club does host practice or individual training sessions, those activities would be considered a non-sanctioned activity by USA Volleyball and thus NOT covered by USA Volleyball insurance.
The health and welfare of our membership, volleyball families and fellow citizens is our primary concern in all decisions we are making during these uncharted times.
USA Volleyball is monitoring the situation daily and will continue to provide updates on a regular basis.
Dear USA Volleyball Membership,
As parts of our nation have commenced plans for reopening, USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis and Board Chair Cecile Reynaud have established a task force to create a comprehensive roadmap to safely restart USAV’s sanctioning of activities when it is appropriate. The team is comprised of the following members:
We believe that this joint staff and board task force provides for a broad representation of USAV’s membership constituency and is also comprised of members from regions with varying stages of COVID-19 severity and recovery.
This group will be collaborating with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, medical experts, government entities, volleyball clubs and other national governing bodies to adopt a phased reopening plan in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines and with the foremost goal of safeguarding USAV members and spectators. We will not be removing the suspension of USAV sanctioning activities until it is safe to do so.
Thank you in advance for your patience as we develop our roadmap forward.
Jamie Davis
Cecile Reynaud
USA Volleyball is extending the elimination of sanctions for all USA Volleyball activities (including but not limited to events, practices, team activities, individual training sessions or anything covered by USA Volleyball insurance) through May 8, 2020.
Following several communications with the USOPC, the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and our insurance providers, USA Volleyball has received permission to sanction virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings during this period of sanction suspension. Any virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings involving minors are subject to requirements of MAAPP, specifically the regulations on electronic communications and one-on-one interactions. These requirements include the following:
To be clear, virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings will only be considered sanctioned so long as the above requirements are followed.
USA Volleyball has been asked by local clubs whether such ban applies to club activities covered under the club’s own (non-USA Volleyball) insurance. In these situations, USA Volleyball strongly encourages all member clubs and coaches to adhere to USA Volleyball’s policies. However, should a club decide to voluntarily disregard those policies and assume all risks associated therewith, we recommend that the club adhere to CDC; local, state and federal guidelines and recommendations when deciding whether or not to host practices or individual training sessions. If a club does host practice or individual training sessions, those activities would be considered a non-sanctioned activity by USA Volleyball and thus NOT covered by USA Volleyball insurance.
The health and welfare of our membership, volleyball families and fellow citizens is our primary concern in all decisions we are making during these uncharted times.
USA Volleyball is monitoring the situation daily and will continue to provide updates on a regular basis.
Dear USA Volleyball Members and Clubs,
First and foremost, I hope that you are staying safe and healthy as our nation and the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
Like you, we are eager to be back competing on the court and playing the game we love. That said, the safety of our members, spectators and staff is our top priority and thus we have been forced to make many decisions which have impacted the 2020 USA Volleyball tournament calendar. Regular real time event specific updates are available on our website.
As you are aware, a few of our qualifiers have been canceled with the majority of them being postponed. We are furthermore monitoring the feasibility of our championship events and exploring the postponement to later dates should the conditions not be safe to stage them as planned. It would be far easier for us to simply cancel all of these events, but the overwhelming feedback that we have received from you has been in favor of trying to salvage the season. You want to play and we want to provide you the competitions to do so. I am hopeful that we will be able to accomplish this common goal.
Again, safety is paramount and we are closely monitoring city, state and federal social distancing guidelines and recommendations. We are furthermore developing new processes, procedures and regulations that will be put in place to further enhance the safety of the events. Final decisions on whether to proceed will only be made once factoring in all of these factors.
Thank you for your patience as we work through this ever-changing situation.
Following several communications with the USOPC, the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and our insurance providers, USA Volleyball has received permission to sanction virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings during this period of sanction suspension. We are extending this sanctioning immediately, however, any virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings involving minors are subject to requirements of MAAPP, specifically the regulations on electronic communications and one-on-one interactions. These requirements include the following:
To be clear, virtual training/coaching/instruction/meetings will only be considered sanctioned so long as the above requirements are followed.
We are confident you will find this update to be good news in these unprecedented times.
Stay safe, stay healthy and GO USA!
USA Volleyball is extending the elimination of sanctions for all USA Volleyball activities (including but not limited to events, practices, team activities, individual training sessions or anything covered by USA Volleyball insurance) through April 30, 2020. USA Volleyball is monitoring the situation daily and will continue to provide updates on a regular basis.
USA Volleyball has been asked by local clubs whether such ban applies to club activities covered under the club’s own (non-USA Volleyball) insurance. In these situations, USA Volleyball strongly encourages all member clubs and coaches to adhere to USA Volleyball’s policies. However, should a club decide to voluntarily disregard those policies and assume all risks associated therewith, we recommend that the club adhere to CDC; local, state and federal guidelines and recommendations when deciding whether or not to host practices or individual training sessions. If a club does host practice or individual training sessions, those activities would be considered a non-sanctioned activity by USA Volleyball and thus NOT covered by USA Volleyball insurance.
The health and welfare of our membership, volleyball families and fellow citizens is our primary concern in all decisions we are making during these uncharted times.
Dear Volleyball Club Directors,
As we all navigate the momentous impact of COVID-19 on our daily lives and the lives of our loved ones, we are also faced with the reality that in addition to the impact we are facing at USA Volleyball, we know that volleyball clubs across the country have been impacted significantly as well.
We at USA Volleyball want to keep you informed of potential resources available to help small businesses during this difficult time. Know that USA Volleyball is not affiliated or involved with operating any of these programs, and this information is being provided simply as a service to you. Please direct any and all questions to the organizations responsible for offering and managing these initiatives.
Sincerely,
Jamie Davis
USA Volleyball CEO
Facebook is offering $100 million in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in more than 30 countries. This program is intended to help keep your workforce going strong, cover rent and operational costs and connect with customers. Many volleyball clubs could be eligible for said grants.
This program will begin accepting applications in the coming weeks. You can sign up for updates by visiting the Facebook grants page.
This program is expected to clear congress Friday as part of a $2 trillion coronavirus bailout legislation. It would allow nonitemizers to deduct up to $300 in cash giving for the 2020 tax year, and would make smaller nonprofits eligible for loans of up $10 million each.
The bill would lift the cap on annual giving from 60 percent of adjusted gross income to 100 percent, and nonprofits with 500 or fewer employees would be eligible for guaranteed loans of up to $10 million (up from $1 million) or a third of their annual operating expenses. Nonprofits that keep their employees on the payroll from February 15 to June 30 could have their loans forgiven, turning the loan into a grant.
To read more about the potential of this program, visit philanthropy.com.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is working with state governors to offer Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most states are now opening Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs which are intended to aid small businesses directly affected by COVID-19. The program provides working capital loans that may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had this disaster not occurred.
Please review the information below thoroughly and consult with the SBA to determine if this program is right for you. Questions about eligibility, loan amounts or other details should be directed to your local SBA office. For more information and to apply, visit the SBA Disaster Loan website.
USA Volleyball is announcing the elimination of sanctions for all USA Volleyball activities (including but not limited to events, practices, team activities, individual training sessions or anything covered by USA Volleyball insurance) through April 15, 2020. USA Volleyball is monitoring the situation daily and will continue to provide updates on a regular basis.
USA Volleyball has been asked by local clubs whether such ban applies to club activities covered under the club’s own (non-USA Volleyball) insurance. In these situations, USA Volleyball strongly encourages all member clubs and coaches to adhere to USA Volleyball’s policies. However, should a club decide to voluntarily disregard those policies and assume all risks associated therewith, we recommend that the club adhere to CDC; local, state and federal guidelines and recommendations when deciding whether or not to host practices or individual training sessions. If a club does host practice or individual training sessions, those activities would be considered a non-sanctioned activity by USA Volleyball and thus NOT covered by USA Volleyball insurance.
The health and welfare of our membership, volleyball families and fellow citizens is our primary concern in all decisions we are making during these uncharted times.
Local volleyball clubs and/or facilities:
The Small Business Administration is offering disaster assistance loans related to the coronavirus/COVID-19. The link takes the user to a page with an additional COVID Aid link at the top of the page. The user should follow the link.
According to the Congressional Research Service, the SBA has defined “Small Business” as (see page 8):
We are providing this information as you may wish to see if you qualify and take advantage of the program.
USA Volleyball announced on March 13 the elimination of sanctions for all USA Volleyball activities (including but not limited to events, practices, team activities, individual training sessions or anything covered by USA Volleyball insurance) through March 31. USA Volleyball is monitoring the situation daily and will continue to provide updates on a regular basis.
USA Volleyball has been asked by local clubs whether such ban applies to club activities covered under the club’s own (non-USA Volleyball) insurance. In these situations, USA Volleyball strongly encourages all member clubs and coaches to adhere to USA Volleyball’s policies. However, should a club decide to voluntarily disregard those policies and assume all risks associated therewith, we recommend that the club adhere to CDC; local, state and federal guidelines and recommendations when deciding whether or not to host practices or individual training sessions. If a club does host practice or individual training sessions, those activities would be considered a non-sanctioned activity by USA Volleyball and thus NOT covered by USA Volleyball insurance.
The health and welfare of our membership, volleyball families and fellow citizens is our primary concern in all decisions we are making during these uncharted times.
We are continuing to monitor the status of COVID-19 coronavirus as it relates to the welfare and safety of our athletes, spectators and staff. USA Volleyball is extending its recommendation that all USAV sanctioned events be postponed or cancelled through March 31st. We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will provide periodic updates as information becomes more apparent. Please refer to this page for the latest updated information on USA Volleyball events.
The safety of our members, spectators and staff is our paramount concern.
USA Volleyball has this page dedicated to this situation where we will be posting the latest information on the outbreak, USAV event updates, recommended health precautionary measures and any event-specific protocols that will be adjusted as a result of the virus. Given the fluidity of this matter, decisions regarding each event will be determined independently as factors affecting one may not affect another and we are working with each of the local authorities and event venues to increase safety measures.
Finally, we have established a mailbox at [email protected] where you can send any inquiries related to this issue.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 17, 2020) – USA Volleyball finished the 2019-2020 professional club season with a record 504 international transfer certificates (383 female, 121 male) processed allowing United States citizens to compete in foreign professional volleyball leagues. The previous season record was set 440 international transfers for the 2018-19 season.
On the women’s side, athletes have transferred to play in 41 different countries with Germany attracting 51 players followed by France with 49 players, England 46 players, Italy 27 players and Switzerland 26. The Italian league had 12 U.S. Women’s National Team players including six (Megan Courtney, Kim Hill, Karsta Lowe, Chiaka Ogbogu, Jordyn Poulter, Haleigh Washington) who helped Team USA win silver at the 2019 FIVB World Cup.
Popular destinations for U.S. men’s international transfers include Germany with 23 athletes, England with 22, France with 11 and Italy with 10. The U.S. Men’s National Team had six players (Matt Anderson, Micah Christenson, TJ DeFalco, Max Holt, Garrett Muagututia and Aaron Russell) playing in Italy who were part of the Team USA roster at the 2019 FIVB World Cup. A total of 28 different countries had male U.S. citizens competing.
In total, 44 different countries had U.S. athletes participating in the 2019-20 club season.
The International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is a mandatory requirement of the FIVB for athletes to transfer from one National Federation (country) to another National Federation (country) to play in professional leagues. All National Federations are required to follow this established procedure. For details, refer to the FIVB Sports Regulations (2013) Section 45.3.
The FIVB opened the portal for 2020-21 transfers to begin on Aug. 17.
Women’s Transfers to 41 Countries/Federations
Albania, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
Men’s Transfers to 28 Countries/Federations
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates
Women’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Men’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Abbott, Symone (Karayollari, Turkey)
Abercrombie, Brittany (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Agost, Taylor (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Akeo, Kamalani (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Alexander, Taylor (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Alford, Audrey (LP Vampula, Finland)
Alhassan, Rhamat (Volalto 2.0 Caserta SSD ARL (released from club 2/3/20), Italy)
Alpert, Stefanie (Maccabi Raanana V.B. Club, Israel)
Amaro, Halli (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Anderson, Rachel (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Angermeier, Tarryn (Melbourne Vipers, Australia)
Askin, Ashley (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Aspen, Aubrey (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Korea Expressway Corp. (released from club 1/6/20), Korea)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Nilufer Belediye, Turkey)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Bailey, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Baird, Cassidy (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club (released from club 1/18/20), China)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Bass, Majesti (VB NO Sokol, Austria)
Bastian, Kayla (Durham University, England)
Bastianelli, Alison (Beziers VB, France)
Becker, Abby (Durham University, England)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (OK POREC (released from club 2/5/20), Croatia)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Beddingfield, Carly (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Belcher,Denise (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Bell, Katherine (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Benson, Amanda (NUC, Switzerland)
Bergren, Morgan (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Bierria, Tai (Levallois Sporting Club, France)
Bishop, Nicole (Tendring VC, England)
Blanchfield, Jaidyn (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Blomgren, Sarah (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Bosse-Foster, Kendall (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Bowers, Justine (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Brown, Amanda (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Brown, Julia (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Brown, Kazmiere (Khimik, Ukraine)
Brown, Rebecca (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Bruns, Taylor (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Buford, Kayla (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Bugg, Madison (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Burke, Emily (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Burpoe, Michelle (Sheffield, England)
Busa, Sydney (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Calvin, Lindsey (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Carlini, Lauren (Dinamo MOSKOW, Russia)
Cash, Samantha (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Castillo, Casey (VK Dukla Liberec, Czech Republic)
Chaffin, Nadia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Chambers, Felicity (Loughborough Students, England)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Cheviron, Melissa (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Chin, Rachel (Southern Cross VC, Australia)
Church, Anna (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Cinkova, Gabriela (Ixelles Volley, Belgium)
Clark, Tess (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Coddington, Isabella (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Lydia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Collasius, Kelsey (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Conaway, Alexis (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Cook (Simpson), Taylor (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Courtney, Megan (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Crespi, Shaun (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Crittenden, Naya (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Crocker, Corissa (Circolo Sportivo Italiano, Peru)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Cunningham, Cara (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Cuttino, Danielle (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Cygan, Kendall (Prima Donna Kass Huizen, Netherlands)
Dahlke, Kendra (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Dasch, Ambria (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Davenport, Alexandra (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Davis, Krysteena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Davis, Sara (Stella Es Calais, France)
De Hoog, Carly (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
DeGeest, Krista (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Dixon, TeTori (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club (released from club 3/7/20), China)
Dockery, Tiana (Diamond Food, Thailand)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Dowd, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Dowd, Lindsay (Pays D’Aix Venelles VB, France)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Dugan, Shannon (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Dupont, Caroline (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Edelman, Nicole (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA (released from club 1/13/20), Poland)
Edelman, Nicole (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Engelbrecht, Liesl (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Erhahon, Amber (G&B Scuola Volley, Switzerland)
Evans, Ashley (Bekescsabai Roplabda Sport Kft. (released from club 1/9/20), Hungary)
Evans, Ashley (RC Cannes, France)
Faines, Mari (London Inter Orcas, England)
Fairs, Erin (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Felinski, Courtney (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus)
Felix, Claire (Assoc. Paranaense de Educacao, Brazil)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Fleming, Kennedy (Thorigne-Fouillard Volley-Ball, France)
Flory, Lindsay (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Foecke, Mikaela (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Frantti, Alexandra (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Fricano, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Gardner, Brianna (Wessex, England)
Gardner, Ramey (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Gengenbacher, Kristen (A.O.F. Porfyras, Greece)
German, Skylar (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Gillis, Lauryn (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Gilroy, Hannah (CSM Epinay, France)
Gonzalez Rosa, Neysha (Wessex, England)
Grant, Nia (Polisportiva Filottrano Pallavolo SSDRL, Italy)
Grubbs, Tessa (OK Nova KBM Branik, Slovenia)
Haggerty, Madeline (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Hamson, Jennifer (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Handley, Erica (VK UP Olomouc, Czech Republic)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Viesti salo, Finland)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hardeman, Leah (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Harris, Deja (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 1/10/20), Sweden)
Harris, Deja (Volalto 2.0 Caserta SSD ARL, Italy)
Hart, Alexis (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Hartwick, Allahna (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Havili, Ainise (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 11/1/19), Sweden)
Havili, Ainise (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hervey, Jale’ (Partizani, Albania)
Hicks, Ebonie (Wessex, England)
Hill, Emily (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Hillyer, Kirstie (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Hoff, Carina (TSV Hartberg, Austria)
Holstein, Elizabeth (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Holston, Alexandra (MARITZA, Bulgaria)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Hooker, Destinee (Bohai Bank Tianjin, China)
Horner, Suzanne (Wessex, England)
Hruska, Kathleen (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Hunziker, Madison (Tendring VC, England)
Hurley, Hillary (Miejski Klub Sportowy Kalisz sp., Poland)
Hyland, Elizabeth (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Jenkins, Autumn (Apolon Limassol, Cyprus)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Johnson, Kayla (SV Hussenhofen1925 e.V., Germany)
Jones, Aquia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Jones, Emily (Team Sunderland, England)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Karlik, Kristen (Fortuna Odense Volley, Denmark)
Katona, Jennifer (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Keene, Jaelyn (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Kent, Rachel (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Keys, Tya (Su Ragazzi, Scotland)
Kline, Madison (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Kofie, Olivia (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Koop, Meghan (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Kosiorek, Jaime (Brendby VK, Denmark)
Kralj, Sydney (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Kranda,Brooke (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Kulak, Raquel (Amazonas de Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico)
Kupahu-Canon, Tehani (Turngesellschaft Trier 1800 e.V., Germany)
Ladeairous, Erin (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club (released from club 1/16/20), China)
Latham, Rebecca (ASD Futura Volley Giovani, Italy)
Lattin, Oni (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Le Vert, Leah (Mirdita, Albania)
Leahy, Elizabeth (Tendring VC, England)
Lee, Simone (Kurobe Aqua Fairies (released from club 1/15/20), Japan)
Lee, Simone (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Legros, Annayka (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Legros, Dessaa (G.S. Ilioupolis (released from club 12/23/19), Greece)
Legros, Dessaa (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Leone, Dori (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Lewis, Brianna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Lindburg, Makayla (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Livingston, Molly (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Lloyd, Carli (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lohman,Molly (Nyiregyhazi Elsport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary)
Lott, Nicole (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Lowe, Karsta (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Lutz, Merete (GS Caltex Seoul Kixx, Korea)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Mack, Monica (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Malloy,Alexandra (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Mann, Elizabeth (University of Nottingham, England)
Manns, Kaylee (Partizani, Albania)
Marques, Vanessa (Wessex, England)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Mathews, Alexis (Murov Baku, Azerbaijan)
Mau, Tyler-Marie (F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, Philippines)
Maxwell, Brittany (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
McClellan, Alicia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
McClendon, Deja (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
McKibben, Kiara (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Mena Gorostiaga, Agustina (Deportivo San Jose, Paraguay)
Merino,Mia (Wessex, England)
Milton, Taylor (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cypus)
Mims, Taylor (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Mitchem, Annie (Volley Bergamo SRL, Italy)
Modestow, Paulina (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Molnar, Kelsey (Tendring VC, England)
Moore, Keira (Volley Koniz, Switzerland)
Moore, Kiana (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Morgan, Brooke (OK POREC, Croatia)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Holte IF, Denmark)
Morse, Hallie (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Moyles, Peyton (Wessex, England)
Muench, Ashley (Mirdita, Albania)
Nelson, Alicia (Dusseldorfer Sport-Club 1899 e.V., Germany)
Nelson, Taylor (USC Munster, Germany)
Newcombe, Sonja (Liao Ning Hua Jun Women’s VB Club (released from club 1/27/20), China)
Newcombe, Sonja (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Nichol, Valerie (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Niemer, Stephanie (Juncos Valencianas, Puerto Rico)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Pol. Libertas Martignacco SSD ARL, Italy)
Oblad, Berkeley (MCM-Diamant Kaposvari Noi Roplabda Club, Hungary)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
O’Hagan, Molly (University of Nottingham, England)
Okaro, Oluoma (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Olden, Cara (Tendring VC, England)
Orlandini, Samantha (Centro Volley Reggiano A.S.D., Italy)
Overton, Kirsten (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Page, Lauren (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Palmer, Madeline (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Paster, Caleigh (AIX Universite Club 13 Volley-Ball, France)
Payne, Kelsie (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Perry, Veronica (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL (released from club 1/17/20), Italy)
Perry, Veronica (E. Leclerc Radomka Radom, Poland)
Peterson, Amanda (UVC Graz, Austria)
Petties, Fulani (A.O. Kavala, Greece)
Phillips, Mar Jana (Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, Philippines)
Pickrell, Cassidy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Pickrell, Kylie (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Ping, Michaela (Tendring VC, England)
Plum, Lauren (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Plummer, Kathryn (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Poulter, Jordyn (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Pukis, Reghan (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Rachel, Devon (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Ramsey, Perry (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Palac Bydgoszcz S.A., Poland)
Raskie, August (Wealth Planet Perugia Volley, Italy)
Reed, Nia (Edremit Belediyesi Altinoluk Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Reid, Alexandra (ASP ThetisVoulas, Greece)
Rice, Rebecca (University of Nottingham, England)
Rigdon, Madison (Cuneo Granda Volley ssd arl, Italy)
Rightnowar, Nicole (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Riza, Paige (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Roberts, Sabryn (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Robinson, Kelsey (Fenerbahce Sk, Turkey)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Rolfzen, Amber (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Rombach, Mackenzie (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Rooney, Celia (Durham University, England)
Root, Brianna (Tendring VC, England)
Rosenthal, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Rountree, Tess (Univ. Cesar Vallejo (Trujillo), Peru)
Ruddins, Lindsey (Pinkin de Corozal, Puerto Rico)
Rusek, Olivia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Sabin, Sabel (NUC, Switzerland)
Sawyer, Kelsee (University of Nottingham, England)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schirmer, Luisa (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Schmid, Sarah (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Schoene, Makena (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Schoenlein, Casey (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Schwan, Courtney (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Scott, Regan Hood (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Seaman, Brooke (Volley-Ball Stade Laurentin, France)
Seliger-Swenson, Samantha (Beziers VB, France)
Sells, Tristyn (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Shields, Mikayla (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sierra, Stephanie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sifferlen, Amanda (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Skeen, Jacqueline (SSC Freisen e.V., Germany)
Slade, Katelynn (Loughborough Students, England)
Slover, Taylor (Woman Volley, Finland)
Smith, Alexa (Beziers VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Speaks, Margaret (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Speech, Symone (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Spelman, Hayley (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Stafford, Shelly (Mayaguez Indias, Puerto Rico)
Stahl, Azariah (Caguas Cirollas (released by club 2/14/20), Puerto Rico)
Stake, Gisele (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Stapleton, Caila (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Sullivan, Kathryn (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Swagerty, Christy (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Swanegan, Mia (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Tamburri, Jackie (Balcatta VC, Australia)
Tapp, Hannah (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Taylor, Nikki (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Thater, Emily (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Thompson, Jordan (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
To, Sally (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Toliver, Holly (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Tom, Logan (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Topor, Julia (Diosgyor Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Turner, Whitney (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Vander Meer, Jennifer (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Vander Meer, Megan (Stella Es Calais, France)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Vente, Emma (TG Bad Soden e.V., Germany)
Vestal, Jessica (Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, Philippines)
Villarreal, Audrey (A.S.D. Centro Volley Orta, Italy)
Villarreal, Josie (A.S.D. Red Volley Marcianise, Italy)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Wallace, Alyse (Juncos Valencianas, Puerto Rico)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Washington, Deprece (WSV Eisenerz (released from club 1/15/20), Austria)
Washington, Deprece (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Washington, Haleigh (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Watson, Karis (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Weg, Madison (Wessex, England)
Welsh, Brittany (Durham University, England)
Welsh, MacKenzi (Naranjito Las Changas, Puerto Rico)
Whitaker, Ayana (Sporting Cristal (released from club 2/3/20), Peru)
Whitaker, Ayana (PVB Petrokimia Gresik, Indonesia)
White, Micaya (Caguas Criollas, Puerto Rico)
Wilhite, Sarah (Associacao Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Williams, Ariana (Stella Es Calais, France)
Williams, Stephanie (NUC, Switzerland)
Williams,Tionna (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Willis, Emmaline (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Wilson, Sierra (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Winters, Jaali (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Wolf, Julia (Balcatta VC, Australia)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Wong-Orantes, Justine (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Woodford, McKenna (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Wruck, Anna (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Wylie, Tarah (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Yeazel, Kate (Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal)
Young, Victoria (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Zant, Taylor (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Zayas, Gysell (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Ziegelbein, Tara (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Zielske, Makenna (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Zwart, Kendra (Durham University, England)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Amado, Nicholas (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Anderson, Matthew (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Andrews, Spencer (Durham University, England)
Apfelbach, Karl (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
August, Matthew (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Aylsworth, Avery (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Savo Volley, Finland)
Barahona, Anthony (University of Nottingham, England)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Boehle, Hayden (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Brewster, Adam (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Byers, Josiah (A.O.P. Kifissia, Greece)
Callaway, Matthew (Clubul Sportiv Stiinta Baia Mare, Romania)
Carmody, Thomas (Korson Veto, Finland)
Chamberlain, Max (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Volley Club Maconnais, France)
Chavers, Corey (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Christenson, Micah (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Coyle, Ryan (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Dagostino, Kyle (ACH Volley LJUBLJANA, Slovenia)
Defalco, Torey (Callipo Sport, Italy)
Denmark, Kaleb (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Durkin, Leo (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Duskey, Jason (A.D. FB Pall. Soliera, Italy)
Edwards, Peter (Durham University, England)
Ensing, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Ewert, Jordan (Club Voleibol Eivissa, Spain)
Farnung, Tyler (Tendring VC, England)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Field IV, Frank (Durham University, England)
Fifer, Scott (VK Pribram, Czech Republic)
Foley, Kyle (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Frank, William (Chemie Volley Mitteldeutschland, Germany)
Friedman, Grant (University of Nottingham, England)
Gamboa, Gino (Ikast KFUM Volley, Denmark)
Garbowski, Kamil (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Gibb, Chandler (University of Nottingham, England)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
Hancock, David (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Hatch, John (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (BANI YAS, United Arab Emirates)
House, Gary (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Jarman, Price (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Jimenez, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Jones, Jaron (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Kenny,Ryan (MVK Zvolen, Slovakia)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Knigge, Matthew (C.V. Emeve, Spain)
Kolev, Bozhidar (Tendring VC, England)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Krasich, Eric (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Le, Tien (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Leeson, Blake (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Ma’a, Micah (Stade Poitevin Volley Beach, France)
Mahan, Collin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Manoogian, Ryan (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Mather, Ryan (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Melcher, Zachary (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Melvin, Frank (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Menzel, Jeffrey (Zamalek (released from club 1/10/20), Egypt)
Menzel, Jeffrey (Jakarta Pertamina Energi, Indonesia)
Michelau, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Missry, Dylan (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Moss,Ryan (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Muagututia, Garrett (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Niemiec, Nicholas (VV Tupos, Netherlands)
Norman, Joseph (W-534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Overman, Grayson (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Patterson, Wyatt (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Payne, Langston (GAS Pamvochaikos, Greece)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Perinar, George (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Petty, Gregory (TV Buhl Volleyball, Germany)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Rosenmeier, Brett (Vitoria Sport Clube, Portugal)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Russell, Kyle (AS Cannes VB, France)
Samarin, Aaron (Durham University, England)
Sander, Brenden (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Schickling, Ryan (Team Sunderland, England)
Schmidt, Brendan (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Scott, Jonathan (TKC Wriezen e.V., Germany)
Shaw, James (Narbonne Volley, France)
Shmelev, Alexander (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (ZAKSA Kedzierzyn – Kozle, Poland)
Solbrig, Dalton (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Stahl, Mitchell (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Starkey, Daniel (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Tarquinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Thomas, Sanil (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Tuaniga, Joshua (MKS SLEPSK Malow Suwalki, Poland)
Ujkic, Matthew (University of Nottingham, England)
Ullery, Dennis (Newmarket VC, England)
Watten, Dustin (GKS GieKSa Katowice SA, Poland)
Weiser, Jacob (Malory Eagles (London), England)
West, Matthew (AS Cannes VB, France)
West, Nicholas (Mende Volley Ball, France)
Wexter, Michael (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Wheaton, Jonathon (Tendring VC, England)
Whetstone, Devion (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Wieczorek, David (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Williams, Daniel (Tendring VC, England)
Worsley, Joseph (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Yoshimoto, Matthew (Volley Amriswil, Switzerland)
Zornig, Jeff (Frederiksberg Volley, Denmark)
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Hervey, Jale’ (Partizani, Albania)
Le Vert, Leah (Mirdita, Albania)
Manns, Kaylee (Partizani, Albania)
Muench, Ashley (Mirdita, Albania)
Chin, Rachel (Southern Cross VC, Australia)
Tamburri, Jackie (Balcatta VC, Australia)
Wolf, Julia (Balcatta VC, Australia)
Angermeier, Tarryn (Melbourne Vipers, Australia)
Alexander, Taylor (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Anderson, Rachel (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Bass, Majesti (VB NO Sokol, Austria)
Brown, Rebecca (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Hoff, Carina (TSV Hartberg, Austria)
Keene, Jaelyn (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Lott, Nicole (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Peterson, Amanda (UVC Graz, Austria)
Washington, Deprece (WSV Eisenerz (released from club 1/15/20), Austria)
Mathews, Alexis (Murov Baku, Azerbaijan)
Cinkova, Gabriela (Ixelles Volley, Belgium)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Felix, Claire (Assoc. Paranaense de Educacao, Brazil)
McClendon, Deja (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Wilhite, Sarah (Associacao Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Holston, Alexandra (MARITZA, Bulgaria)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club (released from club 1/18/20), China)
Dixon, TeTori (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club (released from club 3/7/20), China)
Hooker, Destinee (Bohai Bank Tianjin, China)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club (released from club 1/16/20), China)
Newcombe, Sonja (Liao Ning Hua Jun Women’s VB Club (released from club 1/27/20), China)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (OK POREC (released from club 2/5/20), Croatia)
Morgan, Brooke (OK POREC, Croatia)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Felinski, Courtney (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus)
Jenkins, Autumn (Apolon Limassol, Cyprus)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Milton, Taylor (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cypus)
Akeo, Kamalani (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Castillo, Casey (VK Dukla Liberec, Czech Republic)
Davis, Krysteena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Handley, Erica (VK UP Olomouc, Czech Republic)
Kofie, Olivia (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Rusek, Olivia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Sifferlen, Amanda (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Karlik, Kristen (Fortuna Odense Volley, Denmark)
Kosiorek, Jaime (Brendby VK, Denmark)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Bastian, Kayla (Durham University, England)
Becker, Abby (Durham University, England)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bishop, Nicole (Tendring VC, England)
Bowers, Justine (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Burpoe, Michelle (Sheffield, England)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Chambers, Felicity (Loughborough Students, England)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Dowd, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Faines, Mari (London Inter Orcas, England)
Gardner, Brianna (Wessex, England)
Gardner, Ramey (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Gonzalez Rosa, Neysha (Wessex, England)
Hicks, Ebonie (Wessex, England)
Horner, Suzanne (Wessex, England)
Hunziker, Madison (Tendring VC, England)
Jones, Aquia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Jones, Emily (Team Sunderland, England)
Ladeairous, Erin (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Leahy, Elizabeth (Tendring VC, England)
Lindburg, Makayla (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Mann, Elizabeth (University of Nottingham, England)
Marques, Vanessa (Wessex, England)
McClellan, Alicia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Merino,Mia (Wessex, England)
Molnar, Kelsey (Tendring VC, England)
Moore, Kiana (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Moyles, Peyton (Wessex, England)
O’Hagan, Molly (University of Nottingham, England)
Olden, Cara (Tendring VC, England)
Ping, Michaela (Tendring VC, England)
Rice, Rebecca (University of Nottingham, England)
Riza, Paige (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Rooney, Celia (Durham University, England)
Root, Brianna (Tendring VC, England)
Sawyer, Kelsee (University of Nottingham, England)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sierra, Stephanie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Slade, Katelynn (Loughborough Students, England)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Weg, Madison (Wessex, England)
Welsh, Brittany (Durham University, England)
Wilson, Sierra (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Ziegelbein, Tara (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Zwart, Kendra (Durham University, England)
Alford, Audrey (LP Vampula, Finland)
Beddingfield, Carly (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Blanchfield, Jaidyn (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Conaway, Alexis (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Gillis, Lauryn (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Haggerty, Madeline (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Viesti salo, Finland)
Hart, Alexis (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Maxwell, Brittany (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Okaro, Oluoma (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Palmer, Madeline (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Ramsey, Perry (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Shields, Mikayla (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Slover, Taylor (Woman Volley, Finland)
Stapleton, Caila (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Wruck, Anna (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Askin, Ashley (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Bastianelli, Alison (Beziers VB, France)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Bierria, Tai (Levallois Sporting Club, France)
Brown, Amanda (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Bugg, Madison (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Davis, Sara (Stella Es Calais, France)
Dowd, Lindsay (Pays D’Aix Venelles VB, France)
Evans, Ashley (RC Cannes, France)
Fleming, Kennedy (Thorigne-Fouillard Volley-Ball, France)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Gilroy, Hannah (CSM Epinay, France)
Hardeman, Leah (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Kralj, Sydney (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Lattin, Oni (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Legros, Annayka (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Livingston, Molly (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Terville Florange O.C., France)
McKibben, Kiara (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Mims, Taylor (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Paster, Caleigh (AIX Universite Club 13 Volley-Ball, France)
Pickrell, Kylie (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Pukis, Reghan (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schmid, Sarah (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Schoenlein, Casey (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Schwan, Courtney (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Seaman, Brooke (Volley-Ball Stade Laurentin, France)
Seliger-Swenson, Samantha (Beziers VB, France)
Sells, Tristyn (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Smith, Alexa (Beziers VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Speaks, Margaret (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Sullivan, Kathryn (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Swanegan, Mia (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Vander Meer, Megan (Stella Es Calais, France)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Williams, Ariana (Stella Es Calais, France)
Winters, Jaali (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Young, Victoria (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Abercrombie, Brittany (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Amaro, Halli (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bruns, Taylor (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Chaffin, Nadia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Isabella (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Lydia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Collasius, Kelsey (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Dasch, Ambria (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Dugan, Shannon (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Flory, Lindsay (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
German, Skylar (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Hamson, Jennifer (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Havili, Ainise (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Holstein, Elizabeth (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Johnson, Kayla (SV Hussenhofen1925 e.V., Germany)
Kent, Rachel (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Kupahu-Canon, Tehani (Turngesellschaft Trier 1800 e.V., Germany)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Lee, Simone (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Leone, Dori (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Lewis, Brianna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Modestow, Paulina (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Nelson, Alicia (Dusseldorfer Sport-Club 1899 e.V., Germany)
Nelson, Taylor (USC Munster, Germany)
Nichol, Valerie (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Overton, Kirsten (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Pickrell, Cassidy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Plum, Lauren (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Rombach, Mackenzie (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Rosenthal, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Skeen, Jacqueline (SSC Freisen e.V., Germany)
Stake, Gisele (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Swagerty, Christy (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Taylor, Nikki (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Thater, Emily (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
To, Sally (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Vente, Emma (TG Bad Soden e.V., Germany)
Watson, Karis (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Williams,Tionna (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Wong-Orantes, Justine (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Zayas, Gysell (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Zielske, Makenna (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Agost, Taylor (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Burke, Emily (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Fairs, Erin (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Gengenbacher, Kristen (A.O.F. Porfyras, Greece)
Legros, Dessaa (G.S. Ilioupolis (released from club 12/23/19), Greece)
Legros, Dessaa (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Petties, Fulani (A.O. Kavala, Greece)
Reid, Alexandra (ASP ThetisVoulas, Greece)
Roberts, Sabryn (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Scott, Regan Hood (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Busa, Sydney (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Crespi, Shaun (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Dupont, Caroline (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Evans, Ashley (Bekescsabai Roplabda Sport Kft. (released from club 1/9/20), Hungary)
Lohman,Molly (Nyiregyhazi Elsport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary)
Mack, Monica (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Oblad, Berkeley (MCM-Diamant Kaposvari Noi Roplabda Club, Hungary)
Topor, Julia (Diosgyor Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Vander Meer, Jennifer (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Whitaker, Ayana (PVB Petrokimia Gresik, Indonesia)
Tom, Logan (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Alpert, Stefanie (Maccabi Raanana V.B. Club, Israel)
Alhassan, Rhamat (Volalto 2.0 Caserta SSD ARL (released from club 2/3/20), Italy)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Courtney, Megan (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Cuttino, Danielle (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Dahlke, Kendra (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Foecke, Mikaela (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Grant, Nia (Polisportiva Filottrano Pallavolo SSDRL, Italy)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Harris, Deja (Volalto 2.0 Caserta SSD ARL, Italy)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Latham, Rebecca (ASD Futura Volley Giovani, Italy)
Lowe, Karsta (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Mitchem, Annie (Volley Bergamo SRL, Italy)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Pol. Libertas Martignacco SSD ARL, Italy)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Orlandini, Samantha (Centro Volley Reggiano A.S.D., Italy)
Perry, Veronica (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL (released from club 1/17/20), Italy)
Plummer, Kathryn (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Poulter, Jordyn (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Raskie, August (Wealth Planet Perugia Volley, Italy)
Rigdon, Madison (Cuneo Granda Volley ssd arl, Italy)
Rolfzen, Amber (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Speech, Symone (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Toliver, Holly (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Villarreal, Audrey (A.S.D. Centro Volley Orta, Italy)
Villarreal, Josie (A.S.D. Red Volley Marcianise, Italy)
Washington, Haleigh (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Lee, Simone (Kurobe Aqua Fairies (released from club 1/15/20), Japan)
Tapp, Hannah (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Korea Expressway Corp. (released from club 1/6/20), Korea)
Cook (Simpson), Taylor (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Lutz, Merete (GS Caltex Seoul Kixx, Korea)
Spelman, Hayley (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Hyland, Elizabeth (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Cheviron, Melissa (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Morse, Hallie (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Cygan, Kendall (Prima Donna Kass Huizen, Netherlands)
Koop, Meghan (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Zant, Taylor (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hartwick, Allahna (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Katona, Jennifer (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Mena Gorostiaga, Agustina (Deportivo San Jose, Paraguay)
Crocker, Corissa (Circolo Sportivo Italiano, Peru)
DeGeest, Krista (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
Rountree, Tess (Univ. Cesar Vallejo (Trujillo), Peru)
Whitaker, Ayana (Sporting Cristal (released from club 2/3/20), Peru)
Bell, Katherine (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Mau, Tyler-Marie (F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, Philippines)
Phillips, Mar Jana (Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, Philippines)
Vestal, Jessica (Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, Philippines)
De Hoog, Carly (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Edelman, Nicole (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA (released from club 1/13/20), Poland)
Edelman, Nicole (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Frantti, Alexandra (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Hurley, Hillary (Miejski Klub Sportowy Kalisz sp., Poland)
Perry, Veronica (E. Leclerc Radomka Radom, Poland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Palac Bydgoszcz S.A., Poland)
Baird, Cassidy (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Cunningham, Cara (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Yeazel, Kate (Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal)
Kulak, Raquel (Amazonas de Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico)
Niemer, Stephanie (Juncos Valencianas, Puerto Rico)
Ruddins, Lindsey (Pinkin de Corozal, Puerto Rico)
Stafford, Shelly (Mayaguez Indias, Puerto Rico)
Stahl, Azariah (Caguas Cirollas (released by club 2/14/20), Puerto Rico)
Wallace, Alyse (Juncos Valencianas, Puerto Rico)
Welsh, MacKenzi (Naranjito Las Changas, Puerto Rico)
White, Micaya (Caguas Criollas, Puerto Rico)
Carlini, Lauren (Dinamo MOSKOW, Russia)
Keys, Tya (Su Ragazzi, Scotland)
Buford, Kayla (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Grubbs, Tessa (OK Nova KBM Branik, Slovenia)
Belcher,Denise (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Bergren, Morgan (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Blomgren, Sarah (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Clark, Tess (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Hruska, Kathleen (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Kranda,Brooke (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Malloy,Alexandra (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Rachel, Devon (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Washington, Deprece (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Aspen, Aubrey (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bailey, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bosse-Foster, Kendall (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Harris, Deja (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 1/10/20), Sweden)
Havili, Ainise (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 11/1/19), Sweden)
Hill, Emily (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Hillyer, Kirstie (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Kline, Madison (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Turner, Whitney (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Woodford, McKenna (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Benson, Amanda (NUC, Switzerland)
Brown, Julia (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Calvin, Lindsey (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Cash, Samantha (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Church, Anna (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Crittenden, Naya (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Davenport, Alexandra (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Engelbrecht, Liesl (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Erhahon, Amber (G&B Scuola Volley, Switzerland)
Fricano, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Moore, Keira (Volley Koniz, Switzerland)
Page, Lauren (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Payne, Kelsie (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Rightnowar, Nicole (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Sabin, Sabel (NUC, Switzerland)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schirmer, Luisa (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Schoene, Makena (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Williams, Stephanie (NUC, Switzerland)
Willis, Emmaline (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Wylie, Tarah (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Dockery, Tiana (Diamond Food, Thailand)
Abbott, Symone (Karayollari, Turkey)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Nilufer Belediye, Turkey)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lloyd, Carli (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Newcombe, Sonja (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Reed, Nia (Edremit Belediyesi Altinoluk Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Robinson, Kelsey (Fenerbahce Sk, Turkey)
Thompson, Jordan (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
Brown, Kazmiere (Khimik, Ukraine)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Le, Tien (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Norman, Joseph (W-534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Solbrig, Dalton (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
August, Matthew (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Fifer, Scott (VK Pribram, Czech Republic)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Melcher, Zachary (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Moss,Ryan (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Brewster, Adam (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Gamboa, Gino (Ikast KFUM Volley, Denmark)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Starkey, Daniel (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Zornig, Jeff (Frederiksberg Volley, Denmark)
Menzel, Jeffrey (Zamalek (released from club 1/10/20), Egypt)
Andrews, Spencer (Durham University, England)
Barahona, Anthony (University of Nottingham, England)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Coyle, Ryan (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Edwards, Peter (Durham University, England)
Farnung, Tyler (Tendring VC, England)
Field IV, Frank (Durham University, England)
Friedman, Grant (University of Nottingham, England)
Gibb, Chandler (University of Nottingham, England)
Jimenez, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Jones, Jaron (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Kolev, Bozhidar (Tendring VC, England)
Krasich, Eric (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Melvin, Frank (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Samarin, Aaron (Durham University, England)
Schickling, Ryan (Team Sunderland, England)
Ujkic, Matthew (University of Nottingham, England)
Ullery, Dennis (Newmarket VC, England)
Weiser, Jacob (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Wheaton, Jonathon (Tendring VC, England)
Whetstone, Devion (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Williams, Daniel (Tendring VC, England)
Aylsworth, Avery (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Savo Volley, Finland)
Carmody, Thomas (Korson Veto, Finland)
Foley, Kyle (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Leeson, Blake (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Manoogian, Ryan (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Boehle, Hayden (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Chamberlain, Max (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Volley Club Maconnais, France)
Jarman, Price (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Ma’a, Micah (Stade Poitevin Volley Beach, France)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Russell, Kyle (AS Cannes VB, France)
Shaw, James (Narbonne Volley, France)
Stahl, Mitchell (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
West, Matthew (AS Cannes VB, France)
West, Nicholas (Mende Volley Ball, France)
Apfelbach, Karl (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Durkin, Leo (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Ensing, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Garbowski, Kamil (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Hancock, David (TV Bliesen, Germany)
House, Gary (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Michelau, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Patterson, Wyatt (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Petty, Gregory (TV Buhl Volleyball, Germany)
Schmidt, Brendan (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Scott, Jonathan (TKC Wriezen e.V., Germany)
Tarquinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Wieczorek, David (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Worsley, Joseph (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Frank, William (Chemie Volley Mitteldeutschland, Germany)
Hatch, John (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Wexter, Michael (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Byers, Josiah (A.O.P. Kifissia, Greece)
Payne, Langston (GAS Pamvochaikos, Greece)
Menzel, Jeffrey (Jakarta Pertamina Energi, Indonesia)
Denmark, Kaleb (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Missry, Dylan (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Anderson, Matthew (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Chavers, Corey (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Christenson, Micah (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Defalco, Torey (Callipo Sport, Italy)
Duskey, Jason (A.D. FB Pall. Soliera, Italy)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Muagututia, Garrett (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Mather, Ryan (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Shmelev, Alexander (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Mahan, Collin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Niemiec, Nicholas (VV Tupos, Netherlands)
Perinar, George (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Sander, Brenden (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (ZAKSA Kedzierzyn – Kozle, Poland)
Tuaniga, Joshua (MKS SLEPSK Malow Suwalki, Poland)
Watten, Dustin (GKS GieKSa Katowice SA, Poland)
Rosenmeier, Brett (Vitoria Sport Clube, Portugal)
Callaway, Matthew (Clubul Sportiv Stiinta Baia Mare, Romania)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Kenny,Ryan (MVK Zvolen, Slovakia)
Dagostino, Kyle (ACH Volley LJUBLJANA, Slovenia)
Amado, Nicholas (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Ewert, Jordan (Club Voleibol Eivissa, Spain)
Knigge, Matthew (C.V. Emeve, Spain)
Thomas, Sanil (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Overman, Grayson (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Yoshimoto, Matthew (Volley Amriswil, Switzerland)
Holt, Samuel (BANI YAS, United Arab Emirates)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 31, 2020) – USA Volleyball invites athletes to participate in upcoming beach ParaVolley training camps, which are being held to identify athletes to represent the United States in international competition as well as an opportunity to learn the sport in an active setting.
Beach ParaVolley, or standing beach volleyball played with three-member teams, works within the Paralympic classification system which promotes the inclusivity of the sport.
According to Michelle Goodall, USA Volleyball’s beach ParaVolley program administrator, the emphasis in 2020 is to build the sport’s athlete pipeline as well as building exposure for the relatively new sport.
“We are thrilled to offer yet another year of this adaptive sport opportunity,” Goodall said. “We have long-range goals for this sport and we’re hopeful for inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.”
The 2020 season currently includes one confirmed international competition as part of the 2020 Beach ParaVolley World Championship Series. The Pingtan Beach World Series Open, which the USA won gold in the men’s division and silver in the women’s division in 2019, is being held May 28-31 in Pingtan, China.
Four other international competitions are being discussed for locations in The Netherlands (September), India (October), Lanzarote, Spain (November) and the United States (November/December).
While all athletes are encouraged to attend the training camps, individuals also wishing to represent the USA at a 2020 international beach ParaVolley tournaments must participate in one of three training camps or other designated International Event Qualifiers (IEQ) prior to selection. Training camps are scheduled for March 27-29 in Tavares, Florida, June 26-28 in Edmond, Oklahoma, and July 29-31 in Edmond, Oklahoma.
USA Volleyball will hold two beach ParaVolley demonstration events this summer. The first demonstration will involve youth players May 1-3 in conjunction with the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama. An adult demonstration of beach ParaVolley and a standalone tournament will be held May 8-10 in conjunction with the Collegiate Beach Championships in Hermosa Beach, California. These events will also serve as an IEQ.
Based on confirmation of international tournaments this fall, a pre-international training block will be likely held in September in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Additional training camps, domestic tournaments and demonstrations may be added at a later date.
All athletes, regardless of age/gender/classifiable disability, are invited to participate in USA Volleyball beach ParaVolley training camps. Athletes for our domestic demonstrations will be selected by invitation, though all classifiable athletes who indicate interest/availability will be considered.
To register for one of the three training camps, click here. Participation and registration fees specific to each camp are included in the online registration.
For additional information, contact Michelle Goodall at [email protected].
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 31, 2020) – The U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball National Team was nearly perfect in 2019 as it continues to build momentum toward defending its 2016 Paralympic Games title this summer at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
The U.S. won all 25 of its matches in 2019 and dropped just 10 sets out 85 while experimenting with lineups throughout the course of the season showcasing a deep roster. Along the way, the Americans defeated reigning World ParaVolley world champion Russia eight times in 2019, including three times in the season-ending World ParaVolley World Super 6 without losing a set.
For its season-long accomplishments, the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball National Team has been honored as USA Volleyball’s Team of the Year for 2019.
“I definitely knew that we were capable of going 25-0, but I don’t think we were fixated on going undefeated,” Heather Erickson said. “I think it was us taking it game-by-game, focusing on what we wanted to get better at and really building up to the Tokyo 2020 Games. It was a total bonus that we went undefeated. And I don’t think we even realized it until our coach told us that it had happened.”
Monique Burkland, who was earlier named USA Volleyball’s Female Sitting Player of the Year, felt the team’s cohesion played a key role in 2019.
“I honestly think it was due to our team dynamic,” Burkland said. “We have been working a lot on our dynamic off and on the court. When we get along better off the court, it shows up on the court. We end up trusting each other more. When we are playing, we are having fun. Everything just clicks together when having fun.”
Erickson agrees with Burkland that the team’s chemistry played a key role in Team USA’s 25-0 season.
“Team chemistry – It brought us more together more, and it made us realize that we can’t be complacent with what we are doing and we have to keep working,” Erickson said. “If we don’t, then we easily can be beat. I think that kind of reset us all and got us going for 2019. I think it built up our team.”
As the number-one team in the world and defending Paralympic Games champion, Team USA knows other countries will put max effort into beating them in 2020. Having faced solid competition in 2019 and overcoming some adversity along the way, the U.S. has confidence it can handle whatever comes their way.
“It just give us a little more confidence, especially since we came back from a deficit in the Super Six finals (against Russia), and how we came back,” Burkland said. “It just shows that no matter what situation we are in, as long as we are playing the way we can, we can dig ourselves out of anything. It just gives us more confidence going into this year. It gives us a boost of confidence in how talented we are.”
Burkland feels breaking the match down into smaller increments has been the best way to overcome deficits on the court.
“I think we just try to reset, come together, try not to focus on the score,” Burkland said. “Instead we focus on what we need to do to get the next point and the next point – go point-by-point and not trying to make up the margin because you get too frantic.”
Team USA has now gone 51-1 since late in 2017 with its only setback being a loss to Russia in the final match of 2018, the gold-medal match of the World ParaVolley World Championship. Team USA’s confidence soared last year with its eight wins over Russia.
“It was nice getting revenge on (Russia) for sure, but it still made me a little angry that we couldn’t beat them at Worlds. It was a little bittersweet,” Erickson said. “It was definitely a good feeling going into 2020 of knowing and having the confidence that we can beat them again and again as long as we stay with what we are doing and building on our skills.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2020) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 2020 U.S. Girls Youth National Training Team (GYNTT) roster.
The 20-player roster includes six outside hitters, four middles, three setters, three liberos, three opposites and one outside/libero player. The outside hitters are Julia Blyashov (Carlsbad, Calif., WAVE), Jordyn Harvey (Woods Cross, Utah, Utah Hive VBC), Devin Kahahawai (Kailua, Hawaii, Spike and Serve), Harper Murray (Ann Arbor, Mich., Legacy VBC), Elia Rubin (Los Angeles, Sunshine VBC) and Mckenna Wucherer (Brookfield, Wis., Milwaukee Sting).
Middles tabbed to the GYNTT roster are Rebekah Allick (Lincoln, Neb., Volleyball Club Nebraska), Nya Bunton (Louisville, Ky., adidas KIVA) and Margaret Mendelson (North Ogden, Utah, Utah Hive VBC). Opposites are Kierstyn Barton (Glendale, Ariz., Aspire), Caroline Jurevicius (Gates Mills, Ohio, AVC) and Kerry Keefe (Pacific Palisades, Calif., Sunshine VBC).
The trio of setters are Lauren Carter (Winterset, Iowa, Club Ignit Select), Alexis Stucky (Laramie, Wyo., Norco Volleyball) and Ella Swindle (Columbia, Mo., KC Power). The liberos are Laney Choboy (Raleigh, N.C., NC Volleyball Academy), Saige Damrow (Howards Grove, Wis., Fox Cities Elite) and Gala Trubint (San Diego, Calif., Coast VBC). Chloe Chicoine (Lafayette, Ind., Circle City) is an outside hitter/libero combo.
Four players have already verbally committed to their college of choice. Allick has verballed to University of Nebraska. Carter will head to University of Denver. Damrow has chosen University of Wisconsin. Wucherer has committed to University of Minnesota. Eight of the players will be part of the 2022 high school graduating class while the remaining 12 will graduate high school in 2023.
The GYNTT head coach is Keegan Cook, who serves as head coach at the University of Washington. He is assisted by Alyssa D’Errico (associate head coach at Dayton University) and Trent Kersten (head coach at San Jose State University). Jon Wong, assistant coach at Texas Tech, was selected to serve as technical coordinator.
The NORCECA Girls U18 Continental Championship, a qualifier into the 2021 FIVB Girls U18 World Championship is still scheduled to take place Aug. 2-10 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
2020 U.S. Girls Youth National Training Team
Player (Position, Height, HS Grad Year, Hometown, Youth Club, Region, Verballed College)
Rebekah Allick (M, 6-3, 2022, Lincoln, Neb., Volleyball Club Nebraska, Great Plains, University of Nebraska)
Kierstyn Barton (OPP, 6-2, 2023, Glendale, Ariz., Aspire, Arizona, TBA)
Julia Blyashov (OH, 6-3, 2023, Carlsbad, Calif., WAVE, Southern California, TBA)
Eloise Brandewie (M, 6-3, 2023, Columbus, Ohio, Mintonette, Ohio Valley, TBA)
Nya Bunton (M, 6-3, 2023, Louisville, Ky., adidas KIVA, Pioneer, TBA)
Lauren Carter (S, 5-10, 2022, Winterset, Iowa, Club Ignit Select, Iowa, University of Denver)
Chloe Chicoine (OH/L, 5-9, 2023, Lafayette, Ind., Circle City, Hoosier, TBA)
Laney Choboy (L, 5-3, 2023, Raleigh, N.C., NC Volleyball Academy, Carolina, TBA)
Saige Damrow (L, 5-8, 2023, Howards Grove, Wis., Fox Cities Elite, Badger, University of Wisconsin)
Jordyn Harvey (OH, 6-1, 2023, Woods Cross, Utah, Utah Hive Volleyball, Intermountain, TBA)
Caroline Jurevicius (OPP, 6-2, 2023, Gates Mills, Ohio, AVC, Ohio Valley, TBA)
Devin Kahahawai (OH, 6-3, 2022, Kailua, Hawaii, Spike and Serve VBC, Aloha, TBA)
Kerry Keefe (OPP, 6-2, 2022, Pacific Palisades, Calif., Sunshine VBC, Southern California, TBA)
Margaret Mendelson (M, 6-5, 2023, North Ogden, Utah, Utah Hive VBC, Intermountain, TBA)
Harper Murray (OH, 6-1, 2023, Ann Arbor, Mich., Legacy VBC, Lakeshore, TBA)
Elia Rubin (OH, 6-1, 2022, Los Angeles, Calif., Sunshine VBC, Southern California, TBA)
Alexis Stucky (S, 6-2, 2022, Laramie, Wyo., Norco Volleyball , Rocky Mountain, TBA)
Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2023, Columbia, Mo., KC Power, Heart of America, TBA)
Gala Trubint (L, 5-8, 2022, San Diego, Calif., Coast VBC, Southern California, TBA)
Mckenna Wucherer (OH, 6-1, 2022, Brookfield, Wis., Milwaukee Sting, Badger, University of Minnesota)
Head Coach: Keegan Cook (head coach, University of Washington)
Assistant Coach: Alyssa D’Errico (associate coach, University of Dayton)
Assistant Coach: Trent Kersten (head coach, San Jose State University)
Technical Coordinator: Jon Wong (assistant coach, Texas Tech University)
Team Lead: Meredith Lee (USA Volleyball High Performance)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 24, 2020) – USA Volleyball is busy preparing for the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team season through tryouts, coaching selections and future training camps.
Dan Fisher, head coach at the University of Pittsburgh, has been selected to serve as head coach for the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team which will compete at the 2020 NORCECA Women’s U20 Continental Championship May 10-17 in Edmonton, Canada. He will be assisted by Indiana University Assistant Coach Krista Vansant and UCLA Associate Head Coach Brad Keller. TJ Read, UCF’s director of operations, will be the technical coordinator.
“I am beyond honored to once again be part of USA Volleyball and to represent our country,” Fisher said. “It is a wonderful opportunity for me to learn from my staff and to be around high-level volleyball. Likewise, the athletes will grow by competing on the international stage as well as getting their foot in the door for future USA opportunities.”
The 2020 NORCECA Women’s U20 Continental Championship is a qualification event into the 2021 FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship. Athletes from the U.S. Girls Youth National Team won the 2019 FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship and are matriculated up to the WJNT program.
“I am excited to continue building this platform where both athletes and coaches have opportunities to develop their skills for the international stage,” Keller said. “It is a humbling opportunity to represent our country on a global scale, an honor that I will continue to respect at the highest level.
Athletes wishing to participate on the WJNT at NORCECA are asked to register and compete in a High Performance tryout prior to April 2. If this date presents scheduling issues, please contact [email protected] with your schedule for ways to be included in this team selection. Athletes who are selected for the WJNT will be notified by mid-April.
Vansant, who played for the U.S. Women’s National Team in 2015 before transitioning to the coaching world, is grateful for the opportunity to work for the WJNT program.
“As a player, I felt that training and competing at the international level was imperative to my growth and I am eager to share some of the lessons that I learned with the athletes,” Vansant said.
Athletes selected to the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team for the NORCECA event will have a training camp May 7-9 in Canada immediately prior to the tournament.
USA Volleyball will also hold a U.S. Women’s Junior National Team Training (WJNTT) Camp July 4-10 at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. A total of 20 athletes will be selected for this training camp. Fisher, Vansant and Keller will be the coaching staff for this group.
The U.S. Women’s Junior A1 National Training Program (WJA1) will take place July 17-27 in Pittsburgh. A total of 24 athletes will be selected for the program, which includes competition at the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships. Lee Maes, associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at University of Colorado, will lead the staff and be assisted by Empire Volleyball Club’s Kathy O’Neil, DePaul Head Coach Marie Zidek and Brockport University Head Coach Steve Pike.
“Opportunity, development and competition are three fundamental pursuits of all high-level competitive athletes,” Maes said. “The USA Volleyball High Performance programs provide elite players those pursuits in a unique environment that’s filled with exposure to world-class coaching and international-style competition.”
All USA Volleyball High Performance Girls Indoor Tryout evaluations will be considered for WJNTT and WJA1 team selections. Athlete selection and notification will take place between May 11-21.
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Several players named to the 2020 U.S. Women’s Junior National Training Team earned gold at last year’s FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 17, 2020) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 2020 U.S. Women’s Junior National Training Team roster.
The 21-player roster includes seven outside hitters, six middles, three setters, three liberos and two opposites. The outside hitters are Ally Batenhorst (Katy, Texas, Houston Juniors), Allison Jacobs (Stevenson Ranch, Calif., Legacy VBC), Lindsay Krause (Papillion, Neb., Premier Nebraska), Jordan Middleton (Gilbert, Ariz., Arizona Storm Elite), Jess Mruzik (Livonia, Mich., Legacy VBC), Elena Oglivie (Kapolei, Hawaii, Kuikahi VBC) and Katelyn Smith (Irvine, Calif., Tstreet).
Middles tabbed to the WJNTT roster are Carter Booth (Englewood, Colo., Colorado Juniors), Caroline Crawford (Lansing, Kan., MAVS KC), Gabrielle Essix (Hoover, Ala., Southern Performance), Anna Herrington (Orlando, Fla., OTVA), Devyn Robinson (Ankeny, Iowa, Iowa Powerplex) and Shaylee Shore (Prosper, Texas, Skyline Juniors Dallas).
The trio of setters are Kami Miner (Redondo Beach, Calif., Mizuno Long Beach VBC), Kennedi Orr (Eagan, Minn., Northern Lights) and Sarah White (Cranberry Township, Pa., Pittsburgh Elite). Selected liberos are Hattie Monson (Morris, Ill., Adversity), Sydney Reed (Glenelg, Md., Metro VBC of DC) and Lexi Rodriguez (Sterling, Ill., Club Fusion). The WJNTT opposites are Emily Londot (Utica, Ohio, Mintonette Sports) and Katy Ryan (Rathdrum, Idaho, T3 VBC).
The WJNTT has a solid foundation with athletes who won gold at the 2019 FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship held last September and have matriculated to the U20 age group. Booth, Crawford, Jacobs, Krause, Londot, Miner, Mruzik, Oglivie, Orr, Robinson and Rodriguez all won world championship gold in Egypt for Team USA.
Eight of the WJNTT have completed their prep careers and heading off to college. Crawford (University of Kansas), Jacobs (UCLA), Londot (Ohio State), Monson (Notre Dame), Mruzik (University of Michigan), Oglivie (Stanford University), Reed (University of North Carolina), Robinson (University of Wisconsin) are slated to begin their collegiate careers this fall.
The WJNTT head coach is Dan Fisher, who serves as head coach at the University of Pittsburgh. He is assisted by Krista Vansant (assistant coach at Indiana University) and Jon Newman-Gonchar (head coach at University of New Mexico). TJ Read, director of volleyball operations at UCF, was selected to serve as technical coordinator.
The U.S. was scheduled to compete in the NORCECA Women’s U20 Continental Championship May 10-17 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The NORCECA event is a qualifier to the 2021 FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship. However, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the NORCECA event to be postponed without it being rescheduled to date. The WJNTT training period was set for July 4-10 in Colorado Springs, but the continuing impact of COVID-19 has prompted it to be canceled.
When the NORCECA Women’s U20 Continental Championship is rescheduled, the Team USA competition roster will come from the WJNTT roster.
2020 U.S. Women’s Junior National Training Team
Player (Position, Height, HS Grad Year, Hometown, Youth Club, Region, Committed College)
Ally Batenhorst (OH, 6-4, 2021, Katy, Texas, Houston Juniors, Lone Star Region, Nebraska)
Carter Booth (M, 6-7, 2022, Englewood, Colo., Colorado Juniors, Rocky Mountain Region, Minnesota)
Caroline Crawford (M, 6-2, 2020, Lansing, Kan., MAVS KC, Heart of America Region, Kansas)
Gabrielle Essix (M, 6-4, 2021, Hoover, Ala., Southern Performance, Southern Region, Florida)
Anna Herrington (M, 6-0, 2022, Orlando, Fla., OTVA, Florida Region, Boston College)
Allison Jacobs (OH, 5-11, 2020, Stevenson Ranch, Calif., Legacy VBC, Southern California Region, UCLA)
Lindsay Krause (OH, 6-2, 2021, Papillion, Neb., Premier Nebraska, Great Plains Region, Nebraska)
Emily Londot (OPP, 6-2, 2020, Utica, Ohio, Mintonette Sports, Ohio Valley Region, Ohio State)
Jordan Middleton (OH, 6-2, 2022, Gilbert, Ariz., Arizona Storm Elite, Arizona Region, Southern California)
Kami Miner (S, 6-0, 2021, Redondo Beach, Calif., Mizuno Long Beach VBC, Southern California Region, Stanford)
Hattie Monson (L, 5-6, 2020, Morris, Ill., Adversity, Great Lakes Region, Notre Dame)
Jess Mruzik (OH, 6-2, 2020, Livonia, Mich., Legacy VBC, Lakeshore Region, Michigan)
Elena Oglivie (OH, 5-9, 2020, Kapolei, Hawaii, Kuikahi VBC, Aloha Region, Stanford)
Kennedi Orr (S, 6-1, 2021, Eagan, Minn., Northern Lights, North Country Region, Nebraska)
Sydney Reed (L, 5-7, 2020, Glenelg, Md., Metro VBC of DC, Chesapeake Region, North Carolina)
Devyn Robinson (M, 6-2, 2020, Ankeny, Iowa, Iowa Powerplex VBC, Iowa Region, Wisconsin)
Lexi Rodriguez (L, 5-7, 2021, Sterling, Ill., Club Fusion VBC, Great Lakes Region, Nebraska)
Katy Ryan (OPP, 6-5, 2021, Rathdrum, Idaho, T3 VBC, Evergreen Region, Washington State)
Shaylee Shore (M, 6-2, 2021, Prosper, Texas, Skyline Juniors Dallas, North Texas Region, Rice)
Katelyn Smith (OH, 6-3, 2021, Irvine, Calif., Tstreet, Southern California Region, Southern California)
Sarah White (S, 6-1, 2021, Cranberry Township, Pa., Pittsburgh Elite, Keystone Region, Ohio State)
Head Coach: Dan Fisher (head coach, University of Pittsburgh)
Assistant Coach: Krista Vansant (assistant coach, Indiana University)
Assistant Coach: Jon Newman-Gonchar (head coach, University of New Mexico)
Technical Coordinator: TJ Read (director of operations, UCF)
Team Lead: Nicole Segura (USA Volleyball High Performance)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 23, 2020) – USA Volleyball has processed a national federation-record 456 international transfer certificates (336 females, 120 males) allowing United States citizens to compete in foreign professional volleyball leagues for the 2019-20 season as of Jan. 17. USA Volleyball processed a then-record 440 international transfers for the 2018-19 season. Additional transfers, including members of the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, will be processed in the coming days and are yet finalized.
On the women’s side, athletes have transferred to play in 36 different countries with France attracting 47 players followed by Germany with 46 players, England 45 players, Italy 25 players and Switzerland 24. The Italian league has had 12 U.S. Women’s National Team players including six (Megan Courtney, Kim Hill, Karsta Lowe, Chiaka Ogbogu, Jordyn Poulter, Haleigh Washington) who helped Team USA win silver at the 2019 FIVB World Cup.
Among the popular destinations for U.S. men’s international transfers include Germany with 23 athletes, England with 21, France with 11 and Italy with 10. The U.S. Men’s National Team has six players (Matt Anderson, Micah Christenson, TJ DeFalco, Max Holt, Garrett Muagututia and Aaron Russell) playing in Italy who were part of the Team USA roster at the 2019 FIVB World Cup.
In total, 40 different countries have U.S. athletes participating in the 2019-20 club season.
The International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is a mandatory requirement of the FIVB for athletes to transfer from one National Federation (country) to another National Federation (country) to play in professional leagues. All National Federations are required to follow this established procedure. For details, refer to the FIVB Sports Regulations (2013) Section 45.3.
Women’s Transfers to 36 Countries/Federations
Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey
Men’s Transfers to 27 Countries/Federations
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates
Women’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Men’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Abbott, Symone (Karayollari, Turkey)
Abercrombie, Brittany (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Agost, Taylor (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Akeo, Kamalani (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Alexander, Taylor (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Alhassan, Rhamat (Volalto 2.0 Caserta SSD ARL, Italy)
Alpert, Stefanie (Maccabi Raanana V.B. Club, Israel)
Amaro, Halli (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Anderson, Rachel (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Angermeier, Tarryn (Melbourne Vipers, Australia)
Askin, Ashley (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Aspen, Aubrey (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Korea Expressway Corp. (released from club 1/6/20), Korea)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Nilufer Belediye, Turkey)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Bailey, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Baird, Cassidy (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Bass, Majesti (VB NO Sokol, Austria)
Bastian, Kayla (Durham University, England)
Bastianelli, Alison (Beziers VB, France)
Becker, Abby (Durham University, England)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (OK POREC, Croatia)
Beddingfield, Carly (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Belcher,Denise (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Benson, Amanda (NUC, Switzerland)
Bergren, Morgan (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Bishop, Nicole (Tendring VC, England)
Blanchfield, Jaidyn (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Blomgren, Sarah (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Bosse-Foster, Kendall (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Bowers, Justine (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Brown, Amanda (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Brown, Rebecca (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Bruns, Taylor (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Buford, Kayla (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Bugg, Madison (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Burke, Emily (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Busa, Sydney (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Calvin, Lindsey (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Carlini, Lauren (Dinamo MOSKOW, Russia)
Cash, Samantha (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Castillo, Casey (VK Dukla Liberec, Czech Republic)
Chambers, Felicity (Loughborough Students, England)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Cheviron, Melissa (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Church, Anna (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Cinkova, Gabriela (Ixelles Volley, Belgium)
Clark, Tess (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Coddington, Isabella (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Lydia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Collasius, Kelsey (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Conaway, Alexis (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Cook (Simpson), Taylor (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Courtney, Megan (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Crittenden, Naya (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Cunningham, Cara (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Cuttino, Danielle (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Cygan, Kendall (Prima Donna Kass Huizen, Netherlands)
Dahlke, Kendra (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Dasch, Ambria (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Davenport, Alexandra (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Davis, Krysteena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Davis, Sara (Stella Es Calais, France)
De Hoog, Carly (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
DeGeest, Krista (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Dixon, TeTori (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Dowd, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Dowd, Lindsay (Pays D’Aix Venelles VB, France)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Dugan, Shannon (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Dupont, Caroline (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Edelman, Nicole (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA (released from club 1/13/20), Poland)
Edelman, Nicole (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Engelbrecht, Liesl (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Erhahon, Amber (G&B Scuola Volley, Switzerland)
Evans, Ashley (Bekescsabai Roplabda Sport Kft. (released from club 1/9/20), Hungary)
Evans, Ashley (RC Cannes, France)
Faines, Mari (London Inter Orcas, England)
Fairs, Erin (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Felix, Claire (Assoc. Paranaense de Educacao, Brazil)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Flory, Lindsay (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Foecke, Mikaela (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Frantti, Alexandra (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Fricano, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Gardner, Brianna (Wessex, England)
Gardner, Ramey (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Gengenbacher, Kristen (A.O.F. Porfyras, Greece)
German, Skylar (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Gillis, Lauryn (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Gilroy, Hannah (CSM Epinay, France)
Gonzalez Rosa, Neysha (Wessex, England)
Grant, Nia (Polisportiva Filottrano Pallavolo SSDRL, Italy)
Haggerty, Madeline (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Hamson, Jennifer (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Handley, Erica (VK UP Olomouc, Czech Republic)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Viesti salo, Finland)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hardeman, Leah (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Harris, Deja (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 1/10/20), Sweden)
Hartwick, Allahna (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Havili, Ainise (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 11/1/19), Sweden)
Havili, Ainise (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hicks, Ebonie (Wessex, England)
Hill, Emily (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Hillyer, Kirstie (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Hoff, Carina (TSV Hartberg, Austria)
Holstein, Elizabeth (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Holston, Alexandra (MARITZA, Bulgaria)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Hooker, Destinee (Bohai Bank Tianjin, China)
Horner, Suzanne (Wessex, England)
Hruska, Kathleen (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Hunziker, Madison (Tendring VC, England)
Hurley, Hillary (Miejski Klub Sportowy Kalisz sp., Poland)
Hyland, Elizabeth (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Jenkins, Autumn (Apolon Limassol, Cyprus)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Johnson, Kayla (SV Hussenhofen1925 e.V., Germany)
Jones, Aquia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Jones, Emily (Team Sunderland, England)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Karlik, Kristen (Fortuna Odense Volley, Denmark)
Katona, Jennifer (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Keene, Jaelyn (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Keys, Tya (Su Ragazzi, Scotland)
Kline, Madison (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Kofie, Olivia (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Koop, Meghan (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Kosiorek, Jaime (Brendby VK, Denmark)
Kralj, Sydney (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Kranda,Brooke (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Kupahu-Canon, Tehani (Turngesellschaft Trier 1800 e.V., Germany)
Ladeairous, Erin (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club, China)
Latham, Rebecca (ASD Futura Volley Giovani, Italy)
Lattin, Oni (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Leahy, Elizabeth (Tendring VC, England)
Lee, Simone (Kurobe Aqua Fairies (released from club 1/15/20), Japan)
Legros, Annayka (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Legros, Dessaa (G.S. Ilioupolis (released from club 12/23/19), Greece)
Leone, Dori (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Lewis, Brianna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Lindburg, Makayla (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Livingston, Molly (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Lloyd, Carli (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lohman,Molly (Nyiregyhazi Elsport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary)
Lott, Nicole (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Lowe, Karsta (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Lutz, Merete (GS Caltex Seoul Kixx, Korea)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Mack, Monica (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Malloy,Alexandra (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Mann, Elizabeth (University of Nottingham, England)
Manns, Kaylee (Partizani, Albania)
Marques, Vanessa (Wessex, England)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Maxwell, Brittany (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
McClellan, Alicia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
McClendon, Deja (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
McKibben, Kiara (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Mena Gorostiaga, Agustina (Deportivo San Jose, Paraguay)
Merino,Mia (Wessex, England)
Milton, Taylor (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cypus)
Mims, Taylor (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Mitchem, Annie (Volley Bergamo SRL, Italy)
Modestow, Paulina (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Molnar, Kelsey (Tendring VC, England)
Moore, Keira (Volley Koniz, Switzerland)
Moore, Kiana (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Morgan, Brooke (OK POREC, Croatia)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Holte IF, Denmark)
Morse, Hallie (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Moyles, Peyton (Wessex, England)
Muench, Ashley (Mirdita, Albania)
Nelson, Taylor (USC Munster, Germany)
Newcombe, Sonja (Liao Ning Hua Jun Women’s VB Club, China)
Nichol, Valerie (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Pol. Libertas Martignacco SSD ARL, Italy)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
O’Hagan, Molly (University of Nottingham, England)
Okaro, Oluoma (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Olden, Cara (Tendring VC, England)
Orlandini, Samantha (Centro Volley Reggiano A.S.D., Italy)
Overton, Kirsten (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Page, Lauren (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Palmer, Madeline (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Paster, Caleigh (AIX Universite Club 13 Volley-Ball, France)
Payne, Kelsie (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Perry, Veronica (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Peterson, Amanda (UVC Graz, Austria)
Petties, Fulani (A.O. Kavala, Greece)
Pickrell, Cassidy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Pickrell, Kylie (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Ping, Michaela (Tendring VC, England)
Plum, Lauren (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Plummer, Kathryn (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Poulter, Jordyn (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Pukis, Reghan (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Rachel, Devon (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Ramsey, Perry (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Palac Bydgoszcz S.A., Poland)
Raskie, August (Wealth Planet Perugia Volley, Italy)
Reed, Nia (Edremit Belediyesi Altinoluk Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Reid, Alexandra (ASP ThetisVoulas, Greece)
Rice, Rebecca (University of Nottingham, England)
Rigdon, Madison (Cuneo Granda Volley ssd arl, Italy)
Rightnowar, Nicole (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Riza, Paige (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Roberts, Sabryn (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Robinson, Kelsey (Fenerbahce Sk, Turkey)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Rolfzen, Amber (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Rombach, Mackenzie (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Rooney, Celia (Durham University, England)
Root, Brianna (Tendring VC, England)
Rosenthal, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Rountree, Tess (Univ. Cesar Vallejo (Trujillo), Peru)
Rusek, Olivia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Sabin, Sabel (NUC, Switzerland)
Sawyer, Kelsee (University of Nottingham, England)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schirmer, Luisa (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Schmid, Sarah (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Schoene, Makena (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Schoenlein, Casey (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Schwan, Courtney (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Scott, Regan Hood (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Seaman, Brooke (Volley-Ball Stade Laurentin, France)
Seliger-Swenson, Samantha (Beziers VB, France)
Sells, Tristyn (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Shields, Mikayla (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sierra, Stephanie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sifferlen, Amanda (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Skeen, Jacqueline (SSC Freisen e.V., Germany)
Slade, Katelynn (Loughborough Students, England)
Slover, Taylor (Woman Volley, Finland)
Smith, Alexa (Beziers VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Speaks, Margaret (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Speech, Symone (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Spelman, Hayley (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Stake, Gisele (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Stapleton, Caila (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Sullivan, Kathryn (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Swagerty, Christy (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Swanegan, Mia (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Tapp, Hannah (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Taylor, Nikki (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Thater, Emily (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Thompson, Jordan (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
To, Sally (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Toliver, Holly (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Topor, Julia (Diosgyor Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Turner, Whitney (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Vander Meer, Jennifer (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Vander Meer, Megan (Stella Es Calais, France)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Villarreal, Audrey (A.S.D. Centro Volley Orta, Italy)
Villarreal, Josie (A.S.D. Red Volley Marcianise, Italy)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Washington, Deprece (WSV Eisenerz (released from club 1/15/20), Austria)
Washington, Haleigh (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Watson, Karis (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Weg, Madison (Wessex, England)
Welsh, Brittany (Durham University, England)
Whitaker, Ayana (Sporting Cristal, Peru)
Wilhite, Sarah (Associacao Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Williams, Ariana (Stella Es Calais, France)
Williams, Stephanie (NUC, Switzerland)
Williams,Tionna (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Willis, Emmaline (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Wilson, Sierra (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Winters, Jaali (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Wong-Orantes, Justine (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Woodford, McKenna (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Wruck, Anna (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Yeazel, Kate (Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal)
Young, Victoria (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Zant, Taylor (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Zayas, Gysell (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Ziegelbein, Tara (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Zielske, Makenna (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Zwart, Kendra (Durham University, England)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Amado, Nicholas (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Anderson, Matthew (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Andrews, Spencer (Durham University, England)
Apfelbach, Karl (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
August, Matthew (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Aylsworth, Avery (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Savo Volley, Finland)
Barahona, Anthony (University of Nottingham, England)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Boehle, Hayden (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Brewster, Adam (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Byers, Josiah (A.O.P. Kifissia, Greece)
Callaway, Matthew (Clubul Sportiv Stiinta Baia Mare, Romania)
Carmody, Thomas (Korson Veto, Finland)
Chamberlain, Max (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Volley Club Maconnais, France)
Chavers, Corey (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Christenson, Micah (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Coyle, Ryan (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Dagostino, Kyle (ACH Volley LJUBLJANA, Slovenia)
Defalco, Torey (Callipo Sport, Italy)
Denmark, Kaleb (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Durkin, Leo (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Duskey, Jason (A.D. FB Pall. Soliera, Italy)
Edwards, Peter (Durham University, England)
Ensing, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Ewert, Jordan (Club Voleibol Eivissa, Spain)
Farnung, Tyler (Tendring VC, England)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Fifer, Scott (VK Pribram, Czech Republic)
Foley, Kyle (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Frank, William (Chemie Volley Mitteldeutschland, Germany)
Friedman, Grant (University of Nottingham, England)
Gamboa, Gino (Ikast KFUM Volley, Denmark)
Garbowski, Kamil (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Gibb, Chandler (University of Nottingham, England)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
Hancock, David (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Hatch, John (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (BANI YAS, United Arab Emirates)
House, Gary (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Jarman, Price (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Jimenez, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Jones, Jaron (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Kenny,Ryan (MVK Zvolen, Slovakia)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Knigge, Matthew (C.V. Emeve, Spain)
Kolev, Bozhidar (Tendring VC, England)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Krasich, Eric (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Le, Tien (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Leeson, Blake (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Ma’a, Micah (Stade Poitevin Volley Beach, France)
Mahan, Collin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Manoogian, Ryan (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Mather, Ryan (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Melcher, Zachary (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Melvin, Frank (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Menzel, Jeffrey (Zamalek (released from club 1/10/20), Egypt)
Michelau, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Missry, Dylan (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Moss,Ryan (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Muagututia, Garrett (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Niemiec, Nicholas (VV Tupos, Netherlands)
Norman, Joseph (W-534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Overman, Grayson (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Patterson, Wyatt (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Payne, Langston (GAS Pamvochaikos, Greece)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Perinar, George (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Petty, Gregory (TV Buhl Volleyball, Germany)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Rosenmeier, Brett (Vitoria Sport Clube, Portugal)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Russell, Kyle (AS Cannes VB, France)
Samarin, Aaron (Durham University, England)
Sander, Brenden (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Schickling, Ryan (Team Sunderland, England)
Schmidt, Brendan (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Scott, Jonathan (TKC Wriezen e.V., Germany)
Shaw, James (Narbonne Volley, France)
Shmelev, Alexander (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (ZAKSA Kedzierzyn – Kozle, Poland)
Solbrig, Dalton (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Stahl, Mitchell (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Starkey, Daniel (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Tareuinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Thomas, Sanil (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Tuaniga, Joshua (MKS SLEPSK Malow Suwalki, Poland)
Ujkic, Matthew (University of Nottingham, England)
Ullery, Dennis (Newmarket VC, England)
Watten, Dustin (GKS GieKSa Katowice SA, Poland)
Weiser, Jacob (Malory Eagles (London), England)
West, Matthew (AS Cannes VB, France)
West, Nicholas (Mende Volley Ball, France)
Wexter, Michael (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Wheaton, Jonathon (Tendring VC, England)
Whetstone, Devion (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Wieczorek, David (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Williams, Daniel (Tendring VC, England)
Worsley, Joseph (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Yoshimoto, Matthew (Volley Amriswil, Switzerland)
Zornig, Jeff (Frederiksberg Volley, Denmark)
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Manns, Kaylee (Partizani, Albania)
Muench, Ashley (Mirdita, Albania)
Angermeier, Tarryn (Melbourne Vipers, Australia)
Alexander, Taylor (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Anderson, Rachel (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Bass, Majesti (VB NO Sokol, Austria)
Brown, Rebecca (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Hoff, Carina (TSV Hartberg, Austria)
Keene, Jaelyn (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Lott, Nicole (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Peterson, Amanda (UVC Graz, Austria)
Washington, Deprece (WSV Eisenerz (released from club 1/15/20), Austria)
Cinkova, Gabriela (Ixelles Volley, Belgium)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Felix, Claire (Assoc. Paranaense de Educacao, Brazil)
McClendon, Deja (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Wilhite, Sarah (Associacao Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Holston, Alexandra (MARITZA, Bulgaria)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Dixon, TeTori (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Hooker, Destinee (Bohai Bank Tianjin, China)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club, China)
Newcombe, Sonja (Liao Ning Hua Jun Women’s VB Club, China)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (OK POREC, Croatia)
Morgan, Brooke (OK POREC, Croatia)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Jenkins, Autumn (Apolon Limassol, Cyprus)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Milton, Taylor (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cypus)
Akeo, Kamalani (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Castillo, Casey (VK Dukla Liberec, Czech Republic)
Davis, Krysteena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Handley, Erica (VK UP Olomouc, Czech Republic)
Kofie, Olivia (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Rusek, Olivia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Sifferlen, Amanda (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Karlik, Kristen (Fortuna Odense Volley, Denmark)
Kosiorek, Jaime (Brendby VK, Denmark)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Bastian, Kayla (Durham University, England)
Becker, Abby (Durham University, England)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bishop, Nicole (Tendring VC, England)
Bowers, Justine (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Chambers, Felicity (Loughborough Students, England)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Dowd, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Faines, Mari (London Inter Orcas, England)
Gardner, Brianna (Wessex, England)
Gardner, Ramey (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Gonzalez Rosa, Neysha (Wessex, England)
Hicks, Ebonie (Wessex, England)
Horner, Suzanne (Wessex, England)
Hunziker, Madison (Tendring VC, England)
Jones, Aquia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Jones, Emily (Team Sunderland, England)
Ladeairous, Erin (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Leahy, Elizabeth (Tendring VC, England)
Lindburg, Makayla (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Mann, Elizabeth (University of Nottingham, England)
Marques, Vanessa (Wessex, England)
McClellan, Alicia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Merino,Mia (Wessex, England)
Molnar, Kelsey (Tendring VC, England)
Moore, Kiana (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Moyles, Peyton (Wessex, England)
O’Hagan, Molly (University of Nottingham, England)
Olden, Cara (Tendring VC, England)
Ping, Michaela (Tendring VC, England)
Rice, Rebecca (University of Nottingham, England)
Riza, Paige (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Rooney, Celia (Durham University, England)
Root, Brianna (Tendring VC, England)
Sawyer, Kelsee (University of Nottingham, England)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sierra, Stephanie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Slade, Katelynn (Loughborough Students, England)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Weg, Madison (Wessex, England)
Welsh, Brittany (Durham University, England)
Wilson, Sierra (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Ziegelbein, Tara (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Zwart, Kendra (Durham University, England)
Beddingfield, Carly (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Blanchfield, Jaidyn (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Conaway, Alexis (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Gillis, Lauryn (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Haggerty, Madeline (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Viesti salo, Finland)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Maxwell, Brittany (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Okaro, Oluoma (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Palmer, Madeline (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Ramsey, Perry (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Shields, Mikayla (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Slover, Taylor (Woman Volley, Finland)
Stapleton, Caila (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Wruck, Anna (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Askin, Ashley (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Bastianelli, Alison (Beziers VB, France)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Brown, Amanda (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Bugg, Madison (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Davis, Sara (Stella Es Calais, France)
Dowd, Lindsay (Pays D’Aix Venelles VB, France)
Evans, Ashley (RC Cannes, France)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Gilroy, Hannah (CSM Epinay, France)
Hardeman, Leah (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Kralj, Sydney (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Lattin, Oni (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Legros, Annayka (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Livingston, Molly (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Terville Florange O.C., France)
McKibben, Kiara (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Mims, Taylor (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Paster, Caleigh (AIX Universite Club 13 Volley-Ball, France)
Pickrell, Kylie (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Pukis, Reghan (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schmid, Sarah (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Schoenlein, Casey (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Schwan, Courtney (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Seaman, Brooke (Volley-Ball Stade Laurentin, France)
Seliger-Swenson, Samantha (Beziers VB, France)
Sells, Tristyn (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Smith, Alexa (Beziers VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Speaks, Margaret (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Sullivan, Kathryn (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Swanegan, Mia (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Vander Meer, Megan (Stella Es Calais, France)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Williams, Ariana (Stella Es Calais, France)
Winters, Jaali (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Young, Victoria (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Abercrombie, Brittany (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Amaro, Halli (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bruns, Taylor (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Isabella (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Lydia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Collasius, Kelsey (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Dasch, Ambria (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Dugan, Shannon (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Flory, Lindsay (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
German, Skylar (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Havili, Ainise (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Holstein, Elizabeth (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Johnson, Kayla (SV Hussenhofen1925 e.V., Germany)
Kupahu-Canon, Tehani (Turngesellschaft Trier 1800 e.V., Germany)
Leone, Dori (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Lewis, Brianna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Modestow, Paulina (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Nelson, Taylor (USC Munster, Germany)
Nichol, Valerie (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Overton, Kirsten (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Pickrell, Cassidy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Plum, Lauren (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Rombach, Mackenzie (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Rosenthal, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Skeen, Jacqueline (SSC Freisen e.V., Germany)
Stake, Gisele (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Swagerty, Christy (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Taylor, Nikki (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Thater, Emily (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
To, Sally (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Watson, Karis (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Williams,Tionna (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Wong-Orantes, Justine (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Zayas, Gysell (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Zielske, Makenna (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Hamson, Jennifer (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Agost, Taylor (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Burke, Emily (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Fairs, Erin (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Gengenbacher, Kristen (A.O.F. Porfyras, Greece)
Legros, Dessaa (G.S. Ilioupolis (released from club 12/23/19), Greece)
Petties, Fulani (A.O. Kavala, Greece)
Reid, Alexandra (ASP ThetisVoulas, Greece)
Roberts, Sabryn (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Scott, Regan Hood (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Busa, Sydney (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Dupont, Caroline (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Evans, Ashley (Bekescsabai Roplabda Sport Kft. (released from club 1/9/20), Hungary)
Lohman,Molly (Nyiregyhazi Elsport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary)
Mack, Monica (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Topor, Julia (Diosgyor Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Vander Meer, Jennifer (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Alpert, Stefanie (Maccabi Raanana V.B. Club, Israel)
Alhassan, Rhamat (Volalto 2.0 Caserta SSD ARL, Italy)
Courtney, Megan (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Cuttino, Danielle (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Dahlke, Kendra (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Foecke, Mikaela (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Grant, Nia (Polisportiva Filottrano Pallavolo SSDRL, Italy)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Latham, Rebecca (ASD Futura Volley Giovani, Italy)
Lowe, Karsta (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Mitchem, Annie (Volley Bergamo SRL, Italy)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Pol. Libertas Martignacco SSD ARL, Italy)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Orlandini, Samantha (Centro Volley Reggiano A.S.D., Italy)
Perry, Veronica (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Plummer, Kathryn (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Poulter, Jordyn (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Raskie, August (Wealth Planet Perugia Volley, Italy)
Rigdon, Madison (Cuneo Granda Volley ssd arl, Italy)
Rolfzen, Amber (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Speech, Symone (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Toliver, Holly (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Villarreal, Audrey (A.S.D. Centro Volley Orta, Italy)
Villarreal, Josie (A.S.D. Red Volley Marcianise, Italy)
Washington, Haleigh (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Lee, Simone (Kurobe Aqua Fairies (released from club 1/15/20), Japan)
Tapp, Hannah (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Korea Expressway Corp. (released from club 1/6/20), Korea)
Cook (Simpson), Taylor (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Lutz, Merete (GS Caltex Seoul Kixx, Korea)
Spelman, Hayley (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Hyland, Elizabeth (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Cheviron, Melissa (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Morse, Hallie (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Cygan, Kendall (Prima Donna Kass Huizen, Netherlands)
Koop, Meghan (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Zant, Taylor (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hartwick, Allahna (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Katona, Jennifer (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Mena Gorostiaga, Agustina (Deportivo San Jose, Paraguay)
DeGeest, Krista (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
Rountree, Tess (Univ. Cesar Vallejo (Trujillo), Peru)
Whitaker, Ayana (Sporting Cristal, Peru)
De Hoog, Carly (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Edelman, Nicole (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA (released from club 1/13/20), Poland)
Edelman, Nicole (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Frantti, Alexandra (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Hurley, Hillary (Miejski Klub Sportowy Kalisz sp., Poland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Palac Bydgoszcz S.A., Poland)
Baird, Cassidy (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Cunningham, Cara (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Yeazel, Kate (Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal)
Carlini, Lauren (Dinamo MOSKOW, Russia)
Keys, Tya (Su Ragazzi, Scotland)
Buford, Kayla (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Belcher,Denise (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Bergren, Morgan (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Blomgren, Sarah (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Clark, Tess (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Hruska, Kathleen (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Kranda,Brooke (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Malloy,Alexandra (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Rachel, Devon (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Aspen, Aubrey (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bailey, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bosse-Foster, Kendall (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Harris, Deja (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 1/10/20), Sweden)
Havili, Ainise (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 11/1/19), Sweden)
Hill, Emily (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Hillyer, Kirstie (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Kline, Madison (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Turner, Whitney (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Woodford, McKenna (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Benson, Amanda (NUC, Switzerland)
Calvin, Lindsey (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Cash, Samantha (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Church, Anna (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Crittenden, Naya (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Davenport, Alexandra (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Engelbrecht, Liesl (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Erhahon, Amber (G&B Scuola Volley, Switzerland)
Fricano, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Moore, Keira (Volley Koniz, Switzerland)
Page, Lauren (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Payne, Kelsie (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Rightnowar, Nicole (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Sabin, Sabel (NUC, Switzerland)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schirmer, Luisa (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Schoene, Makena (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Williams, Stephanie (NUC, Switzerland)
Willis, Emmaline (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Abbott, Symone (Karayollari, Turkey)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Nilufer Belediye, Turkey)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lloyd, Carli (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Reed, Nia (Edremit Belediyesi Altinoluk Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Robinson, Kelsey (Fenerbahce Sk, Turkey)
Thompson, Jordan (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Le, Tien (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Norman, Joseph (W-534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Solbrig, Dalton (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
August, Matthew (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Fifer, Scott (VK Pribram, Czech Republic)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Melcher, Zachary (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Moss,Ryan (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Brewster, Adam (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Gamboa, Gino (Ikast KFUM Volley, Denmark)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Starkey, Daniel (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Zornig, Jeff (Frederiksberg Volley, Denmark)
Menzel, Jeffrey (Zamalek (released from club 1/10/20), Egypt)
Andrews, Spencer (Durham University, England)
Barahona, Anthony (University of Nottingham, England)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Coyle, Ryan (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Edwards, Peter (Durham University, England)
Farnung, Tyler (Tendring VC, England)
Friedman, Grant (University of Nottingham, England)
Gibb, Chandler (University of Nottingham, England)
Jimenez, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Jones, Jaron (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Kolev, Bozhidar (Tendring VC, England)
Krasich, Eric (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Melvin, Frank (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Samarin, Aaron (Durham University, England)
Schickling, Ryan (Team Sunderland, England)
Ujkic, Matthew (University of Nottingham, England)
Ullery, Dennis (Newmarket VC, England)
Weiser, Jacob (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Wheaton, Jonathon (Tendring VC, England)
Whetstone, Devion (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Williams, Daniel (Tendring VC, England)
Aylsworth, Avery (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Savo Volley, Finland)
Carmody, Thomas (Korson Veto, Finland)
Foley, Kyle (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Leeson, Blake (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Manoogian, Ryan (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Boehle, Hayden (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Chamberlain, Max (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Volley Club Maconnais, France)
Jarman, Price (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Ma’a, Micah (Stade Poitevin Volley Beach, France)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Russell, Kyle (AS Cannes VB, France)
Shaw, James (Narbonne Volley, France)
Stahl, Mitchell (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
West, Matthew (AS Cannes VB, France)
West, Nicholas (Mende Volley Ball, France)
Apfelbach, Karl (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Durkin, Leo (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Ensing, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Garbowski, Kamil (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Hancock, David (TV Bliesen, Germany)
House, Gary (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Michelau, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Patterson, Wyatt (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Petty, Gregory (TV Buhl Volleyball, Germany)
Schmidt, Brendan (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Scott, Jonathan (TKC Wriezen e.V., Germany)
Tareuinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Wieczorek, David (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Worsley, Joseph (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Frank, William (Chemie Volley Mitteldeutschland, Germany)
Hatch, John (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Wexter, Michael (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Byers, Josiah (A.O.P. Kifissia, Greece)
Payne, Langston (GAS Pamvochaikos, Greece)
Denmark, Kaleb (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Missry, Dylan (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Anderson, Matthew (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Chavers, Corey (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Christenson, Micah (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Defalco, Torey (Callipo Sport, Italy)
Duskey, Jason (A.D. FB Pall. Soliera, Italy)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Muagututia, Garrett (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Mather, Ryan (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Shmelev, Alexander (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Mahan, Collin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Niemiec, Nicholas (VV Tupos, Netherlands)
Perinar, George (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Sander, Brenden (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (ZAKSA Kedzierzyn – Kozle, Poland)
Tuaniga, Joshua (MKS SLEPSK Malow Suwalki, Poland)
Watten, Dustin (GKS GieKSa Katowice SA, Poland)
Rosenmeier, Brett (Vitoria Sport Clube, Portugal)
Callaway, Matthew (Clubul Sportiv Stiinta Baia Mare, Romania)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Kenny,Ryan (MVK Zvolen, Slovakia)
Dagostino, Kyle (ACH Volley LJUBLJANA, Slovenia)
Amado, Nicholas (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Ewert, Jordan (Club Voleibol Eivissa, Spain)
Knigge, Matthew (C.V. Emeve, Spain)
Thomas, Sanil (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Overman, Grayson (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Yoshimoto, Matthew (Volley Amriswil, Switzerland)
Holt, Samuel (BANI YAS, United Arab Emirates)
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Tri Bourne is one of three new USA Volleyball Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 29, 2020) – USA Volleyball held its first virtual board meeting on May 21 with all 17 board members able to participate remotely.
The Board held a thorough discussion on the impact COVID19 has had on the organization, the staff, the 40 Region Volleyball Associations, international athletes in all disciplines as well as the individual members of USA Volleyball.
A draft of the 2021-24 USA Volleyball strategic plan was introduced to the Board members. A group of staff and board members will review it closely in the next few weeks with a final plan ready for the September board meeting.
In other actions during the board meeting, three director election results were announced. Tri Bourne has been elected to the USA Volleyball Board of Directors as its male beach athlete representative effective July 1, while Steve Bishop and Donna Donaghy have been reelected to the Board representing beach development and the Regional Volleyball Association Assembly, respectively. All three will serve through June 30, 2024.
“A special thanks to Todd Rogers for his eight years of service on the board of directors,” USA Volleyball Board Chair Cecile Reynaud following Rogers’ final board meeting. “He did an excellent job of representing the male beach players. We are looking forward to having Tri Bourne join us at our next meeting this fall. Donna Donaghy and Steve Bishop have been an integral part of the USA Volleyball board during their first terms. We welcome them back for another four years of service.”
Tri Bourne – Male Beach Athlete Director
Tri Bourne, the 2014 FIVB World Tour Rookie of the Year in 2014, has reached the podium in eight international tournaments including three gold medals. On the domestic AVP Tour, he earned AVP Team of the Year in 2015 after being selected AVP Best Offensive Player in 2014 and AVP Rookie of the Year and AVP Most Improved Player in 2013.
“It’s an honor to be chosen as the Male Beach representative for the USA Volleyball Board of Directors,” Bourne said. “I’ve been a part of USAV in one way or another for nearly half my life, so I’m excited to get the opportunity to give back to an organization that has given me so much. I’m looking forward to learning a lot and getting to know my fellow athletes on a whole new level.”
Bourne has served on USA Volleyball’s International Athletics Assembly Administrative Council since 2017. He competed indoor for the U.S. Men’s National Team in 2011 after coming up through the indoor High Performance pipeline. Bourne is founder and co-host of the SANDCAST podcast since 2018. He has founded the Bourne on the Beach Kids Clinic in Honolulu in 2015.
Bourne graduated from University of Southern California in 2011 where he majored in public policy, management and planning. He helped the Trojans finish second in the 2009 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship.
Steve Bishop – Beach Development Director
Steve Bishop was selected to the Board in August 2019 and is completing the remaining term that expires on June 30. He has served as executive director and president of the Florida Region of USA Volleyball since 2005 where he has strived to bring attention to all facets of the game, whether beach, indoor or sitting volleyball for both genders.
“It is an honor to continue my service on the USA Volleyball board of directors and more importantly to be re-elected by the newly recommissioned USAV Beach Assembly,” Bishop said. “I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of the beach community during these challenging times. As we look ahead to the future, there is still great potential for beach volleyball growth in numerous market sectors here in the United States. I’m particularly interested to see what development opportunities we can create for high school (boys and girls), collegiate men and beach ParaVolley. Thank you for the opportunity to serve our great sport!”
Bishop is the founder and venue director of Hickory Point Beach Sand Volleyball Complex. The 21-court facility with a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse in Florida has hosted many regional, national and international events.
Bishop serves as president and board chair of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. He is a member of the USA Volleyball Sitting Volleyball Commission. Bishop is a member of the AVCA High School All-American Beach Selection Committee.
Bishop has been honored by USA Volleyball on numerous occasions. He was chosen as a George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball in 2019 after being tabbed with the 2016 USA Volleyball Karen M. Johnson Human Resources Award.
Donna Donaghy – Regional Volleyball Association Director
Donna Donaghy, who has been elected to her second four-year term, has been the commissioner/chief executive officer of the Northern California Region since 1994. She has been involved in the NCVA region board since 1989.
“I was excited to hear I was elected for another term as the RVAA Representative to the USAV Board of Directors,” Donaghy said. “This gives me the opportunity to help all involved in our great sport during these trying times. I look forward to working with all of you. Stay safe and healthy. Thank you again for the opportunity.”
Donaghy has chaired the RVA Stakeholders Relationship Committee and worked as the comptroller at the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships. She is a member of the Beach Assembly Administrative Council and previously served on the USAV Governance Committee as associate chair.
A past indoor and outdoor player, Donaghy was also certified as a junior national official until retiring from the referee stand a few years ago.
Donaghy has worked as an event arbitrator on and off for several years. Besides running several events in convention centers within her region, she runs the Boys Far Western Bid Tournament, the Sierra National 18s Qualifier and the No Dinx/NCVA Far Western Qualifier – one of the largest girls national qualifiers.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2020) – USA Volleyball is gearing up for its second season as the official national federation for the relatively new sport of beach ParaVolley after a successful entry into the sport in 2019.
Beach ParaVolley, or standing beach volleyball played with three-member teams, works within the Paralympic classification system which promotes the inclusivity of the sport.
Under the direction of USA Volleyball Beach ParaVolley Program Administrator Michelle Goodall and coaches Dan Mickle and Jon Aharoni, USA Volleyball held four beach ParaVolley camps in 2019 and one pre-tournament training camp that brought in 19 athletes in 2019. USA Volleyball entered one male and one female team into the 2019 Pingtan Beach World Series Open event in Pingtan, China, resulting in the gold in the men’s division and the silver in the women’s division.
USA Volleyball is building up its beach ParaVolley program with a pipeline of athletes in anticipation that World ParaVolley, the international federation for Paralympic volleyball, and the International Paralympic Committee will be able to add beach ParaVolley to the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. Overall, the sport has been gaining popularity with teams regularly competing in Asia/Oceania since 2007.
“We checked off several major milestones in our initial year in beach ParaVolley, including becoming the national federation for the sport early last year,” Goodall said. “Our goal now is to further expand our pipeline to include more athletes in training and additional competition offerings working in conjunction with World ParaVolley. While the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics seems to be many years away, we want to be fully entrenched in the sport by then should beach ParaVolley be added to the Paralympics programming. We are excited to see new clubs and organizations adding beach ParaVolley programming where athletes can participate in the early adoption of the sport.”
USA Volleyball is in the process of finalizing its beach ParaVolley training camp schedule for 2020. The national governing body expects to hold four training camps and demonstrations at existing beach volleyball events to expose the sport to new audiences. With the possibility of up to four international events taking place in 2020, USA Volleyball anticipates its overseas participation in beach ParaVolley events to increase from 2019 as well.
The 2020 camp schedule and online registration is expected to be announced early next week.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 20, 2020) – USA Volleyball, with a heavy heart, has announced the cancellation of its remaining indoor national championship events for 2020.
The cancellations, along with the previously announced cancellation for the USA Volleyball Open National Championship that was set to start May 22 in Minneapolis, affects four national championship events.
“With safety as our top priority and upon further evaluation of the current and projected status of the COVID-19 virus in each of our respective host cities, USA Volleyball cannot be assured of each venue’s ability to host safe and restriction-free environments for our events in June and July,” USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis said. “We want to thank Dallas, Reno and Pittsburgh for their partnership and wonderful support as we navigated through this difficult decision. Most importantly, we want to thank our athletes, coaches, clubs’ directors and officials for their passion and patience throughout. We miss you already!”
USA Volleyball will issue refunds to all teams that have submitted entry fees for each event over the next few weeks.
“Although the Championship events will no longer be taking place this year, USA Volleyball will continue to provide wonderful online resources for our members and clubs through digital media channels,” Davis said.
USA Volleyball has shared, through its social media channels and its COVID-19 resources page (https://go.usav.org/familyresources), exclusive tips, drills, conditioning and other created content for its members by National Team athletes, coaches and training staff. New content is being produced and uploaded on a regular basis and is available free of charge.
“Thank you again to all of our members for your patience in this unprecedented time,” Davis said. “We hope everyone stays safe and we can get back into the gym soon. We cannot wait to see you all again in the 2021 season.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 20, 2020) – USA Volleyball has launched its digital USA Volleyball Hall of Fame experience to celebrate the accomplishments of 18 legends being inducted as part of the Class of 2020. The digital experience can be accessed at go.usav.org/2020HOFDigital.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was originally slated to take place in Minneapolis on May 20 but pivoted to a digital experience induction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new format includes videos showcasing bios and acceptance speeches for the 18 inductees and how they helped shape the sport of volleyball whether as a player, coach, official or leader.
Highlighting the honors is Jon Lee (Spokane, Washington), who was selected as the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” recipient, USA Volleyball’s top honor for lifetime achievement. Lee became a leader within the sport shortly after his daughter started playing youth club volleyball in the late 1980s. Since then, he has held many roles within USA Volleyball such as 14 years on its board of directors and commissioner of the Evergreen Region. Lee helped found the Pacific Northwest Junior Girls Qualifier and laid the groundwork for USA Volleyball’s national background screening policy.
“Over the years, I have attended many Boyce Banquets (now the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductions) and marveled at the work of prior Frier recipients have done and what it meant for USA Volleyball,” Lee said. “These years in volleyball allowed me to be a part of a growing sport, seeing a part of the re-organization of USA Volleyball and rub elbows with so many people whose lives contributed to this great sport and organization. So this award means a lot to me and I thank you all. Thank you, USA Volleyball. Thank you, Frier Award committee for this recognition.”
Related: 2020 Hall of Fame Class | USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Page
Danielle Scott (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), a five-five time Olympian and two-time Olympic silver medalist, and Diana Hoffman (Van Nuys, California), alternate on the first two Olympic Games in 1964 and 1968, were honored with the Flo Hyman All-Time Great Female Player Award. Tim Hovland (El Segundo, California), a six-time USA Volleyball First-Team All-American, and Chuck Nelson (Santa Monica, California), a 1964 Olympian, earned the Thomas Haine All-Time Great Male Player Award.
Kent Steffes (Los Angeles, California), beach volleyball gold medalist at the 1996 Olympic Games, and Holly McPeak (Manhattan Beach, California), bronze medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games, were selected for the All-Time Great Male and Female Player Awards, respectively.
Dr. Cecile Reynaud (Tallahassee, Florida), former head coach at Florida State University, current board chair for USA Volleyball and 2016 Frier recipient, was honored with the Bertha H. Lucas All-Time Great Coach – Pioneer Division Award. Brady Starkey (St. Paul, Minnesota), who has nine NCAA Division II titles at Concordia St. Paul (Minnesota), earned the Donald S. Shondell All-Time Great Coach – Contemporary Division Award.
Michelle Goodall (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and Joe Campbell (Jersey Village, Texas) were honored with the George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball Award. Goodall is the current U.S. Women’s National Sitting Team assistant coach with 11 years at the Iowa Region and working on various USA Volleyball national committees. Campbell has been part of USA Volleyball’s Rules Commission since 2010 and was an international referee for World ParaVolley from 1992 to 2014.
Michael Blalock (Austin, Texas), a national referee from 1988 to 2006 and chair of the USAV national referee rating team from 1996 to 2000, was chosen for the Wilbur H. Peck Referee Emeritus Award. Donna Friesen Wigton (Tucson, Arizona), who earned her national scorer certification in 1983 and missed just one USA Volleyball Open National Championship until 2017, was honored with the Nancy S. Sharpless Scorekeeper Emeritus Award.
The 2020 USA Volleyball Junior Assembly Service Awards were presented to five individuals. John Nelson garnered the Outstanding Clinician Award, while Loren Paulozzi (North Olmstead, Ohio) was presented the Outstanding Program Director Award. Bethani Hincherick (Wilmington, Illinois) and Sam Nimpchaimanatham (Crestview, Florida) were chosen for the Junior Service Outstanding Female and Male Coach Awards, respectively. Kathy Ets-Hokin (Key Largo, Florida) was tabbed the Outstanding Parent Award.
For more information on the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame including past recipients, visit the Hall of Fame webpage.
2020 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductees
Jon Lee – Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award
Holly McPeak – All-Time Great Female Beach Player Award
Kent Steffes – All-Time Great Male Beach Player Award
Danielle Scott – Flo Hyman All-Time Great Female Player Award
Tim Hovland – Thomas Haine All-Time Great Male Player Award
Diana Hoffman – Flo Hyman All-Time Great Player Award – Pioneer Division
Chuck Nelson – Thomas Haine All-Time Great Player Award – Pioneer Division
Dr. Cecile Reynaud – Bertha H. Lucas All-Time Great Coach Award – Pioneer Division
Brady Starkey – Donald S. Shondell All-Time Great Coach Award – Contemporary Division
Joe Campbell – George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball Award
Michelle Goodall – George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball Award
Michael Blalock – Wilbur H. Peck Referee Emeritus Award
Donna Friesen Wigton – Nancy S. Sharpless Scorekeeper Emeritus Award
John Nelson – Junior Service Award – Outstanding Clinician Award
Loren Paulozzi – Junior Service Award – Outstanding Program Director
Bethani Hincherick – Junior Service Award – Outstanding Female Coach
Sam Nimpchaimanatham – Junior Service Award – Outstanding Male Coach
Kathy Ets-Hokin – Junior Service Award – Outstanding Parent
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 19, 2020) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the 16 players who comprise the 2020 U.S. Men’s Collegiate National Team.
The team includes five outside hitters, five middle blockers, two opposites, two setters and two liberos.
Among the players selected, Stanford’s Jaylen Jasper and Kyler Presho and USC’s Chris Hall have all played on U.S. youth and junior national teams. Jasper was a 2020 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention.
Tyler Mitchem of Lewis was named to the 2020 AVCA All-America First Team.
Felix Chapman of Grand View was named the NAIA Player of the Year.
Belmont Abbey’s Liam Maxwell was named Co-Offensive Player of the Year in the Conference Carolinas.
Carthage College’s Matt Slivinski was named to the AVCA Division III All-America First Team.
The players represent eight USA Volleyball regions: Chesapeake, Florida, Garden Empire, Great Lakes, Lone Star, Northern California, Old Dominion and Southern California.
The selection process was an open video tryout to all collegiate athletes. They shared links to their game film for review and their VolleyMetrics stats from before the NCAA cancelation were also analyzed.
Unfortunately, due to the regional and national responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team will not be able to train and compete together this summer. However, USA Volleyball still wanted to acknowledge these talented athletes.
2020 U.S. Men’s Collegiate National Team
Name (Pos., Ht., College, Hometown)
Felix Chapman (OH, 6-8, Grand View, San Jose De Las Lajas, Cuba)
Chase Direito (MB, 6-6, Menlo College, Clovis, Calif.)
Danny Farrell (MB, 6-8, TBD, Westlake Village, Calif.)
Alex Gettinger (OH, 6-4, Pepperdine, Wildwood, Mo.)
Chris Hall (S, 6-2, USC, Sherman Oaks, Calif.)
Chase Howard (L, 6-2, Harvard, Virginia Beach, Va.)
Jaylen Jasper (Opp, 6-7, Stanford, Annapolis, Md.)
Will Kimenhour (MB, 6-6, U. of Charleston, Richmond, Va.)
Andrew Kohut (Opp, 6-6, Belmont Abbey, Naperville, Ill.)
Nathan Lietzke (S, 6-6, Stanford, Austin, Texas,)
Liam Maxwell (OH, 6-5, Belmont Abbey, Manahawkin, N.J.)
Timothy McIntosh (L, 6-0, Sacred Heart, Miami, Fla.)
Tyler Mitchem (MB, 6-11, Lewis, Bolingbrook, Ill.)
Kyler Presho (MB, 6-8, Stanford, San Clemente, Calif.)
Will Rottman (OH, 6-6, Stanford, Santa Barbara, Calif.)
Matt Slivinski (OH, 6-3, Carthage, Willow Springs, Ill.)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 18, 2019) – USA Volleyball has processed 430 international transfer certificates (313 females, 117 males) allowing United States citizens to compete in foreign professional volleyball leagues for the 2019-20 season as of Dec. 12. The transfer total is 10 shy of last year’s record 440 international transfers processed for the 2018-19 season. Additional transfers, including members of the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, will be processed throughout the winter months.
On the women’s side, athletes have transferred to play in 36 different countries with England attracting 45 players followed by France with 44 players, Germany 43 players, Italy 24 players and Switzerland 23. The Italian league has 11 U.S. Women’s National Team players including six (Megan Courtney, Kim Hill, Karsta Lowe, Chiaka Ogbogu, Jordyn Poulter, Haleigh Washington) who helped Team USA win silver at the 2019 FIVB World Cup.
Among the popular destinations for U.S. men’s international transfers include Germany with 23 athletes, England with 21 and France with 11. The U.S. Men’s National Team has six players (Matt Anderson, Micah Christenson, TJ DeFalco, Max Holt, Garrett Muagututia and Aaron Russell) playing in Italy who were part of the Team USA roster at the 2019 FIVB World Cup.
In total, 39 different countries have U.S. athletes participating in the 2019-20 club season.
The International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is a mandatory requirement of the FIVB for athletes to transfer from one National Federation (country) to another National Federation (country) to play in professional leagues. All National Federations are required to follow this established procedure. For details, refer to the FIVB Sports Regulations (2013) Section 45.3.
Women’s Transfers to 36 Countries/Federations
Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey
Men’s Transfers to 26 Countries/Federations
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates
Women’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Men’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Abbott, Symone (Karayollari, Turkey)
Abercrombie, Brittany (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Agost, Taylor (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Akeo, Kamalani (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Alexander, Taylor (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Alhassan, Rhamat (Volalto 2.0 Caserta SSD ARL, Italy)
Alpert, Stefanie (Maccabi Raanana V.B. Club, Israel)
Amaro, Halli (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Angermeier, Tarryn (Melbourne Vipers, Australia)
Askin, Ashley (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Aspen, Aubrey (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Bailey, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Baird, Cassidy (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Bass, Majesti (VB NO Sokol, Austria)
Bastian, Kayla (Durham University, England)
Bastianelli, Alison (Beziers VB, France)
Becker, Abby (Durham University, England)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (OK POREC, Croatia)
Beddingfield, Carly (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Belcher,Denise (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Benson, Amanda (NUC, Switzerland)
Bergren, Morgan (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Bishop, Nicole (Tendring VC, England)
Blomgren, Sarah (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Bosse-Foster, Kendall (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Bowers, Justine (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Brown, Amanda (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Bruns, Taylor (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Buford, Kayla (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Bugg, Madison (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Burke, Emily (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Busa, Sydney (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Calvin, Lindsey (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Carlini, Lauren (Dinamo MOSKOW, Russia)
Cash, Samantha (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Castillo, Casey (VK Dukla Liberec, Czech Republic)
Chambers, Felicity (Loughborough Students, England)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Cheviron, Melissa (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Church, Anna (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Cinkova, Gabriela (Ixelles Volley, Belgium)
Clark, Tess (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Coddington, Isabella (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Lydia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Collasius, Kelsey (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Conaway, Alexis (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Cook (Simpson), Taylor (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Courtney, Megan (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Crittenden, Naya (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Cunningham, Cara (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Cuttino, Danielle (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Cygan, Kendall (Prima Donna Kass Huizen, Netherlands)
Dahlke, Kendra (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Dasch, Ambria (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Davenport, Alexandra (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Davis, Krysteena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Davis, Sara (Stella Es Calais, France)
De Hoog, Carly (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
DeGeest, Krista (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Dixon, TeTori (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Dowd, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Dowd, Lindsay (Pays D’Aix Venelles VB, France)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Dugan, Shannon (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Dupont, Caroline (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Edelman, Nicole (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA, Poland)
Engelbrecht, Liesl (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Erhahon, Amber (G&B Scuola Volley, Switzerland)
Evans, Ashley (Bekescsabai Roplabda Sport Kft., Hungary)
Faines, Mari (London Inter Orcas, England)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Felix, Claire (Assoc. Paranaense de Educacao, Brazil)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Flory, Lindsay (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Foecke, Mikaela (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Frantti, Alexandra (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Fricano, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Gardner, Brianna (Wessex, England)
Gardner, Ramey (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Gengenbacher, Kristen (A.O.F. Porfyras, Greece)
German, Skylar (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Gonzalez Rosa, Neysha (Wessex, England)
Grant, Nia (Polisportiva Filottrano Pallavolo SSDRL, Italy)
Hamson, Jennifer (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Handley, Erica (VK UP Olomouc, Czech Republic)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Viesti salo, Finland)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hardeman, Leah (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Harris, Deja (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Hartwick, Allahna (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Havili, Ainise (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 11/1/19), Sweden)
Havili, Ainise (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hicks, Ebonie (Wessex, England)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Holstein, Elizabeth (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Holston, Alexandra (MARITZA, Bulgaria)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Hooker, Destinee (Bohai Bank Tianjin, China)
Horner, Suzanne (Wessex, England)
Hruska, Kathleen (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Hunziker, Madison (Tendring VC, England)
Hurley, Hillary (Miejski Klub Sportowy Kalisz sp., Poland)
Hyland, Elizabeth (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Jenkins, Autumn (Apolon Limassol, Cyprus)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Johnson, Kayla (SV Hussenhofen1925 e.V., Germany)
Jones, Aquia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Jones, Emily (Team Sunderland, England)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Karlik, Kristen (Fortuna Odense Volley, Denmark)
Katona, Jennifer (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Keene, Jaelyn (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Keys, Tya (Su Ragazzi, Scotland)
Kline, Madison (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Kofie, Olivia (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Koop, Meghan (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Kosiorek, Jaime (Brendby VK, Denmark)
Kralj, Sydney (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Ladeairous, Erin (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club, China)
Latham, Rebecca (ASD Futura Volley Giovani, Italy)
Lattin, Oni (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Leahy, Elizabeth (Tendring VC, England)
Lee, Simone (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Legros, Annayka (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Legros, Dessaa (G.S. Ilioupolis, Greece)
Leone, Dori (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Lindburg, Makayla (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Livingston, Molly (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Lloyd, Carli (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lohman,Molly (Nyiregyhazi Elsport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary)
Lott, Nicole (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Lowe, Karsta (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Lutz, Merete (GS Caltex Seoul Kixx, Korea)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Mack, Monica (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Malloy,Alexandra (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Mann, Elizabeth (University of Nottingham, England)
Manns, Kaylee (Partizani, Albania)
Marques, Vanessa (Wessex, England)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
McClellan, Alicia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
McClendon, Deja (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
McKibben, Kiara (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Mena Gorostiaga, Agustina (Deportivo San Jose, Paraguay)
Merino,Mia (Wessex, England)
Milton, Taylor (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cypus)
Mims, Taylor (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Mitchem, Annie (Volley Bergamo SRL, Italy)
Modestow, Paulina (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Molnar, Kelsey (Tendring VC, England)
Moore, Keira (Volley Koniz, Switzerland)
Moore, Kiana (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Morgan, Brooke (OK POREC, Croatia)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Holte IF, Denmark)
Morse, Hallie (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Moyles, Peyton (Wessex, England)
Muench, Ashley (Mirdita, Albania)
Nelson, Taylor (USC Munster, Germany)
Newcombe, Sonja (Liao Ning Hua Jun Women’s VB Club, China)
Nichol, Valerie (SC Potsdam, German)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Pol. Libertas Martignacco SSD ARL, Italy)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
O’Hagan, Molly (University of Nottingham, England)
Okaro, Oluoma (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Olden, Cara (Tendring VC, England)
Orlandini, Samantha (Centro Volley Reggiano A.S.D., Italy)
Overton, Kirsten (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Page, Lauren (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Palmer, Madeline (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Paster, Caleigh (AIX Universite Club 13 Volley-Ball, France)
Payne, Kelsie (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Perry, Veronica (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Peterson, Amanda (UVC Graz, Austria)
Petties, Fulani (A.O. Kavala, Greece)
Pickrell, Cassidy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Pickrell, Kylie (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Ping, Michaela (Tendring VC, England)
Plum, Lauren (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Poulter, Jordyn (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Pukis, Reghan (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Rachel, Devon (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Ramsey, Perry (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Palac Bydgoszcz S.A., Poland)
Raskie, August (Wealth Planet Perugia Volley, Italy)
Reed, Nia (Edremit Belediyesi Altinoluk Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Reid, Alexandra (ASP ThetisVoulas, Greece)
Rice, Rebecca (University of Nottingham, England)
Rigdon, Madison (Cuneo Granda Volley ssd arl, Italy)
Rightnowar, Nicole (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Riza, Paige (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Roberts, Sabryn (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Robinson, Kelsey (Fenerbahce Sk, Turkey)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Rolfzen, Amber (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Rombach, Mackenzie (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Rooney, Celia (Durham University, England)
Root, Brianna (Tendring VC, England)
Rosenthal, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Rountree, Tess (Univ. Cesar Vallejo (Trujillo), Peru)
Rusek, Olivia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Sabin, Sabel (NUC, Switzerland)
Sawyer, Kelsee (University of Nottingham, England)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schirmer, Luisa (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Schmid, Sarah (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Schoene, Makena (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Schoenlein, Casey (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Schwan, Courtney (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Scott, Regan Hood (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Seaman, Brooke (Volley-Ball Stade Laurentin, France)
Seliger-Swenson, Samantha (Beziers VB, France)
Sells, Tristyn (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sierra, Stephanie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sifferlen, Amanda (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Slade, Katelynn (Loughborough Students, England)
Slover, Taylor (Woman Volley, Finland)
Smith, Alexa (Beziers VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Speaks, Margaret (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Speech, Symone (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Spelman, Hayley (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Stake, Gisele (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Stapleton, Caila (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Sullivan, Kathryn (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Swagerty, Christy (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Tapp, Hannah (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Taylor, Nikki (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Thater, Emily (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
To, Sally (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Toliver, Holly (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Topor, Julia (Diosgyor Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Turner, Whitney (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Vander Meer, Jennifer (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Vander Meer, Megan (Stella Es Calais, France)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Villarreal, Audrey (A.S.D. Centro Volley Orta, Italy)
Villarreal, Josie (A.S.D. Red Volley Marcianise, Italy)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Washington, Deprece (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Washington, Haleigh (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Watson, Karis (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Weg, Madison (Wessex, England)
Welsh, Brittany (Durham University, England)
Whitaker, Ayana (Sporting Cristal, Peru)
Wilhite, Sarah (Associacao Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Williams, Ariana (Stella Es Calais, France)
Williams, Tionna (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Willis, Emmaline (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Wilson, Sierra (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Winters, Jaali (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Wong-Orantes, Justine (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Woodford, McKenna (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Wruck, Anna (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Yeazel, Kate (Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal)
Young, Victoria (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Zant, Taylor (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Zayas, Gysell (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Ziegelbein, Tara (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Zielske, Makenna (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Zwart, Kendra (Durham University, England)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Amado, Nicholas (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Anderson, Matthew (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Andrews, Spencer (Durham University, England)
Apfelbach, Karl (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
August, Matthew (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Aylsworth, Avery (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Savo Volley, Finland)
Barahona, Anthony (University of Nottingham, England)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Boehle, Hayden (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Brewster, Adam (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Byers, Josiah (A.O.P. Kifissia, Greece)
Callaway, Matthew (Clubul Sportiv Stiinta Baia Mare, Romania)
Chamberlain, Max (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Volley Club Maconnais, France)
Chavers, Corey (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Christenson, Micah (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Coyle, Ryan (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Dagostino, Kyle (ACH Volley LJUBLJANA, Slovenia)
Defalco, Torey (Callipo Sport, Italy)
Denmark, Kaleb (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Durkin, Leo (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Duskey, Jason (A.D. FB Pall. Soliera, Italy)
Edwards, Peter (Durham University, England)
Ensing, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Ewert, Jordan (Club Voleibol Eivissa, Spain)
Farnung, Tyler (Tendring VC, England)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Fifer, Scott (VK Pribram, Czech Republic)
Foley, Kyle (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Frank, William (Chemie Volley Mitteldeutschland, Germany)
Friedman, Grant (University of Nottingham, England)
Gamboa, Gino (Ikast KFUM Volley, Denmark)
Garbowski, Kamil (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Gibb, Chandler (University of Nottingham, England)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
Hancock, David (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Hatch, John (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (BANI YAS, United Arab Emirates)
House, Gary (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Jarman, Price (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Jimenez, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Jones, Jaron (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Kenny,Ryan (MVK Zvolen, Slovakia)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Knigge, Matthew (C.V. Emeve, Spain)
Kolev, Bozhidar (Tendring VC, England)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Krasich, Eric (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Le, Tien (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Leeson, Blake (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Ma’a, Micah (Stade Poitevin Volley Beach, France)
Mahan, Collin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Manoogian, Ryan (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Mather, Ryan (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Melcher, Zachary (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Melvin, Frank (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Michelau, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Missry, Dylan (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Moss,Ryan (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Muagututia, Garrett (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Niemiec, Nicholas (VV Tupos, Netherlands)
Norman, Joseph (W-534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Overman, Grayson (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Patterson, Wyatt (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Payne, Langston (GAS Pamvochaikos, Greece)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Perinar, George (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Petty, Gregory (TV Buhl Volleyball, Germany)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Rosenmeier, Brett (Vitoria Sport Clube, Portugal)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Russell, Kyle (AS Cannes VB, France)
Samarin, Aaron (Durham University, England)
Sander, Brenden (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Schickling, Ryan (Team Sunderland, England)
Schmidt, Brendan (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Scott, Jonathan (TKC Wriezen e.V., Germany)
Shaw, James (Narbonne Volley, France)
Shmelev, Alexander (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (ZAKSA Kedzierzyn – Kozle, Poland)
Solbrig, Dalton (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Stahl, Mitchell (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Starkey, Daniel (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Tareuinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Thomas, Sanil (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Tuaniga, Joshua (MKS SLEPSK Malow Suwalki, Poland)
Ujkic, Matthew (University of Nottingham, England)
Ullery, Dennis (Newmarket VC, England)
Watten, Dustin (GKS GieKSa Katowice SA, Poland)
Weiser, Jacob (Malory Eagles (London), England)
West, Matthew (AS Cannes VB, France)
West, Nicholas (Mende Volley Ball, France)
Wexter, Michael (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Wheaton, Jonathon (Tendring VC, England)
Whetstone, Devion (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Wieczorek, David (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Williams, Daniel (Tendring VC, England)
Worsley, Joseph (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Yoshimoto, Matthew (Volley Amriswil, Switzerland)
Zornig, Jeff (Frederiksberg Volley, Denmark)
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Manns, Kaylee (Partizani, Albania)
Muench, Ashley (Mirdita, Albania)
Angermeier, Tarryn (Melbourne Vipers, Australia)
Alexander, Taylor (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Bass, Majesti (VB NO Sokol, Austria)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Keene, Jaelyn (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Lott, Nicole (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Peterson, Amanda (UVC Graz, Austria)
Washington, Deprece (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Cinkova, Gabriela (Ixelles Volley, Belgium)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Felix, Claire (Assoc. Paranaense de Educacao, Brazil)
McClendon, Deja (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Wilhite, Sarah (Associacao Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Holston, Alexandra (MARITZA, Bulgaria)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Dixon, TeTori (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Hooker, Destinee (Bohai Bank Tianjin, China)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club, China)
Newcombe, Sonja (Liao Ning Hua Jun Women’s VB Club, China)
Bedart-Ghani, Yaasmeen (OK POREC, Croatia)
Morgan, Brooke (OK POREC, Croatia)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Jenkins, Autumn (Apolon Limassol, Cyprus)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Milton, Taylor (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cypus)
Akeo, Kamalani (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Castillo, Casey (VK Dukla Liberec, Czech Republic)
Davis, Krysteena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Handley, Erica (VK UP Olomouc, Czech Republic)
Kofie, Olivia (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Rusek, Olivia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Sifferlen, Amanda (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Karlik, Kristen (Fortuna Odense Volley, Denmark)
Kosiorek, Jaime (Brendby VK, Denmark)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Bastian, Kayla (Durham University, England)
Becker, Abby (Durham University, England)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bishop, Nicole (Tendring VC, England)
Bowers, Justine (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Chambers, Felicity (Loughborough Students, England)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Dowd, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Faines, Mari (London Inter Orcas, England)
Gardner, Brianna (Wessex, England)
Gardner, Ramey (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Gonzalez Rosa, Neysha (Wessex, England)
Hicks, Ebonie (Wessex, England)
Horner, Suzanne (Wessex, England)
Hunziker, Madison (Tendring VC, England)
Jones, Aquia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Jones, Emily (Team Sunderland, England)
Ladeairous, Erin (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Leahy, Elizabeth (Tendring VC, England)
Lindburg, Makayla (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Mann, Elizabeth (University of Nottingham, England)
Marques, Vanessa (Wessex, England)
McClellan, Alicia (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Merino,Mia (Wessex, England)
Molnar, Kelsey (Tendring VC, England)
Moore, Kiana (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Moyles, Peyton (Wessex, England)
O’Hagan, Molly (University of Nottingham, England)
Olden, Cara (Tendring VC, England)
Ping, Michaela (Tendring VC, England)
Rice, Rebecca (University of Nottingham, England)
Riza, Paige (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Rooney, Celia (Durham University, England)
Root, Brianna (Tendring VC, England)
Sawyer, Kelsee (University of Nottingham, England)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sierra, Stephanie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Slade, Katelynn (Loughborough Students, England)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Weg, Madison (Wessex, England)
Welsh, Brittany (Durham University, England)
Wilson, Sierra (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Ziegelbein, Tara (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Zwart, Kendra (Durham University, England)
Sells, Tristyn (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Beddingfield, Carly (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Conaway, Alexis (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Viesti salo, Finland)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Okaro, Oluoma (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Palmer, Madeline (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Ramsey, Perry (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Slover, Taylor (Woman Volley, Finland)
Stapleton, Caila (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Wruck, Anna (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Askin, Ashley (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Bastianelli, Alison (Beziers VB, France)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Brown, Amanda (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Bugg, Madison (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Davis, Sara (Stella Es Calais, France)
Dowd, Lindsay (Pays D’Aix Venelles VB, France)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Hardeman, Leah (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Kralj, Sydney (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Lattin, Oni (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Legros, Annayka (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Livingston, Molly (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Terville Florange O.C., France)
McKibben, Kiara (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Mims, Taylor (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Paster, Caleigh (AIX Universite Club 13 Volley-Ball, France)
Pickrell, Kylie (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Pukis, Reghan (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schmid, Sarah (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Schoenlein, Casey (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Schwan, Courtney (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Seaman, Brooke (Volley-Ball Stade Laurentin, France)
Seliger-Swenson, Samantha (Beziers VB, France)
Smith, Alexa (Beziers VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Speaks, Margaret (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Sullivan, Kathryn (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Vander Meer, Megan (Stella Es Calais, France)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Williams, Ariana (Stella Es Calais, France)
Winters, Jaali (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Young, Victoria (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Nichol, Valerie (SC Potsdam, German)
Abercrombie, Brittany (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Amaro, Halli (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bruns, Taylor (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Isabella (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Lydia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Collasius, Kelsey (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Dasch, Ambria (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Dugan, Shannon (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Flory, Lindsay (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
German, Skylar (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Hamson, Jennifer (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Havili, Ainise (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Holstein, Elizabeth (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Johnson, Kayla (SV Hussenhofen1925 e.V., Germany)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Leone, Dori (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Modestow, Paulina (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Nelson, Taylor (USC Munster, Germany)
Overton, Kirsten (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Pickrell, Cassidy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Plum, Lauren (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Rombach, Mackenzie (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Rosenthal, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Stake, Gisele (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Swagerty, Christy (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Taylor, Nikki (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Thater, Emily (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
To, Sally (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Watson, Karis (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Williams,Tionna (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Wong-Orantes, Justine (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Zayas, Gysell (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Zielske, Makenna (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Agost, Taylor (A.S. Aris Thessalonikis, Greece)
Burke, Emily (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Gengenbacher, Kristen (A.O.F. Porfyras, Greece)
Legros, Dessaa (G.S. Ilioupolis, Greece)
Petties, Fulani (A.O. Kavala, Greece)
Reid, Alexandra (ASP ThetisVoulas, Greece)
Roberts, Sabryn (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Scott, Regan Hood (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Busa, Sydney (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Dupont, Caroline (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Evans, Ashley (Bekescsabai Roplabda Sport Kft., Hungary)
Lohman,Molly (Nyiregyhazi Elsport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary)
Mack, Monica (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Topor, Julia (Diosgyor Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Vander Meer, Jennifer (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Alpert, Stefanie (Maccabi Raanana V.B. Club, Israel)
Alhassan, Rhamat (Volalto 2.0 Caserta SSD ARL, Italy)
Courtney, Megan (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Cuttino, Danielle (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Dahlke, Kendra (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Foecke, Mikaela (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Grant, Nia (Polisportiva Filottrano Pallavolo SSDRL, Italy)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Latham, Rebecca (ASD Futura Volley Giovani, Italy)
Lowe, Karsta (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Mitchem, Annie (Volley Bergamo SRL, Italy)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Pol. Libertas Martignacco SSD ARL, Italy)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Orlandini, Samantha (Centro Volley Reggiano A.S.D., Italy)
Perry, Veronica (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Poulter, Jordyn (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Raskie, August (Wealth Planet Perugia Volley, Italy)
Rigdon, Madison (Cuneo Granda Volley ssd arl, Italy)
Rolfzen, Amber (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Speech, Symone (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Toliver, Holly (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Villarreal, Audrey (A.S.D. Centro Volley Orta, Italy)
Villarreal, Josie (A.S.D. Red Volley Marcianise, Italy)
Washington, Haleigh (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Lee, Simone (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Tapp, Hannah (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Cook (Simpson), Taylor (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Lutz, Merete (GS Caltex Seoul Kixx, Korea)
Spelman, Hayley (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Hyland, Elizabeth (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Cheviron, Melissa (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Morse, Hallie (Pembroke Volleyball Club, Malta)
Cygan, Kendall (Prima Donna Kass Huizen, Netherlands)
Koop, Meghan (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Zant, Taylor (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hartwick, Allahna (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Katona, Jennifer (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Mena Gorostiaga, Agustina (Deportivo San Jose, Paraguay)
DeGeest, Krista (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Univ. de San Martin de Porres, Peru)
Rountree, Tess (Univ. Cesar Vallejo (Trujillo), Peru)
Whitaker, Ayana (Sporting Cristal, Peru)
De Hoog, Carly (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Edelman, Nicole (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA, Poland)
Frantti, Alexandra (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Hurley, Hillary (Miejski Klub Sportowy Kalisz sp., Poland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Palac Bydgoszcz S.A., Poland)
Baird, Cassidy (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Cunningham, Cara (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Yeazel, Kate (Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal)
Carlini, Lauren (Dinamo MOSKOW, Russia)
Keys, Tya (Su Ragazzi, Scotland)
Buford, Kayla (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Belcher,Denise (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Bergren, Morgan (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Blomgren, Sarah (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Clark, Tess (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Hruska, Kathleen (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Malloy,Alexandra (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Rachel, Devon (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Aspen, Aubrey (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bailey, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bosse-Foster, Kendall (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Harris, Deja (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Havili, Ainise (Hylte/Halmstad VBK (released from club 11/1/19), Sweden)
Kline, Madison (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Turner, Whitney (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Woodford, McKenna (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Benson, Amanda (NUC, Switzerland)
Calvin, Lindsey (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Cash, Samantha (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Church, Anna (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Crittenden, Naya (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Davenport, Alexandra (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Engelbrecht, Liesl (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Erhahon, Amber (G&B Scuola Volley, Switzerland)
Fricano, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Moore, Keira (Volley Koniz, Switzerland)
Page, Lauren (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Payne, Kelsie (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Rightnowar, Nicole (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Sabin, Sabel (NUC, Switzerland)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schirmer, Luisa (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Schoene, Makena (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Willis, Emmaline (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Abbott, Symone (Karayollari, Turkey)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lloyd, Carli (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Reed, Nia (Edremit Belediyesi Altinoluk Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Robinson, Kelsey (Fenerbahce Sk, Turkey)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Le, Tien (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Norman, Joseph (W-534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Solbrig, Dalton (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
August, Matthew (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Fifer, Scott (VK Pribram, Czech Republic)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Melcher, Zachary (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Moss,Ryan (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Brewster, Adam (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Gamboa, Gino (Ikast KFUM Volley, Denmark)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Starkey, Daniel (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Zornig, Jeff (Frederiksberg Volley, Denmark)
Andrews, Spencer (Durham University, England)
Barahona, Anthony (University of Nottingham, England)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Coyle, Ryan (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Edwards, Peter (Durham University, England)
Farnung, Tyler (Tendring VC, England)
Friedman, Grant (University of Nottingham, England)
Gibb, Chandler (University of Nottingham, England)
Jimenez, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Jones, Jaron (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Kolev, Bozhidar (Tendring VC, England)
Krasich, Eric (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Melvin, Frank (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Samarin, Aaron (Durham University, England)
Schickling, Ryan (Team Sunderland, England)
Ujkic, Matthew (University of Nottingham, England)
Ullery, Dennis (Newmarket VC, England)
Weiser, Jacob (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Wheaton, Jonathon (Tendring VC, England)
Whetstone, Devion (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Williams, Daniel (Tendring VC, England)
Aylsworth, Avery (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Savo Volley, Finland)
Foley, Kyle (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Leeson, Blake (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Manoogian, Ryan (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Boehle, Hayden (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Chamberlain, Max (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Volley Club Maconnais, France)
Jarman, Price (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Ma’a, Micah (Stade Poitevin Volley Beach, France)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Russell, Kyle (AS Cannes VB, France)
Shaw, James (Narbonne Volley, France)
Stahl, Mitchell (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
West, Matthew (AS Cannes VB, France)
West, Nicholas (Mende Volley Ball, France)
Apfelbach, Karl (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Durkin, Leo (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Ensing, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Garbowski, Kamil (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Hancock, David (TV Bliesen, Germany)
House, Gary (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Michelau, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Patterson, Wyatt (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Petty, Gregory (TV Buhl Volleyball, Germany)
Schmidt, Brendan (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Scott, Jonathan (TKC Wriezen e.V., Germany)
Tareuinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Wieczorek, David (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Worsley, Joseph (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Frank, William (Chemie Volley Mitteldeutschland, Germany)
Hatch, John (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Wexter, Michael (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Byers, Josiah (A.O.P. Kifissia, Greece)
Payne, Langston (GAS Pamvochaikos, Greece)
Denmark, Kaleb (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Missry, Dylan (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Anderson, Matthew (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Chavers, Corey (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Christenson, Micah (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Defalco, Torey (Callipo Sport, Italy)
Duskey, Jason (A.D. FB Pall. Soliera, Italy)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Muagututia, Garrett (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Mather, Ryan (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Shmelev, Alexander (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Mahan, Collin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Niemiec, Nicholas (VV Tupos, Netherlands)
Perinar, George (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Sander, Brenden (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (ZAKSA Kedzierzyn – Kozle, Poland)
Tuaniga, Joshua (MKS SLEPSK Malow Suwalki, Poland)
Watten, Dustin (GKS GieKSa Katowice SA, Poland)
Rosenmeier, Brett (Vitoria Sport Clube, Portugal)
Callaway, Matthew (Clubul Sportiv Stiinta Baia Mare, Romania)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Kenny,Ryan (MVK Zvolen, Slovakia)
Dagostino, Kyle (ACH Volley LJUBLJANA, Slovenia)
Amado, Nicholas (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Ewert, Jordan (Club Voleibol Eivissa, Spain)
Knigge, Matthew (C.V. Emeve, Spain)
Thomas, Sanil (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Overman, Grayson (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Yoshimoto, Matthew (Volley Amriswil, Switzerland)
Holt, Samuel (BANI YAS, United Arab Emirates)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 12, 2019) – USA Volleyball has invited 36 athletes to train at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., as part of the 2019 Girls Incoming Youth Holiday National Training Team program from Dec. 26-30.
The High Performance Girls Holiday Training program was open to selected athletes born in 2004 or 2005. Most recently, the athlete participated in the USA Girls Select program this past summer and are rising into the Girls Youth level.
Athletes were identified as top performers and high potential athletes based on positional evaluations in 2019. This training program is an opportunity for athletes to train with our Girls’ Youth National Team staff prior to the 2020 season as USA Volleyball High Performance prepares for the selection of the team that will participate at the 2020 NORCECA Girls’ U18 Continental Championships.
Keegan Cook, who serves as head coach of the University of Washington, will lead both the HP Girls Holiday Training program and the U.S. Girls Youth National Team at NORCECA this coming summer. He will be assisted by Alyssa D’Errico (associate head coach at University of Dayton), Trent Kersten (assistant coach at Texas Christian University), Eric Barber (assistant coach at Cal Poly) and Alex Dunphy (assistant coach at University of Southern California).
The 2019 U.S. Girls Youth National Team won the 2019 FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship – the first gold medal for any USA Volleyball High Performance age-group team for indoor volleyball.
USA Volleyball High Performance Girls Holiday Training Program
Athlete (Position, Hometown, Club, Region, High School Grad Year)
Allick, Rebekah (M, Lincoln, Nebraska, VCNebraska, Great Plains, 2022)
Barton, Kierstyn (M, Surprise, Arizona, Aspire VBC, Arizona, 2023)
Beach, Neomi (OH, Chandler, Arizona, Aspire VBC, Arizona, 2023)
Bohm, Cari (M, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Legacy Volleyball Club, Lakeshore, 2022)
Carter, Lauren (S, Winterset, Iowa, Central Iowa Select, Iowa, 2022)
Corral-Blagojevich, Mele Faiva (OH, Redondo Beach, California, Mizuno Long Beach, Southern California, 2023)
Finley, Rian (S, Reno, Nevada, Northern Nevada Juniors, Northern California, 2022)
Hayd, Eleanor (OH, Bothell, Washington, Washington Volleyball Academy, Puget Sound, 2023)
Hurta, Kathryn (S, Palos Hills, Illinois, 1st Alliance, Great Lakes, 2022)
Jordan, Sydney (OH, Missouri City, Texas, Houston Juniors, Lone Star, 2023)
Kahahawai, Devin (OH, Kailua, Hawaii, Spike and Serve, Aloha, 2022)
Keefe, Kerry (OH, Pacific Palisades, California, Sunshine, Southern California, 2022)
Keene, Sophia (OH, The Woodlands, Texas, TAV Houston, Lone Star, 2022)
Markley, Alexa (OH, Peachtree City, Georgia, A5 South, Southern, 2022)
McCollum, Rachel (S, Lakeland, Tennessee, Memphis Metro, Delta, 2022)
Morton, Sarah (L, Evergreen, Indiana, Michio VB, Great Lakes, 2022)
Nyambio, Serena (M, Troy, Michigan, N/A, Lakeshore, 2022)
Patterson, Elle (M, Greencastle, Indiana, Boiler Juniors, Hoosier, 2023)
Reilly, Bergen (S, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, N/A, North Country, 2023)
Riggs, Kennedy (L, Naperville, Illinois, 1st Alliance, Great Lakes, 2022)
Rives, Breanah (OH, Naples, Florida, Florida Gulfside Volleyball Academy, Florida, 2023)
Robins, Maui (OH, Honolulu, Hawaii, Maunalani, Aloha, 2022)
Robins, Reese (M, Mansfield, Texas, Ace, North Texas, 2023)
Shelton, Alexis (OH, Charlotte, North Carolina, N/A, Carolina, 2022)
Sherfield, Nicole (M, League City, Texas, Absolute Volleyball Academy, Lone Star, 2022)
Smith, Arissa (M, Missouri City, Texas, Houston Juniors, Lone Star, 2023)
Smith, Madison (L, St. Louis, Missouri, Rockwood Thunder, Gateway, 2023)
Studer, Adriana (L, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Milwaukee Sting, Badger, 2022)
Swanson, Rhian (OH, McPherson, Kansas, AirCapital Aces, Heart of America, 2022)
Swindle, Ella (S, Columbia, Missouri, KC Power, Heart of America, 2023)
Tchouangwa, Cindy (OH, Katy, Texas, Houston Juniors, Lone Star, 2023)
Thomas, Amaya (M, Orlando, Florida, Orlando Tampa Volleyball Academy, Florida, 2022)
Thomas-Nathan, Danielle (OH, Burbank, California, San Gabriel Elite VBC, Southern California, 2022)
Trubint, Gala (L, San Diego, California, Epic 15-Bert / 1, Southern California, 2022)
Tuman, Mia (S, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Elite, Keystone, 2023)
Walker, Maya (M, Stone Mountain, Georgia, N/A, Southern, 2022)
Coaches
Head Coach: Keegan Cook (University of Washington)
Assistant Coach: Alyssa D’Errico (University of Dayton)
Assistant Coach: Trent Kersten (Texas Christian University)
Assistant Coach: Eric Barber (Cal Poly)
Assistant Coach: Alex Dunphy (University of Southern California)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 21, 2019) – The USA Volleyball Board of Directors held its fall meeting Oct. 9 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with Dr. Cecile Reynaud directing her first meeting as the new board chair.
Five new directors were also attending their first board meeting: Dain Blanton (Beach-at-large), Steve Bishop (Beach Development), Cassidy Lichtman (Indoor Female Athlete rep), Bob Baker (RVA rep) and CiCi Rojas (Independent). Once the Official’s Assembly Director position is filled later this fall, the Board will be complete with 17 voting members.
Much of the board meeting was open to the public with several regional commissioners and other guests attending. Dr. Reynaud detailed her activities since taking over as Board chair in late June. She has met with FIVB President Dr. Ary Graca and NORCECA President Cristobal Marte Hoffiz. Dr. Reynaud attended the FIVB Volleyball Nations League Finals in Chicago, the 2020 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana, where she witnessed the U.S. Women secure their bid to next year’s Olympic Games, and the NORCECA Champions Cup for both our indoor national teams in Colorado Springs.
Dr. Reynaud participated in the USA Volleyball staff retreat where she engaged with the talented and dedicated employees who work for the national governing body year-round. She emphasized working on developing a positive culture with all factions of volleyball from the staff to the Board to the Regional Volleyball Associations to outside organizations. Her long-term vision is for “USA Volleyball to be a model sport governing body in the United States.”
USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis reported on major staff activities and team accomplishments that have taken place since the last board meeting, highlighted by the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Indoor Teams both qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games, the earliest for our teams since the 1996 Olympic Games as host country and the 1988 Olympic Games where qualification on the court was necessary. Several USA men’s and women’s beach teams are in a good position in the world rankings to qualify for the Olympics as well. The U.S. Women’s National Sitting Team has qualified for the Paralympic Games in 2020 while the U.S. Men’s Sitting Team will have a last chance to qualify in March 16-21 at a tournament to be held at their training center in Edmond, Oklahoma Davis shared the shared core values the staff have worked together to develop.
The Board reviewed a new Beach Assembly proposal. Bishop led the new the Beach Assembly proposal with Todd Rogers (Male Beach Athlete), Sara Hughes (Female Beach Athlete), Blanton, Reynaud, Davis and Andy Reitinger (Governance Committee Chair) assisting.
The Board invited United States Olympic and Paralympic General Counsel Chris McCleary to address the directors. He discussed recent actions by the U.S. Congress and USOPC concerning national governing body requirements and the responsibilities that go along with being the NGB. After the informative presentation, McCleary answered questions from the Board members.
The Board toured the USA Volleyball national headquarters in Colorado Springs and had a meet-and-greet with USA Volleyball staff members. “It was a treat for the board and staff to see all the people that work for all the disciplines throughout the year,” Reynaud said.
In other Board meeting highlights:
The 2020 Board meetings are as scheduled:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 31, 2019) – USA Volleyball national teams have provided many memorable moments over the last decade. Here is a look at some of those top moments. What were your favorite USA Volleyball moments?
Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor Golden Three-Peat
For the third consecutive Olympics, Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor proved to be the best female tandem in beach volleyball as they captured gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games by defeating compatriots April Ross and Jen Kessy. May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings become the first women to win three Olympic medals in beach volleyball and the first players of either gender to win three beach volleyball gold medals.
U.S. Women Claim Historic Gold in World Championship
The U.S. Women’s National Team earned gold at the 2014 FIVB World Championship to mark its first title in a major triple crown event (Olympic Games, FIVB World Championship, FIVB World Cup). The Americans recovered from losing their World Championship Finals Round match, snapping a two-match losing streak in defeating Russia to advance to the semifinals. Team USA then swept Brazil in the semifinals and edged China in a hard-fought four-set victory in the title match in Milan, Italy. Kim Hill was named most valuable player of the tournament in just her second year playing international volleyball.
First Gold at Paralympic Games
After two consecutive silver medals and a bronze medal in the Paralympic Games, the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team broke through for gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. For the fourth consecutive edition, the Americans faced China in the title match and would not be denied. The U.S. outscored China 75-42 in the gold-medal match and was named Team USA’s Best Paralympic Team of the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Heather Erickson was named the most valuable player of the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Girls Youth Captures Gold in 2019
Until this year, no USA Volleyball High Performance team had won a gold medal in a FIVB age-group indoor world championship. That all changed when the U.S. Girls Youth National Team won the 2019 FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship in Egypt by rallying past defending champion Italy in the gold-medal match. Team USA had won silver twice in the biennial FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship in 2013 and 2015. Jess Mruzik was named the most valuable player of the 2019 edition.
U.S. Men Win 2015 World Cup
In 2015, the U.S. Men’s National Team won its first FIVB World Cup title since 1985 and qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in the process. The U.S. Men went 10-1 in the tournament. Opposite Matt Anderson was named Most Valuable Player. Micah Christenson was named Best Setter and Erik Shoji won Best Libero.
Silver Once Again for U.S. Women
The U.S. Women’s National Team entered the 2012 London Olympic Games as the top seed and were rolling victory after victory. Team USA won all five of its preliminary round matches, then topped Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals and Korea in the semifinals. The Americans cruised to a 25-11 victory over Brazil in the gold-medal match before their South American rivals found their form and went on to win in four sets. For the second consecutive Olympics, the U.S. would stand on the podium with the silver medal.
Bronze for Indoor Olympic Teams in Rio
The U.S. Women’s and Men’s Indoor Volleyball Teams earned bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, bouncing back from disappointing losses in the semifinal rounds. The U.S. Women had won six straight matches and led Serbia after the first set in the semifinals, only to see star Foluke Akinradewo go down with an injury and the European side coming back to win in five sets. The Americans bounced back to win the bronze-medal match over Netherlands.
Unlike the U.S. Women, the U.S. Men started the 2016 Olympics slow with losses to Canada and Italy. Team USA bounced back to defeat host and eventual gold-medalist Brazil to propel them into the playoffs. The Americans swept Poland but lost to Italy in the semifinals after leading 2-1. The U.S. overcame a two-set deficit to Russia in the bronze-medal match to win in five, sparked by Reid Priddy being inserted into the lineup.
Kerri and April Win Bronze in Rio
For three consecutive Olympics, Kerri Walsh Jennings partnered with Misty May-Treanor in the Olympic Games and came away with gold. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Walsh Jennings switched partners to April Ross following May-Treanor’s retirement. The pair won their four preliminary round matches and swept Australia in the quarterfinals. However, the USA duo lost to Brazil in the semifinals and marking Walsh-Jennings’ first loss in Olympic Games competition. Walsh-Jennings and Ross faced Larissa Franca and Talita Antunes in the bronze-medal match and rallied from a 21-17 first-set loss to win in three sets.
Plummer and Martin Win FIVB Beach U17 World Championship
The U.S. beach team of Kathryn Plummer and Morgan Martin won the 2014 FIVB Beach Volleyball U17 Girls World Championship in Acapulco, Mexico. Plummer, who later earned silver at the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U18 World Championship to become the first player to medal in beach and indoor volleyball age-group World Championships, was selected as most valuable player.
Dalhausser and Rogers Set Record for Wins
In 2010-11, Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, the 2008 Olympic gold medalists, won seven straight tournaments and set an FIVB record for consecutive match wins at 40. The tournament and match win streak began at the 2010 Gstaad Grand Slam and ended with a loss to Brazil’s Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego in the final of the 2011 Prague Open.
Big Summer for Ross
In 2010, Summer Ross became the first athlete, male or female, to win both the FIVB Youth World Championships (U19) and the FIVB Junior World Championships (U21) in the same year. She won the Youth World Championships with Jane Croson and the Junior World Championships with Tara Roenicke.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 13, 2019) – USA Volleyball announced today that it will be donating over $12,000 in athletic gear to the USA Deaf Women’s Volleyball Team, which is striving to reach gold on its own Path to the Podium.
The USA Deaf Volleyball Team has had recent success on the international stage. In 2016, the team defeated Ukraine to claim its first World Championship title in over 20 years. After finishing with bronze at the 2017 Deaflympics, the U.S. has turned its attention to winning November’s Pan Am Games in Brazil, which carries an automatic berth into the 2021 Deaflympics. The team will furthermore be traveling to Milan, Italy, in June 2020 to defend its World Championship.
“USA Volleyball is proud to be providing this much needed gear to USA Deaf Volleyball as they prepare for November’s Pan Am Games in Brazil and the eventual 2021 Deaflympics,” USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis said. “As the sport’s National Governing Body, providing aid to hearing impaired volleyball players further extends our mission to grow diversity and inclusion in our sport and to support volleyball players representing Team USA across the globe.”
USA Volleyball will be providing gear kits for the entire team and coaching staff including new uniforms, warm-up suits, T-shirts, shoes, knee pads, leggings, socks and backpacks.
“The USA Deaf Women’s Volleyball Team is grateful to USA Volleyball for its support and partnership,” said USA Deaf Women’s Volleyball Team Head Coach Lynn Boren. “It is inspiring to have our sport’s national organization supporting diversity and competition at all levels and abilities. We thank USA Volleyball and look forward to building our relationship for years to come.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 12, 2019) – USA Volleyball’s Board of Directors has extended CEO Jamie Davis’ contract through 2024, a positive vote of confidence following major accomplishments during his first three years with the national governing body.
“Since taking over as CEO in January 2017, Jamie’s leadership has reached every realm of USA Volleyball’s operations delivering solid membership growth, financial stability, enhanced partnerships with internal and external constituents and successes on the courts”, said USA Volleyball Board Chair Dr. Cecile Reynaud. “He has been tireless in his pursuit of excellence and the Board of Directors believes he is the leader to continue our growth through the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Under Davis’ guidance, USA Volleyball’s membership has reached a record 424,000 members. Furthermore, USA Volleyball is in a strong financial position delivering an operating surplus of over $7 million since 2017. Those funds are being reinvested into growing the sport at all levels. Such reinvestment includes the organization’s recent commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in volleyball as exhibited by USAV’s historic grant of $400,000 to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and six HBCU’s who will begin men’s volleyball varsity programs in 2021. USA Volleyball has deepened its relations with the FIVB and NORCECA and as a result has hosted for the first time new major international competitions in the United States over the past several years. Finally, Davis and the USAV Board have made athletes and their safety the number-one strategic priority for USA Volleyball.
“I am excited by what we have achieved as an organization over the past three years and heading into Tokyo,” Davis said. “I appreciate the confidence that the Board has placed in me and look forward to working with them, the USAV staff, our regions, NORCECA, the FIVB and our athletes to bring volleyball to even greater heights in the United States over the next quadrennial.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 11, 2019) – USA Volleyball has processed 339 international transfer certificates (257 females, 82 males) allowing United States citizens to compete in foreign professional volleyball leagues for the 2019-20 season as of Oct. 11. Additional transfers, including members of the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, will be processed in the coming weeks.
On the women’s side, athletes have transferred to play in 31 different countries with France attracting 42 players followed by Germany with 38 players, England 30 players, Switzerland 22 players and Italy 20. The Italian league has six U.S. players (Megan Courtney, Kim Hill, Karsta Lowe, Chiaka Ogbogu, Jordyn Poulter, Haleigh Washington) who helped Team USA win silver at the 2019 FIVB World Cup.
Among the popular destinations for U.S. men’s international transfers include Germany with 20 athletes, while France and England have 11 transfers each. The U.S. Men’s National Team has three players (Jeff Jendryk, Micah Ma’a and Mitch Stahl) who are competing the 2019 FIVB World Cup playing in France.
In total, 34 different countries have U.S. athletes participating in the 2019-20 club season.
USA Volleyball has processed 63 additional transfers has compared at this point in 2018-19. USA Volleyball processed a record 440 international transfers for the 2018-19 season.
The International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is a mandatory requirement of the FIVB for athletes to transfer from one National Federation (country) to another National Federation (country) to play in professional leagues. All National Federations are required to follow this established procedure. For details, refer to the FIVB Sports Regulations (2013) Section 45.3.
Women’s Transfers to 31 Countries/Federations
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey
Men’s Transfers to 22 Countries/Federations
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Women’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Men’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Abbott, Symone (Karayollari, Turkey)
Abercrombie, Brittany (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Akeo, Kamalani (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Alexander, Taylor (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Alpert, Stefanie (Maccabi Raanana V.B. Club, Israel)
Amaro, Halli (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Askin, Ashley (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Aspen, Aubrey (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Bailey, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Baird, Cassidy (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bastianelli, Alison (Beziers VB, France)
Becker, Abby (Durham University, England)
Beddingfield, Carly (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Belcher,Denise (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Benson, Amanda (NUC, Switzerland)
Bergren, Morgan (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Bishop, Nicole (Tendring VC, England)
Blomgren, Sarah (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Bosse-Foster, Kendall (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Brown, Amanda (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Bruns, Taylor (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Bugg, Madison (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Busa, Sydney (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Calvin, Lindsey (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Carlini, Lauren (Dinamo MOSKOW, Russia)
Cash, Samantha (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Castillo, Casey (VK Dukla Liberec, Czech Republic)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Church, Anna (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Cinkova, Gabriela (Ixelles Volley, Belgium)
Clark, Tess (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Coddington, Lydia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Collasius, Kelsey (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Conaway, Alexis (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Courtney, Megan (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Crittenden, Naya (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Cunningham, Cara (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Cygan, Kendall (Prima Donna Kass Huizen, Netherlands)
Dahlke, Kendra (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Dasch, Ambria (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Davenport, Alexandra (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Davis, Krysteena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Davis, Sara (Stella Es Calais, France)
De Hoog, Carly (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Dowd, Lindsay (Pays D’Aix Venelles VB, France)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Dugan, Shannon (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Dupont, Caroline (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Edelman, Nicole (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA, Poland)
Engelbrecht, Liesl (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Evans, Ashley (Bekescsabai Roplabda Sport Kft., Hungary)
Faines, Mari (London Inter Orcas, England)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Flory, Lindsay (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Foecke, Mikaela (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Frantti, Alexandra (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Fricano, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Gardner, Brianna (Wessex, England)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Gengenbacher, Kristen (A.O.F. Porfyras, Greece)
German, Skylar (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Grant, Nia (Polisportiva Filottrano Pallavolo SSDRL, Italy)
Hamson, Jennifer (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Viesti salo, Finland)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hardeman, Leah (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Harris, Deja (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Hartwick, Allahna (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Havili, Ainise (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hicks, Ebonie (Wessex, England)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Holstein, Elizabeth (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Horner, Suzanne (Wessex, England)
Hruska, Kathleen (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Hunziker, Madison (Tendring VC, England)
Hurley, Hillary (Miejski Klub Sportowy Kalisz sp., Poland)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Jenkins, Autumn (Apolon Limassol, Cyprus)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Jones, Emily (Team Sunderland, England)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Katona, Jennifer (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Keene, Jaelyn (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Keys, Tya (Su Ragazzi, Scotland)
Kline, Madison (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Kofie, Olivia (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Koop, Meghan (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Kosiorek, Jaime (Brendby VK, Denmark)
Kralj, Sydney (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club, China)
Latham, Rebecca (ASD Futura Volley Giovani, Italy)
Lattin, Oni (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Leahy, Elizabeth (Tendring VC, England)
Lee, Simone (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Legros, Annayka (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Leone, Dori (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Livingston, Molly (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Lloyd, Carli (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lohman,Molly (Nyiregyhazi Elsport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary)
Lott, Nicole (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Lowe, Karsta (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Lutz, Merete (GS Caltex Seoul Kixx, Korea)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Mack, Monica (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Malloy,Alexandra (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Mann, Elizabeth (University of Nottingham, England)
Manns, Kaylee (Partizani, Albania)
Marques, Vanessa (Wessex, England)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
McKibben, Kiara (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Mena Gorostiaga, Agustina (Deportivo San Jose, Paraguay)
Merino,Mia (Wessex, England)
Milton, Taylor (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cypus)
Mims, Taylor (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Mitchem, Annie (Volley Bergamo SRL, Italy)
Modestow, Paulina (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Molnar, Kelsey (Tendring VC, England)
Moore, Keira (Volley Koniz, Switzerland)
Moore, Kiana (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Muench, Ashley (Mirdita, Albania)
Nelson, Taylor (USC Munster, Germany)
Nichol, Valerie (SC Potsdam, German)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Pol. Libertas Martignacco SSD ARL, Italy)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
O’Hagan, Molly (University of Nottingham, England)
Okaro, Oluoma (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Olden, Cara (Tendring VC, England)
Orlandini, Samantha (Centro Volley Reggiano A.S.D., Italy)
Overton, Kirsten (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Page, Lauren (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Palmer, Madeline (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Paster, Caleigh (AIX Universite Club 13 Volley-Ball, France)
Payne, Kelsie (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Perry, Veronica (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Peterson, Amanda (UVC Graz, Austria)
Petties, Fulani (A.O. Kavala, Greece)
Pickrell, Cassidy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Pickrell, Kylie (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Ping, Michaela (Tendring VC, England)
Plum, Lauren (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Poulter, Jordyn (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Rachel, Devon (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Ramsey, Perry (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Palac Bydgoszcz S.A., Poland)
Raskie, August (Wealth Planet Perugia Volley, Italy)
Reed, Nia (Edremit Belediyesi Altinoluk Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Reid, Alexandra (ASP ThetisVoulas, Greece)
Rice, Rebecca (University of Nottingham, England)
Rigdon, Madison (Cuneo Granda Volley ssd arl, Italy)
Rightnowar, Nicole (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Riza, Paige (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Robinson, Kelsey (Fenerbahce Sk, Turkey)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Rolfzen, Amber (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Rombach, Mackenzie (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Rooney, Celia (Durham University, England)
Root, Brianna (Tendring VC, England)
Rosenthal, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Rusek, Olivia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Sabin, Sabel (NUC, Switzerland)
Sawyer, Kelsee (University of Nottingham, England)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schirmer, Luisa (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Schmid, Sarah (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Schoene, Makena (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Schoenlein, Casey (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Schwan, Courtney (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Scott, Regan Hood (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Seaman, Brooke (Volley-Ball Stade Laurentin, France)
Seliger-Swenson, Samantha (Beziers VB, France)
Sells, Tristyn (AS Vallee De La Sauer, Fance)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sifferlen, Amanda (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Slover, Taylor (Woman Volley, Finland)
Smith, Alexa (Beziers VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Speaks, Margaret (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Speech, Symone (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Stake, Gisele (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Stapleton, Caila (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Sullivan, Kathryn (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Swagerty, Christy (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Taylor, Nikki (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Thater, Emily (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
To, Sally (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Toliver, Holly (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Topor, Julia (Diosgyor Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Turner, Whitney (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Vander Meer, Jennifer (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Vander Meer, Megan (Stella Es Calais, France)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Washington, Deprece (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Washington, Haleigh (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Weg, Madison (Wessex, England)
Welsh, Brittany (Durham University, England)
Wilhite, Sarah (Associacao Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Williams, Ariana (Stella Es Calais, France)
Williams,Tionna (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Willis, Emmaline (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Winters, Jaali (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Wong-Orantes, Justine (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Woodford, McKenna (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Wruck, Anna (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Young, Victoria (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Zant, Taylor (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Zayas, Gysell (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Zwart, Kendra (Durham University, England)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Amado, Nicholas (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Andrews, Spencer (Durham University, England)
Apfelbach, Karl (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
August, Matthew (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Aylsworth, Avery (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Savo Volley, Finland)
Barahona, Anthony (University of Nottingham, England)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Boehle, Hayden (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Chamberlain, Max (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Volley Club Maconnais, France)
Chavers, Corey (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Dagostino, Kyle (ACH Volley LJUBLJANA, Slovenia)
Durkin, Leo (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Duskey, Jason (A.D. FB Pall. Soliera, Italy)
Edwards, Peter (Durham University, England)
Ensing, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Ewert, Jordan (Club Voleibol Eivissa, Spain)
Farnung, Tyler (Tendring VC, England)
Fifer, Scott (VK Pribram, Czech Republic)
Foley, Kyle (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Frank, William (Chemie Volley Mitteldeutschland, Germany)
Garbowski, Kamil (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Gibb, Chandler (University of Nottingham, England)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
Hancock, David (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Hatch, John (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Jarman, Price (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Jimenez, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Kenny,Ryan (MVK Zvolen, Slovakia)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Knigge, Matthew (C.V. Emeve, Spain)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Le, Tien (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Leeson, Blake (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Ma’a, Micah (Stade Poitevin Volley Beach, France)
Mahan, Collin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Manoogian, Ryan (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Mather, Ryan (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Melcher, Zachary (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Michelau, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Norman, Joseph (W-534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Overman, Grayson (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Perinar, George (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Petty, Gregory (TV Buhl Volleyball, Germany)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Russell, Kyle (AS Cannes VB, France)
Samarin, Aaron (Durham University, England)
Schickling, Ryan (Team Sunderland, England)
Schmidt, Brendan (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Shaw, James (Narbonne Volley, France)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (ZAKSA Kedzierzyn – Kozle, Poland)
Solbrig, Dalton (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Stahl, Mitchell (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Tareuinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Thomas, Sanil (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
West, Matthew (AS Cannes VB, France)
West, Nicholas (Mende Volley Ball, France)
Wexter, Michael (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Wheaton, Jonathon (Tendring VC, England)
Wieczorek, David (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Williams, Daniel (Tendring VC, England)
Worsley, Joseph (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Yoshimoto, Matthew (Volley Amriswil, Switzerland)
Zornig, Jeff (Frederiksberg Volley, Denmark)
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Manns, Kaylee (Partizani, Albania)
Muench, Ashley (Mirdita, Albania)
Alexander, Taylor (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Keene, Jaelyn (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Lott, Nicole (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Peterson, Amanda (UVC Graz, Austria)
Washington, Deprece (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Cinkova, Gabriela (Ixelles Volley, Belgium)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Wilhite, Sarah (Associacao Volei Bauru, Brazil)
Larson, Jordan (Shanghai Volleyball Club, China)
Avery, Summer (Lemesos Volleyball Academy, Cyprus)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Jenkins, Autumn (Apolon Limassol, Cyprus)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Zdravic, Tijana (Enosi Neon Agiou Athanasiou, Cyprus)
Milton, Taylor (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cypus)
Akeo, Kamalani (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Castillo, Casey (VK Dukla Liberec, Czech Republic)
Davis, Krysteena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Kofie, Olivia (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Oestreich, Jacquelyn (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Rusek, Olivia (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Sifferlen, Amanda (TJ Sokol Sternberk, Czech Republic)
Wolowicz, Margaret (VK Selmy Brno, Czech Republic)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Kosiorek, Jaime (Brendby VK, Denmark)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Becker, Abby (Durham University, England)
Berndt, Whitney (Team Sunderland, England)
Bishop, Nicole (Tendring VC, England)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford, England)
Dolan, Katherine (Dartford, England)
Faines, Mari (London Inter Orcas, England)
Gardner, Brianna (Wessex, England)
Hicks, Ebonie (Wessex, England)
Horner, Suzanne (Wessex, England)
Hunziker, Madison (Tendring VC, England)
Jones, Emily (Team Sunderland, England)
Leahy, Elizabeth (Tendring VC, England)
Mann, Elizabeth (University of Nottingham, England)
Marques, Vanessa (Wessex, England)
Merino,Mia (Wessex, England)
Molnar, Kelsey (Tendring VC, England)
Moore, Kiana (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
O’Hagan, Molly (University of Nottingham, England)
Olden, Cara (Tendring VC, England)
Ping, Michaela (Tendring VC, England)
Rice, Rebecca (University of Nottingham, England)
Riza, Paige (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Rooney, Celia (Durham University, England)
Root, Brianna (Tendring VC, England)
Sawyer, Kelsee (University of Nottingham, England)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Weg, Madison (Wessex, England)
Welsh, Brittany (Durham University, England)
Zwart, Kendra (Durham University, England)
Sells, Tristyn (AS Vallee De La Sauer, Fance)
Beddingfield, Carly (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Conaway, Alexis (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Viesti salo, Finland)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Lindberg, Taylor-Annette (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Okaro, Oluoma (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Palmer, Madeline (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Ramsey, Perry (Jymy Volley, Finland)
Slover, Taylor (Woman Volley, Finland)
Stapleton, Caila (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Trotter, Jalissa (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Wruck, Anna (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Askin, Ashley (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Bastianelli, Alison (Beziers VB, France)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Brown, Amanda (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Bugg, Madison (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Davis, Sara (Stella Es Calais, France)
Dowd, Lindsay (Pays D’Aix Venelles VB, France)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Hardeman, Leah (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Kralj, Sydney (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Lattin, Oni (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Legros, Annayka (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Livingston, Molly (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Terville Florange O.C., France)
McKibben, Kiara (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Mims, Taylor (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Paster, Caleigh (AIX Universite Club 13 Volley-Ball, France)
Pickrell, Kylie (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schmid, Sarah (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Schoenlein, Casey (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Schwan, Courtney (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Seaman, Brooke (Volley-Ball Stade Laurentin, France)
Seliger-Swenson, Samantha (Beziers VB, France)
Smith, Alexa (Beziers VB, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Speaks, Margaret (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Sullivan, Kathryn (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Vander Meer, Megan (Stella Es Calais, France)
Vander Weide, Lindsey (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Williams, Ariana (Stella Es Calais, France)
Winters, Jaali (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Young, Victoria (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Nichol, Valerie (SC Potsdam, German)
Abercrombie, Brittany (SC Potsdam, Germany)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Amaro, Halli (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bruns, Taylor (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Coddington, Lydia (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Collasius, Kelsey (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Dasch, Ambria (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Dugan, Shannon (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Flory, Lindsay (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
German, Skylar (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Holstein, Elizabeth (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Leone, Dori (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Modestow, Paulina (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Nelson, Taylor (USC Munster, Germany)
Overton, Kirsten (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Pickrell, Cassidy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Plum, Lauren (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Rombach, Mackenzie (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Rosenthal, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Stake, Gisele (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Swagerty, Christy (DJK SB Munchen-Ost e.V., Germany)
Taylor, Nikki (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Thater, Emily (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
To, Sally (SV Steinwenden 1912 e.V., Germany)
Williams,Tionna (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Wong-Orantes, Justine (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Zayas, Gysell (Volleyballclub Neuwied ’77, Germany)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Hamson, Jennifer (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Lagares, Rebecca (TV 1965 Rodenbach e.V., Germany)
Gengenbacher, Kristen (A.O.F. Porfyras, Greece)
Petties, Fulani (A.O. Kavala, Greece)
Reid, Alexandra (ASP ThetisVoulas, Greece)
Scott, Regan Hood (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Busa, Sydney (MAV Elore Sport Club, Hungary)
Dupont, Caroline (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Evans, Ashley (Bekescsabai Roplabda Sport Kft., Hungary)
Lohman,Molly (Nyiregyhazi Elsport Nonprofit Kft., Hungary)
Mack, Monica (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Topor, Julia (Diosgyor Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Vander Meer, Jennifer (Szent Benedek Roplabda Adademia Kft., Hungary)
Alpert, Stefanie (Maccabi Raanana V.B. Club, Israel)
Courtney, Megan (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Dahlke, Kendra (Marsala Volley SSD RL, Italy)
Foecke, Mikaela (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Grant, Nia (Polisportiva Filottrano Pallavolo SSDRL, Italy)
Hancock, Micha (Agil Volley SSD ARL, Italy)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Latham, Rebecca (ASD Futura Volley Giovani, Italy)
Lowe, Karsta (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Mitchem, Annie (Volley Bergamo SRL, Italy)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Pol. Libertas Martignacco SSD ARL, Italy)
Ogbogu, Chiaka (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Orlandini, Samantha (Centro Volley Reggiano A.S.D., Italy)
Perry, Veronica (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Poulter, Jordyn (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Raskie, August (Wealth Planet Perugia Volley, Italy)
Rigdon, Madison (Cuneo Granda Volley ssd arl, Italy)
Rolfzen, Amber (Chieri 76 Volleyball SRL SD, Italy)
Speech, Symone (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Toliver, Holly (Volley Group Roma ASD ARL, Italy)
Washington, Haleigh (Uyba Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Drews, Andrea (JT Marvelous, Japan)
Lee, Simone (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Atkinson, Sherridan (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Lutz, Merete (GS Caltex Seoul Kixx, Korea)
Cygan, Kendall (Prima Donna Kass Huizen, Netherlands)
Koop, Meghan (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Zant, Taylor (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hartwick, Allahna (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Katona, Jennifer (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Mena Gorostiaga, Agustina (Deportivo San Jose, Paraguay)
De Hoog, Carly (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Edelman, Nicole (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz SA, Poland)
Frantti, Alexandra (Klub Sportowy Developres Rzeszow S.A., Poland)
Hurley, Hillary (Miejski Klub Sportowy Kalisz sp., Poland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Palac Bydgoszcz S.A., Poland)
Baird, Cassidy (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Cunningham, Cara (Leixoes Sport Clube, Portugal)
Carlini, Lauren (Dinamo MOSKOW, Russia)
Keys, Tya (Su Ragazzi, Scotland)
Templeton, Haley (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Belcher,Denise (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Bergren, Morgan (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Blomgren, Sarah (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Clark, Tess (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Hruska, Kathleen (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Malloy,Alexandra (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Rachel, Devon (A.D. Algar Surmenor, Spain)
Walsh, Anna (C.V. Socuellamos, Spain)
Aspen, Aubrey (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bailey, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bosse-Foster, Kendall (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Harris, Deja (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Havili, Ainise (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Kline, Madison (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Turner, Whitney (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Woodford, McKenna (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Benson, Amanda (NUC, Switzerland)
Calvin, Lindsey (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Cash, Samantha (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Church, Anna (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Crittenden, Naya (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Davenport, Alexandra (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Engelbrecht, Liesl (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Fricano, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Glaronia, Switzerland)
Moore, Keira (Volley Koniz, Switzerland)
Page, Lauren (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Payne, Kelsie (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Rightnowar, Nicole (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Sabin, Sabel (NUC, Switzerland)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schirmer, Luisa (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Schoene, Makena (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Willis, Emmaline (VFM-Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Abbott, Symone (Karayollari, Turkey)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lloyd, Carli (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Reed, Nia (Edremit Belediyesi Altinoluk Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Rishel, Madison Kingdon (Turk Hava Yollari Sport Club, Turkey)
Robinson, Kelsey (Fenerbahce Sk, Turkey)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Le, Tien (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Norman, Joseph (W-534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Solbrig, Dalton (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
August, Matthew (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Fifer, Scott (VK Pribram, Czech Republic)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Melcher, Zachary (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Hedlund, Louis (Hvidovre VK, Denmark)
Zornig, Jeff (Frederiksberg Volley, Denmark)
Andrews, Spencer (Durham University, England)
Barahona, Anthony (University of Nottingham, England)
Chivers, Nathaniel (Manchester Marvels, England)
Edwards, Peter (Durham University, England)
Farnung, Tyler (Tendring VC, England)
Gibb, Chandler (University of Nottingham, England)
Jimenez, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Samarin, Aaron (Durham University, England)
Schickling, Ryan (Team Sunderland, England)
Wheaton, Jonathon (Tendring VC, England)
Williams, Daniel (Tendring VC, England)
Aylsworth, Avery (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Savo Volley, Finland)
Foley, Kyle (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Leeson, Blake (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Manoogian, Ryan (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Boehle, Hayden (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Chamberlain, Max (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Volley Club Maconnais, France)
Jarman, Price (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Ma’a, Micah (Stade Poitevin Volley Beach, France)
Marshman, Michael (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Russell, Kyle (AS Cannes VB, France)
Shaw, James (Narbonne Volley, France)
Stahl, Mitchell (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
West, Matthew (AS Cannes VB, France)
West, Nicholas (Mende Volley Ball, France)
Apfelbach, Karl (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Durkin, Leo (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Ensing, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Garbowski, Kamil (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Hancock, David (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Michelau, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Petty, Gregory (TV Buhl Volleyball, Germany)
Schmidt, Brendan (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Tareuinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Wieczorek, David (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Worsley, Joseph (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Frank, William (Chemie Volley Mitteldeutschland, Germany)
Hatch, John (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Wexter, Michael (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Koyfman, Antony (Hapoel Kfar Saba, Israel)
Chavers, Corey (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Duskey, Jason (A.D. FB Pall. Soliera, Italy)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Mather, Ryan (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Reuter, Katrina (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Mahan, Collin (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Perinar, George (Stichting Topvolleybal Groningen, Netherlands)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (ZAKSA Kedzierzyn – Kozle, Poland)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Kenny,Ryan (MVK Zvolen, Slovakia)
Dagostino, Kyle (ACH Volley LJUBLJANA, Slovenia)
Amado, Nicholas (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Ewert, Jordan (Club Voleibol Eivissa, Spain)
Knigge, Matthew (C.V. Emeve, Spain)
Thomas, Sanil (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Overman, Grayson (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Powell, Roy (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Yoshimoto, Matthew (Volley Amriswil, Switzerland)
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UPDATE AS OF 10:07 P.M. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019
The tournament will resume Friday morning. The schedule will pick up where it left off Thursday afternoon. The schedule will be extended to accommodate for lost time.
Although the schedule in AES will show a 7:30 a.m. start time, play will begin at 8:30 a.m.
USAV staff is working with delegations to help arrange schedules for tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone for your patience.
UPDATE AS OF 8:50 P.M. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019
There is a temporary fix for the water main break in Fort Lauderdale, but there is no word on when the convention center might reopen.
All delegations have either moved to new hotels or are able to stay in their current location.
The safety of our players and their families as well as our officials and staff continues to be our highest priority.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 18, 2019) – Due to a water main break that has left Fort Lauderdale and neighboring municipalities without water service, the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships are being paused.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, where the event is being held, is being shut down during the outage.
Updates will be posted to the USA Volleyball website.
Participants are encouraged to contact their hotels for instructions.
USA Volleyball is working with the City of Fort Lauderdale to investigate further options.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 13, 2019) – Colorado volleyball fans can see an international tournament for free on Aug. 22-24 when USA Volleyball hosts the NORCECA Champions Cup at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center.
Women’s teams from the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will compete. Men’s teams will be from the United States, Canada, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Teams will compete in a round-robin format, with each squad playing the other three once. The U.S. Women will play their matches at 5 p.m. MT each day, while the U.S. Men will follow at 7 p.m.
Colorado Springs native Cody Kessel (see photo), an outside hitter, highlights the roster that the U.S. Men will send to the competition. The U.S. Women will announce their squad on Friday (Aug. 16).
Kessel played boys volleyball at Palmer High School before playing at Princeton.
Most of the players on the team finished their college volleyball careers in 2019 or earlier. Kessel and teammate Greg Petty, an outside hitter, have both played for professional teams overseas.
There are two collegians on the men’s team: Middle blocker Patrick Gasman, who will be a redshirt senior at Hawaii in 2019-20, and setter Garrett Zolg, whohas two years left at Loyola of Chicago.
Outside hitters are Kessel, Petty, Corey Chavers and David Wieczorek. Opposites are Michael Wexter and Ryan Moss.
Middle blockers are Nick Amado, Blake Leeson, Matthew August and Gasman.
Setters are Zolog and Matthew Yoshimoto. Liberos are Josh Ayzenberg and J.T. Hatch.
Matt Werle, head men’s volleyball coach at Grand Canyon University, will coach the U.S. Men’s squad.
“My first experience with USA Volleyball took place more than 10 years ago as a player on the Junior National Team,” Werle said. “We spent nearly a month in Colorado training prior the NORCECA Championships in Mexico. Things have come full circle with the return to this amazing complex and having the honor to coach this group of young men.”
Spencer McLachlin, men’s assistant coach at UCLA, will assist Werle.
U.S. Men’s Roster for the NORCECA Champions Cup
1 Josh Ayzenberg (L, 5-8, Long Beach, N.Y., Sacred Heart)
2 J.T. Hatch (L, 6-1, Mesa Ariz., UCLA)
3 Garrett Zolg (S, 6-3, Huntington Beach, Calif., Loyola Chicago)
4 Corey Chavers (OH, 6-4, Downey, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
5C Cody Kessel (OH, 6-5, Colorado Springs, Colo., Princeton)
6 Matt Yoshimoto (S, 6-5, Ventura, Calif., Lewis)
7 Nick Amado (MB, 6-6, Aliso Niguel, Calif., Long Beach State)
8 Greg Petty (OH, 6-6, Downers Grove, Ill., Lewis)
9 Michael Wexter (Opp, 6-6, New Lenox, Ill., Pepperdine)
10 Blake Leeson (MB, 6-8, Mequon, Wis., Ohio State)
11 Ryan Moss (Opp, 6-8, Corona Del Mar, Calif., USC)
12 David Wieczorek (OH, 6-8, Chicago, Ill., Pepperdine)
13 Matthew August (MB, 6-7, San Clemente, Calif., Irvine Valley College)
14 Patrick Gasman (MB, 6-10, Clovis, Calif., Hawaii)
Head coach: Matt Werle
Assistant coach: Spencer McLachlin
Physiotherapist: Melanie Luck
Team manager: Kimmie Beach
Statistician: Michael Gee
Champions Cup Schedule (All times MDT)
All matches in SportsCenter 1 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Aug. 22
1p Men: Cuba vs Canada
3p Women: Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic
5p Women: Canada vs USA
7p Men: Puerto Rico vs USA
Aug. 23
1p Men: Canada vs Puerto Rico
3p Women: Canada vs Dominican Republic
5p Women: Puerto Rico vs USA
7p Cuba vs USA
Aug. 24
1p Men: Puerto Rico vs Cuba
3p Women: Canada vs Puerto Rico
5p Women: Dominican Republic vs USA
7p Canada vs USA
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 26, 2019) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 12-player U.S. Girls Youth National Team (GYNT) that will represent the United States at this year’s FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship set for Sept. 5-14 in Cairo, Egypt.
The GYNT roster breakdown includes five wing spikers (outsides and opposites), three middles, two setters and two liberos.
Of the dozen players named to the 2019 GYNT, nine were part of the 2018 U.S. Girls Youth National Team that won gold at the 2018 NORCECA Girls’ U18 Continental Championship to qualify for the 2019 FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship. Crawford, Jacobs, Krause, Londot, Miner, Mruzik, Orr, Robinson and Taylor are repeat selections.
The 12 players were selected through the 24-player U.S. Girls Youth National Training Team (GYNTT) program that was held July 17-26 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
“I think the entire group (GYNTT) worked really hard for a week, so I was really happy with the efforts by everybody,” U.S. Girls Youth National Team Head Coach Jim Stone said. “For the 12 players we selected, I have a lot of confidence in their athleticism. Now we just have to see if in this condensed training they put the pieces of the puzzle together.”
Stone has been involved with the U.S. Girls Youth National Team program for over a decade. Except for the 2016 season, he has held the head coaching role for the GYNT since 2008. Stone spearheaded the GYNT to win silver medals at the 2013 and 2015 FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship, which marks USA Volleyball’s only medals in age-group World Championships. The U.S. also won gold medals at the 2008, 2010 and 2012 NORCECA Girls’ U18 Continental Championships, along with the silver medal at the 2014 event.
The GYNT assistant coaches are Nicki Holmes and Jennifer Oldenberg, while Mike Gee will serve as the technical coordinator.
# – Name (Pos, Ht, Hometown, HS Grad Year, Club/Region, College Verbal Commitment)
1 – Lexi Rodriguez (L, 5-6, Sterling, Ill., 2021, Sports Performance/Great Lakes, Nebraska)
3 – Elena Oglivie (OH, 5-10, Kapolei, Hawaii, 2020, Ku’ikahi VBC/Aloha, Stanford University)
4 – Sydney Taylor (L, 5-10, Grove City, Ohio, 2021, Mintonette Sports/Ohio Valley, N/A)
5 – Allison Jacobs (OH, 5-11, Stevenson Ranch, Calif., 2020, Legacy Volleyball Club/Southern California, UCLA)
6 – Kami Miner (S, 6-0, Redondo Beach, Calif., 2021, Mizuno Long Beach/Southern California, Uncommitted)
7 – Kennedi Orr (S, 6-0, Eagan, Minn., 2021, Mizuno Northern Lights/North Country, University of Nebraska)
11 – Jess Mruzik (OH, 6-1, Livonia, Mich., 2020, Legacy Volleyball Club/Lakeshore, University of Michigan)
12 – Caroline Crawford (M, 6-2, Lansing, Kan., 2020, Mid-America Volleyball Club/Heart of America, University of Kansas)
13 – Devyn Robinson (M, 6-2, Ankeny, Iowa, 2020, Iowa Powerplex/Iowa, University of Wisconsin)
14 – Emily Londot (OH, 6-2, Utica, Ohio, 2020, Mintonette Sports/Ohio Valley, Ohio State University)
17 – Lindsay Krause (OH, 6-3, Papillion, Neb., 2021, Premier Nebraska/Great Plains, University of Nebraska)
20 – Carter Booth (M, 6-7, Englewood, Colo., 2022, Colorado Juniors/Rocky Mountain, University of Minnesota)
Head Coach: Jim Stone
Assistant Coaches: Nicki Holmes, Jennifer Oldenberg
Technical Coordinator: Mike Gee
Head of Delegation: Meredith Lee
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Teaching the love of the game is a prime component of the USA Volleyball mission, and several staff members had the chance to share their passion Wednesday at Colorado Springs’ One-Year Out Celebration for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
A few hundred families descended on Memorial Park in the city’s center to let kids play, learn new skills and just have a great time. Other National Governing Bodies participating included USA Wrestling, USA Field Hockey, USA Judo and USA Triathlon, while local clubs and organizations also hosted soccer, skateboarding and gymnastics lessons. Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers also participated in the festivities.
Coordinator of Region Services Programs Patty Fadum organized USA Volleyball’s participation in the event, recruiting Shelley Small and Trevor Sullivan of USAV’s Coaching Education Department, Joel Wyman of the Officials Department, and International Events Assistant Emily Burlinson to meet kids and teach them skills. Of course, Director of Sport Development John Kessel was also on hand, leading the “bigger kids” on the sand volleyball courts.
Kessel said a key to piquing interest in volleyball in just a few minutes is by allowing kids to immediately serve and spike.
“The frustrations that we all encounter in volleyball are overcome by the desire to spike and serve,” he said. “Let them do that first, then you go to things that hurt, like forearm passing, or skills that are more challenging. Get them to try ‘superhero, superhero, spike,’ and then serve. The reason you focus on serving the first day is because it’s in the child’s control.”
The same philosophy was in place with the younger kids playing on grass. USA Volleyball set up three “sitting courts,” but the age of the participants shifted the focus to allowing kids to just hit the ball over the net.
The ability to have multiple balls in action kept kids from having to stand around watching a demonstration or wait for their chance to touch the ball. Because of that, some kids stayed around for a half-hour or more trying new skills.
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo begin July 24, 2020. The U.S. Women’s National Team has its first opportunity to qualify Aug. 2-4 in Shreveport, La. The U.S. men compete for a spot in the Olympics Aug. 9-11 in the Netherlands.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 17, 2019) – USA Volleyball has selected its 12-player rosters forming the U.S. Women’s and Men’s Sitting Volleyball Teams that will compete in the Parapan American Games being held Aug. 23-28 in Lima, Peru.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team will have 10 players competing at the Parapan American Games who were part of the 2016 Paralympic Games gold-medal team. Veterans include four-time Paralympic Games medalist Lora Webster (Point Lookout, N.Y.) at middle, along with three-time Paralympians Heather Erickson (Fayetteville, N.C.), Katie Holloway (Lake Stevens, Wash.) and Nichole Millage (Champaign, Ill.).
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team, ranked No. 1 in the world, has won the past two Parapan American Games in 2011 and 2015.
The U.S. Men’s Sitting Team will have eight Paralympians from the 2016 Rio Games. Eric Duda (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Roderick Green (West Monroe, Louisiana), J Dee Marinko (Norman, Oklahoma), Dan Regan (Edmond, Oklahoma), James Stuck (New Kensington, Pennsylvania) and Charlie Swearingen (Gulfport, Mississippi) are all making their third Parapan American Games appearances.
The U.S. Men’s Sitting Team won silver at the 2015 Parapan American Games resulting in a berth into the 2016 Paralympic Games. Brazil won the 2015 Parapan Am American Games, but already had secured its 2016 Olympic berth as the host country.
The U.S. Men’s Sitting Team, ranked No. 8 in the World, can qualify for the 2020 Paralympic Games by winning the Parapan American Games title. The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team has already qualified for the 2020 Paralympic Games by finishing second at last year’s ParaVolley World Championships.
The 2019 U.S. Pan American Sitting Volleyball Teams are subject to approval by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
U.S. Women’s National Sitting Volleyball Team at Parapan American Games
# – Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
1 – Lora Webster (Middle, 5-11, Point Lookout, N.Y.)
2 – Bethany Zummo (Libero, 5-2, Dublin, Calif.)
3 – Lexi Shifflett (Setter, 5-4, Waseca, Minn.)
5 – Katie Holloway (Outside Hitter, 6-3, Lake Stevens, Wash.)
6 – Heather Erickson (Opposite, 5-11, Fayetteville, N.C.)
7 – Monique Burkland (Middle/Outside Hitter, 5-9, Ardmore, Okla.)
10 – Sydney Satchell (Libero, 5-1, Oklahoma City, Okla.)
11 – Jillian Williams (Middle/Opposite, 5-10, Odem, Texas)
13 – Nichole Millage (Opposite/Setter, 5-7, Champaign, Ill.)
14 – Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (Setter, 5-6, Honolulu, Hawaii)
16 – Nicole Nieves (Middle/Outside Hitter, 5-10, Kissimmee, Fla.)
17 – Tia Edwards (Outside Hitter/Middle, 5-7, Skiatook, Okla.)
Head Coach: Bill Hamiter
Assistant Coach/Team Leader: Michelle Goodall
Assistant Coach: Jon Aharoni
Athletic Trainer: Patrick Lawrence
Technical Coordinator: Elliot Blake
U.S. Men’s National Sitting Volleyball Team at Parapan American Games
# – Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
2 – Dan Regan (Wing, 6-0, Edmond, Oklahoma)
3 – Nicholas Dadgostar (Libero, 6-0, Sydney, Nebraska)
5 – Eric Duda (Setter/Wing, 6-5, Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
7 – Stephen Bracken (Wing/Setter, 6-5, Brighton, Colorado)
8 – James Stuck (Setter/Middle, 6-5, New Kensington, Pennsylvania)
11 – Roderick Green (Middle, 6-3, West Monroe, Louisiana)
12 – Patrick Young (Wing, 6-4, Albuquerque, New Mexico)
13 – Charlie Swearingen (Wing, 6-3, Gulfport, Mississippi)
14 – John Kremer (Libero, 5-9, Buford, Georgia)
15 – Chris Seilkop (Wing, 6-6, Deland, Florida)
17 – Zach Upp (Wing, 6-5, Bartlett, Illinois)
18 – J Dee Marinko (Wing, 6-4, Norman, Oklahoma)
Head Coach: Greg Walker
Assistant Coaches: Joe Skinner, Kyle Homeyer
Technical Coordinator: Galen Dodd
Team Leader: Dixie Collins
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 27, 2019) – USA Volleyball has announced its 12-member women’s indoor volleyball roster that will compete in the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. The women’s volleyball competition takes place Aug. 7-11.
The U.S. Women’s National Team coaching staff has selected four outside hitters, three middle blockers, two opposites, two setters and one libero to represent the United States at the Pan American Games.
Rob Browning, head women’s volleyball coach at Saint Mary’s College (Calif.), has been appointed as head coach for the U.S. team competing at the Pan American Games. He will be assisted by 1984 Olympic silver medalist Laurie Corbelli. Kingdon Rishel will serve as captain of the team.
Team USA, ranked No. 3 in the world by FIVB and reigning Pan American Games champion, is grouped in Pool B with No. 4 Brazil, No. 11 Argentina and No. 13 Puerto Rico. Pool A has No. 10 Dominican Republic, No. 18 Canada, No. 27 Peru and No. 29 Colombia.
The U.S. opens round robin pool play on Aug. 7 against Argentina, followed by Puerto Rico on Aug. 8 and Brazil on Aug. 9. Semifinals and classification matches for places five through eight will be held on Aug. 10. The medal-round matches will be held Aug. 11.
The 2019 U.S. Pan American Volleyball Team is subject to approval by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
U.S. Pan American Games Women’s Volleyball Team Roster
# – Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
2 – Kathryn Plummer (OH, 6-6, Aliso Viejo, California, Stanford University)
3 – Rhamat Alhassan (M, 6-4, Glenarden, Maryland, University of Florida)
9 – Madi Kingdon Rishel (OH, 6-1, Phoenix, Arizona, University of Arizona)
10 – Gabby Curry (L, 5-8, Buford, Georgia, University of Kentucky)
11 – Madison Lilley (S, 5-11, Overland Park, Kansas, University of Kentucky)
13 – Sarah Wilhite Parsons (OH, 6-2, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, University of Minnesota)
14 – Samantha Seliger-Swenson (S, 5-11, Minnetonka, Minnesota, University of Minnesota)
16 – Danielle Cuttino (OPP, 6-4, Indianapolis, Indiana, Purdue University)
19 – Hannah Tapp (M, 6-3, Stewartville, Minnesota, University of Minnesota)
22 – Kadie Rolfzen (OH, 6-3, Papillion, Nebraska, University of Nebraska)
23 – Krystal Rivers (OPP, 5-11, Birmingham, Alabama, University of Alabama)
24 – Jenna Rosenthal (M, 6-6, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Marquette University)
Head Coach: Rob Browning
Assistant Coaches: Laurie Corbelli
Technical Coordinator: Jon Wong
Team Manager: John Xie
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 20, 2019) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 24-player U.S. Girls Youth National Training Team (GYNTT) that will compete for one of 12 spots to represent the United States at this year’s FIVB Girls U18 World Championship set for Sept. 5-14 in Cairo, Egypt.
The GYNTT roster breakdown includes 10 wing spikers (outsides and opposites), six middles, four setters and four liberos.
The GYNTT will hold its training program July 17-26 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
The U.S. Girls Youth National Training Team is in Colorado Springs training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center as 24…
The GYNTT will be led by head coach Jim Stone, who has been a been involved with the U.S. Girls Youth National Team program for over a decade. Except for the 2016 season, he has held the head coaching role for the GYNT since 2008. Stone spearheaded the GYNT to win silver medals at the 2013 and 2015 FIVB Girls U18 World Championship, which marks USA Volleyball’s only medals in age-group World Championships. The U.S. also won gold medals at the 2008, 2010 and 2012 NORCECA Girls U18 Continental Championships, along with the silver medal at the 2014 event.
The GYNTT assistant coaches are Nicki Holmes and Kelly Surrency, while Mike Gee will serve as the technical coordinator.
Of the two dozen players named to the 2019 GYNTT, 11 were part of the 2018 U.S. Girls Youth National Team that won gold at the 2018 NORCECA Girls U18 Continental Championship. Batenhorst, Crawford, Jacobs, Krause, Londot, Miner, Monson, Mruzik, Orr, Robinson, Taylor are all vying to return to the program in 2019 and play at the World Championship. Further, Cabello and Demps were part of the 2018 GYNTT program.
Training # – Name (Pos, Ht, Hometown, HS Grad Year, Club/Region, College Verbal Commitment)
26 – Tyrah Ariail (M, 6-0, Plano, Texas, 2021, TAV/North Texas, N/A)
6 – Ally Batenhorst (OH, 6-4, Katy, Texas, 2021, Houston Juniors/Lone Star, University of Nebraska)
14 – Carter Booth (M, 6-7, Englewood, Colorado, 2022, Colorado Juniors/Rocky Mountain, University of Minnesota)
23 – Naomi Cabello (S, 6-1, Clermont, Florida, 2020, Top Select/Florida, University of Texas at Austin)
13 – Caroline Crawford (M, 6-2, Lansing, Kansas, 2020, Mid-America Volleyball Club/Heart of America, University of Kansas)
17 – Jade Demps (OH, 6-2, Raleigh , North Carolina, 2020, Triangle/Carolina, University of Wisconsin)
24 – Natalie Glenn (OH, 5-10, Grapevine, Texas, 2022, TAV/North Texas, Minnesota)
4 – Allison Holland (M, 6-4, Hilliard, Ohio, 2020, Elite VBTC/Ohio Valley, University of Tennessee)
5 – Allison Jacobs (OH, 5-11, Stevenson Ranch, California, 2020, Legacy Volleyball Club/Southern California, UCLA)
25 – Scottee Johnson (S, 6-0, Dayton, Ohio, 2020, Mintonette Sports/Ohio Valley, Michigan)
22 – Lindsay Krause (OH, 6-3, Papillion, Nebraska, 2021, Premier Nebraska/Great Plains, University of Nebraska)
16 – Emily Londot (OH, 6-2, Utica, Ohio, 2020, Mintonette Sports/Ohio Valley, Ohio State University)
8 – Charitie Luper (OH, 5-9, Trophy Club, Texas, 2021, TAV/North Texas, Uncommitted)
19 – Kami Miner (S, 6-0, Redondo Beach, California, 2021, Mizuno Long Beach/Southern California, Uncommitted)
9 – Hattie Monson (L, 5-6, Morris, Illinois, 2020, Sports Performance/Great Lakes, Notre Dame)
18 – Jess Mruzik (OH, 6-1, Livonia, Michigan, 2020, Legacy Volleyball Club/Lakeshore, University of Michigan)
1 – Elena Oglivie (OH, 5-10, Kapolei, Hawaii, 2020, Ku’ikahi VBC/Aloha, Stanford University)
21 – Kennedi Orr (S, 6-0, Eagan, Minnesota, 2021, Mizuno Northern Lights/North Country, University of Nebraska)
11 – Sydney Reed (L, 5-6, Glenelg, Maryland, 2020, Metro Volleyball Club/Old Dominion, University of North Carolina)
15 – Devyn Robinson (M, 6-2, Ankeny, Iowa, 2020, Iowa Powerplex/Iowa, University of Wisconsin)
3 – Lexi Rodriguez (L, 5-6, Sterling, Illinois, 2021, Sports Performance/Great Lakes, Nebraska)
12 – Sydney Taylor (L, 5-10, Grove City, Ohio, 2021, Mintonette Sports/Ohio Valley, N/A)
10 – Jordyn Williams (M, 6-2, Corinth, Texas, 2021, TAV/North Texas, Uncommitted)
7 – Audra Wilmes (OH, 6-1, St. Paul, Oregon, 2021, North Pacific Juniors/Columbia Empire, University of Washington)
Head Coach: Jim Stone
Assistant Coaches: Nicki Holmes, Kelly Surrency
Technical Coordinator: Mike Gee
Head of Delegation: Meredith Lee
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2019) – The United States is the first country to earn a spot into the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals Round for both genders after the U.S. Women’s National Team secured its bid today with a win over Russia.
The U.S. Women, who captured the inaugural VNL title in 2018, are one of five teams atop the rankings with 10-3 records and two preliminary round matches remaining. The Americans have advanced to the Women’s VNL Finals set for July 3-7 in Nanjing, China. The Team USA will be joined by host China, Brazil, Italy and Turkey in the Finals with one spot up for grabs over the next two days.
The U.S. Men’s National Team will host the Men’s VNL Finals July 10-14 in Chicago at Credit Union 1 Arena on the University of Illinois-Chicago campus. To purchase tickets, visit go.volleyball.world/VNLFinals.
The VNL is the international federation’s top annual international volleyball competition featuring 16 national teams per gender. Each team plays 15 preliminary round robin matches over the course of five consecutive weeks. At the conclusion of the preliminary round, the top five teams plus the host country compete in their gender’s respective Final Six with the winner garnering the $1 million top prize.
Through the first three weeks of the Men’s VNL, Team USA is 5-4 overall having used various lineups with younger athletes gaining experience. Iran and Brazil lead the men’s standings with 8-1 records, while Italy and Russia follow closely with 7-2 marks.
The U.S. Men are in Chicago suburb Hoffman Estates, Illinois, this week for their home preliminary round matches against Japan (June 21), Canada (June 22) and China (June 23).
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 1, 2019) – The U.S. Women’s National Team has named its 14-player roster which will represent Team USA at the 11-team Pan American Cup held July 6-14 in Trujillo and Chiclayo, Peru.
Rob Browning, head women’s volleyball coach at Saint Mary’s College (Calif.), has been appointed as head coach for the U.S. team competing at the Pan American Cup. He will be assisted by 1984 Olympic silver medalist Laurie Corbelli and three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic silver medalist Tayyiba Haneef-Park. Hancock will serve as captain of the team.
The Team USA roster includes veterans Adams, Hancock and Lowe who have FIVB World Championship experience, with Adams and Lowe also earning bronze at the 2016 Olympic Games. Hancock, Lowe, Kingdon Rishel and Tapp all competed in various stages of the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League, while Wong-Orantes competed in the 2018 VNL.
Butler, Curry, Lilley and Plummer all have remaining college eligibility. Butler will be a sophomore this fall at the University of Texas. Curry and Lilley will be juniors next fall at University of Kentucky. Plummer, two-time AVCA Player of the Year, will be a senior at Stanford University this fall. All four players plus Cuttino and Rosenthal will be making their international tournament debuts with the senior national team.
The U.S. is grouped Pool B with Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Americans open defense of their 2017 and 2018 Pan Am Cup titles on July 6 against Colombia at 4 p.m. ET, followed by Trinidad & Tobago on July 7 at 4 p.m. and Mexico on July 8 at 6 p.m. Team USA concludes pool play on July 10 against Puerto Rico at 6 p.m.
Pool A consists of Argentina, Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Peru.
The playoffs begin on July 12 with quarterfinal matches having pool cross-over matches between second- and third-place teams. Semifinals are scheduled for July 13 and the tournament concludes on July 14 with the medal-round matches.
U.S. Pan American Cup Women’s Volleyball Team Roster
# – Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 – Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Oklahoma, Penn State University)
2 – Kathryn Plummer (OH, 6-6, Aliso Viejo, California, Stanford University)
4 – Justine Wong-Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, California, University of Nebraska)
5 – Rachael Adams (M, 6-2, Cincinnati, Ohio, University of Texas)
9 – Madi Kingdon Rishel (OH, 6-1, Phoenix, Arizona, University of Arizona)
10 – Gabby Curry (L, 5-8, Buford, Georgia, University of Kentucky)
11 – Madison Lilley (S, 5-11, Overland Park, Kansas, University of Kentucky)
15 – Roni Jones-Perry (OH, 6-0, West Jordan, Utah, BYU)
16 – Danielle Cuttino (OPP, 6-4, Indianapolis, Indiana, Purdue University)
19 – Hannah Tapp (M, 6-3, Stewartville, Minnesota, University of Minnesota)
20 – Brionne Butler (M, 6-4, Kendleton, Texas, University of Texas)
22 – Kadie Rolfzen (OH, 6-3, Papillion, Nebraska, University of Nebraska)
24 – Jenna Rosenthal (M, 6-6, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Marquette University)
25 – Karsta Lowe (OPP, 6-4, Rancho Santa Fe, California, UCLA)
Head Coach: Rob Browning
Assistant Coaches: Laurie Corbelli, Tayyiba Haneef-Park
Technical Coordinator: Justin Chang
Team Manager: John Xie
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 23, 2019) – The 90th USA Volleyball Open National Championships will bring 482 adult teams to the Greater Columbus Convention Center during the six-day event held May 24-29 in Columbus, Ohio.
Approximately 4,000 athletes are competing in the event, which has been held every year since 1928 minus two years during World War II. The Opens, which features over 1,600 matches on 45 courts, will crown 26 total championships with the Open Division as the top level in both genders. Other skill divisions are AA, A, BB and B Divisions. The age divisions start at 40-and-over for men’s and women’s divisions, and go up to 78-and-over for men and 60-and-over for women.
The U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Sitting Volleyball Teams will be hosting exhibition matches March 24-26 in conjunction with the Opens. The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team, ranked No. 1 in the world and defending Paralympic Games champions, hosts defending World ParaVolley world champions Russia. Both the U.S. Women and Russia have already qualified for the 2020 Paralympic Games. Meanwhile, the U.S. Men’s Sitting Team hosts Canada in a five-set series that will get both teams ready for the Parapan American Games later this summer as both squads try to qualify for the 2020 Paralympics.
Sitting Volleyball Exhibitions Schedule (Eastern Time)
Further, divisions for sitting volleyball, combining both able-bodied and disabled athletes, and Special Olympics are being held during the event.
Notable Olympians playing in the Opens include Danielle Scott, Lloy Ball and Jon Stanley, while Olympian Kevin Barnett will compete in the sitting division tournament that starts on May 27.
This year’s Opens has teams representing 38 of USA Volleyball’s 40 regions having at least one team participating, in addition to 33 teams from outside the United States. The Garden Empire Region leads the pack with 45 teams entered, while the New England Region is represented by 42 teams. Host region Ohio Valley has 34 teams entered. Canada and Brazil have 15 and 10 teams, respectively, competing in the event with other representation from Peru (3), Bermuda (3), Puerto Rico (1) and Mexico (1).
Later this year the USA Volleyball Beach Open National Championships will take place Sept. 28-29 in Hermosa Beach, California.
According to Greater Columbus Sports Commission Executive Director Linda Shetina Logan, the city expects more than 7,700 hotel room nights being books in across the city. Past hosts have reported more than $7,000,000 in economic impact to their local areas over the 10-day period that includes the Opens and the USA Volleyball Annual Meetings held May 20-23.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 16, 2019) – USA Volleyball announced today that it has partnered with SportsEngine Inc., an NBC Sports Group company and leading provider of sport relationship management software, to become the national governing body’s member management technology provider for its 370,000 members and 4,500 active clubs, effective Sept. 1, 2019. USA Volleyball has a long-standing relationship with SportsEngine, being partnered with its owned companies AES, BracketPal and NCSI.
USA Volleyball and its 40 affiliated Regional Volleyball Associations (RVAs) will have the opportunity to use SportsEngine’s member management suite of tools to manage their regional, club and athlete membership data. This is a true online ecosystem with robust reporting, financial tools, enhanced communication, rostering and more that will provide for automated data sharing and eliminate duplicate efforts. The SportsEngine system will also integrate with third-party systems to provide up-to-the-minute information on memberships, ensuring that all participants are certified with the safety program requirements, and have completed a background check. Such efficiencies will allow for real-time access to information on memberships and certifications which support USAV’s safety initiatives.
“We are very honored and excited to form this partnership with USA Volleyball,” said Libby Kohlbeck, SportsEngine’s head of volleyball. “To have the ability to work with an elite organization to create and deliver an incredible technology experience for regions, club administrators, coaches, officials, volunteers and families is our goal here at SportsEngine. It’s exciting when our mission, vision, and values completely align with an organization as they do with USA Volleyball and we can’t wait to get started.”
USA Volleyball’s mission is to lead, serve and grow all areas of the sport. Volleyball continues to have tremendous growth in the United States and is the number-one participatory sport in high school and college for women as well as the fastest growing sport among high school boys. USA Volleyball’s membership has grown every year since 1980 and has hit record levels again this season. The SportsEngine system will allow USAV to continue its upward trajectory by allowing a positive end-user experience for the athletes and their families.
“We are thrilled to work with SportsEngine to provide value to our regions, clubs and members,” stated USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis. “This partnership allows us to improve communication, support our ‘safety first’ strategic priority, and provide a seamless membership experience across all of USA Volleyball.”
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the volleyball disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, snow and beach ParaVolley in the United States. With more than 370,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and referee certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
About SportsEngine
Helping the world play smarter and live more, SportsEngine, Inc., an NBC Sports Group company, is the leading provider of sport relationship management software serving millions of coaches, parents, athletes, clubs, leagues, governing bodies, and associations. SportsEngine helps sports organizations around the globe reduce the time they spend on administrative tasks, and enables them to focus more on developing their athletes, providing safe experiences, and furthering the love of sport. Learn more at: www.sportsengine.com, Facebook.com/sportsengine; or twitter.com/sportsengine.
Media Contacts:
SportsEngine: Jenna Soule ([email protected], 612-799-3542)
USA Volleyball: Bill Kauffman ([email protected], 719-228-6800)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2019) – USA Volleyball sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Eric Zaun, 25, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday.
“This is a huge loss for the entire volleyball community,” said USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis. “Eric was a talented young beach player and stepped up this spring to play snow volleyball for the U.S. He will be missed.”
Zaun was a native of New Jersey and attended Limestone College in South Carolina where he played men’s volleyball.
In beach volleyball, he started competing on the NVL tour where he was named Rookie of the Year in 2014 and was also the youngest player to win an NVL championship. He later played on the AVP tour, where he was named Rookie of the Year in 2017.
In 2018, he took third with Avery Drost at the NORCECA Tour event in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. He competed in five FIVB World Tour events. His best finish was fifth at the one-star event in Shepparton, Australia with Adam Roberts.
In 2019, Zaun finished fifth with Ian Satterfield at the NORCECA event in Varadero, Cuba. He placed ninth three times on the AVP tour with Drost.
He competed in 2019 FIVB snow volleyball events in Austria and Italy with Chase Frishman, Travis Mewhirter and Chris Vaughan. The team tied for fifth in Austria and tied for ninth in Italy.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 30, 2019) – USA Volleyball has named its three-player men’s and women’s teams which will compete in the World ParaVolley Beach World Series event taking place May 9-12 in Pingtan, China.
On the men’s side, Eric Duda (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Dave Newkirk (Olathe, Kansas) and Chris Seilkop (DeLand, Florida) have been selected to represent the United States. The men’s trio has played one Beach ParaVolley tournament, earning silver in an event staged in Thailand in 2015. Meredith Gross (Salt Lake City, Utah), Skye McDermott (Albany, Wisconsin) and Autum Reagan (Wellington, Kansas), who are all new to the sport, will represent the U.S. in Pingtan.
Beach ParaVolley, or standing beach volleyball played with three-member teams, works within the Paralympic classification system which promotes the inclusivity of the sport.
The six players were chosen through a selection camp in early April at the University of Central Oklahoma.
The men’s team is loaded with Paralympic experience in either sitting or standing volleyball. The trio averages 44 years of age with Duda being the youngest at 38. Newkirk and Seilkop are 45 and 49 years-old, respectively. They have played in a combined 11 Paralympic Games between sitting and standing volleyball.
In contrast, the three women’s players selected for Pingtan are young in age and overall international experience. Gross and McDermott are 14-years-old and Reagan is the oldest at 17. Reagan is the only player with international experience, having won silver at the 2017 Youth Parapan American Games for sitting volleyball.
Yet, the three teenagers see this as an opportunity to steer the course for Beach ParaVolley in the United States.
“Being a part of this, in the beginning, is a really big role for me because I’m setting USA Beach ParaVolley to what it will be in the future,” Reagan said. “ParaBeach is the dream right now as going from sitting back to standing volleyball is so different. For me, there is a completely different feeling. I forgot how amazing it feels to be standing and not thinking about anything in the world besides if I need to dive for the ball or not.”
McDermott feels her role on the team is to not only work toward her own dreams of going to the Paralympics, but to be a role model for other athletes.
“I am a pioneer in this sport to inspire young athletes to have courage, confidence and character in whatever they want to do,” McDermott said. “My dream is to play beach volleyball in the Paralympics. I know with my hard work and dedication to this sport and team that I will get there someday because I can do anything that I put my mind to. This sport represents ‘team’ in every sense of the word. I have so much fun playing and growing in this sport every day, that I always want to come back for more.”
World ParaVolley (WPV), the international federation for Paralympic volleyball, is working with the International Paralympic Committee to add Beach ParaVolley to the Paralympic Games by the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. The sport has been gaining popularity where teams have been competing regularly in Asia/Oceania since 2007.
Player Notes:
Eric Duda
Dave Newkirk
Chris Seilkop
Meredith Gross
Skye McDermott
Autum Reagan
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Blaine Labs 55 blocked Western States Laguna in the Men’s 55-and-Over Division gold-medal match
COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 29, 2019) – USA Volleyball crowned the final 11 winners of the 2019 USA Volleyball Open National Championships on Wednesday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Approximately 4,000 athletes are competing in the event, which has been held every year since 1928 minus two years during World War II. The Opens, which features over 1,600 matches on 45 courts, will crown 26 total championships. Aside from the Open Divisions, other skill divisions are AA, A, BB and B Divisions. The age divisions start at 40-and-over for men’s and women’s divisions, and go up to 78-and-over for men and 60-and-over for women.
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Men’s BB
Orlando Strong-1 (Florida Region) rallied to defeat V&C/Palestra/ZENIV (Brazil) 20-25, 25-23, 15-11 in the Men’s BB Division title match.
Orlando Strong-1 reached the gold-medal match by handling Boomers BB (Iroquois Region) 25-20, 25-23 in the quarterfinals and Dimes (Gateway) 25-16, 25-15 in the semifinals. Orlando Strong-1 ended the tournament with a 7-2 record with one of its losses to V&C/Palestra/ZENIV in the first round.
V&C/Palestra/ZENIV, which was 8-1 overall and its only loss in the finals, advanced to the championship by topping CU Slam Diego (Keystone Region) 24-26, 25-23, 15-11 in the quarterfinals followed by a 25-14, 25-14 victory over HOMEBOYZ (Lone Star Region) in the semifinals.
HOMEBOYZ swept Dimes 25-23, 25-14 to win bronze.
Women’s BB
Regatas G WBB (Peru) topped KSA Events: Tequila (Florida Region) 25-20, 25-14 in the Women’s BB Division gold-medal match.
Regatas G WBB earned its spot in the finals by defeating IOS Squad (Great Lakes Region) 17-25, 25-9, 15-10 in the quarterfinals and Gold Diggers (New England) 25-19, 21-25, 15-8 in the semifinals. Regatas G WBB ended the tournament with a 9-1 record, its only loss being a setback to Premier Athletics (Gateway Region).
KSA Events: Tequila! brushed aside Trend SetterZ (Great Lakes Region) 25-9, 25-18 in the quarterfinals and Premier Athletics STL 25-16, 25-23 in the semifinals to its berth in the finals. KSA Events: Tequila! was undefeated until its gold-medal loss.
Premier Athletics STL swept Gold Diggers 25-19, 25-19 in the bronze-medal match.
Men’s B
Team Hollywood (Iowa) edged White Walkers (New England Region) 25-17, 22-25, 15-12 to claim the Men’s B Division gold medal.
Team Hollywood earned its ticket to the finals by sweeping Regatas G MB (Peru) 25-20, 25-20 in the quarterfinals and Wisconsin Great Lakes (Badger Region) 21-25, 25-18, 15-10 in the semifinals. Team Hollywood won all nine of its matches and losing just three total sets.
White Walkers rallied past Elevate B (Iroquois) 22-25, 25-19, 15-7 in the quarterfinals and swept MaineStream (New England Region) 25-22, 25-23 in the semifinals to earn its spot the championship match. White Walkers ended the tournament with a 7-2 record.
MaineStream picked up the bronze by stopping Wisconsin Great Lakes 25-23, 25-21 in the third-place match.
Women’s B
Super Smash Sisters (New England Region) gathered the Women’s B Division gold medal after taking down Ice Cold Killas (Iowa Region) 25-22, 25-18 in the title match. Super Smash Sisters avenged a first-round loss to Ice Cold Killas with the championship match victory.
Super Smash Sisters, which won eight of its 10 matches in the tournament, beat Lady Chickens (Great Lakes) 25-17, 25-21 in the quarterfinals and Woman Up (Badger Region) 19-25, 25-20, 15-6 in the semifinals.
Ice Cold Killas handled Boom! (New England Region) 26-24, 26-24 in the quarterfinals and Awkward High Fives (New England Region) 25-23, 25-20 in the semifinals to access the championship match. Ice Cold Killas lost only once in eight matches, that coming in the finals.
Awkward High Fives came away with the bronze by defeating Woman Up 25-14, 25-20 in the third-place match.
Women’s 40-and-Over
Fog Canada Masters 40 (Canada) downed Brazil SM (Brazil) 25-20, 25-19 in the Women’s 40-and-Over Division gold-medal match.
Fog Canada Masters 40 earned its spot in the finals after defeating Old Skool (Rocky Mountain Region) 25-11, 25-16 in the quarterfinals and Desert Divas (Southern California Region) 25-21, 25-18 in the semifinals.
Fog Canada Masters 40 went undefeated in eight matches, while Brazil SM went 8-2.
Men’s 45-and-Over
Hoosier Team Prunapple (Hoosier) won the Men’s 45-and-Over championship, but it needed an extra set to do so. Team Prunapple won its semifinal match over Balboa Bay 45 (Southern California) 29-31, 25-17, 15-9 to reach the finals. However, Balboa Bay 45 forced a rematch following a 25-12, 25-15 victory over RJ #Volleyball/VTNC (Brazil) in the consolation finals.
Balboa Bay 45 won the rematch with Team Prunapple 25-19, 12-25, 15-10 in the championship match forcing a Golden Set for the title. Team Prunapple came out on top 25-22 for the gold medal.
Both Team Prunapple and Balboa Bay 45 finished the tournament with one loss. Lloy Ball, a four-time Olympian and gold medalist setter at the 2008 Olympic Games, won his second title of the 2019 Open National Championships as his Beam Pineapple squad won the the 40-and-Over age division on Sunday.
Women’s 50-and-Over
Volei Brasil (Brazil) turned back 50 Shades of Gray (Pioneer Region) 25-11, 25-15 in the Women’s 50-and-Over championship match.
Volei Brasil gained its championship ticket by downing Regatas G W50+ (Peru) 25-23, 25=17 in the quarterfinals and Roof Sportswear 50s (Southern California) 25-20, 25-20 in the semifinals. Volei Brazil was 8-0 in the tournament and lost just one set.
50 Shades of Gray, 6-3 in the tournament with two of the losses to Volei Brasil, eased past Regatas G W50+ (Peru) 25-20, 25-21 in the quarterfinals and Roof Sportswear 50s (Southern California Region) 25-14, 25-17 in the semifinals.
Men’s 55-and-Over
Blaine Labs 55 (Heart of America) collected a 25-16 victory over Western States Laguna (Southern California) in a golden set winner-take-all to win the Men’s 55-and-Over Division.
Western States Laguna had forced the deciding set with a 15-25, 27-25, 15-13 victory in the championship match after coming up through the consolation bracket by beating Nitro 55s (Southern California) 25-18, 25-11 in the final.
Earlier in the day Blaine Lab 55 had defeated Western States Laguna 25-19, 25-21 in the semifinals. Blaine Labs 55 finished the tournament with an 8-1 record.
Women’s 60-and-Over
Brasil Mix-60 (Brazil) edged Volei Brasil (Brazil) 25-22, 16-25, 15-11 in an all-Brazil Women’s 60-and-Over Division gold-medal match.
Brasil Mix-60 reached the championship match after defeating Roof Sportswear 60s 27-25, 25-18 in the semifinals. And Volleyfrogs 60 (Lakeshore) 25-14, 25-8 in the quarterfinals.
Volei Brasil lost to Roof Sportswear 60s (Southern California Region) 25-23, 15-23, 15-13 in the quarterfinals. However, the silver medalists came back to defeat the Volleyfrogs 60 25-14, 25-18 in the consolation semifinals and then Roof Sportswear 25-20, 25-18 in the consolation finals to gain entry into the gold-medal match.
Men’s 65-and-Over
Kings Mountain Fog 65 (Northern California Region) blanked Sao Paulo Master 65+ (Brazil) 25-17, 28-26 to win the Men’s 65-and-Over Division.
Kings Mountain Fog reached the title match by defeating Papakoa 65 (Great Lakes Region) 25-13, 25-19 in the semifinals and Sao Paulo Master 65+ 25-16, 25-20 in the semifinals. Kings Mountain Fog went undefeated in eight tournament matches including three wins over the silver medalists.
After losing to Kings Mountain Fog in the semis, Sao Paulo Master 65+ bounced back to beat E’s Club 65 (Southern California Region) 25-20, 26-24 in the consolation finals to have a rematch with Kings Mountain Fog in the finals. Sao Paulo Masters 65+ went 6-3 in the tournament.
Men’s 74-and-Over
Sun of a Beach (Southern California Region) collected the Men’s 74-and-Over Division title with a 25-23, 25-20 win over V&C/Brasil M74 (Brazil) in the title match. Sun of a Beach defeated Rustys 74 (Columbia Empire Region) 25-22, 25-22 in the semifinals to avenge its only loss of the tournament.
V&C/Brasil M74+ needed to win three matches on Wednesday just to reach the title match after losing to Sun of a Beach in the second round of the gold bracket to end Tuesday’s action. V&C/Brasil M74+ defeated Outback Steakhouse 74+ (Puget Sound) 25-21, 21-25, 15-11 in the consolation semifinals and earned its ticket to the finals by defeating Rustys 74 25-22, 25-13 in the consolation finals.
90th USA Volleyball Open National Championships Podium Finishes:
Men’s Open: Gold – Academy United (Northern California); Silver – Rukkus (Southern California); Bronze – Team LVC (Iroquois)
Men’s AA: Gold – Rusty Nuts (Ohio Valley); Silver – Team Freedom AA (Garden Empire); Bronze – Thumpers (Florida)
Men’s A: Gold – Degenerates (Great Lakes); Silver – Team Bear Claw (Iowa); Bronze – Overkill (Great Lakes)
Men’s BB: Gold – Orlando Strong 1 (Florida); Silver – V&C/Palestra/ZENIV (Brazil); Bronze – HOMEBOYZ (Lone Star)
Men’s B: Gold – Team Hollywood (Iowa); Silver – White Walkers (New England); Bronze – Mainestream (New England)
Men’s 40-and-Over: Gold – Beam Pineapple (Hoosier), Silver – Hustle & Flow 4.0 (Garden Empire); Bronze – Burgess 40 (Northern California)
Men’s 45-and-Over: Gold – Hoosier Team Prunapple (Hoosier); Silver – Balboa Bay 45 (Southern California); Bronze – RJ #Volleyball/VTNC (Brazil)
Men’s 50-and-Over: Gold – Balboa Bay 50s (Southern California); Silver – Blaine Labs (Heart of America); Bronze – Colorado Masters (Rocky Mountain)
Men’s 55-and-Over: Gold – Blaine Labs 55 (Heart of America); Silver – Western States Laguna (Southern California); Bronze – Nitro 55s (Southern California)
Men’s 60-and-Over: Gold – Federal Resources (Heart of America); Silver – Kings Mountain Fog 60 (Northern California); Bronze – E’s Club 60 (Southern California)
Men’s 65-and-Over: Gold – Kings Mountain Fog 65 (Northern California; Silver – Sao Paulo Masters 65+ (Brazil) Bronze – E’s Club 65 (Southern California)
Men’s 70-and-Over: Gold – Quiksilver Legends 70 (Southern California); Silver – V&C/Brasil M70 (Brazil); Bronze – Harrisburg Divers 70 (Keystone)
Men’s 74-and-Over: Gold – Sun of a Beach (Southern California); Silver – V&C/Brasil M74+ (Brazil); Bronze – Rustys 74 (Columbia Empire)
Men’s 78-and-Over: Gold – Outback Steakhouse 78+ (Puget Sound); Silver – Rusty 78 (Columbia Empire); Bronze – MAC MAGIC 78 (Chesapeake)
Women’s Open: Gold – Volleyball United (Northern California); Silver – Arizona Storm (Arizona); Bronze – Iowa Storm (Iowa)
Women’s AA: Gold – Lady Sorin (Hoosier); Silver – Shots (Southern California); Bronze – NARPS (Ohio Valley)
Women’s A: Gold – Team Bearclaw (Iowa); Silver – Team Freedom A-Red (Garden Empire); Bronze – Sandbox VBC (Ohio Valley)
Women’s BB: Gold – Regatas G WBB (Peru); Silver – KSA Events: Tequila! (Florida); Bronze – Premier Athletics STL (Gateway)
Women’s B: Gold – Super Smash Sistas (New England); Silver – Ice Cold Killas (Iowa); Bronze – Awkward High Fives (New England)
Women’s 40-and-Over: Gold – Fog Canada Masters 40 (Canada); Silver – Brasil SM (Brazil); Bronze – Desert Divas (Southern California)
Women’s 45-and-Over: Gold – No Dinx 45+ (Moku O Keawe); Silver – San Diego Beaches (Southern California); Bronze – Duck Boat Divas (New England)
Women’s 50-and-Over: Gold – Volei Brasil (Brazil); Silver – 50 Shades of Gray (Pioneer); Bronze – Roof Sportswear 50 (Southern California)
Women’s 55-and-Over: San Diego 55 (Southern California); Silver – Brasil Mix-55 (Brazil); Bronze – Lokahi 55 (Keystone)
Women’s 60-and-Over: Gold – Brasil Mix-60 (Brazil); Silver – Volei Brasil (Brazil); Bronze – Roof Sportswear 60s (Southern California)
Sitting Volleyball: Gold – Sit Happens (Keystone); Silver – Team Florida All-Stars (Florida); Bronze – Team Evergreen (Evergreen)
Special Olympics: Gold – HC GA Gladiators; Silver – Wisconsin Bad-Pack; Bronze – Chattanooga Chill
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Brittany Hochevar takes part in the USA Volleyball partnership activation with Juice Plus+
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 12, 2019) – USA Volleyball announced today a two-year partnership with Juice Plus+ as the national governing body’s exclusive nutritional supplement partner. Together, Juice Plus+ and USA Volleyball will promote healthy living habits and the importance for athletes to receive their daily fill of essential vitamins and minerals. The agreement extends through March 31, 2021.
“Our national team athletes are amongst the best in the world,” USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis said. “They train hard every day and travel the world racking up countless miles representing and winning medals for our country. We are excited to partner with Juice Plus+ to provide them with all-plant nutritional supplements which will improve their performance as well as enhance their training and travel recovery.”
Joint activation events will be a major focus of the partnership. Juice Plus+ will hold at least four large-scale conferences during the terms of the agreement where USA Volleyball will have a presence. Further, Juice Plus+ will have a presence at two USA Volleyball events promoting its product to attendees and spectators.
“We are thrilled to partner with USA Volleyball,” said The Juice Plus+ Company CEO Paulo Teixeira. “Our whole food nutrition products are ideally suited for athletes to ensure they get all the essential vitamins and minerals they need, especially when training and traveling, so this partnership is the perfect fit. We also recognize that convenient nutrition is important for more than just athletic performance, as we see this partnership inspiring present and future generations toward better health.”
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the disciplines of beach, indoor and sitting volleyball in the United States. With more the 370,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and referee certification programs, and grassroots development across all disciplines in a lifetime sport in which all can participate. USA Volleyball’s teams have won an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit usavolleyball.org. #PathtothePodium
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 11, 2019) – USA Volleyball has committed itself to the relatively new discipline of Beach ParaVolley (Standing) that could ultimately see additional Team USA athletes competing at the Paralympic Games. The USA Volleyball Board of Directors recently voted to confirm its designation as the official national federation for Beach ParaVolley.
World ParaVolley (WPV), the international federation for Paralympic volleyball, is working with the International Paralympic Committee to add Beach ParaVolley to the Paralympic Games by the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. The sport has been gaining popularity where teams have been competing regularly in Asia/Oceania since 2007.
Beach ParaVolley, or standing beach volleyball played with three-member teams, works within the Paralympic classification system which promotes the inclusivity of the sport. Under current rules, Beach ParaVolley allows for a maximum of one Classification A athlete (most physically able). Otherwise, Beach ParaVolley largely follows the standard FIVB Beach Volleyball rules.
USA Volleyball Beach ParaVolley will kick off its competition year with the 2019 Pingtan Beach World Series Open event held May 9-12 in Pingtan, Fushou, China. The tournament is open to teams of either gender or mixed.
USA Volleyball will hold a Beach ParaVolley Selection Camp April 4-7 at the University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond, Oklahoma) to select six potential three-member teams to participate in the Pingtan event. Selected athletes will take part in a pre-tournament training camp May 2-4 at UCO before heading off to China. For more information on how to participate in the Beach Paralympic camps, contact Michelle Goodall at [email protected].
To help build the Beach ParaVolley pipeline, USA Volleyball will host three other Beach Paralympic training camps: June 6-9 (at UCO), July 11-14 (at TBA) and Aug. 1-4 (at UCO).
Jon Aharoni and Dan Mickle will lend their expertise as coaches for the Beach ParaVolley program.
Aharoni, who will continue to participate as an assistant coach for the U.S. Women’s National Sitting Volleyball Team, has been head coach for the USA Beach Youth Volleyball Team for eight years. He coached Summer Ross and Jane Croson, who became the first-ever team to win a beach youth gold medal in USA history at the FIVB Youth World Championships in 2010. Aharoni, a founding member of the USA Volleyball Beach Coaches’ Accreditation (BCAP) cadre, has earned a beach coaching degree from the FIVB.
Mickle, a 2000 U.S. Open Beach National Champion, competed six years on the Toyota Pro Beach Tour and four years on the AVP/AVP Next Tour. He earned gold at the 2009 State Games of America and numerous medals at Keystone State Games as a player and coach. Mickle has coached multiple AVP teams and was a lead evaluator for the USA Volleyball Beach High Performance program. He is a CAP III and BCAP II certified coach, as well as a member of the CAP cadre.
USA Volleyball plans to hold a Beach ParaVolley clinic on June 9 at UCO in conjunction with the Endeavor Games.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 8, 2019) – The USA Volleyball Board of Directors voted to confirm its designation as the Official National Federation for snow volleyball during its Jan. 25 winter meeting in Denver, and are currently taking necessary steps to approve the addition of Beach ParaVolley.
As such, the USAV Board amended the organization’s mission statement to state:
“Lead, serve and grow all areas of the sport of volleyball – including beach, indoor, sitting, snow and Beach ParaVolley – achieving excellence while providing a lifetime of opportunities for all to participate in a safe and positive environment.”
The board meeting dealt largely with governance and operational issues. Following a shift toward more independence and fiscal responsibility after its August meeting, the USAV Board welcomed George Thompson as the chair of a reconstituted Audit, Budget and Finance (AFB) Committee. Thompson, a former U.S. Men’s National Team player, was also elected as the Board treasurer last fall. He currently serves as the managing partner of Thompson Wealth Management, a registered investment firm with securities offered through Securities Service Network.
Thompson will lead a five-member AFB that includes associate chair Stew McDole (associate athletic director at Graceland University and USAV Foundation treasurer), Letitia Berbaum (wealth advisor at Optivest Wealth Management), Brent Rasmussen (president of Mortgage Specialists, LLC and USAV Board Sitting Volleyball Athlete Representative) and Patrick Henry (vice chair of investment management practice at Deloitte).
Denise Parker, a three-time Olympian and vice president of the USOC’s National Governing Body Services, was invited by the Board to give a presentation about the shift of NGB boards from constituent-based to independent members moving forward. The USAV Board has discussed composition over several meetings, including the definition of independent members.
In other Board highlights:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 25, 2019) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 12-player U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team – Japan Tour roster comprised of current collegiate players.
The squad will tour May 19-30 in Japan where it will have a series of training sessions and matches. The tour is unique in that the U.S. will play against Nippon Sport Science University, one of the best collegiate volleyball teams in Japan, as well as Japan’s Women’s 20 and World University Games teams. Below is the tentative match schedule:
Heather Olmstead, head coach of the Brigham Young University women’s volleyball team, will serve as the CNT-Japan Tour head coach.
“I’m excited to represent USA this summer along with 12 student-athletes from across the country,” Olmstead said. “This roster is full of experience and skill at every position. We’re looking forward to competing at a high level and experiencing the Japanese culture.”
The CNT-Japan Tour will have Jaylen Reyes and Krista Vansant as assistant coaches. Reyes is currently assistant coach at University of Nebraska, while Vansant is an assistant coach with Indiana University. TJ Read, the director of volleyball operations at UCF, will serve as the program’s technical coordinator.
Drews is the only player with experience in the CNT program as she was part of the 2018 CNT-Detroit roster. Allison helped lead the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team to gold at the 2018 NORCECA Women’s U20 Continental Championship after playing in the 2017 FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship as part of the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team.
Athletes were selected through the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts held March 1-3 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
USA Volleyball will announce the CNT-Anaheim roster within the next 10 days. The CNT-World University Games roster was announced on March 13. All CNT programs are considered second tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Teams under NCAA rules.
Notes:
Name (Position, School, Height, College Eligibility Remaining, Hometown, Youth Club)
Mica Allison (S, University of Illinois, 6-1, 3, White Heath, Illinois, Illini Elite)
Taylor Bannister (OPP, LSU, 6-5, 2, Missouri City, Texas, Texas Premier Volleyball Club)
Brooke Botkin (OH, University of Southern California, 6-1, 2, Houston, Texas, AVA of Texas)
Dani Drews (OH, University of Utah, 6-0, 2, Sandy, Utah, Club V)
Lauren Forte (M, California-Berkeley, 6-3, Tempe, Arizona, Club One)
Heather Gneiting (M, Brigham Young University, 6-4, 3, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Club V)
Saige Kaahaaina-Torres (S, University of Utah, 6-0, 3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Ku’ikahi Volleyball Club)
Kenzie Koerber (OPP, University of Utah, 6-3, 2, Chino Hills, California, TStreet Volleyball)
CC McGraw (L, University of Minnesota, 5-9, 3, Prior Lake, Minnesota, Minnesota Select)
McKenna Melville (OH, UCF, 6-1, 3, Eagan, Minnesota, Northern Lights)
Taylor Morgan * (M, University of Minnesota, 6-0, 1, Blaine, Minnesota, Kokoro Volleyball)
Katie Myers (M, University of Maryland, 6-2, 3, Westerville, Ohio, Mintonette)
Jacqueline Quade (OH, University of Illinois, 6-2, 1, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Munciana Samuria)
Note: * Taylor Morgan originally selected to the roster, but pulled out of the CNT program due to injury
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (Brigham Young University)
Assistant Coach: Jaylen Reyes (University of Nebraska), Krista Vansant (Indiana University)
Technical Coordinator: TJ Read (UCF)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 13, 2019) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 12-player U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team World University Games (WUG) roster comprised of current collegiate players.
The CNT-WUG squad will leave the United States June 30 and to travel to Napoli, Italy, to compete in the World University Games. The volleyball schedule has preliminary round matches from July 4-11, followed by semifinals on July 12 and medal-round matches on July 13.
Keegan Cook, head coach of the University of Washington women’s volleyball team, will serve as the CNT-World University Games head coach. He believes this year’s World University Games roster provides ample flexibility to compete on the international scene.
“The impression this roster gives is one of depth, diversity and flexibility,” Cook said. “There is a mix of ages, international experiences, and several of the athletes have succeeded at multiple positions in their careers. I’m looking forward to helping them represent USA.”
Beth Launiere, head coach of the University of Utah women’s volleyball team, will serve as assistant coach for the World University Games roster.
The CNT-World University Games roster boasts two athletes who have already worn the red, white and blue Team USA jersey in international competitions. Fitzmorris has been part of the CNT program the two previous summers, competing on the 2016 CNT-China Tour and the 2018 CNT-Europe roster. She competed in the 2015 FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship as part of the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team. Samedy, who was a member of last year’s CNT-China Tour roster, represented the U.S. at the 2016 NORCECA Women’s U20 Continental Championship.
Athletes were selected through the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts held March 1-3 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
USA Volleyball will announce in the coming weeks rosters for the CNT-Japan and CNT-Anaheim teams. All CNT programs are considered second tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Teams under NCAA rules.
Notes:
Name (Position, School, Height, College Eligibility Remaining, Hometown, Youth Club)
Kara Bajema (OH, Washington, 6-2, 1, Lynden, Washington, Washington Volleyball Academy)
Lauren Barnes (L, Wisconsin, 5-6, 2, Naperville, Illinois, 1st Alliance Volleyball Club)
Diana Brown (S, Illinois, 6-0, 4, Columbus, Ohio, Mintonette Sports)
Kylie DeBerg (OH, Missouri, 6-4, 2, Hudson, Iowa, Club Iowa)
Kennedy Eschenberg (MB, BYU, 6-5, 2, Bountiful, Utah, Club V)
Tori Dilfer (S, Louisville, 5-10, 2, San Jose, California, Encore)
Audriana Fitzmorris (OPP, Stanford, 6-6, 1, Overland Park, Kansas, Invasion)
Madeleine Gates (MB, UCLA, 6-3, 1, San Diego, California, Coast Volleyball)
Megha McClure (OH, Stanford, 6-0, 2, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Laguna Beach VBC)
Avie Niece (MB, Washington, 6-0, 1, Bellevue, Washington, Sudden Impact VBC)
Adanna Rollins (OH, Minnesota, 6-0, 3, Carrollton, Texas, Texas Advantage)
Stephanie Samedy (OPP, Minnesota, 6-2, 2, Clermont, Florida, Top Select Volleyball Academy)
Head Coach: Keegan Cook (University of Washington)
Assistant Coach: Beth Launiere (University of Utah)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 17, 2018) – Men’s volleyball players interested in trying out for a U.S. National Team will get their chance.
USA Volleyball is hosting a U.S. Men’s National Team Open Tryout on Dec. 17-18 at the American Sports Center in Anaheim, Calif. USAV is looking for male athletes ready to play for its Collegiate National Team, Junior National Team and Senior National Team.
The tryout is open to men’s volleyball players born between 1990 and 2000 (those born before 1990 must get approval) who are U.S. citizens, have a high-level working knowledge of the sport and its systems and possess a high level of athleticism, consistent with that of a college athlete.
Besides making a national team, the tryout also offers the opportunity to work with top coaches and to play against some great athletes.
Athletes who have concluded their college eligibility and who wish to be invited to be a member of the U.S. Men’s Volleyball National Team on a full-time basis are required to take part in this tryout process. Men’s National Team Training could begin as early as the spring of 2019, or when an athlete’s scholastic or professional club season has concluded.
Athletes who have remaining college eligibility are still in contention and evaluation for the Men’s Senior National Team. Their participation will begin in mid-May or when their scholastic calendar ends for 2019.
The 2018 Tryout will begin on Dec. 16 with an optional open gym practice in the evening. Play will last all day on Dec. 17 and the tryout will conclude on Dec. 18 around noon.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug 13, 2018) – USA Volleyball has announced the 17 players that make up the 2018 Men’s Junior National Training Team.
Twelve players will be selected from the 17 to compete at the NORCECA Men’s U21 Continental Championship on Aug. 27-Sept. 2 in Havana, Cuba.
A change in dates for the U21 Championships meant some changes in the Training Team’s roster.
“The reality is that over the past couple years, the USAV High Performance pipeline has increased the level of volleyball,” U.S. Head Coach Jonah Carson said. “There was still a lot of depth and quality to choose from.”
The Training Team will travel to Chicago on Aug. 15 to practice at Adversity Volleyball Club in Vernon Hills, Ill. The team will be named on Aug. 24 and the team will travel to Cuba on Aug. 25. Carson will be assisted by Kris Berzins and Sam Shweisky. Olympian Aldis Berzins will serve as head of delegation.
“The players in the gym will determine the style and system of play,” Carson said. “USAV has been successful running a precise system, but there is flexibility within the system.
“We’ve got some good size, especially in the middle and on the right side. And we have returning players who have been in the pipeline and who have had success internationally.”
Four players on the roster played on the 2017 Boys’ Youth National Team that competed at the FIVB U19 World Championship: opposite Jaylen Jasper, outside hitter Devin Joslyn and middle blockers Kyler Presho and Sam Lewis.
Setters on the training team are Blake Crisp, Brendin Chandler and Joe Kelly. The other outside hitters are Jacob Steele, Kevin Lamp, John Patrick Reilly and Spencer Olivier.
The other middle blockers are James Martin and Joe Kenzinger.
The other opposites are Luke Denton and Merrick McHenry. The liberos are Garland Peed and Zach Hendrickson.
U.S. Men’s Junior National Training Team Roster
Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
Brendin Chandler (S, 6-5, Agoura Hills, Calif., Signed to Pepperdine)
Blake Crisp (S, 6-3, Westlake Village, Calif., Signed to UC San Diego)
Luke Denton (Opp, 6-6, Mesa, Ariz., Signed to Loyola Chicago)
Zach Hendrickson (L, 6-0, Louisville, Ky., BYU)
Jaylen Jasper (Opp, 6-8, Annapolis, Md., Stanford)
Devin Joslyn (OH, 6-6, Angola, N.Y., Loyola Chicago)
Joe Kelly (S, 6-2, El Segundo, Calif., Princeton)
Joe Kenzinger (MB, 6-6, Chicago, Ill., Lewis)
Kevin Lamp (OH, 6-4, Lake Bluff, Ill., Committed to Stanford)
Sam Lewis (MB, 6-10, Long Beach, Calif., USC)
James Martin (MB, 6-8, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Signed to Pepperdine)
Merrick McHenry (Opp, 6-6, Colleyville, Texas, Committed to UCLA)
Spencer Olivier (OH, 6-6, Tustin, Calif., Long Beach State)
Garland Peed V (L, 6-2, San Diego, Calif., UCLA)
Kyler Presho (MB, 6-8, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)
J.P. Reilly (OH, 6-5, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Stanford)
Jacob Steele (OH, 6-8, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Signed to Pepperdine)
Head Coach: Jonah Carson (USAV High Performance and Mountain View Volleyball Club)
Assistant Coach: Kris Berzins (USAV High Performance and D1 Volleyball Club)
Assistant Coach: Sam Shweisky (Princeton University men’s volleyball_
Head of Delegation: Aldis Berzins (Stevenson University Men’s Volleyball)
Team Doctor: Denise Wunderler
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2018) – USA Volleyball has processed 276 international transfer certificates (199 females, 77 males) allowing United States citizens to compete in foreign professional volleyball leagues for the 2018-19 season as of Oct. 8. Additional transfers, including members of the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams, will be processed throughout the winter months.
On the women’s side, athletes have transferred to play in 29 different countries with Germany attracting 36 players, France 35 players, Finland 18
Among the popular destinations for U.S. men’s international transfers include Germany with 20 athletes and England with 10 athletes.
In total, 34 different countries have U.S. athletes participating in the 2018-19 club season.
USA Volleyball processed a record 435 international transfers for the 2017-18 season.
The International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is a mandatory requirement of the FIVB for athletes to transfer from one National Federation (country) to another National Federation (country) to play in professional leagues. All National Federations are required to follow this established procedure. For details, refer to the FIVB Sports Regulations (2013) Section 45.3.
Women’s Transfers to 29 Countries/Federations
Austria, Brazil, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey
Men’s Transfers to 22 Countries/Federations
Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Agost, Taylor (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Akinradewo, Foluke (Hisamitsu Springs, Japan)
Albrecht, Annika (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Alexander, Taylor (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Allen, Amelia (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Amaro, Halli (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Askin, Ashley (Durham University, England)
Baird, Cassidy (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Barton, Jensen (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Bates, Kelli (Pays D’aix Venelles VB, France)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinos Niort, France)
Benda, Gabrielle (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bergren, Morgan (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Bernhardt, Shari (Wessex, England)
Besselsen, Kristen (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Bettendorf, Martenne (NUC, Switzerland)
Bittinger, Kelsey (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Boele, Annie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Brauer, Dalton (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Brickerd, Mallory (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Bright, Lakia (LP Vampula, Finland)
Brown, Amanda (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Brown, Julia (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Brown, Kazmiere (USC Munster, Germany)
Bugg, Madison (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Busa, Sydney (Nurmon Jymy, Finland)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford Ladies, England)
Cash, Samantha (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Cheviron, Melissa (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Church, Anna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Clark, Tess (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Crittenden, Naya (UTE Profisport Szolgaltato es Kereskedelmi Kft., Hungary)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Cunningham, Jensen (Durham University, England)
Dahnert, Tessa (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Davenport, Alexandra (Lunds VK, Sweden)
Davis, Sara (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Deal, Clare (Club Volei Monjos, Spain)
DeGeest, Krista (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Dennison, Madison (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Detering, Abby (Pays D’aix Venelles VB, France)
DeWeese, Lydia (Nurmon Jymy, Finland)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Dowd,Lindsay (Pays D’aix Venelles VB, France)
Dugan, Shannon (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Easy, Megan (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Echipue, Melody (TV Planegg Krailling, Germany)
Edelman, Nicole (Beziers VB, France)
Evans, Ashley (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Fairs, Erin (Polisportiva Adolfo Consolini, Italy)
Farrell, Madison (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Felix, Claire (LP Vampula, Finland)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Finley, Canace (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Frantti, Alexandra (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
French, Charlie (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Fricano, Taylor (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
Garner, Taylor (Wessex, England)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Geidel, Natalie (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Green, Mara (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Hackett, Lauren (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Hamson, Jennifer (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Handley, Erica (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Harbin, Danielle (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Hardy, Meredith (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Harvey, Tasha (KSV, Denmark)
Hayes, Joslyn (Country Club Valinhos, Brazil)
Heath, Michelle (NZIS, New Zealand)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Henry, Abigail (Caledonia West, Scotland)
Hervey, Jale (Olympaiad Neapolis, Cyprus)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Horner, Suzanne (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Horton, Jeane (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Huff, Katie (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
Hunt, Kyisha (Halluin Volley Metropole, France)
Hurley, Hillary (Volley Soverato SRL, Italy)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Jenkins, Autumn (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Jones, Jademone (Degerfors VBK Orion, Sweden)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Kan, Carly (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Kinser, Nicole (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
Knewtson, Molly (Cambridge, England)
Kofie, Olivia (Klub Sportowy Mazovia Warszawa, Poland)
Krajec, Audrey (RS ST. CYR SUR Loire VB, France)
Kralj, Sydney (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Kuhel, Isabel (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Kuhn, Sydney (Evreux Volley-Ball, France)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Larson, Jody (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Larson, Jordan (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Larson, Kira (Unione Volley Montecchio Maggiore, Italy)
Lattin, Oni (Sens Olympique Club VB, France)
Lee-Dunson, Kierra (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Legros, Dessaa (THOI Augorou, Cyprus)
Little, Morgan (Cambridge, England)
Love, Arielle (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Lowak, Angela (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Lowenkamp, Morgan (Malory Eagles (London), England)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Mack, Darian (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
Mariani, Ashley (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Mayfield, Allison (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
McCage, Mallory (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
McClendon, Deja (Trentino Rosa srl SSD, Italy)
McKibben, Kiara (Durham University, England)
Milton, Taylor (ASP Thetis Voulas, Greece)
Mitchem, Annie (Pallavolo Scandicci Savino Del Bene SSDRL, Italy)
Moffett, Sabel (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Mummey, Kristen (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Murray, Kuliaikanani (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Nelson, Haleigh (Pays D’aix Venelles VB, France)
Nelson, Taylor (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Newcombe, Sonja (Club Sportiv Municipal Volei Alba Blaj, Romania)
Nichol, Bailey (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
Nichol, Valerie (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz, Poland)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Buyukcekmece Voleybol Akademi, Turkey)
Olden, Cara (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
O’Neill, Kelsey (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Ortiz, Kori (Durham University, England)
Owens, Ashley (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Palmer, Madeline (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Payne, Kelsie (Esporte Clube Pinheiros, Brazil)
Person, Arianna (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Peterson, Amanda (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Plum, Lauren (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Potts, Jenna (VB Marcq en Baroeul, France)
Powell, Madison (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Principato, Kayla (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Energetyk Poznan, Poland)
Reiswig, Anne (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Reuter, Katrina (Chev Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Riddle, Chantale (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Ripley, Hailie (Saaremaa, Estonia)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Robins-Hardy, Taira (Zok Spartak, Serbia)
Robinson, Kelsey (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Rusek, Olivia (VC Tirol, Austria)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Schirmer, Luisa (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Schoene, Makena (Woman Volley, Finland)
Seaman, Brooke (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Simpson, Taylor (Union St. Francais St. Cloud, France)
Smith, Victoria (SC Grun-Weib 1920 e.V. Paderborn, Germany)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Sours, Devanne (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Spelman, Hayley (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Stahl, Azariah (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Sullivan, Shelby (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Swagerty, Christy (TV Dingolfing, Germany)
Swanegan, Mia (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Tapp, Paige (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Tashima, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Thater, Emily (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Thompson, Kristin (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Tom, Logan (Tauranga Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Troutman, Hannah (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Tucker, Jordan (USV Schwertberg, Austria)
Tupac, Kristen (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Uiato, Rainette (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Vander Meer, Megan (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Washburn, Lauren (C.V. L’llla Grau, Spain)
Washington, Deprece (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Whitaker, Ayana (ZSK UKF Nitra, Slovakia)
Wilhite, Sarah (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Williams, Arela (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Williams, Ariana (Stella ES Calais, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Wruck, Anna (Assoc. Academia Jose Moreira, Portugal)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Albus, Samuel (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Averill, Taylor (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Baker, Gary (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Beal, Mitchell (VK Ostrava, Czech Republic)
Braswell, Stephen (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Callaway, Matthew (Selver Tallinn VC, Estonia)
Chappelle II, Christopher (VC Lorentzweiler, Luxembourg)
Christenson, Micah (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Cohen, Benjamin (Durham University, England)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Crusinberry, Benjamin (Durham University, England)
DeKalb, Aaron (Wessex, England)
Elias, Matthew (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Fifer, Scott (TV Schonenwerd, Switzerland)
Ford, Daniel (TV Duren 1847 e.V., Germany)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Goodell, Nicholas (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Greene, Jr., Arvis (Vammalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (W0534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Hudson, Travis (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Kenny, Ryan (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Knigge, Matthew (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Lammey, Connor (TSV Unterhaching, Germany)
Langlois, Jake (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Lowenhagen, Jonathan (Wessex, England)
Manoogian, Ryan (Viking TIF Bergen (Nyborg VBK), Norway)
Marshman, Michael (Plessis Robinson Volleyball, France)
Martin, David (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Martinez, Jacob (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
McDonnell, Daniel (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Merk, Collin (Wessex, England)
Michelau, Michael (Falkenberg VBK, Sweden)
Moore, Quentin (ASV Arhus, Denmark)
Ownes, Kevin (Durham University, England)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Penrose, Jalen (VK Karlovarsko, Czech Republic)
Petty, Gregory (Paris Volley Universite Club, France)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Pieper, Corey (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Pollock, Matthew (TSV Unterhaching e.V., Germany)
Rakestraw, Kevin (Assoc. Jovens Fonte Bastardo, Portugal)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Russell, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Saeta, Michael (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Sander, Brenden (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Sander, Taylor (Associacao Social e Esportiva SADA, Brazil)
Schirman, Peyton (Stichting Topvolleybal Barneveld, Netherlands)
Sebastian, Benjamin (Durham University, England)
Seif, Jonah (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Shields, Griffin (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Silbernagel, Drake (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Smith, David (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Speller, Relyea (Associacao Academica Espinho, Portugal)
Sprayberry, Jeffrey (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Stahl, Mitchell (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Syftestad, Tanner (TG 1862 Russelsheim, Germany)
Tarquinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Walsh, Jr., Matthew (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Walsh, Robert (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Watten, Dustin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
West, Matthew (Hurrikaani-Loimaa, Finland)
West, Nicholas (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Williams, Cody (OK Hoce, Slovenia)
Yoder, Lucas (Volley Nafels, Switzerland)
Zyndorf, Oren (Hapoel Mate-Asher/Akko, Israel)
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Bittinger, Kelsey (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Cash, Samantha (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Peterson, Amanda (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Rusek, Olivia (VC Tirol, Austria)
Tucker, Jordan (USV Schwertberg, Austria)
Hayes, Joslyn (Country Club Valinhos, Brazil)
Payne, Kelsie (Esporte Clube Pinheiros, Brazil)
Cudworth, Alli (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Hervey, Jale (Olympaiad Neapolis, Cyprus)
Legros, Dessaa (THOI Augorou, Cyprus)
Love, Arielle (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Schirmer, Luisa (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Fricano, Taylor (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
Nichol, Bailey (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
Person, Arianna (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Vander Meer, Megan (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Alexander, Taylor (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Harvey, Tasha (KSV, Denmark)
Jenkins, Autumn (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Schaudt, Laura (Holte IF, Denmark)
Washington, Deprece (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Askin, Ashley (Durham University, England)
Bernhardt, Shari (Wessex, England)
Boele, Annie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford Ladies, England)
Cunningham, Jensen (Durham University, England)
Garner, Taylor (Wessex, England)
Knewtson, Molly (Cambridge, England)
Little, Morgan (Cambridge, England)
Lowenkamp, Morgan (Malory Eagles (London), England)
McKibben, Kiara (Durham University, England)
Ortiz, Kori (Durham University, England)
Powell, Madison (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sierra, Ariadnne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Steward, Margaret (Cambridge, England)
Williams, Arela (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Ripley, Hailie (Saaremaa, Estonia)
Bright, Lakia (LP Vampula, Finland)
Busa, Sydney (Nurmon Jymy, Finland)
DeWeese, Lydia (Nurmon Jymy, Finland)
Dugan, Shannon (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Felix, Claire (LP Vampula, Finland)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Green, Mara (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Handley, Erica (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Haneline, Kayla (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Horner, Suzanne (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Horton, Jeane (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Jordan, Jenelle (Woman Volley, Finland)
Lambert, Adeja (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Mack, Darian (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Principato, Kayla (Hameenlinnan Lentopallokerho, Finland)
Schoene, Makena (Woman Volley, Finland)
Swanegan, Mia (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Uiato, Rainette (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Albrecht, Annika (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT CAEN, France)
Bates, Kelli (Pays D’aix Venelles VB, France)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinos Niort, France)
Brown, Amanda (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Brown, Julia (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Clark, Tess (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Dennison, Madison (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Detering, Abby (Pays D’aix Venelles VB, France)
Dowd,Lindsay (Pays D’aix Venelles VB, France)
Edelman, Nicole (Beziers VB, France)
Frantti, Alexandra (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Geidel, Natalie (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Hunt, Kyisha (Halluin Volley Metropole, France)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Krajec, Audrey (RS ST. CYR SUR Loire VB, France)
Kuhn, Sydney (Evreux Volley-Ball, France)
Larson, Jody (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Lattin, Oni (Sens Olympique Club VB, France)
Nelson, Haleigh (Pays D’aix Venelles VB, France)
Olden, Cara (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Palmer, Madeline (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Plum, Lauren (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Potts, Jenna (VB Marcq en Baroeul, France)
Radzajewski, Diane (Ailes SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Rodais, Sara (Jeunesse Sport Coulaines, France)
Schad, Lauren (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Simpson, Taylor (Union St. Francais St. Cloud, France)
Snyder, Carli (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Spelman, Hayley (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Terrell, Malina (Beziers VB, France)
Turner, Carinne (Union St. Francais St. Cloud Paris, France)
Williams, Ariana (Stella ES Calais, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Adams, McKenzie (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Agost, Taylor (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Amaro, Halli (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Barton, Jensen (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Bergren, Morgan (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Besselsen, Kristen (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Brown, Kazmiere (USC Munster, Germany)
Bugg, Madison (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Church, Anna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Dahnert, Tessa (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Davis, Sara (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
DeGeest, Krista (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Echipue, Melody (TV Planegg Krailling, Germany)
Farrell, Madison (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Finley, Canace (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Hackett, Lauren (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Hamson, Jennifer (VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Jacobson, McKenzie (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Kan, Carly (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Kralj, Sydney (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Lee-Dunson, Kierra (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Mariani, Ashley (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
McCage, Mallory (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Mummey, Kristen (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Owens, Ashley (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Rivers, Krystal (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Smith, Victoria (SC Grun-Weib 1920 e.V. Paderborn, Germany)
Swagerty, Christy (TV Dingolfing, Germany)
Tapp, Paige (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Thater, Emily (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Wilhite, Sarah (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Mayfield, Allison (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Milton, Taylor (ASP Thetis Voulas, Greece)
Crittenden, Naya (UTE Profisport Szolgaltato es Kereskedelmi Kft., Hungary)
Huff, Katie (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
Kinser, Nicole (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
Sours, Devanne (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Easy, Megan (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Fairs, Erin (Polisportiva Adolfo Consolini, Italy)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Hurley, Hillary (Volley Soverato SRL, Italy)
Larson, Kira (Unione Volley Montecchio Maggiore, Italy)
McClendon, Deja (Trentino Rosa srl SSD, Italy)
Mitchem, Annie (Pallavolo Scandicci Savino Del Bene SSDRL, Italy)
Akinradewo, Foluke (Hisamitsu Springs, Japan)
Anae, Adora (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Reuter, Katrina (Chev Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Thompson, Kristin (RSR Walfer, Luxembourg)
Brauer, Dalton (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Cheviron, Melissa (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Brickerd, Mallory (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Kuhel, Isabel (US Volleyball Amsterdam, Netherlands)
French, Charlie (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Heath, Michelle (NZIS, New Zealand)
Murray, Kuliaikanani (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Tom, Logan (Tauranga Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Kofie, Olivia (Klub Sportowy Mazovia Warszawa, Poland)
Nichol, Valerie (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz, Poland)
Rapacz, Izabella (KS Energetyk Poznan, Poland)
Wruck, Anna (Assoc. Academia Jose Moreira, Portugal)
Newcombe, Sonja (Club Sportiv Municipal Volei Alba Blaj, Romania)
Henry, Abigail (Caledonia West, Scotland)
Robins-Hardy, Taira (Zok Spartak, Serbia)
Nelson, Taylor (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
O’Neill, Kelsey (Slavia UK Bratislava, Slovakia)
Whitaker, Ayana (ZSK UKF Nitra, Slovakia)
Deal, Clare (Club Volei Monjos, Spain)
Evans, Ashley (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Washburn, Lauren (C.V. L’llla Grau, Spain)
Allen, Amelia (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Benda, Gabrielle (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Davenport, Alexandra (Lunds VK, Sweden)
Jones, Jademone (Degerfors VBK Orion, Sweden)
MacGregor, Ashlyn (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Marshall, Mary-Kate (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Reiswig, Anne (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Seaman, Brooke (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Troutman, Hannah (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Baird, Cassidy (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Bettendorf, Martenne (NUC, Switzerland)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Harbin, Danielle (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Hardy, Meredith (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Holt, Kyra (NUC, Switzerland)
Lowak, Angela (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
Moffett, Sabel (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Riddle, Chantale (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Scambray, Tiata (NUC, Switzerland)
Stahl, Azariah (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Sullivan, Shelby (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Tashima, Taylor (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Tupac, Kristen (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Wagner, Jessica (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Larson, Jordan (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Nwanebu, Ebony (Buyukcekmece Voleybol Akademi, Turkey)
Robinson, Kelsey (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Holt, Samuel (W0534 Knack Roeselare, Belgium)
Sander, Taylor (Associacao Social e Esportiva SADA, Brazil)
Guimond, Derek (NEA Salamina Famagusta, Cyprus)
Beal, Mitchell (VK Ostrava, Czech Republic)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Gear, Kevin (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Penrose, Jalen (VK Karlovarsko, Czech Republic)
Walsh, Jr., Matthew (VK Odolena Voda, Czech Republic)
Craft, William (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Moore, Quentin (ASV Arhus, Denmark)
Baker, Gary (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Cohen, Benjamin (Durham University, England)
Crusinberry, Benjamin (Durham University, England)
DeKalb, Aaron (Wessex, England)
Lowenhagen, Jonathan (Wessex, England)
Merk, Collin (Wessex, England)
Ownes, Kevin (Durham University, England)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Pieper, Corey (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Sebastian, Benjamin (Durham University, England)
Callaway, Matthew (Selver Tallinn VC, Estonia)
Greene, Jr., Arvis (Vammalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Martin, David (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Sprayberry, Jeffrey (Pohjois-Karjalan Lentopallo, Finland)
West, Matthew (Hurrikaani-Loimaa, Finland)
Averill, Taylor (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Marshman, Michael (Plessis Robinson Volleyball, France)
McDonnell, Daniel (Saems Tourcoing VB, France)
Petty, Gregory (Paris Volley Universite Club, France)
Saeta, Michael (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Stahl, Mitchell (Tours Volley-Ball, France)
Walsh, Robert (F.L. Saint Quentin VB, France)
Albus, Samuel (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Braswell, Stephen (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Elias, Matthew (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Ford, Daniel (TV Duren 1847 e.V., Germany)
Hudson, Travis (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Jendryk II, Jeffrey (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Kenny, Ryan (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Knigge, Matthew (FC Schuttorf 09, Germany)
Lammey, Connor (TSV Unterhaching, Germany)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Patch, Benjamin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Penning, Mitchell (TV Rottenburg, Germany)
Pollock, Matthew (TSV Unterhaching e.V., Germany)
Russell, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Shields, Griffin (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Syftestad, Tanner (TG 1862 Russelsheim, Germany)
Tarquinio, Steven (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Watten, Dustin (SCC Berlin, Germany)
West, Nicholas (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Ayzenberg, Joshua (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Silbernagel, Drake (Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Zyndorf, Oren (Hapoel Mate-Asher/Akko, Israel)
Christenson, Micah (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Russell, Aaron (Trentino Volley Srl s.s.d., Italy)
Sander, Brenden (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Seif, Jonah (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Chappelle II, Christopher (VC Lorentzweiler, Luxembourg)
Schirman, Peyton (Stichting Topvolleybal Barneveld, Netherlands)
Martinez, Jacob (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Manoogian, Ryan (Viking TIF Bergen (Nyborg VBK), Norway)
Langlois, Jake (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Shoji, Kawika (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Smith, David (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Rakestraw, Kevin (Assoc. Jovens Fonte Bastardo, Portugal)
Speller, Relyea (Associacao Academica Espinho, Portugal)
Shoji, Erik (Fakel Novy Urengoy, Russia)
Williams, Cody (OK Hoce, Slovenia)
Goodell, Nicholas (Hylte/Halmstad VBK, Sweden)
Michelau, Michael (Falkenberg VBK, Sweden)
Fifer, Scott (TV Schonenwerd, Switzerland)
Yoder, Lucas (Volley Nafels, Switzerland)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 2, 2018) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 12-player U.S. Girls Youth National Team (GYNT) roster that will compete in the 2018 NORCECA Girls U18 Continental Championship Aug. 25 to Sept. 2 in Honduras. The top two countries in the NORCECA event will qualify for the 2019 FIVB Girls U18 World Championship.
The roster breakdown includes five wing spikers (outsides and opposites), three middles, two setters and two liberos.
The GYNT will be led by head coach Jim Stone, who has been a been involved with the U.S. Girls Youth National Team program for over a decade. Except for the 2016 season, he has held the head coaching role for the GYNT since 2008. Stone spearheaded the GYNT to win silver medals at the 2013 and 2015 FIVB Girls U18 World Championship, which marks USA Volleyball’s only medals in age-group World Championships. The U.S. also won gold medals at the 2008, 2010 and 2012 NORCECA Girls U18 Continental Championships, along with the silver medal at the 2014 event.
“I think we have a fairly good ball control team,” Stone said of the strengths this team will take into the NORCECA Championship. “In our training, our first touches have been fairly consistent. Ball control will have to be a strength. I think we are a fairly good serving team. We have tried to emphasis the importance of serving, and the players have bought into serving with velocity, deep and hard on the court. Hopefully our ball control and serving will be strengths as we go through the tournament.”
The GYNT assistant coaches are Nicki Holmes (women’s associate head coach at George Washington University) and Kelly Surrency (USA Volleyball). The GYNTT technical coordinator is Fabian Ardila (Babson College).
The GYNT was chosen today on the final day of training for the U.S. Girls Youth National Training Team (GYNTT). The 20-player GYNTT has been training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs since July 20, which includes 13 days of training and 24 training sessions.
The training block was challenging in that it not only was to select the top 12 players in a tryout situation, but also to put into place a system that Team USA would use moving forward into the NORCECA Girls U18 Continental Championship.
“I am really proud of our players,” Stone said. “I mean, this is hard because everything is new. They put in a lot of time on the court. It was physically demanding. Putting a system together while you are trying out is hard because it gets people out of their comfort zone a little bit. They are trying to do what they are good at, but at the same time we are asking them to do some different things. I am really proud of the efforts they gave. The players got significantly better over the 13 days we were here. I am pleased with their efforts, I am pleased with where we are at. Now we just have to find out if that is good enough.”
The U.S. Girls Youth National Team has won the NORCECA Girls U18 Continental Championship seven of the 10 times of the biennial event. The Americans have finished second to Dominican Republic in the last two editions in 2014 and 2016. Team USA has won the event’s silver medal three times.
The eight GYNT alternates are comprised of members who were part of the GYNTT program who did not make the final 12-player roster. The alternates include outsides/opposites Jade Demps (Raleigh, North Carolina, Triangle VBC), Madi Endsley (Temecula, California, Coast VBC San Diego), Colleen Finney (Blythewood, South Carolina, Carolina Juniors) and Reagan Rutherford (Missouri City, Texas, Houston Skyline Juniors), middles Rylee Gray (Omaha, Nebraska, Nebraska Elite) and Kaya Merkler (Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Triangle VBC), and setters Naomi Cabello (Clermont, Florida, Top Select) and Celia Cullen (Brighton, Michigan, Legacy).
2018 U.S. Girls Youth National Team
Name (Position, Height, Hometown, High School Grad Year, Youth Club/Region, College Status)
Ally Batenhorst (OH, 6-4, Katy, Texas, 2021, Houston Juniors Volleyball/Lone Star, Uncommitted)
CC Crawford (M, 6-2, Kansas City, Missouri, 2020, Mid-America Volleyball/Heart of America, verballed to University of Kansas)
Allison Jacobs (OH, 5-11, Stevenson Ranch, California, 2020, Legacy/Southern California, verballed to UCLA)
Bre Kelley (M, 6-3, Rockwall, Texas, 2021, Excel VBC/North Texas, Uncommitted)
Lindsay Krause (OH, 6-3, Papillion, Nebraska, 2021, Nebraska Premier/Great Plains, verballed to University of Nebraska)
Emily Londot (M, 6-2, Utica, Ohio, 2020, Mintonette/Ohio Valley, verballed to Ohio State University)
Kami Miner (S, 6-0, Redondo Beach, California, 2021, Mizuno Long Beach/Southern California, Uncommitted)
Hattie Monson (L, 5-5, Morris, Illinois, 2020, Sports Performance/Great Lakes, verballed to Notre Dame)
Jess Mruzik (OH, 6-1, Livonia, Michigan, 2020, Legacy VBC, Lakeshore, verballed to University of Michigan)
Kennedi Orr (S, 6-0, Eagan, Minnesota, 2021, Northern Lights/North Country, verballed to University of Nebraska)
Devyn Robinson (M, 6-1, Ankeny, Iowa, 2020, Iowa Power Plex/Iowa, verballed to University of Wisconsin)
Sydney Taylor (L, 5-8, Grove City, Ohio, 2021, Mintonette/Ohio Valley, Uncommitted)
Head Coach: Jim Stone (USA Volleyball)
Assistant Coaches: Nicki Holmes (women’s associate head coach at George Washington University), Kelly Surrency (USA Volleyball)
Technical Coordinator: Fabian Ardila (assistant coach at Babson College)
Doctor: Dr. Jarod Keller
Team Leader: Katie Mitchell (USA Volleyball)
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Today is the first day of the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Today also marks the two-year-out date for the 2020 Olympic Games. Since the HP Championships are all about identifying, evaluating and developing talent, a true aspirational event on the Path to the Podium, we talked to four athletes Monday, the day before the tournament, to see where they were on their Path.
13
Kansas City, Kans.
Heart of America
USA Girls’ Select A1
What are your volleyball goals?
My goal is to play in the Olympics. Go there and be on national teams. And to just become better all around.
What would be a next goal?
Just make high school varsity team and … working out at a high level.
Anyone you admire?
For sand volleyball, I really like Misty May. In fifth grade we had to report on someone and I did her for mine. I read her book.
High Performance
We’ve been working on passing a lot, and serve receive, and I think I’ve gotten way better because I wasn’t really taught how to drop step; I just kind of took it on my chest, but I think I’ve improved a lot on that and just passing in general. I play outside, but I think I’m going to become a libero, maybe in a couple of years because I’m very undersized.
I really like it. This is my second year here. Since I know my team it’s less stressful and more fun. I would recommend it to people. It’s a good experience to have.
14
Fayetteville, Ark.
Delta Region
USA Girls’ Youth Continental White
The Olympic Games
I would love to go to the Olympics and represent my country. That would be the ultimate dream for me.
Anyone you admire?
Karch Kiraly to me, as a coach, is very inspiring. His story and everything that he’s done, like playing in the Olympics himself and then going into coaching and then being an Olympic coach. I feel like that’s just inspiring to me
High Performance
This (HP) has been a phenomenal experience, because I’m the youngest person on my team, so coming out and seeing everything has been awesome and then getting to see people from different countries, meeting new people is one of the reasons why I love this sport so much.
Any skills you’re working on?
I’m an opposite/outside. I have learned many things (this week), mostly I’m working on my passing, getting my angles to the setter and more to target, just getting the ball higher.
What is your Podium?
At the moment, I’m just trying to get a college scholarship. That’s where I’m at right now and then once I do that, I feel like I’ll add more long-term goals.
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San Jose, Calif.
Northern California
The Olympic Games
I watch the Olympics in general, doesn’t matter what sport it is. And it’s nice to see the American teams do well.
Anyone you admire?
Matt Anderson is a big one. Just to see how athletic he is and how well he can play as a teammate and as an individual … it’s really cool to see.
High Performance
I just got here last night, and this is my first day here. It’s nice because everybody here is a super good player. The level of play is good and you have to learn how to jell with different players, jell as a team. It’s not as much about your skill but how good of a teammate you are, along with your skill, which is really cool to see.
Any skills you’re working on?
Mostly passing, you can never get good enough at passing, really. I started out as a middle. When I transitioned to outside and it was a little bit different, so … I’ve always been working on passing as long as I’ve been playing. It’s probably going to be the thing that I’m always working on no matter how old I am.”
What is your Podium?
I’m hoping to make A1 next year, but along with that my club, Mountain View, I’m hoping that we medal, and hopefully win gold next year at Boys’ Junior Nationals. Most people always want to do good, right? I’m also hoping to do well at this tournament.
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Eldridge, Iowa
Iowa Region
What are your volleyball goals?
I just want to take volleyball just as far as I can go with it. If I’m not meant to play in college, then that’s the way it is. Then maybe find a coaching job or try and become a club director. I just want to play volleyball for as long as I can.
What would be a next goal?
Maybe to play in college.
Anyone you admire?
I definitely like Matt Anderson and Micah Christenson. They are two of the people I watch a lot.
What do you like about volleyball?
I like the team aspect of it and how you’re always moving on the court. Even if you’re in the back row and your team tries to hide you, you’re still going to touch the ball.
High Performance
We’ve been playing together for a long time. Three of us play on a club team together. Most of us played on the team together last year. This is my fourth year of doing Iowa HP. I like the good coaching; there’s a good coaching staff. You get good feedback from people you wouldn’t normally see at your own club on a daily basis. I like the people that I meet. There’s so many people that I’ve met just from Iowa HP in general. And it’s always a high energy, high level of play.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 16, 2018) – The Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) and USA Volleyball announced today a partnership to bring RISE’s leadership and education programs to USA Volleyball athletes, coaches, referees, administrators and fans.
Founded in 2015 by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, RISE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. RISE is an unprecedented alliance of professional sports leagues, organizations, athletes, educators, media networks and sports professionals using public awareness campaigns and educational programming to bring people together to promote understanding, respect and equality.
“A fundamental pillar of USA Volleyball is to be welcoming to members of all ethnicities,” USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis said. “We are proud to be partnering with RISE to further grow the diversity and inclusion of our sport and to take a stand against racism.”
The USA Volleyball-RISE partnership will include initiatives such as education/training, workshops, athlete testimonials and fan engagements throughout the calendar year in various parts of the country. The first set of initiatives are taking place this week at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Lincoln, Nebraska, where the U.S. Women’s National Team is hosting Italy, Poland and Turkey.
“RISE is proud to partner with USA Volleyball to advance our mission of using sports to improve equality,” said Jocelyn Benson, RISE CEO. “We look forward to bringing our leadership and education programs to the USA Volleyball community and empowering them to be solution-oriented advocates for progress.
Ken Shropshire, a member of both the USA Volleyball and RISE board of directors, has helped spearhead the two organizations to work together.
“A tremendous opportunity for both organizations to amplify their desires to use the power of sport to positively impact race relations,” Shropshire said. “This partnership elevates the potential impact both can have on this perilous issue.”
The RISE leadership program is designed to empower sports administrators, coaches and student-athletes to be leaders in discussing and addressing matters of racism, prejudice, diversity and inclusivity within their teams, schools and communities. Program participants learn about the history of race and sports, the power of sports to drive change and how they can become leaders in improving race relations.
The program has made a major impact on the student participants. Among high school participants for the 2016-17 school year: 95 percent said they are culturally competent; 92 percent said they have the skills to have difficult conversations about race; and 94 percent said they would intervene if they saw someone being discriminated against.
Lori Okimura, chair of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors and a member of the RISE advisory board, said RISE has initiated the conversation allowing for substantial change in racial equality.
“I recognize the value of the conversation RISE has started across America about racial equality and how to empower athletes, coaches and administrators to strive for change,” Okimura said. “I appreciate the work of my fellow USA Volleyball board member, Ken Shropshire, who is one of the voices leading change and promoting equality on many levels as chair of the USAV Diversity & Inclusion Committee.”
A popular fan engagement through RISE is “It Takes All Colors,” a digital photo booth that allows fans to take the RISE pledge against discrimination and get a photo to share on social media. It has been featured in fan zones at Super Bowl 50, 51 and 52; the NHL’s Winter Classic; numerous Pac-12 championships; and Miami Dolphin games.
Foluke Akinradewo, a two-time Olympic medalist with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, is excited for USA Volleyball teaming up with RISE.
“I’m fully supportive of the RISE/USAV partnership and encourage others to visit the RISE homepage and take the pledge,” Akinradewo said.
Below is the RISE pledge:
I pledge, to treat everyone with respect and dignity. I will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. I will speak up whenever I know discrimination is happening and I will stand up for victims.
For more information about RISE, visit RISEtoWIN.org.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 7, 2018) – The U.S. Men’s National Team has chosen its 26-man preliminary roster for the inaugural 2018 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
The roster will be cut to 21 by May 15. Coaches can choose the 14-man travel team each weekend from the pool of 21.
This is the first year of the Volleyball Nations League, which will include 12 core teams and four challenger teams battling for five weekends in a round robin format. The top five teams and the host country of France will compete in the Final Round on July 4-8 in Lille, France.
Nine Olympians return for the 2018 VNL: Opposite Matt Anderson, outside hitters Taylor Sander, Aaron Russell and Thomas Jaeschke, setters Micah Christenson and Kawika Shoji, middle blockers Max Holt and David Smith and libero Erik Shoji.
There are two sets of brothers on the preliminary roster: Olympians Erik and Kawika Shoji and Taylor and Brenden Sander. Taylor Sander is a 2016 Olympian. Brenden Sander recently graduated from BYU.
Three players on the roster have another year of college volleyball to play: T.J. DeFalco, Kyle Ensing and David Wieczorek. DeFalco and Ensing recently won the NCAA Men’s National Championship with Long Beach State. Wieczorek plays for Pepperdine.
The U.S. Men are ranked No. 2 in the world and will host the VNL on June 15-17 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. – BUY TICKETS – The U.S. Men will play Serbia on June 15, Poland on June 16 and Iran on June 17. Three players on the preliminary roster are from the Chicago area: Jaeschke and Jeff Jendryk are from Wheaton, Ill. Wieczorek is from Chicago.
2018 FIVB Volleyball Nations League
U.S. Men’s Preliminary Roster
1. Matt Anderson (Opp, 6-9, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State)
2. Aaron Russell (OH, 6-9, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State)
3. Taylor Sander (OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., BYU)
4. Jeff Jendryk (MB, 6-10, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola of Chicago)
5. James Shaw (S, 6-8, Woodside, Calif., Stanford)
6. Mitch Stahl (MB, 6-8, Chambersburg, Pa., UCLA)
7. Kawika Shoji (S, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
8. T.J. DeFalco (OH, 6-5, Huntington Beach, Calif., Long Beach State)
9. Carson Clark (Opp, 6-6, Santa Barbara, Calif., UC Irvine)
10. Dan McDonnell (MB, 6-6, Phoenix, Ariz., UC Irvine)
11. Micah Christenson (S, 6-6, Honolulu, Southern California)
12. Max Holt (MB, 6-10, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State)
13. Ben Patch (Opp, 6-8, Provo, Utah, BYU)
14. David Wieczorek (Opp, 6-8, Chicago, Ill., Pepperdine)
15. Brenden Sander (OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., BYU)
16. Jayson Jablonsky (OH, 6-6, Yorba Linda, Calif., UC Irvine)
17. Thomas Jaeschke (OH, 6-6, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola)
18. Jake Langlois (OH, 6-10, San Jose, Calif., BYU)
19. Taylor Averill (MB, 6-7, San Jose, Calif., Hawaii)
20C. David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., UC Irvine)
21. Dustin Watten (L, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State)
22. Erik Shoji (L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
23. Jonah Seif (S, 6-6, Thousand Oaks, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
24. Michael Brinkley (L, 5-10, Huntington Beach, Calif., UC Irvine)
25. Miles Johnson (Opp, 6-6, Carlsbad, Calif., Ohio State)
26. Kyle Ensing (Opp, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State)
Head Coach: John Speraw
Team Manager: Andrea Becker
Assistant Coaches: Rob Neilson and Brian Thornton
Technical Coordinator: Nate Ngo
Athletic Trainer: Aaron Brock
Team Doctor: William Stetson
Schedule
May 25-27: China, Bulgaria, Argentina in China
June 1-3: Brazil, Japan Korea in Brazil
June 8-10: Canada, Germany, Australia in Canada
June 15-17: Serbia, Poland, Iran – TICKETS in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
June 22-24: Italy, Russia, France in Italy
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 2, 2018) – The USA Volleyball Board of Directors held its annual meeting May 16 in conjunction with the inaugural week of women’s competition in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The Board recognized two outgoing members, John Hughes representing the Regional Volleyball Associations, and Andy Reitinger representing the Junior Assembly. Over the next few weeks, the Board will welcome as many as six new or returning members in various constituent areas including two Independent members and two athletes.
Reitinger will now assume the duties as chair of the USAV Foundation. He will shift his focus to continue working closely with Jamie Davis and staff to focus on fundraising and development efforts for USAV.
The Board continued its review and implementation of best practices within the governance structure in line with the corporate reorganization by Davis. One of the main areas of interest is a focus on diversity and inclusion throughout the corporation and the governance structure. Highlighting this point was the official announcement of a strategic partnership with the Ross Initiative in Sports and Equality (R.I.S.E.). R.I.S.E. was present at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League matches held in Lincoln with its nationwide “It Takes All Colors” campaign where spectators could take the pledge to speak out against racism, participate in educational programs, and support victims.
In addition to the emphasis on diversity and inclusion, the Board also reviewed the corporation’s ongoing efforts to work closely with the U.S. Center for SafeSport. USA Volleyball was one of the first national governing bodies to adopt the SafeSport principles and long before the implementation of SafeSport within the national governing body structure. The staff and Board of USA Volleyball are 100% SafeSport certified.
Davis reported on several new international competitions USA Volleyball will add to its domestic national team schedule, including the 2019 NORCECA World Cup Men’s and Women’s Qualifier and a commitment as a permanent member in the new FIVB Volleyball Nations League featuring the top 16 nations in the world. USA Volleyball hosted the first round of women’s competition in Lincoln from May 15-17, and will host men’s matches at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, from June 15-17. Davis also reported another round of changes to the USA Volleyball organizational chart with the announcement of new key positions to be hired within the next few months.
The Board held a major discussion regarding the treatment of officials at USAV-sanctioned events, particularly incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct towards certified officials as well as junior players in the performance of officiating duties at national and regional tournaments. Sue Mailhot, officials’ representative and a member of the NORCECA refereeing commission, reported an increase in cases of verbal and even physical abuse at national events including those sanctioned by other sports bodies. In some cases, it is found to be parents verbally abusing junior players while performing their line judging responsibilities.
“It is unacceptable to allow mistreatment of any person involved in officiating or any tournament official, even worse when we hear of cases where parents and spectators are verbally abusing young athletes,” USA Volleyball Board of Directors Chair Lori Okumura said. “Officials are a major component of the foundation on which our national events are based. Every sports organization in the U.S. is dealing with the problem of losing skilled officials to retirement, and the lack of new officials entering the sport due to poor experiences involving verbal and physical abuse or bullying. This must stop.”
Dr. Cecile Reynaud, the coaching representative to the Board, is leading a task force of coaches in beach, indoor and sitting volleyball to evaluate new opportunities and ideas in coaching education to enhance the Coaching Accreditation Programs offered by USA Volleyball. The task force made a preliminary proposal to work more closely with the Regional Volleyball Associations to identify additional curriculum components and skill development concepts to be added to an eventual national discussion of coaches in all three disciplines to develop more consistent tactics for future education modules.
A major ongoing topic on the agenda has been a governance review that began in October 2016. The Board, supported by the Governance Committee, has been evaluating selection of positions, the work of the Nominating Committee and the composition of constituent groups and assemblies. Emphasis is being placed on diversity and inclusion, and an attempt to broaden the nominating pool from which Board members are recruited. Of interest are the areas of Coach Director and Beach/High Performance Director and the Beach At-Large and Development Director positions where selection is made by a smaller group of constituents. In addition, the Board is conducting a review of conflict of interest policies including addressing specific cases.
The next USA Volleyball Board of Directors meeting will be held August 25-26 in Anaheim, California. Anaheim is the official Host City of the U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Indoor Teams who will be training for the FIVB World Championship to take place in September and October.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 19, 2018) — USA Volleyball has launched the USA National Beach Rankings, the premiere domestic platform for all beach volleyball results. This site currently features all junior beach rankings and in the coming months will show all adult rankings as well. This new ranking system will provide for the most accurate seeding of competitions and will be the best platform to identify talent at all levels across the country.
This platform features four levels of competitions: International, National, Zonal and Regional. It also supports additional bonus points for events that have more teams (greater competition points).
“Our goal as USA Volleyball is to be the driver of collaboration in the beach community,” said USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis. “Building this all-inclusive ranking system is a critical step in achieving a united platform to support our talented athletes in their pursuit of excellence. The USA National Beach Ranking platform will be the most complete and inclusive system in the United States.”
To see the new platform, visit https://volleyballlife.com/rankings/33
Visitors to the site will have options to view the current junior beach rankings, events, points calculator and ranking guidelines.
A project team of USA Volleyball beach staff and the Regional Volleyball Associations Assembly (RVAA) Beach Committee (which includes eight USAV Regions) were tasked with merging two dynamically different ranking systems for junior athletes.
“This collaborative effort will ultimately benefit our USAV members and create a platform to unify beach ranking activities across all domestic tours,” said Andy Reitinger, chair of the RVAA Beach Committee. “This is a great day for beach volleyball in the USA.”
“It is exciting to be part of building something exceptional that utilizes improvements in technology to provide the beach community with a better experience,” said Megan Burgdorf, USAV Manager, Beach High Performance and lead of the USAV Beach Project Team. “This junior ranking system should enhance all junior competitions at the Regional, Zonal and National levels.”
This system has been brought to life in partnership with SportsEngine.
“This has been an innovative project to undertake at a national scale with such complexities,” said Jesse Gumm from SportsEngine and founder of BracketPal. “BracketPal and SeedingPal offers a turn-key solution that simplifies competition management and streamlines entry of results post-event.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 30, 2018) – USA Volleyball has processed an all-time high 413 international transfer certificates (307 females, 106 males) allowing United States citizens to compete in foreign professional volleyball leagues for the 2017-18 season as of Nov. 30 – an increase of 25 players since the Jan. 10 report. Additional transfers are expected to be processed throughout the winter months.
On the women’s side, athletes have transferred to play in 35 different countries. England and Germany have 39 United States citizens playing in its league, France with 28 players, Switzerland with 25 players, Italy with 23 players, and Finland and Sweden with 15 players each. Among the notable transfers since the previous release on Jan. 10, Carli Lloyd has signed to play with Barueri in the Brazil Superliga. Annie Drews has transferred to play for Pomi Casalmaggiore in the Italian Serie A1 after playing for Sab Legnano to start the season.
Among the popular destinations for U.S. men’s international transfers include England with 24 players, Italy with 18 athletes and Germany with 12 athletes. Three-time Olympian David Lee has joined UPCN Coley Club in Argentina, the first American – male or female – to play in that country in 2017-18.
Both the U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Teams have 11 players each competing in Italy during the 2017-18 club season.
In total, 40 different countries have U.S. athletes participating in the 2017-18 club season.
USA Volleyball processed a record 400 international transfers for the 2016-17 season.
The International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is a mandatory requirement of the FIVB for athletes to transfer from one National Federation (country) to another National Federation (country) to play in professional leagues. All National Federations are required to follow this established procedure. For details, refer to the FIVB Sports Regulations (2013) Section 45.3.
Women’s Transfers to 37 Countries/Federations
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Men’s Transfers to 25 Countries/Federations
Argentina, Australia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates
Women’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Men’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
NOTE: * denotes new transfer since last report on Jan. 10
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
* Abbott, Symone (River Volley S.S.D. A.R.L., Italy)
Adams, McKenzie (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Adams, Rachael (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
* Agae, Kayla (TV Gladbeck 1912 e.V., Germany)
Agan, Lauren (University of Nottingham, England)
Ahzi, Elima (University of Nottingham, England)
Akinradewo, Foluke (Hisamitsu Springs, Japan)
Anae, Pati (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Angelich, Claire (CP y PD Voley Murcia, Spain)
Ashworth, Taylor (SAD Recuerdo, Spain)
Astarita, Emily (Team Northumbria, England)
Ati, Manyi (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Averdick, Katherine (ASLJ Croix D’Argent, France)
Backlund, Ingabritt (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT Caen, France)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Bastian, Kayla (Team Northumbria, England)
Beach, Laura (Eurosped TVT, Netherlands)
Bechtel, Haley (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Belcher, Denise (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Bell, Katherine (Balikesir Buyuksehir Belediye Spor Kulubu Dernegi, Turkey)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Below, Maris (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Benson, Amanda (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Bergren, Morgan (NUC, Switzerland)
Besselsen, Kristen (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Betts, Kasey (University of Bristol, England)
Bierman, Anne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Blomgren, Sarah (LP Vampula, Finland)
Blum, Tiffany (ZOK Nova Gradiska, Croatia)
Boykin, Danetta (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Brauer, Dalton (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Brickerd, Mallory (US, Netherlands)
Brown, Amanda (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Brown, Julia (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Brown, Rebecca (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Bruns, Taylor (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Bryan, Kennedy (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Bucher, Lydia (VBC Pfaffikon, Switzerland)
Bugg, Madison (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Burgess, Jordan (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Burpoe, Michelle (Sheffield, England)
Campbell, Elizabeth (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford Ladies, England)
Cannady, Amber (C.V. JAV Olimpico, Spain)
Carlini, Lauren (Pallavolo Scandicci Savino Del Bene SSDRL, Italy)
Carter, Katie (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Cash, Samantha (Team Northumbria, England)
Cheviron, Melissa (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Church, Anna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Clark, Brittney (SAD Recuerdo, Spain)
Clement, Sarah (Trefl Proxima Krakow, Poland)
Clesen, Delaney (VBC Kerzers, Switzerland)
Coble, Alaina (KGC Pro Volleyball Club, Korea)
Collins, Chloe (HPK-Naiset, Finland)
Cottrell, Julianne (Oxford Students, England)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Cresswell, Aubrie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Culpepper, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Dailey, Catherine (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Dalton, Shelby (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Dannemiller, Alexa (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Davenport, Alexandra (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Deal, Clare (Club Volei Monjos, Spain)
DeGeest, Krista (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
* Dennis, Victoria (Circolo Sportivo Italiano, Peru)
* Detering, Abby (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Maltepe Yali Spor Kulubu (released from club 10/18/17), Turkey)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Dixon, TeTori (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Dockery, Tiana (NUC, Switzerland)
Donlan, Anna (Melbourne University Blues, Australia)
Dood, Jessica (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
* Dowd, Elizabeth (Team Northumbria, England)
* Dowd, Lindsay (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Drews, Andrea (SAB Volley (released from club 1/9/18), Italy)
* Drews, Andrea (Pomi Casalmaggiore, Italy)
Dugan, Shannon (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Easy, Megan (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Eckerman, Haley (Proton Saratov Region, Russia)
Edelman, Nicole (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Ehrlich, Blair (Team Northumbria, England)
Fairs, Erin (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Felinski, Courtney (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Felix, Claire (Durham University, England)
Field, Elizabeth (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Finley, Canace (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Fisher, Arden (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
* Frantti, Alexandra (OK Kamnik , Slovenia)
Freeman, Sareea (Supreme VC, Thailand)
French, Charlie (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Gardner, Chanelle (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Genslak, Ashley (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
George, Addysen (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
German, Skylar (Wessex, England)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Agil Volley SSD A RL, Italy)
Giordano, Marjorie (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Gladstone, Chenay (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Granado, Whitney (Durham University, England)
Grant, Nia (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Green, Mara (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Greibe, Emily (Sheffield, England)
Gullatt, Skye (Tendring VC, England)
Hancock, Micha (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Handley, Erica (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Haneline, Kayla (Vasas Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hansen, Whitney (U.S.D. San Giorgio, Italy)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (Volleytalteam Lendelede (released from club 1/29/18), Belgium)
Harbin, Danielle (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Hardman, Jennifer (Amager VK, Denmark)
Hardy, Meredith (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Harvey, Tasha (KSV, Denmark)
Hayden, Symone (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Headen, Ashley (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Heath, Michelle (NZIS, New Zealand)
Heathcote, Lauren (Team Northumbria, England)
Hebert, Chancey (U.S.D. Altair, Italy)
Hefny, Sara (Pol.Dil. Sport Promotion Games, Italy)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hervey, Jale’ (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Hess, Nicole (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Hill, Samantha (SMEC 5, Serbia)
Holmgren, Romy (TV Furth 1860 e.V., Germany)
Holst, Kierra (AC Makedones, Greece)
Holston, Alexandra (Chamik Police S.A., Poland)
Holt, Kyra (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Hooker, Destinee (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Horner, Suzanne (LiigaPloki, Finland)
* Horton, Jeane (Bandung Bank BJB (released from club 1/22/18), Indonesia)
Horton, Jeane (VBC Chamalieres (released from club 1/4/18), France)
Hruska, Kathleen (Nimes Volley-Ball, France)
Hudson, Jenelle (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
Hurley, Hillary (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Imrie, Marykate (Durham University, England)
Jackson, Cursty (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Jankowitz, Sarah (Sheffield, England)
Jenkins, Autumn (Malory Eagles (London) (released from club 11/1/17), England)
Jenkins, Autumn (Pulsepoint London Orcas, England)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Johnson, Juliann (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Johnston, Ashley (Reading Aces, England)
Jones, Hailey (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Karagyaurov, Molly (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Keddy, Jennifer (1. VC Wiesbaden (released from club 1/8/18), Germany)
Keller, Jessica (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Kindall, Haley (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
King, Colleen (Tendring VC, England)
Kingdon, Madison (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Kinser, Nicole (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
Kjos, Sarah (Team Northumbria, England)
Kuhel, Isabel (US, Netherlands)
Kuhl, Kirsten (CS GYM Volley, Luxembourg)
Kunz, Leoni (SV Karlsruhe Beiertheim, Germany)
Larson, Jody (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Larson, Jordan (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lattin, Oni (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Lee, Simone (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Leggs, Kiesha (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Legros, Annayka (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Legros, Dessaa (MTK Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
* Lloyd, Carli (Gremio Recreativo Barueri, Brazil)
Love, Arielle (Polonia SideOut London, England)
Lowak, Angela (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Magill, Olivia (University of Nottingham, England)
Malloy, Alexandra (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Mancuso, Gina (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
Manu-Olevao, Tai (Cocolife, Philippines)
* Manu-Olevao, Tai (NUC, Switzerland)
Mariani, Ashley (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Mathews, Alexis (Cignal HD Spikers, Philippines)
Mathis, Chloe (Team Northumbria, England)
Mattaliano, Cara (Amager VK, Denmark)
Mau, Tyler-Marie (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Universidad San Martin de Porres, Peru)
McCage, Mallory (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
McClendon, Deja (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz, Poland)
McCoy, Evyn (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
McDonald, Jazzmine (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
McKinzie, Amanda (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
McMahon, Elizabeth (Volley Soverato SRL, Italy)
Mikals, Sarita (Holte IF, Denmark)
Milton, Taylor (Cocolife, Philippines)
Ming, Gretchen (VBC Volleya Obwalden (released from club 12/20/17), Switzerland)
Mitchem, Annie (Polisportiva Filottrano SSD RL, Italy)
Moea’i, Makenzie (Degerfors VBK Orion, Sweden)
Moffett, Sabel (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Moronu, Ijeoma (VC Tirol, Austria)
* Murray, Hailey (USV Schwertberg, Austria)
Nelson, Alicia (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Nelson, Kaleigh (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Neuenfeldt, Paige (VBC Chamalieres, France)
* Newcombe, Sonja (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Newcombe, Sonja (SAB Volley (released from club 12/22/17), Italy)
Nguyen, Thi (Team Essex VC, England)
Nichol, Bailey (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Nichol, Valerie (Volleyball Wroclaw S.A., Poland)
Niemer, Stephanie (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
O’Brien, Julia (K.K.T.A Tel-Aviv, Israel)
* Ogbogu, Chiaka (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Olden, Cara (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Paulson, Taylor (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Pesamino, Sasha (Asd Marola, Italy)
Peterson, Amanda (OK Kamnik (released from club 12/21/17), Slovenia)
* Peterson, Amanda (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Phillips, Mar Jana (Santa Lucia, Philippines)
Phillips, Whitney (Team Northumbria, England)
Pickrell, Cassidy (NUC, Switzerland)
Plum, Lauren (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Potts, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Reid, Alexandra (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Reiswig, Anne (Team Northumbria, England)
Reuter, Katrina (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Riccolo, Alexa (Durham University, England)
* Richardson, Capri (KV MSK Oktan Kezmarok, Slovakia)
* Richardson, Capri (TS Innsbruck (released from club 1/9/18), Austria)
Riddle, Chantale (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Rieckhoff, Alexandra (UTS Sydney University Volleyball Club, Australia)
Riley, Margaret (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Rivers, Krystal (Beziers VB, France)
Roberson, Amber (Alwasl Club, United Arab Emirates)
Robinson, Kelsey (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Rolfzen, Amber (Beziers VB, France)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Toray Arrows, Japan)
Rountree, Tess (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Rozier, Kimika (VfL Oythe, Germany)
Sandbothe, Taylor (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Santos, Shawna-Lei (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Schad, Lauren (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Schaudt, Laura (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Schirmer, Luisa (O0809 Asterix Avo Beveren, Belgium)
Schmid, Sarah (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Schoene, Makena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Scott, Regan (Samsun Buyuksehir Anakent, Turkey)
Seaman, Brooke (AEL Limassol, Cyprus)
Sifferlen, Amanda (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Simpson, Taylor (Heungkuklife Pinkspiders, Korea)
Sklar, Emily (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Sklaver, Erika (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Slaughter, Evann (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Snuka, Penina (Generika, Philippines)
Sours, Devanne (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Speaks, Margaret (AC Makedones, Greece)
Spelman, Hayley (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Spooner, Nicole (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Stalzer, Lindsay (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Stapleton, Caila (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Stehling, Kristen (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Sternard, Sara (Durham University, England)
Strickland, Cassandra (Woman Volley, Finland)
Strizak, Michelle (VFM – Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Sullivan, Kathryn (Woman Volley, Finland)
Sullivan, Shannon (A.D. La Curtidora, Spain)
Sullivan, Shelby (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Swagerty, Christy (TV Dingolfing, Germany)
Sybeldon, Lianna (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Tamburri, Jackie (WA Hornets/Pearls Volleyball, Australia)
Tapp, Hannah (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Tapp, Paige (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Terrell, Malina (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Thater, Emily (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Thompson, Kristin (University of Nottingham, England)
Toliver, Holly (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Tom, Logan (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Tom, Logan (V.B. Club Haifa Neve-Shaanan, Israel)
* Tucker, Jordan (USV Schwertberg, Austria)
* Ubben, Macy (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Uiato, Rainette (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Vander Meer, Megan (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Vander Ploeg, Janae (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Violette, Kellie (Pol. S. Giorgio, Italy)
Wade, Melanie (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Wagner, Jessica (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Walbrecht, Kendall (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Walch, Nicole (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Walker, Jessica (PTPS Pila, Poland)
Washington, Deprece (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Waters, Rachel (Wessex, England)
Watson, Karis (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Weidner, Katherine (Maccabi Nazareth Volleyball, Israel)
* Weiss, Heather (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
* Whitaker, Aiyana (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Whitaker, Aiyana (Endeavour Academy (released from club 1/14/18), Australia)
Whitney, Aiyana (Dian Chi College of Yunnan University Women’s Volleyball Club, China)
Whyte, Lauren (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Wilhite, Sarah (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Williams, Ariana (Sens Olympique Club VB, France)
* Wilson, Erica (Izmir BSB, Turkey)
Wilson, Erica (Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye Spor (rel. from club 1/25/18), Turkey)
Wilson, Sierra (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball la Rochette, France)
Wopat, Carly (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
* Wruck, Anna (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
* Wruck, Anna (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Yeazel, Kate (A.S.P. Korinthos, Greece)
Zachary, Eliza (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Aguillard, Antwain (AS Cannes VB, France)
Anderson, Matthew (Zenit Kazan, Russia)
Arslani, Besmir (Durham University, England)
Averill, Taylor (Powervolley Milano 2.0 SSD ARL, Italy)
Bantle, William Jackson (London Lynx, England)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Benesh, Andrew (Lausanne Universite Club, Switzerland)
Benz, Andrew (Solingen Volleys e.V., Germany)
Brickelmaier, George (Wessex, England)
Bui, Connor (Tendring VC, England)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga (released from club 1/28/18), Czech Republic)
Caballero, Noel (London Lynx, England)
Carmody, Thomas (Vammalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Chang, Brendan (IBB London Polonia, England)
* Chappelle II, Christopher (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Chappelle II, Christopher (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen (released from club 1/17/18), Germany)
Christenson, Micah (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Domecus, Gabriel (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Duskey, Jason (Volley Sassuolo A.S.D., Italy)
Ensing, Eric (Panathinaikos AO TAP Athens (released from club 1/10/18), Greece)
Ermi, Shaun (Team Essex VC, England)
Fernandez, Gonzalo (TV Horde 1861 e.V., Germany)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Fifer, Scott (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Goodell, Nicholas (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Guimond, Derek (IBB London Polonia, England)
Hilling, Matthew (Sodertelge VBK (released from club 11/7/17), Sweden)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (Polisportiva Rinascita Lagonegro, Italy)
Hudson, Travis (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Hunt, Nicholas (Middelfart VK, Denmark)
Jaeschke, Thomas (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Johnson, Kristopher (Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua, Romania)
Kenny, Ryan (Durham University, England)
Keohohou, Aliimatua (Durham University, England)
Kessel, Cody (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Kevorken, Scott (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Kingstad, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Lammey, Connor (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Langlois, Jake (Volley Milano s.r.l., Italy)
* Lee, David (UPCN Voley Club, Argentina)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
* Lotman, Paul (Jakarta BNI 46, Indonesia)
Lovett, Austen (London Lynx, England)
Lugo-Rodriguez, Amir (Rennes Volley 35, France)
Manoogian, Ryan (Penzugyor Sport Kft., Hungary)
Marshman, Michael (Plessis Robinson Volleyball, France)
Mather, Ryan (Akaa-Volley, Finland)
McDonnell, Daniel (Trefl Gdansk S.A., Poland)
McFarlane, Zane (Endeavour Academy, Australia)
Meehan, Ryan (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Menzel, Jeffrey (KPS Espadon Szczecin S.A., Poland)
Michelau, Michael (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Minyard, Garrett (Durham University, England)
Mochalski, Eric (Polisportiva Tuscania SSD ARL, Italy)
Moushikhian, Edward (Anorthosis Famagusta (released from club 12/19/17), Cyprus)
* Muagututia, Garrett (Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal)
Niemiec, Nicholas (TUB Bocholt, Germany)
Norman, Joseph (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Nugent, Christopher (VK Ostrava, Czech Republic)
Ogilvie, Mark (Durham University, England)
Palmatier, Alexander (Team Essex VC, England)
Patch, Benjamin (Callipo Sport SRL, Italy)
Penning, Mitchell (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Petty, Gregory (Rennes Volley 35, France)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Pollock, Matthew (Junior Volley Civita Castellana SSD ARL, Italy)
Pranger, John (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Rhein, Scott (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Riecks, Cory (Alwasl Club, United Arab Emirates)
Russell, Aaron (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Russell, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Saeta, Michael (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Sander, Taylor (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Schmidt, Josh (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Schmiegelt, Jacob (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Seif, Jonah (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Seifert, Matt (Ethnikos O.F.P.F., Greece)
Shaw, James (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Shoji, Erik (Top Volley SRL, Italy)
Shoji, Kawika (Volley Milano s.r.l., Italy)
Silbernagel, Drake (Panathinaikos AO TAP Athens, Greece)
Siwicki, Scott (Akaa-Volley, Finland)
Slaught, Alexander (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Smith, David (Aluron Virtu Warta Zawiercie S.A., Poland)
Speller, Relyea (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Stahl, Mitchell (Paris Volley Universite Club, France)
Starkey, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Stewart, Joshua (SC Duo, Estonia)
Tarquinio, Steven (Durham University, England)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Ukkelberg, Alex (Team Northumbria, England)
Vannoy, Hobie (London Lynx, England)
Varona Jr., Juan (London Lynx, England)
* Vega, Gabriel (L.E. Volleys e.V., Germany)
Walsh, Robert (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Watten, Dustin (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Weedon, Jason (University of Nottingham, England)
Weiskircher, Trevor (Gas Pamvochaikos (released from club 11/22/17), Greece)
West, Matthew (Kladno volejbal cz, Czech Republic)
West, Nicholas (Sodertelge VBK, Sweden)
Whitt, Andrew (London Lynx, England)
Wilson, John (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Wood, Cody (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Zyndorf, Oren (Hapoel Mate-Asher/Akko, Israel)
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Donlan, Anna (Melbourne University Blues, Australia)
Rieckhoff, Alexandra (UTS Sydney University Volleyball Club, Australia)
Tamburri, Jackie (WA Hornets/Pearls Volleyball, Australia)
Whitaker, Aiyana (Endeavour Academy (released from club 1/14/18), Australia)
* Detering, Abby (ATSC Kelag Wildcats Klagenfurt, Austria)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Moronu, Ijeoma (VC Tirol, Austria)
* Murray, Hailey (USV Schwertberg, Austria)
* Peterson, Amanda (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Riley, Margaret (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
* Tucker, Jordan (USV Schwertberg, Austria)
Below, Maris (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Genslak, Ashley (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
* Richardson, Capri (TS Innsbruck (released from club 1/9/18), Austria)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (Volleytalteam Lendelede (released from club 1/29/18), Belgium)
Schirmer, Luisa (O0809 Asterix Avo Beveren, Belgium)
* Lloyd, Carli (Gremio Recreativo Barueri, Brazil)
* Newcombe, Sonja (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Hooker, Destinee (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Whitney, Aiyana (Dian Chi College of Yunnan University Women’s Volleyball Club, China)
Wopat, Carly (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Blum, Tiffany (ZOK Nova Gradiska, Croatia)
Ati, Manyi (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Brown, Rebecca (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Seaman, Brooke (AEL Limassol, Cyprus)
Schoene, Makena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Vander Meer, Megan (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Hardman, Jennifer (Amager VK, Denmark)
Harvey, Tasha (KSV, Denmark)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Mattaliano, Cara (Amager VK, Denmark)
Mikals, Sarita (Holte IF, Denmark)
Washington, Deprece (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Agan, Lauren (University of Nottingham, England)
Ahzi, Elima (University of Nottingham, England)
Astarita, Emily (Team Northumbria, England)
Bastian, Kayla (Team Northumbria, England)
Betts, Kasey (University of Bristol, England)
Bierman, Anne (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Burpoe, Michelle (Sheffield, England)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford Ladies, England)
Cash, Samantha (Team Northumbria, England)
Cottrell, Julianne (Oxford Students, England)
Cresswell, Aubrie (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Culpepper, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Davenport, Alexandra (Malory Eagles (London), England)
* Dowd, Elizabeth (Team Northumbria, England)
Ehrlich, Blair (Team Northumbria, England)
Felix, Claire (Durham University, England)
German, Skylar (Wessex, England)
Granado, Whitney (Durham University, England)
Greibe, Emily (Sheffield, England)
Gullatt, Skye (Tendring VC, England)
Headen, Ashley (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Heathcote, Lauren (Team Northumbria, England)
Imrie, Marykate (Durham University, England)
Jankowitz, Sarah (Sheffield, England)
Jenkins, Autumn (Malory Eagles (London) (released from club 11/1/17), England)
Jenkins, Autumn (Pulsepoint London Orcas, England)
Johnston, Ashley (Reading Aces, England)
King, Colleen (Tendring VC, England)
Kjos, Sarah (Team Northumbria, England)
Love, Arielle (Polonia SideOut London, England)
Magill, Olivia (University of Nottingham, England)
Mathis, Chloe (Team Northumbria, England)
Nguyen, Thi (Team Essex VC, England)
Phillips, Whitney (Team Northumbria, England)
Reiswig, Anne (Team Northumbria, England)
Riccolo, Alexa (Durham University, England)
Sternard, Sara (Durham University, England)
Thompson, Kristin (University of Nottingham, England)
Waters, Rachel (Wessex, England)
Blomgren, Sarah (LP Vampula, Finland)
Collins, Chloe (HPK-Naiset, Finland)
Finley, Canace (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Green, Mara (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Hardy, Meredith (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Hervey, Jale’ (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Horner, Suzanne (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Lattin, Oni (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Reid, Alexandra (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Sifferlen, Amanda (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Strickland, Cassandra (Woman Volley, Finland)
Sullivan, Kathryn (Woman Volley, Finland)
Terrell, Malina (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Uiato, Rainette (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Wagner, Jessica (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Averdick, Katherine (ASLJ Croix D’Argent, France)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT Caen, France)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benson, Amanda (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Boykin, Danetta (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Carter, Katie (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Dannemiller, Alexa (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Dugan, Shannon (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Handley, Erica (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Horton, Jeane (VBC Chamalieres (released from club 1/4/18), France)
Hruska, Kathleen (Nimes Volley-Ball, France)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Larson, Jody (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Leggs, Kiesha (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Mau, Tyler-Marie (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Neuenfeldt, Paige (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Olden, Cara (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Rivers, Krystal (Beziers VB, France)
Rolfzen, Amber (Beziers VB, France)
Schad, Lauren (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Schaudt, Laura (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Sklaver, Erika (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Spelman, Hayley (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Vander Ploeg, Janae (Terville Florange O.C., France)
* Whitaker, Aiyana (Club Omnisports De Saint-Fons, France)
Williams, Ariana (Sens Olympique Club VB, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball la Rochette, France)
Adams, McKenzie (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
* Agae, Kayla (TV Gladbeck 1912 e.V., Germany)
Anae, Pati (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Backlund, Ingabritt (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bugg, Madison (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Burgess, Jordan (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Church, Anna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
DeGeest, Krista (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
* Dowd, Lindsay (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Gardner, Chanelle (VC Offenburg, Germany)
George, Addysen (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Holmgren, Romy (TV Furth 1860 e.V., Germany)
Jones, Hailey (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Karagyaurov, Molly (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Keddy, Jennifer (1. VC Wiesbaden (released from club 1/8/18), Germany)
Keller, Jessica (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Kindall, Haley (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Kunz, Leoni (SV Karlsruhe Beiertheim, Germany)
Malloy, Alexandra (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Mariani, Ashley (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
McCage, Mallory (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
McCoy, Evyn (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Nelson, Alicia (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Nichol, Bailey (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Plum, Lauren (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Potts, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Rozier, Kimika (VfL Oythe, Germany)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Slaughter, Evann (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Stehling, Kristen (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Swagerty, Christy (TV Dingolfing, Germany)
Tapp, Paige (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Thater, Emily (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Walbrecht, Kendall (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
* Weiss, Heather (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Brown, Amanda (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Dalton, Shelby (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Holst, Kierra (AC Makedones, Greece)
Niemer, Stephanie (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Speaks, Margaret (AC Makedones, Greece)
Yeazel, Kate (A.S.P. Korinthos, Greece)
Haneline, Kayla (Vasas Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Kinser, Nicole (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
Legros, Dessaa (MTK Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Sours, Devanne (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Wilson, Sierra (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
* Wruck, Anna (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
* Horton, Jeane (Bandung Bank BJB (released from club 1/22/18), Indonesia)
Weidner, Katherine (Maccabi Nazareth Volleyball, Israel)
O’Brien, Julia (K.K.T.A Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Tom, Logan (V.B. Club Haifa Neve-Shaanan, Israel)
* Abbott, Symone (River Volley S.S.D. A.R.L., Italy)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Carlini, Lauren (Pallavolo Scandicci Savino Del Bene SSDRL, Italy)
Dailey, Catherine (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Dixon, TeTori (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Drews, Andrea (SAB Volley (released from club 1/9/18), Italy)
* Drews, Andrea (Pomi Casalmaggiore, Italy)
Easy, Megan (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Agil Volley SSD A RL, Italy)
Hancock, Micha (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Hansen, Whitney (U.S.D. San Giorgio, Italy)
Hebert, Chancey (U.S.D. Altair, Italy)
Hefny, Sara (Pol.Dil. Sport Promotion Games, Italy)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Lee, Simone (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
McMahon, Elizabeth (Volley Soverato SRL, Italy)
Mitchem, Annie (Polisportiva Filottrano SSD RL, Italy)
Newcombe, Sonja (SAB Volley (released from club 12/22/17), Italy)
* Ogbogu, Chiaka (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Pesamino, Sasha (Asd Marola, Italy)
Tapp, Hannah (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Violette, Kellie (Pol. S. Giorgio, Italy)
Wilhite, Sarah (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Akinradewo, Foluke (Hisamitsu Springs, Japan)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Jackson, Cursty (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Johnson, Juliann (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Toray Arrows, Japan)
Campbell, Elizabeth (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Coble, Alaina (KGC Pro Volleyball Club, Korea)
Kingdon, Madison (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Simpson, Taylor (Heungkuklife Pinkspiders, Korea)
Kuhl, Kirsten (CS GYM Volley, Luxembourg)
Reuter, Katrina (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Brauer, Dalton (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Cheviron, Melissa (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Beach, Laura (Eurosped TVT, Netherlands)
Brickerd, Mallory (US, Netherlands)
Kuhel, Isabel (US, Netherlands)
French, Charlie (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Gladstone, Chenay (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Heath, Michelle (NZIS, New Zealand)
Spooner, Nicole (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Tom, Logan (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
* Wruck, Anna (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
* Dennis, Victoria (Circolo Sportivo Italiano, Peru)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Universidad San Martin de Porres, Peru)
Sandbothe, Taylor (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Toliver, Holly (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Bryan, Kennedy (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Hurley, Hillary (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Manu-Olevao, Tai (Cocolife, Philippines)
Mathews, Alexis (Cignal HD Spikers, Philippines)
Milton, Taylor (Cocolife, Philippines)
Phillips, Mar Jana (Santa Lucia, Philippines)
Santos, Shawna-Lei (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Snuka, Penina (Generika, Philippines)
Stalzer, Lindsay (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Clement, Sarah (Trefl Proxima Krakow, Poland)
Grant, Nia (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Holston, Alexandra (Chamik Police S.A., Poland)
Mancuso, Gina (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
McClendon, Deja (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz, Poland)
Nichol, Valerie (Volleyball Wroclaw S.A., Poland)
Walker, Jessica (PTPS Pila, Poland)
Fairs, Erin (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Field, Elizabeth (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Sybeldon, Lianna (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Eckerman, Haley (Proton Saratov Region, Russia)
Hill, Samantha (SMEC 5, Serbia)
* Richardson, Capri (KV MSK Oktan Kezmarok, Slovakia)
* Frantti, Alexandra (OK Kamnik , Slovenia)
Peterson, Amanda (OK Kamnik (released from club 12/21/17), Slovenia)
Angelich, Claire (CP y PD Voley Murcia, Spain)
Ashworth, Taylor (SAD Recuerdo, Spain)
Cannady, Amber (C.V. JAV Olimpico, Spain)
Clark, Brittney (SAD Recuerdo, Spain)
Deal, Clare (Club Volei Monjos, Spain)
Dood, Jessica (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Edelman, Nicole (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Holt, Kyra (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Paulson, Taylor (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Sullivan, Shannon (A.D. La Curtidora, Spain)
Bechtel, Haley (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Belcher, Denise (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Besselsen, Kristen (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Brown, Julia (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Bruns, Taylor (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Giordano, Marjorie (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Hayden, Symone (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Moea’i, Makenzie (Degerfors VBK Orion, Sweden)
Nelson, Kaleigh (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Rountree, Tess (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Schmid, Sarah (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Sklar, Emily (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Wade, Melanie (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Watson, Karis (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Zachary, Eliza (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bergren, Morgan (NUC, Switzerland)
Bucher, Lydia (VBC Pfaffikon, Switzerland)
Clesen, Delaney (VBC Kerzers, Switzerland)
Dockery, Tiana (NUC, Switzerland)
Felinski, Courtney (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Fisher, Arden (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Harbin, Danielle (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Hess, Nicole (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Hudson, Jenelle (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
Legros, Annayka (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Lowak, Angela (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
* Manu-Olevao, Tai (NUC, Switzerland)
McDonald, Jazzmine (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
McKinzie, Amanda (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Ming, Gretchen (VBC Volleya Obwalden (released from club 12/20/17), Switzerland)
Moffett, Sabel (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Pickrell, Cassidy (NUC, Switzerland)
Riddle, Chantale (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Stapleton, Caila (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Strizak, Michelle (VFM – Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Sullivan, Shelby (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
* Ubben, Macy (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Walch, Nicole (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Whyte, Lauren (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Freeman, Sareea (Supreme VC, Thailand)
Adams, Rachael (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Maltepe Yali Spor Kulubu (released from club 10/18/17), Turkey)
Larson, Jordan (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Robinson, Kelsey (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Scott, Regan (Samsun Buyuksehir Anakent, Turkey)
Wilson, Erica (Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye Spor (rel. from club 1/25/18), Turkey)
* Wilson, Erica (Izmir BSB, Turkey)
Bell, Katherine (Balikesir Buyuksehir Belediye Spor Kulubu Dernegi, Turkey)
Roberson, Amber (Alwasl Club, United Arab Emirates)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
* Lee, David (UPCN Voley Club, Argentina)
McFarlane, Zane (Endeavour Academy, Australia)
Norman, Joseph (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Moushikhian, Edward (Anorthosis Famagusta (released from club 12/19/17), Cyprus)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga (released from club 1/28/18), Czech Republic)
Nugent, Christopher (VK Ostrava, Czech Republic)
West, Matthew (Kladno volejbal cz, Czech Republic)
* Chappelle II, Christopher (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Hunt, Nicholas (Middelfart VK, Denmark)
Arslani, Besmir (Durham University, England)
Bantle, William Jackson (London Lynx, England)
Brickelmaier, George (Wessex, England)
Bui, Connor (Tendring VC, England)
Caballero, Noel (London Lynx, England)
Chang, Brendan (IBB London Polonia, England)
Ermi, Shaun (Team Essex VC, England)
Guimond, Derek (IBB London Polonia, England)
Kenny, Ryan (Durham University, England)
Keohohou, Aliimatua (Durham University, England)
Kingstad, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Lovett, Austen (London Lynx, England)
Minyard, Garrett (Durham University, England)
Ogilvie, Mark (Durham University, England)
Palmatier, Alexander (Team Essex VC, England)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Starkey, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Tarquinio, Steven (Durham University, England)
Ukkelberg, Alex (Team Northumbria, England)
Vannoy, Hobie (London Lynx, England)
Varona Jr., Juan (London Lynx, England)
Weedon, Jason (University of Nottingham, England)
Whitt, Andrew (London Lynx, England)
Wood, Cody (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Michelau, Michael (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Schmiegelt, Jacob (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Speller, Relyea (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Stewart, Joshua (SC Duo, Estonia)
Carmody, Thomas (Vammalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Domecus, Gabriel (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Fifer, Scott (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Mather, Ryan (Akaa-Volley, Finland)
Siwicki, Scott (Akaa-Volley, Finland)
Walsh, Robert (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Wilson, John (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Aguillard, Antwain (AS Cannes VB, France)
Lugo-Rodriguez, Amir (Rennes Volley 35, France)
Marshman, Michael (Plessis Robinson Volleyball, France)
Petty, Gregory (Rennes Volley 35, France)
Saeta, Michael (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Stahl, Mitchell (Paris Volley Universite Club, France)
Benz, Andrew (Solingen Volleys e.V., Germany)
Chappelle II, Christopher (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen (released from club 1/17/18), Germany)
Fernandez, Gonzalo (TV Horde 1861 e.V., Germany)
Hudson, Travis (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Kevorken, Scott (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Lammey, Connor (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Niemiec, Nicholas (TUB Bocholt, Germany)
Pranger, John (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Russell, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
* Vega, Gabriel (L.E. Volleys e.V., Germany)
Ensing, Eric (Panathinaikos AO TAP Athens (released from club 1/10/18), Greece)
Seifert, Matt (Ethnikos O.F.P.F., Greece)
Silbernagel, Drake (Panathinaikos AO TAP Athens, Greece)
Weiskircher, Trevor (Gas Pamvochaikos (released from club 11/22/17), Greece)
Manoogian, Ryan (Penzugyor Sport Kft., Hungary)
* Lotman, Paul (Jakarta BNI 46, Indonesia)
Zyndorf, Oren (Hapoel Mate-Asher/Akko, Israel)
Averill, Taylor (Powervolley Milano 2.0 SSD ARL, Italy)
Christenson, Micah (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Duskey, Jason (Volley Sassuolo A.S.D., Italy)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (Polisportiva Rinascita Lagonegro, Italy)
Jaeschke, Thomas (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Langlois, Jake (Volley Milano s.r.l., Italy)
Mochalski, Eric (Polisportiva Tuscania SSD ARL, Italy)
Patch, Benjamin (Callipo Sport SRL, Italy)
Penning, Mitchell (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Pollock, Matthew (Junior Volley Civita Castellana SSD ARL, Italy)
Russell, Aaron (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Sander, Taylor (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Shaw, James (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Shoji, Erik (Top Volley SRL, Italy)
Shoji, Kawika (Volley Milano s.r.l., Italy)
Meehan, Ryan (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
McDonnell, Daniel (Trefl Gdansk S.A., Poland)
Menzel, Jeffrey (KPS Espadon Szczecin S.A., Poland)
Seif, Jonah (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Smith, David (Aluron Virtu Warta Zawiercie S.A., Poland)
Watten, Dustin (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
* Muagututia, Garrett (Sporting Clube de Portugal, Portugal)
Johnson, Kristopher (Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua, Romania)
Rhein, Scott (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Anderson, Matthew (Zenit Kazan, Russia)
Slaught, Alexander (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Goodell, Nicholas (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Hilling, Matthew (Sodertelge VBK (released from club 11/7/17), Sweden)
West, Nicholas (Sodertelge VBK, Sweden)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Benesh, Andrew (Lausanne Universite Club, Switzerland)
Schmidt, Josh (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Riecks, Cory (Alwasl Club, United Arab Emirates)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States hit double-digits on medal count when all four of the beach teams at the NORCECA Punta Cana tournament finished on the podium.
Bill Kolinske and Miles Evans won the men’s gold medal and were joined on the podium by bronze finishers Billy Allen and Stafford Slick. In the women’s tournament, Jace Pardon and Lara Dykstra earned silver and Delaney Knudsen and Corinne Quiggle took home bronze.
USA Volleyball now has 11 medals on the NORCECA Continental Tour in 2017, the most for any country.
Bill Kolinske and Miles Evans were 3-0 in the pool play matches, then earned a victory against Guadeloupe in the quarterfinal before facing compatriots Billy Allen and Stafford Slick in the semifinals. USA commonly plays an all-American semifinal on the NORCECA Tour, this time Kolinske/Evans took the win 21-18, 21-15, to advance to the gold medal match.
In the finale, Kolinske/Evans only needed 34 minutes to beat Canada’s Sergiy Grabovskyy/Fiodar Kazhamiaka, 21-19, 21-15. The first-place finish marked individual international career-bests for Evans and Kolinske. In the bronze medal match, Allen/Slick topped the Dominican Republic, 21-15, 21-13. Allen/Slick finished the tournament with a 4-1 record.
In women’s play, both U.S. pairs were in the same pool, which saw Corinne Quiggle/Delaney Knudsen go 3-0 and Jace Pardon/Lara Dysktra 2-1, a lone loss to Quiggle/Knudsen, 21-12, 21-17. Both duos swept their quarterfinal matches to meet again, this time in the semifinal round.
In the semifinals, Pardon/Dkystra earned the victory over Quiggle/Knudsen, 21-18, 19-21, 15-11, to head into their second-consecutive gold medal match appearance. In the final, Canada’s Julie Gordon/Sophie Bukovec beat Pardon/Dykstra, 21-19, 21-19. Knudsen/Quiggle went on to top Canada’s other team for bronze, 21-14, 21-11.
Silver medal finishers @JacePardon Lara Dysktra now have 3 medals on 2017 @NorcecaInfo Tour https://t.co/ZwfJ4Qn27y pic.twitter.com/wXW9Q9TWqw
— USAV Beach (@USAVBeach) September 18, 2017
| NORCECA Punta Cana Roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Entry | |||||
| Bill Kolinske | Miles Evans | Main Draw | ||||
| Stafford Slick | Billy Allen | Main Draw | ||||
| Jace Pardon | Lara Dykstra | Main Draw | ||||
| Delaney Knudsen | Corinne Quiggle | Main Draw | ||||
| Staff | ||||||
| Ciara Cappo | Sports Medicine, DC | |||||
RESULTS
Women | Punta Cana | Sept. 15-17
1. Julie Gordon/Sophie Bukovec, CAN
2. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
3. Delaney Knudsen/Corinne Quiggle
Men | Punta Cana | Sept. 15-17
1. Miles Evans/Bill Kolinske
2. Sergiy Grabovskyy/Fiodar Kazhamiaka, CAN
3. Billy Allen/Stafford Slick
Women | Varadero | July 14-16
1. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
2. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
3. Lianma Flores/Yanisleidis Sanchez, CUB
4. Karissa Cook/Katie Spieler
Men | Varadero | July 14-16
1. Nivaldo Diaz/Sergio Gonzalez, CUB
2. Jeremy Casebeer/John Mayer
3. Chichi Aguilera/Luis Reyes, CUB
7. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | Ochos Rios | June 23-25
1. Jamie Broder/Sophie Bukovec, CAN
2. Lianma Flores/Yanisleidis Sanchez, CUB
3. Karissa Cook/Katie Spieler
5. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
Men | Ochos Rios | June 23-25
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Miles Evans/Bill Kolinske
3. Aaron Nusbaum/Josh Binstock, CAN
5. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | Playoff #2, May 16
1. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
2. Katie Spieler/Karissa Cook
3. Lara Dykstra/Jace Pardon
Men | Playoff #2, May 16
1. Billy Allen/Stafford Slick
2. Bill Kolinske/Miles Evans
3. Mark Burik/Avery Drost
Women | Cayman Islands | April 21-23
1. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
2. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
3. Jamie Broder/Caleigh Whitaker, CAN
4. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
Men | Cayman Islands | April 21-23
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Maverick Hatch/Garrett May, CAN
3. Mark Burik/Bill Kolinske
9. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | La Paz | April 7-9
1. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
2. Heather Bansley/Brandie Wilkerson, CAN
3. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
6. Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day
Men | La Paz | April 7-9
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Juan Virgen/Lombardo Ontiveros, MEX
3. Josue Gaxiola/Jose Rubio, MEX
4. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
9. Stafford Slick/Reid Priddy
Women | Playoff #1 | March 22
1. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
2. Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day
3. Lara Dykstra/Jace Pardon
Men | Playoff #1 | March 22
1. Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner
2. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
3. Stafford Slick/Reid Priddy
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2018) – USA Volleyball has processed 388 international transfer certificates (287 females, 101 males) allowing United States citizens to compete in foreign professional volleyball leagues for the 2017-18 season as of Nov. 30 – an increase of 20 players since the Nov. 30, 2017 report. Additional transfers are expected to be processed throughout the winter months.
On the women’s side, athletes have transferred to play in 35 different countries. England has 38 United States citizens playing in its league, Germany 37 players, France with 27 players, Switzerland with 23 players, Italy with 20 players, and Finland and Sweden with 15 players each. Among the notable transfers since the previous release on Nov. 30, Paige Tapp has signed to play with Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga. Simone Lee, who was part of Penn State’s NCAA national semifinal team, has agreed to play for Imoco Volley Conegliano in the Italian Serie A1.
Among the popular destinations for U.S. men’s international transfers include England with 24 players, Italy with 18 athletes and Germany with 11 athletes.
Both the U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Teams have 11 players each competing in Italy.
In total, 36 different countries have U.S. athletes participating in the 2017-18 club season.
USA Volleyball processed a record 400 international transfers for the 2016-17 season. USA Volleyball has processed 10 more international transfers from this point a year ago.
The International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is a mandatory requirement of the FIVB for athletes to transfer from one National Federation (country) to another National Federation (country) to play in professional leagues. All National Federations are required to follow this established procedure. For details, refer to the FIVB Sports Regulations (2013) Section 45.3.
Women’s Transfers to 35 Countries/Federations
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Men’s Transfers to 22 Countries/Federations
Australia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates
Women’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Men’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Abukusumo-Whitney, Aiyana (Dian Chi College of Yunnan University Women’s Volleyball Club, China)
Adams, McKenzie (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Adams, Rachael (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Agan, Lauren (University of Nottingham, England)
Ahzi, Elima (University of Nottingham, England)
Akinradewo, Foluke (Hisamitsu Springs, Japan)
Anae, Pati (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Angelich, Claire (CP y PD Voley Murcia, Spain)
Ashworth, Taylor (SAD Recuerdo, Spain)
Astarita, Emily (Team Northumbria, England)
Ati, Manyi (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Averdick, Katherine (ASLJ Croix D’Argent, France)
Backlund, Ingabritt (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT Caen, France)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Bastian, Kayla (Team Northumbria, England)
Beach, Laura (Eurosped TVT, Netherlands)
Bechtel, Haley (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Belcher, Denise (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Bell, Katherine (Balikesir Buyuksehir Belediye Spor Kulubu Dernegi, Turkey)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Below, Maris (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Benson, Amanda (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Bergren, Morgan (NUC, Switzerland)
Besselsen, Kristen (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Betts, Kasey (University of Bristol, England)
Bierman, Anne (Malory Eagles, England)
Blomgren, Sarah (LP Vampula, Finland)
Blum, Tiffany (ZOK Nova Gradiska, Croatia)
Boykin, Danetta (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Brauer, Dalton (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Brickerd, Mallory (US, Netherlands)
Brown, Amanda (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Brown, Julia (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Brown, Rebecca (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Bruns, Taylor (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Bryan, Kennedy (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Bucher, Lydia (VBC Pfaffikon, Switzerland)
Bugg, Madison (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Burgess, Jordan (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Burpoe, Michelle (Sheffield, England)
Campbell, Elizabeth (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford Ladies, England)
Cannady, Amber (C.V. JAV Olimpico, Spain)
Carlini, Lauren (Pallavolo Scandicci Savino Del Bene SSDRL, Italy)
Carter, Katie (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Cash, Samantha (Team Northumbria, England)
Cheviron, Melissa (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Church, Anna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Clark, Brittney (SAD Recuerdo, Spain)
Clement, Sarah (Trefl Proxima Krakow, Poland)
Clesen, Delaney (VBC Kerzers, Switzerland)
Coble, Alaina (KGC Pro Volleyball Club, Korea)
Collins, Chloe (HPK-Naiset, Finland)
Cottrell, Julianne (Oxford Students, England)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Cresswell, Aubrie (Malory Eagles, England)
Culpepper, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Dailey, Catherine (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Dalton, Shelby (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Dannemiller, Alexa (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Davenport, Alexandra (Malory Eagles, England)
Deal, Clare (Club Volei Monjos, Spain)
DeGeest, Krista (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Maltepe Yali Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Maltepe Yali Spor Kulubu (released from club 10/18/17), Turkey)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Dixon, TeTori (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Dockery, Tiana (NUC, Switzerland)
Donlan, Anna (Melbourne University Blues, Australia)
Dood, Jessica (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Dowd, Lindsay (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Drews, Andrea (SAB Volley (released from club 1/9/18), Italy)
Dugan, Shannon (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Easy, Megan (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Eckerman, Haley (Proton Saratov Region, Russia)
Edelman, Nicole (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Ehrlich, Blair (Team Northumbria, England)
Fairs, Erin (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Felinski, Courtney (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Felix, Claire (Durham University, England)
Field, Elizabeth (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Finley, Canace (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Fisher, Arden (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Freeman, Sareea (Supreme VC, Thailand)
French, Charlie (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Gardner, Chanelle (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Genslak, Ashley (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
George, Addysen (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
German, Skylar (Wessex, England)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Agil Volley SSD A RL, Italy)
Giordano, Marjorie (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Gladstone, Chenay (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Granado, Whitney (Durham University, England)
Grant, Nia (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Green, Mara (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Greibe, Emily (Sheffield, England)
Gullatt, Skye (Tendring VC, England)
Hancock, Micha (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Handley, Erica (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Haneline, Kayla (Vasas Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hansen, Whitney (U.S.D. San Giorgio, Italy)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (Volleytalteam Lendelede, Belgium)
Harbin, Danielle (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Hardman, Jennifer (Amager VK, Denmark)
Hardy, Meredith (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Harvey, Tasha (KSV, Denmark)
Hayden, Symone (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Headen, Ashley (Malory Eagles, England)
Heath, Michelle (NZIS, New Zealand)
Heathcote, Lauren (Team Northumbria, England)
Hebert, Chancey (U.S.D. Altair, Italy)
Hefny, Sara (Pol.Dil. Sport Promotion Games, Italy)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hervey, Jale’ (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Hess, Nicole (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Hill, Samantha (SMEC 5, Serbia)
Holmgren, Romy (TV Furth 1860 e.V., Germany)
Holst, Kierra (AC Makedones, Greece)
Holston, Alexandra (Chamik Police S.A., Poland)
Holt, Kyra (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Hooker, Destinee (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Horner, Suzanne (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Horton, Jeane (VBC Chamalieres (released from club 1/4/18), France)
Hruska, Kathleen (Nimes Volley-Ball, France)
Hudson, Jenelle (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
Hurley, Hillary (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Imrie, Marykate (Durham University, England)
Jackson, Cursty (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Jankowitz, Sarah (Sheffield, England)
Jenkins, Autumn (Malory Eagles (released from club 11/1/17), England)
Jenkins, Autumn (Pulsepoint London Orcas, England)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Johnson, Juliann (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Johnston, Ashley (Reading Aces, England)
Jones, Hailey (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Karagyaurov, Molly (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Keddy, Jennifer (1. VC Wiesbaden (released from club 1/8/18), Germany)
Keller, Jessica (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Kindall, Haley (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
King, Colleen (Tendring VC, England)
Kingdon, Madison (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Kinser, Nicole (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
Kjos, Sarah (Team Northumbria, England)
Kuhel, Isabel (US, Netherlands)
Kuhl, Kirsten (CS GYM Volley, Luxembourg)
Kunz, Leoni (SV Karlsruhe Beiertheim, Germany)
Larson, Jody (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Larson, Jordan (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lattin, Oni (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Lee, Simone (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Leggs, Kiesha (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Legros, Annayka (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Legros, Dessaa (MTK Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Love, Arielle (Polonia SideOut London, England)
Lowak, Angela (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Magill, Olivia (University of Nottingham, England)
Malloy, Alexandra (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Mancuso, Gina (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
Manu-Olevao, Tai (Cocolife, Philippines)
Mariani, Ashley (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Mathews, Alexis (Cignal HD Spikers, Philippines)
Mathis, Chloe (Team Northumbria, England)
Mattaliano, Cara (Amager VK, Denmark)
Mau, Tyler-Marie (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Universidad San Martin de Porres, Peru)
McCage, Mallory (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
McClendon, Deja (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz, Poland)
McCoy, Evyn (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
McDonald, Jazzmine (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
McKinzie, Amanda (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
McMahon, Elizabeth (Volley Soverato SRL, Italy)
Mikals, Sarita (Holte IF, Denmark)
Milton, Taylor (Cocolife, Philippines)
Ming, Gretchen (VBC Volleya Obwalden (released from club 12/20/17), Switzerland)
Mitchem, Annie (Polisportiva Filottrano SSD RL, Italy)
Moea’i, Makenzie (Degerfors VBK Orion, Sweden)
Moffett, Sabel (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Moronu, Ijeoma (VC Tirol, Austria)
Nelson, Alicia (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Nelson, Kaleigh (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Neuenfeldt, Paige (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Newcombe, Sonja (SAB Volley (released from club 12/22/17), Italy)
Nguyen, Thi (Team Essex VC, England)
Nichol, Bailey (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Nichol, Valerie (Volleyball Wroclaw S.A., Poland)
Niemer, Stephanie (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
O’Brien, Julia (K.K.T.A Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Olden, Cara (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Paulson, Taylor (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Pesamino, Sasha (Asd Marola, Italy)
Peterson, Amanda (OK Kamnik (released from club 12/21/17), Slovenia)
Phillips, Mar Jana (Santa Lucia, Philippines)
Phillips, Whitney (Team Northumbria, England)
Pickrell, Cassidy (NUC, Switzerland)
Plum, Lauren (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Potts, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Reid, Alexandra (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Reiswig, Anne (Team Northumbria, England)
Reuter, Katrina (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Riccolo, Alexa (Durham University, England)
Richardson, Capri (TS Innsbruck (released from club 1/9/18), Austria)
Riddle, Chantale (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Rieckhoff, Alexandra (UTS Sydney University Volleyball Club, Australia)
Riley, Margaret (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Rivers, Krystal (Beziers VB, France)
Roberson, Amber (Alwasl Club, United Arab Emirates)
Robinson, Kelsey (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Rolfzen, Amber (Beziers VB, France)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Toray Arrows, Japan)
Rountree, Tess (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Rozier, Kimika (VfL Oythe, Germany)
Sandbothe, Taylor (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Santos, Shawna-Lei (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Schad, Lauren (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Schaudt, Laura (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Schirmer, Luisa (O0809 Asterix Avo Beveren, Belgium)
Schmid, Sarah (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Schoene, Makena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Scott, Regan (Samsun Buyuksehir Anakent, Turkey)
Seaman, Brooke (AEL Limassol, Cyprus)
Sifferlen, Amanda (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Simpson, Taylor (Heungkuklife Pinkspiders, Korea)
Sklar, Emily (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Sklaver, Erika (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Slaughter, Evann (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Snuka, Penina (Generika, Philippines)
Sours, Devanne (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Speaks, Margaret (AC Makedones, Greece)
Spelman, Hayley (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Spooner, Nicole (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Stalzer, Lindsay (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Stapleton, Caila (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Stehling, Kristen (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Sternard, Sara (Durham University, England)
Strickland, Cassandra (Woman Volley, Finland)
Strizak, Michelle (VFM – Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Sullivan, Kathryn (Woman Volley, Finland)
Sullivan, Shannon (A.D. La Curtidora, Spain)
Sullivan, Shelby (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Swagerty, Christy (TV Dingolfing, Germany)
Sybeldon, Lianna (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Tamburri, Jackie (WA Hornets/Pearls Volleyball, Australia)
Tapp, Hannah (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Tapp, Paige (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Terrell, Malina (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Thater, Emily (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Thompson, Kristin (University of Nottingham, England)
Toliver, Holly (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Tom, Logan (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Tom, Logan (V.B. Club Haifa Neve-Shaanan, Israel)
Uiato, Rainette (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Vander Meer, Megan (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Vander Ploeg, Janae (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Violette, Kellie (Pol. S. Giorgio, Italy)
Wade, Melanie (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Wagner, Jessica (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Walbrecht, Kendall (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Walch, Nicole (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Walker, Jessica (PTPS Pila, Poland)
Washington, Deprece (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Waters, Rachel (Wessex, England)
Watson, Karis (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Weidner, Katherine (Maccabi Nazareth Volleyball, Israel)
Whitaker, Ayana (Endeavour Academy, Australia)
Whyte, Lauren (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Wilhite, Sarah (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Williams, Ariana (Sens Olympique Club VB, France)
Wilson, Erica (Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye Spor, Turkey)
Wilson, Sierra (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball la Rochette, France)
Wopat, Carly (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Wruck, Anna (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Yeazel, Kate (A.S.P. Korinthos, Greece)
Zachary, Eliza (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Aguillard, Antwain (AS Cannes VB, France)
Anderson, Matthew (Zenit Kazan, Russia)
Arslani, Besmir (Durham University, England)
Averill, Taylor (Powervolley Milano 2.0 SSD ARL, Italy)
Bantle, William Jackson (London Lynx, England)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Benesh, Andrew (Lausanne Universite Club, Switzerland)
Benz, Andrew (Solingen Volleys e.V., Germany)
Brickelmaier, George (Wessex, England)
Bui, Connor (Tendring VC, England)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Caballero, Noel (London Lynx, England)
Carmody, Thomas (Vammalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Chang, Brendan (IBB London Polonia, England)
Chappelle II, Christopher (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Christenson, Micah (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Domecus, Gabriel (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Duskey, Jason (Volley Sassuolo A.S.D., Italy)
Ensing, Eric (Panathinaikos AO TAP Athens, Greece)
Ermi, Shaun (Team Essex VC, England)
Fernandez, Gonzalo (TV Horde 1861 e.V., Germany)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Fifer, Scott (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Goodell, Nicholas (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Guimond, Derek (IBB London Polonia, England)
Hilling, Matthew (Sodertelge VBK (released from club 11/7/17), Sweden)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (Polisportiva Rinascita Lagonegro, Italy)
Hudson, Travis (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Hunt, Nicholas (Middelfart VK, Denmark)
Jaeschke, Thomas (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Johnson, Kristopher (Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua, Romania)
Kenny, Ryan (Durham University, England)
Keohohou, Aliimatua (Durham University, England)
Kessel, Cody (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Kevorken, Scott (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Kingstad, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Lammey, Connor (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Langlois, Jake (Volley Milano s.r.l., Italy)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Lovett, Austen (London Lynx, England)
Lugo-Rodriguez, Amir (Rennes Volley 35, France)
Manoogian, Ryan (Penzugyor Sport Kft., Hungary)
Marshman, Michael (Plessis Robinson Volleyball, France)
Mather, Ryan (Akaa-Volley, Finland)
McDonnell, Daniel (Trefl Gdansk S.A., Poland)
McFarlane, Zane (Endeavour Academy, Australia)
Meehan, Ryan (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Menzel, Jeffrey (KPS Espadon Szczecin S.A., Poland)
Michelau, Michael (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Minyard, Garrett (Durham University, England)
Mochalski, Eric (Polisportiva Tuscania SSD ARL, Italy)
Moushikhian, Edward (Anorthosis Famagusta (released from club 12/19/17), Cyprus)
Niemiec, Nicholas (TUB Bocholt, Germany)
Norman, Joseph (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Nugent, Christopher (VK Ostrava, Czech Republic)
Ogilvie, Mark (Durham University, England)
Palmatier, Alexander (Team Essex VC, England)
Patch, Benjamin (Callipo Sport SRL, Italy)
Penning, Mitchell (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Petty, Gregory (Rennes Volley 35, France)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Pollock, Matthew (Junior Volley Civita Castellana SSD ARL, Italy)
Pranger, John (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Rhein, Scott (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Riecks, Cory (Alwasl Club, United Arab Emirates)
Russell, Aaron (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Russell, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Saeta, Michael (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Sander, Taylor (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Schmidt, Josh (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Schmiegelt, Jacob (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Seif, Jonah (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Seifert, Matt (Ethnikos O.F.P.F., Greece)
Shaw, James (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Shoji, Erik (Top Volley SRL, Italy)
Shoji, Kawika (Volley Milano s.r.l., Italy)
Silbernagel, Drake (Panathinaikos AO TAP Athens, Greece)
Siwicki, Scott (Akaa-Volley, Finland)
Slaught, Alexander (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Smith, David (Aluron Virtu Warta Zawiercie S.A., Poland)
Speller, Relyea (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Stahl, Mitchell (Paris Volley Universite Club, France)
Starkey, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Stewart, Joshua (SC Duo, Estonia)
Tarquinio, Steven (Durham University, England)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Ukkelberg, Alex (Team Northumbria, England)
Vannoy, Hobie (London Lynx, England)
Varona Jr., Juan (London Lynx, England)
Walsh, Robert (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Watten, Dustin (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Weedon, Jason (University of Nottingham, England)
Weiskircher, Trevor (Gas Pamvochaikos (released from club 11/22/17), Greece)
West, Matthew (Kladno volejbal cz, Czech Republic)
West, Nicholas (Sodertelge VBK, Sweden)
Whitt, Andrew (London Lynx, England)
Wilson, John (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Wood, Cody (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Zyndorf, Oren (Hapoel Mate-Asher/Akko, Israel)
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Donlan, Anna (Melbourne University Blues, Australia)
Rieckhoff, Alexandra (UTS Sydney University Volleyball Club, Australia)
Tamburri, Jackie (WA Hornets/Pearls Volleyball, Australia)
Whitaker, Ayana (Endeavour Academy, Australia)
Hill, Paige (PSV VBG Salzburg, Austria)
Moronu, Ijeoma (VC Tirol, Austria)
Riley, Margaret (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Below, Maris (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Genslak, Ashley (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Richardson, Capri (TS Innsbruck (released from club 1/9/18), Austria)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (Volleytalteam Lendelede, Belgium)
Schirmer, Luisa (O0809 Asterix Avo Beveren, Belgium)
Fawcett, Nicole (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Hooker, Destinee (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Abukusumo-Whitney, Aiyana (Dian Chi College of Yunnan University Women’s Volleyball Club, China)
Wopat, Carly (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Blum, Tiffany (ZOK Nova Gradiska, Croatia)
Ati, Manyi (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Brown, Rebecca (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Olympiada Neapolis, Cyprus)
Seaman, Brooke (AEL Limassol, Cyprus)
Schoene, Makena (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Vander Meer, Megan (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Cramp, Ava (Holte IF, Denmark)
Hardman, Jennifer (Amager VK, Denmark)
Harvey, Tasha (KSV, Denmark)
Martinez-Lavin, Sofia (Holte IF, Denmark)
Mattaliano, Cara (Amager VK, Denmark)
Mikals, Sarita (Holte IF, Denmark)
Washington, Deprece (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Agan, Lauren (University of Nottingham, England)
Ahzi, Elima (University of Nottingham, England)
Astarita, Emily (Team Northumbria, England)
Bastian, Kayla (Team Northumbria, England)
Betts, Kasey (University of Bristol, England)
Bierman, Anne (Malory Eagles, England)
Burpoe, Michelle (Sheffield, England)
Canady, LeAnn (Dartford Ladies, England)
Cash, Samantha (Team Northumbria, England)
Cottrell, Julianne (Oxford Students, England)
Cresswell, Aubrie (Malory Eagles, England)
Culpepper, Elizabeth (Durham University, England)
Davenport, Alexandra (Malory Eagles, England)
Ehrlich, Blair (Team Northumbria, England)
Felix, Claire (Durham University, England)
German, Skylar (Wessex, England)
Granado, Whitney (Durham University, England)
Greibe, Emily (Sheffield, England)
Gullatt, Skye (Tendring VC, England)
Headen, Ashley (Malory Eagles, England)
Heathcote, Lauren (Team Northumbria, England)
Imrie, Marykate (Durham University, England)
Jankowitz, Sarah (Sheffield, England)
Jenkins, Autumn (Malory Eagles (released from club 11/1/17), England)
Jenkins, Autumn (Pulsepoint London Orcas, England)
Johnston, Ashley (Reading Aces, England)
King, Colleen (Tendring VC, England)
Kjos, Sarah (Team Northumbria, England)
Love, Arielle (Polonia SideOut London, England)
Magill, Olivia (University of Nottingham, England)
Mathis, Chloe (Team Northumbria, England)
Nguyen, Thi (Team Essex VC, England)
Phillips, Whitney (Team Northumbria, England)
Reiswig, Anne (Team Northumbria, England)
Riccolo, Alexa (Durham University, England)
Sternard, Sara (Durham University, England)
Thompson, Kristin (University of Nottingham, England)
Waters, Rachel (Wessex, England)
Blomgren, Sarah (LP Vampula, Finland)
Collins, Chloe (HPK-Naiset, Finland)
Finley, Canace (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Green, Mara (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Hardy, Meredith (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Hervey, Jale’ (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Horner, Suzanne (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Lattin, Oni (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Reid, Alexandra (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Sifferlen, Amanda (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Strickland, Cassandra (Woman Volley, Finland)
Sullivan, Kathryn (Woman Volley, Finland)
Terrell, Malina (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Uiato, Rainette (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Wagner, Jessica (LP Kangasala, Finland)
Averdick, Katherine (ASLJ Croix D’Argent, France)
Baker, Alysia (ASPTT Caen, France)
Bell, Lacey (VB Pexinois Niort, France)
Benson, Amanda (Vandoeuvre Nancy, France)
Boykin, Danetta (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Carter, Katie (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Dannemiller, Alexa (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Dugan, Shannon (Istres Provence V.B., France)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Handley, Erica (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Horton, Jeane (VBC Chamalieres (released from club 1/4/18), France)
Hruska, Kathleen (Nimes Volley-Ball, France)
Johnson, Janisa (Beziers VB, France)
Larson, Jody (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Leggs, Kiesha (Saint-Raphael Var Volley, France)
Mau, Tyler-Marie (Volley-Ball Nantes, France)
Neuenfeldt, Paige (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Olden, Cara (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Rivers, Krystal (Beziers VB, France)
Rolfzen, Amber (Beziers VB, France)
Schad, Lauren (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Schaudt, Laura (CEP Poitiers St Benoit, France)
Sklaver, Erika (AS Vallee De La Sauer, France)
Spelman, Hayley (ASPTT Mulhouse V.B., France)
Vander Ploeg, Janae (Terville Florange O.C., France)
Williams, Ariana (Sens Olympique Club VB, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball la Rochette, France)
Adams, McKenzie (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Anae, Pati (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Backlund, Ingabritt (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Bugg, Madison (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Burgess, Jordan (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Church, Anna (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
DeGeest, Krista (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Dowd, Lindsay (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Gardner, Chanelle (VC Offenburg, Germany)
George, Addysen (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Holmgren, Romy (TV Furth 1860 e.V., Germany)
Jones, Hailey (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg II, Germany)
Karagyaurov, Molly (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Keddy, Jennifer (1. VC Wiesbaden (released from club 1/8/18), Germany)
Keller, Jessica (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Kindall, Haley (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Kunz, Leoni (SV Karlsruhe Beiertheim, Germany)
Malloy, Alexandra (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Mariani, Ashley (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
McCage, Mallory (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
McCoy, Evyn (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Nelson, Alicia (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Nichol, Bailey (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Plum, Lauren (VfB 91 Suhl e.V., Germany)
Potts, Jenna (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Poynter, McKenna (TSG Backnang, Germany)
Rozier, Kimika (VfL Oythe, Germany)
Schmitt, Bailey (Turnverein Bitburg 1911 e.V., Germany)
Slaughter, Evann (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Stehling, Kristen (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Swagerty, Christy (TV Dingolfing, Germany)
Tapp, Paige (MTV Stuttgart 1843 e.V., Germany)
Thater, Emily (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Walbrecht, Kendall (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Brown, Amanda (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Dalton, Shelby (Pannaxiakos A.O.N., Greece)
Holst, Kierra (AC Makedones, Greece)
Niemer, Stephanie (Olympiacos SFP Piraeus, Greece)
Speaks, Margaret (AC Makedones, Greece)
Yeazel, Kate (A.S.P. Korinthos, Greece)
Haneline, Kayla (Vasas Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Kinser, Nicole (HVSE Sport Kft., Hungary)
Legros, Dessaa (MTK Roplabda Kft., Hungary)
Sours, Devanne (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Wilson, Sierra (Balatonfured Varos Sportjaert Kozhasznu Alapitvany, Hungary)
Weidner, Katherine (Maccabi Nazareth Volleyball, Israel)
O’Brien, Julia (K.K.T.A Tel-Aviv, Israel)
Tom, Logan (V.B. Club Haifa Neve-Shaanan, Israel)
Bartsch-Hackley, Michelle (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Carlini, Lauren (Pallavolo Scandicci Savino Del Bene SSDRL, Italy)
Dailey, Catherine (Volley Millenium Brescia SSD ARL, Italy)
Dixon, TeTori (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Drews, Andrea (SAB Volley (released from club 1/9/18), Italy)
Easy, Megan (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (Agil Volley SSD A RL, Italy)
Hancock, Micha (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Hansen, Whitney (U.S.D. San Giorgio, Italy)
Hebert, Chancey (U.S.D. Altair, Italy)
Hefny, Sara (Pol.Dil. Sport Promotion Games, Italy)
Hill, Kimberly (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
Lee, Simone (Imoco Volley SRL SSD, Italy)
McMahon, Elizabeth (Volley Soverato SRL, Italy)
Mitchem, Annie (Polisportiva Filottrano SSD RL, Italy)
Newcombe, Sonja (SAB Volley (released from club 12/22/17), Italy)
Pesamino, Sasha (Asd Marola, Italy)
Tapp, Hannah (Azzurra Volley San Casciano SSD ARL, Italy)
Violette, Kellie (Pol. S. Giorgio, Italy)
Wilhite, Sarah (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l., Italy)
Akinradewo, Foluke (Hisamitsu Springs, Japan)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Jackson, Cursty (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Johnson, Juliann (Kurobe Aqua Fairies, Japan)
Rolfzen, Kadie (Toray Arrows, Japan)
Campbell, Elizabeth (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Coble, Alaina (KGC Pro Volleyball Club, Korea)
Kingdon, Madison (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Simpson, Taylor (Heungkuklife Pinkspiders, Korea)
Kuhl, Kirsten (CS GYM Volley, Luxembourg)
Reuter, Katrina (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Brauer, Dalton (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Cheviron, Melissa (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Beach, Laura (Eurosped TVT, Netherlands)
Brickerd, Mallory (US, Netherlands)
Kuhel, Isabel (US, Netherlands)
French, Charlie (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Gladstone, Chenay (Hamilton Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Hanna, Elizabeth (Pioneer Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Heath, Michelle (NZIS, New Zealand)
Spooner, Nicole (Auckland Central Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Tom, Logan (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Wruck, Anna (Shirley Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Mayfield, Allison (Asociacion Deportiva Universidad San Martin de Porres, Peru)
Sandbothe, Taylor (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Toliver, Holly (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Bryan, Kennedy (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Hurley, Hillary (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Manu-Olevao, Tai (Cocolife, Philippines)
Mathews, Alexis (Cignal HD Spikers, Philippines)
Milton, Taylor (Cocolife, Philippines)
Phillips, Mar Jana (Santa Lucia, Philippines)
Santos, Shawna-Lei (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Snuka, Penina (Generika, Philippines)
Stalzer, Lindsay (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Clement, Sarah (Trefl Proxima Krakow, Poland)
Grant, Nia (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
Holston, Alexandra (Chamik Police S.A., Poland)
Mancuso, Gina (Bialski Klub Sportowy SA, Poland)
McClendon, Deja (LKS Siatkowka Zenska Lodz, Poland)
Nichol, Valerie (Volleyball Wroclaw S.A., Poland)
Walker, Jessica (PTPS Pila, Poland)
Fairs, Erin (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Field, Elizabeth (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Sybeldon, Lianna (CSM Targoviste, Romania)
Eckerman, Haley (Proton Saratov Region, Russia)
Hill, Samantha (SMEC 5, Serbia)
Peterson, Amanda (OK Kamnik (released from club 12/21/17), Slovenia)
Angelich, Claire (CP y PD Voley Murcia, Spain)
Ashworth, Taylor (SAD Recuerdo, Spain)
Cannady, Amber (C.V. JAV Olimpico, Spain)
Clark, Brittney (SAD Recuerdo, Spain)
Deal, Clare (Club Volei Monjos, Spain)
Dood, Jessica (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Edelman, Nicole (Club Voleibol Logrono, Spain)
Holt, Kyra (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Paulson, Taylor (Club Voleibol Sant Cugat, Spain)
Sullivan, Shannon (A.D. La Curtidora, Spain)
Bechtel, Haley (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Belcher, Denise (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Besselsen, Kristen (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Brown, Julia (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Bruns, Taylor (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Giordano, Marjorie (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Hayden, Symone (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Moea’i, Makenzie (Degerfors VBK Orion, Sweden)
Nelson, Kaleigh (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Rountree, Tess (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Schmid, Sarah (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Sklar, Emily (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Wade, Melanie (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Watson, Karis (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Zachary, Eliza (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Bergren, Morgan (NUC, Switzerland)
Bucher, Lydia (VBC Pfaffikon, Switzerland)
Clesen, Delaney (VBC Kerzers, Switzerland)
Dockery, Tiana (NUC, Switzerland)
Felinski, Courtney (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Fisher, Arden (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Harbin, Danielle (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Hess, Nicole (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Hudson, Jenelle (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
Legros, Annayka (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Lowak, Angela (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Mandelbaum, Mariah (VBC Galina, Switzerland)
McDonald, Jazzmine (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
McKinzie, Amanda (VBC Val-de-Travers, Switzerland)
Ming, Gretchen (VBC Volleya Obwalden (released from club 12/20/17), Switzerland)
Moffett, Sabel (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Pickrell, Cassidy (NUC, Switzerland)
Riddle, Chantale (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Stapleton, Caila (VC Kanti Schaffhausen, Switzerland)
Strizak, Michelle (VFM – Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Sullivan, Shelby (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Walch, Nicole (Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen, Switzerland)
Whyte, Lauren (VBC Cheseaux, Switzerland)
Freeman, Sareea (Supreme VC, Thailand)
Adams, Rachael (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Maltepe Yali Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Dibbern, Alyssa (Maltepe Yali Spor Kulubu (released from club 10/18/17), Turkey)
Larson, Jordan (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Robinson, Kelsey (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Scott, Regan (Samsun Buyuksehir Anakent, Turkey)
Wilson, Erica (Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye Spor, Turkey)
Bell, Katherine (Balikesir Buyuksehir Belediye Spor Kulubu Dernegi, Turkey)
Roberson, Amber (Alwasl Club, United Arab Emirates)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
McFarlane, Zane (Endeavour Academy, Australia)
Norman, Joseph (OK Mladost Ribola Kastela, Croatia)
Moushikhian, Edward (Anorthosis Famagusta (released from club 12/19/17), Cyprus)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Nugent, Christopher (VK Ostrava, Czech Republic)
West, Matthew (Kladno volejbal cz, Czech Republic)
Hunt, Nicholas (Middelfart VK, Denmark)
Arslani, Besmir (Durham University, England)
Bantle, William Jackson (London Lynx, England)
Brickelmaier, George (Wessex, England)
Bui, Connor (Tendring VC, England)
Caballero, Noel (London Lynx, England)
Chang, Brendan (IBB London Polonia, England)
Ermi, Shaun (Team Essex VC, England)
Guimond, Derek (IBB London Polonia, England)
Kenny, Ryan (Durham University, England)
Keohohou, Aliimatua (Durham University, England)
Kingstad, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Lovett, Austen (London Lynx, England)
Minyard, Garrett (Durham University, England)
Ogilvie, Mark (Durham University, England)
Palmatier, Alexander (Team Essex VC, England)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Starkey, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Tarquinio, Steven (Durham University, England)
Ukkelberg, Alex (Team Northumbria, England)
Vannoy, Hobie (London Lynx, England)
Varona Jr., Juan (London Lynx, England)
Weedon, Jason (University of Nottingham, England)
Whitt, Andrew (London Lynx, England)
Wood, Cody (Darkstar Volleyball, England)
Michelau, Michael (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Schmiegelt, Jacob (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Speller, Relyea (Jarvamaa VK, Estonia)
Stewart, Joshua (SC Duo, Estonia)
Carmody, Thomas (Vammalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Domecus, Gabriel (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Fifer, Scott (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Mather, Ryan (Akaa-Volley, Finland)
Siwicki, Scott (Akaa-Volley, Finland)
Walsh, Robert (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Wilson, John (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Aguillard, Antwain (AS Cannes VB, France)
Lugo-Rodriguez, Amir (Rennes Volley 35, France)
Marshman, Michael (Plessis Robinson Volleyball, France)
Petty, Gregory (Rennes Volley 35, France)
Saeta, Michael (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Stahl, Mitchell (Paris Volley Universite Club, France)
Benz, Andrew (Solingen Volleys e.V., Germany)
Chappelle II, Christopher (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Fernandez, Gonzalo (TV Horde 1861 e.V., Germany)
Hudson, Travis (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Kevorken, Scott (VfB Friedrichshafen, Germany)
Lammey, Connor (TV Bliesen, Germany)
Lewis, Dennis (VBC Kaiserslautern e.V., Germany)
Niemiec, Nicholas (TUB Bocholt, Germany)
Pranger, John (VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany)
Russell, Kyle (SCC Berlin, Germany)
Ensing, Eric (Panathinaikos AO TAP Athens, Greece)
Seifert, Matt (Ethnikos O.F.P.F., Greece)
Silbernagel, Drake (Panathinaikos AO TAP Athens, Greece)
Weiskircher, Trevor (Gas Pamvochaikos (released from club 11/22/17), Greece)
Manoogian, Ryan (Penzugyor Sport Kft., Hungary)
Zyndorf, Oren (Hapoel Mate-Asher/Akko, Israel)
Averill, Taylor (Powervolley Milano 2.0 SSD ARL, Italy)
Christenson, Micah (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Duskey, Jason (Volley Sassuolo A.S.D., Italy)
Fey, Kupono (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Franciskovic, Jennings (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (Polisportiva Rinascita Lagonegro, Italy)
Jaeschke, Thomas (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L., Italy)
Langlois, Jake (Volley Milano s.r.l., Italy)
Mochalski, Eric (Polisportiva Tuscania SSD ARL, Italy)
Patch, Benjamin (Callipo Sport SRL, Italy)
Penning, Mitchell (SSD Argos Volley s.r.l., Italy)
Pollock, Matthew (Junior Volley Civita Castellana SSD ARL, Italy)
Russell, Aaron (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Sander, Taylor (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Shaw, James (Sir Safety Perugia SCSD ARL, Italy)
Shoji, Erik (Top Volley SRL, Italy)
Shoji, Kawika (Volley Milano s.r.l., Italy)
Meehan, Ryan (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
Tarr, Robert (Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club, New Zealand)
McDonnell, Daniel (Trefl Gdansk S.A., Poland)
Menzel, Jeffrey (KPS Espadon Szczecin S.A., Poland)
Seif, Jonah (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Smith, David (Aluron Virtu Warta Zawiercie S.A., Poland)
Watten, Dustin (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Johnson, Kristopher (Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua, Romania)
Rhein, Scott (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Anderson, Matthew (Zenit Kazan, Russia)
Slaught, Alexander (C.V. Almeria, Spain)
Goodell, Nicholas (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Hilling, Matthew (Sodertelge VBK (released from club 11/7/17), Sweden)
West, Nicholas (Sodertelge VBK, Sweden)
Beal, Mitchell (TSV Jona Volleyball, Switzerland)
Benesh, Andrew (Lausanne Universite Club, Switzerland)
Schmidt, Josh (VBC Colombier, Switzerland)
Riecks, Cory (Alwasl Club, United Arab Emirates)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2017) – Like so many volleyball stories, the story of Monique Burkland’s 2017 season begins with a serve.
“After seven years, everything clicked,” Burkland said. “My serve is better than it has ever been. With my hard work, I think it’s going to get even better.”
That serve led to the veteran outside hitter being named USA Volleyball’s 2017 Female Sitting Player of the Year. Her teammate, middle blocker Tia Edwards, has been named Female Sitting Most Improved Player.
Burkland, 28, can’t define exactly what changed with her serve.
“I had been holding back because I didn’t want to miss the serve,” she said. “But I got more confident and started going for it. One day my arm swing, I did something different and it all clicked. I was getting better snap on the ball.”
Burkland was named Best Server at both of her team’s major 2017 competitions, the World Super 6 and the ParaVolley Pan America Championships. She was also named MVP at the Pan Am Championships.
Burkland also won the Player of the Year award in 2015. She is a two-time Paralympic medalist, including being an integral part of the 2016 gold-medal win in Rio de Janeiro.
Head Coach Bill Hamiter said Monique is much more than just a great server.
“Monique is a well-rounded player,” he said. “She can do almost every skill well. She is one of the better servers in the world. Put that scoring ability in with the other ways she can score. She sees the court for attacks as well as anybody. Add in her passing ability, defense and blocking and she has meant a lot to this team.”
Hamiter also had positive words for Edwards, who was named Most Improved.
“Tia improved her play in an all-around way,” he said. “She can be used in almost any position besides setting. She has really increased her capability in hitting. Her serving has always been good, but she’s picked it up a notch as well.”
Edwards, 22, was not interested in pursuing sitting volleyball when she first heard about it.
“I honestly didn’t want to, in the beginning, because I didn’t feel that I was disabled,” she said. “Bill (Hamiter) encouraged me to come to camp and I fell in love with it.”
Edwards was on the 2016 Paralympic Team that won the gold medal in Rio, but did not see much playing time. At the beginning of 2017, she played a larger role at the World ParaVolley World Super 6 Tournament in China.
“Some of my teammates weren’t there and I had to go in and play,” Edwards said. “I had to give everything I had and contribute.”
Edwards was ready to contribute because of the training she had been getting at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. She moved back to Edmond after moving to Florida at the end of 2016.
“I moved to Florida to get of the cold weather. I wanted warm weather and the beach,” Edwards said.
“Things just didn’t work out down there. I wanted to come home and get extra touches. Playing sitting volleyball by yourself is not ideal.”
Female Sitting Players of the Year
2017: Monique Burkland
2016: Heather Erickson
2015: Monique Burkland
2014: Kaleo Kanahele
2013: Heather Erickson
2012: Katie Holloway
2011: Katie Holloway
2010: Kari Miller
2007: Lora Webster
Female Sitting Most Improved Player of the Year
2017: Tia Edwards
2016: Nicky Nieves
2015: Lexi Shifflett
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – All four U.S. beach teams have advanced to the elimination bracket at the 2017 FIVB World Tour Finals in Hamburg, Germany.
Pool play concluded Thursday for the final event of the 2017 FIVB beach season at the World Tour Finals in Germany. The U.S. pairs of Theo Brunner/Casey Patterson, April Ross/Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross head into the single elimination Round of 12. Top seeded Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena won their pool and have earned a bye directly into Saturday’s quarterfinals.
On Friday in the Round of 12, Fendrick/A. Ross will face Switzerland’s Joana Heidrich/Anouk Verge-Depre, and Sweat/S. Ross will play the Czech Republic’s Barbora Hermannova/Marketa Slukova. Patterson/Brunner play Germany’s Markus Bockermann/Lorenz Schumann in the Round of 12, and Dalhausser/Lucena will face the winner of Canada/Russia in the quarterfinals.
Dalhausser and Lucena advance to the quarterfinals after earning the top spot in Pool A. They swept Austria’s Clemens Doppler/Alexander Horst, Wednesday to close out pool play with a 2-0 record.
“They are playing great, I don’t know how we did it,” Lucena said of their victory over Austria. “We played pretty smooth, but we are tired. Fortunately, we’ve got the day off tomorrow. The bye gives us a little bit of advantage to the semifinals. It’s been a good year for us and we want to finish it on a high.”
Brunner and Patterson finished with a 1-1 record in Pool B after a three-set victory over Evandro Goncalves/Andre Loyola of Brazil, 21-18, 16-21, 15-13.
As for the U.S women, Sweat and S. Ross advanced out of Pool B after a loss to Germany’s Kira Ludwig and Laura Walkenhorst, 21-18, 21-12. They defeated the Brazilian team of Larissa Franca/Talita Antunes, 21-19, 24-22, to finish 1-1 in pool play.
“It was crazy out there,” Summer said of their match with Brazil. “Brooke and I just stayed intense, we knew we had the side out there in the end when it was close. It was a battle, Brazil is so good, and we can’t let up or go easy. It was back and forth the entire match, but we stayed steady until the end, when it mattered.”
For Fendrick and A. Ross, the duo defeated Switzerland’s Nina Betschart/Tanja Huberli, 21-16, 21-16 before falling to Brazil’s Agatha Bednarczuk/Eduarda Lisboa to finish 1-1 in Pool D.
Fendrick hopes they can adjust and bounce back heading into the elimination rounds, saying afterward that “it was definitely not our best match. They played well and made some adjustments that made us struggle a little bit. We figured out something on our setting that we’ll work to fix for tomorrow. We also need to bring more fire and more energy. We were a little bit flat.”
“It’s a great opportunity to get to play all the best teams in the world,” said A. Ross. “You can never count on anything, you got to bring your A game and you got to play well to beat all these teams.”
| WEEK IN REVIEW | ||||||||
| Aug. 23 | Result | |||||||
| 4 a.m. ET | Dalhausser/Lucena | Herrera/Gavira Spain | Win 21-19, 21-13 | |||||
| 5 a.m. ET | Patterson/Brunner | Evandro/Andre Brazil | Win 21-18, 16-21, 15-13 | |||||
| 11 a.m. ET | Patterson/Brunner | Krasilnikov/Liamin Russia | Loss 18-21, 21-17, 15-10 | |||||
| Aug. 24 | ||||||||
| 5 a.m. ET | A. Ross/Fendrick | Betschart/Huberli Switzerland | Win 21-16, 21-16 | |||||
| 7 a.m. ET | Sweat/S. Ross | Larissa/Talita Brazil | Win 21-19, 24-22 | |||||
| 8 a.m. ET | Dalhausser/Lucena | Doppler/Horst Austria | Win 21-17, 21-19 | |||||
| 11 a.m. ET | A. Ross/Fendrick | Agatha/Duda Brazil | Loss 21-14, 21-17 | |||||
| 1 p.m. ET | Sweat/S. Ross | Ludwig/Walkenhorst Germany | Loss 21-18, 21-12 | |||||
| Aug. 25 | Round of 12 | |||||||
| 4 a.m. ET | A. Ross/Fendrick | Heidrich/Verge-Depre Switzerland | ||||||
| 5 a.m. ET | Sweat/S. Ross | Hermannova/Slukova Czech Republic | ||||||
| 12 p.m. ET | Patterson/Brunner | Bockermann/Schumann Germany | ||||||
| Aug. 26 | Quarterfinals | |||||||
| TBD | Dalhausser/Lucena | Winner Canada/Russia | ||||||
| Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals Roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Coach | Entry | ||||
| Brooke Sweat | Summer Ross | Via World Rankings | ||||
| April Ross | Lauren Fendrick | Jon Daze | Wild Card | |||
| Phil Dalhausser | Nick Lucena | Jason Lochhead | Via World Rankings | |||
| Casey Patterson | Theo Brunner | Rich Lamborne | Wild Card | |||
| Staff | ||||||
| Aimee Miyazawa | USAV Beach Head Athletic Trainer | |||||
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 27, 2017) – USA Volleyball and its 40 Regional Volleyball Associations (RVAs) will jointly launch the USA National Beach Tour in 2018. The USA National Beach Tour will serve as “The officially sanctioned beach tour of USA Volleyball” and its RVAs.
The USA National Beach Tour combines the USA Junior Beach Tour (run by USA Volleyball) and the American Beach Tour (run by the RVAs) into one sanctioned tour with participation opportunities for juniors and adults alike.
The USA National Beach Tour will be composed of more than 200 events staged across the country and will culminate with the Beach Regional Qualifiers and Beach National Qualifiers, which will offer players the opportunity to earn bids to the USA Beach National Championships.
“I am looking forward to working with the 40 regions of USA Volleyball to roll out the new USA National Beach Tour, and using our resources to enhance the national championship events,” USA Volleyball Manager of Beach Events Mark Paaluhi said.
“The USA National Beach Tour is a wonderful, collaborative effort by USA Volleyball and the 40 RVAs to provide top-notch beach competition opportunities from coast-to-coast for every player’s skill level,” said USA Volleyball Board of Director Donna Donaghy, who also serves as commissioner of the Northern California Volleyball Association. “From sand newcomers at the grassroots level to elite players aiming for a national title, this Tour offers opportunities for all players. We see the Tour as being a major spark to growing beach volleyball even faster and developing players for the next level.”
The Junior Beach National Championships (JBNC), which will take place in July, will have three divisions for both genders: National Open (bid), Regional Open (bid) and Patriot (non-bid).
Adult Beach National Championships (ABNC), which is anticipated to take place in September, will have divisions for men, women and coed in six different skill levels: Open, AAA, AA, A, BB and B.
USA Volleyball’s Beach High Performance plans to conduct Selection Camps before select Beach National Qualifiers, which gives the chosen athletes a path towards representing Team USA in age-group FIVB Beach World Championships and other international competitions.
“The co-location of USA Volleyball’s Beach National Qualifiers and the Beach High Performance Selection Camps allows juniors athletes the opportunity to compete and qualify for USA’s Beach National Championships as well as be trained and evaluated by top USA Beach coaches within USA Volleyball’s High Performance program,” USA Volleyball Manager of Beach High Performance Megan Burgdorf said. “This combined programming provides a cost-effective way for players to be identified for National programming and to experience high-level training and elite competition against other top beach athletes from across the country.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Volleyball announces the 12-player roster that will represent the United States at the 2017 FIVB Girls U18 World Championship, Aug. 18-27, in Rosario and Santa Fe, Argentina.
The U.S. Girls Youth National Team has been preparing for the past two weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The players are all products of the USAV High Performance pipeline.
Libero: Brooke Nuneviller
Setters: Mica Allison, Nicklin Hames, Selina Xu
Middles: Holly Campbell, Madison Horin, Kendall Kipp,
Outside Hitters: Logan Eggleston, Skylar Fields, Madi Kubik, Taylor Landfair, Madison Williams
“They’re always the best in the gym,” said Head Coach Jim Stone, “and I tell them all the time, ‘you’re big and tall and made of steel, but now you get to play other players that are also big and tall and made of steel.’ Watching just how teams can accept that challenge and learn and grow as a player and as a person; I think that’s the thing I find most intriguing and most enjoyable about the whole process.
“I think everybody’s looking forward to what’s in front of us.”
Stone is leading his fifth U.S. team at the FIVB World Championships over the past 10 years.
In 2013, the U.S. Girls Youth National Team made history, becoming the first U.S. volleyball team of either gender to win a world championship medal at the youth or junior level, taking the silver after losing to China in the final in Thailand. In 2015, the U.S. earned another silver in the World Championship final against Italy.
The U.S., ranked No. 1 in the world, will compete in Pool B along with Russia, the 2017 European U18 champions; Brazil, the 2017 South American champions, plus, Belarus and Mexico.
Date … Matches
Aug. 19 … USA v. Russia
Aug. 20 … USA v. Belarus
Aug. 21 … USA v. Brazil
Aug. 22 … USA v. Mexico
“I think we have a lot of work to do,” libero Brooke Nuneviller said. “We have a lot to get to if we want to end up with our goal of getting a gold medal. We’ve never done that as a youth team. So I think that we need to work really, really hard if we want to get that goal, but I think we can do it if we push ourselves hard enough.”
Outside hitter Madi Kubik is looking forward to the opportunity.
“Not that many 16-year-olds can say they’ve been to South America to go compete for their country,” she said. “That’s an exciting experience for anyone to have. I think the playing level in our gym is very eye opening coming from our club and our high school teams. I’d say that my goals are to go compete, represent our country well and go win that gold medal.”
The team has left for Brazil for additional practice and scrimmage with the U18 national teams from Italy (Aug. 12), Japan (Aug. 13) and Brazil (Aug. 15).
“You know, the scariest part as a coach is when you’re sending your team out on the floor for the first international match and it’s the first round of the world championship,” Stone said. “So we’ll get to play three matches in Brazil against Brazil, Japan, and Italy, who are always some of the top five, six teams in the world, so I think it will be good experience for our players before we actually start the World Championship.
“Then we open up with Russia, the European champions, so yeah, we have our work cut out for us.”
The players represent nine USAV Regions, including three from Great Lakes, two from Southern and Lone Star, and one from Arizona, Iowa, North Texas, Northern California and Southern California.
Four players earned gold medals at the 2016 NORCECA U18 Continental Championship in Puerto Rico, including Eggleston, Fields, Kipp and Nuneviller.
# — Name (Position, Ht., Hometown, Club, Region)
3 – Brooke Nuneviller* (L, 5-11, Chandler, Ariz., Aspire, Arizona)
4 – Mica Allison (S/Opp, 6-0, White Heath, Ill., Illini Elite, Great Lakes)
5 – Nicklin Hames (S, 5-11, Maryville, Tenn., K2 Volleyball, Southern)
6 – Selina Xu (S, 6-0, San Carlos, Calif., Vision Volleyball, Northern California)
8 – Madison Williams (OH, 6-1, Mansfield, Texas, Texas Advantage, North Texas)
9 – Logan Eggleston* (OH, 6-3, Franklin, Tenn., Alliance, Southern)
11 – Skylar Fields* (OH, 6-2, Missouri City, Texas, Houston Juniors, Lone Star)
14 – Madi Kubik (OH, 6-2, West Des Moines, Iowa, Central Iowa Select, Iowa)
15 – Kendall Kipp* (M/Opp, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Laguna Beach, Southern California)
16 – Madison Horin (M, 6-3, Munster, Ind., First Alliance, Great Lakes)
17 – Holly Campbell (M, 6-3, Austin, Texas, Austin Juniors, Lone Star)
19 – Taylor Landfair (OH, 6-4, Plainfield, Ill., Elite Sports Performance, Great Lakes)
* Member of the 2016 U.S. Girls Youth National Team
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Jim Stone
Asst. Coach: Michelle Chatman-Smith
Asst. Coach: Michael Gee
Head of Delegation: Lizzy Briones
Technical Coordinator: Herb Summer
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Volleyball announces the 12-player roster that will represent the United States at the 2017 FIVB Boys U19 World Championship, Aug. 18-27, in Bahrain.
The U.S. Boys Youth National Team has been preparing for the past two weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid. The players are all products of the USAV High Performance pipeline.
Libero: Parker Mikesch
Setters: Chris Hall, Chase Johnson
Middles: Samuel Lewis, Daniel Matheney, Kyler Presho
Opposites: Jonny Bowles, Jaylen Jasper
Outside Hitters: Brandon Browning, Devin Joslyn, Jerod Nelsen, Joel Schneidmiller
“We are very excited about this team and its potential,” said head coach Sam Shweisky. “We have assembled a great mix of guys who have international experience as well as some new guys are bring a nice balance of ball control and physicality. The team is really bonding at a very fast rate and getting excited to go overseas and represent USA Volleyball.”
The U.S. team earned a silver medal at the 2016 NORCECA Boys Youth Continental Championship in Cuba and finished seventh at the last U19 World Championship in 2015, equally the team’s best finish at Worlds.
The U.S. will compete in Pool A along with Bahrain, Puerto Rico, Egypt and Tunisia.
“I think we have a really good pool. That was really fortunate. Breaking out of that pool, that’s our first outcome goal, and we’ll see from there. We’re much more process oriented, asking ‘can we be the best we can be’ and then the chips will fall where they may. Enjoy the process, work as hard as we can, and represent the USA well while we can. That’s our goal.”
Date … Matches
Aug. 19 … USA v. Bahrain
Aug. 20 … USA v. Puerto Rico
Aug. 21 … USA v. Tunisia
Aug. 22 … USA v. Egypt
“We don’t really know what to expect with all these teams,” said outside hitter Brandon Browning. “I know our coaches have seen some of these teams. They’ve definitely stressed that they’re going to be really big, really physical, and so we’ve just kind of got to work on our systems, focus on our side, and do whatever we can to win. Be scrappy.”
Libero Parker Mikesch says that the team is focusing on the small details.
“I think a lot of the kids on this team are super competitive and have a fire inside of them to succeed all the time,” said Mikesch. “There’s a lot of really good teams around the world and it’s an awesome opportunity to play those teams. Obviously we all want to go there and win, so I think that would be the main goal. But a lot of what we’ve been focusing on has been process-oriented … really focusing on the small details. I think the coaches instill that in our minds so that when we get into the tight situations with some of the best teams in the world, we’ll be able to go back to that and just kind of trust our training, to be able to hang with some of those guys.
The players represent nine USAV Regions, including five from Southern California, two from Northern California, and one from Arizona, Chesapeake, Ohio Valley, Old Dominion, and Western Empire.
# — Name (Position, Ht., Hometown, Club, Region)
1 – Jonny Bowles – OP, 6-7, Chandler, Ariz., Aspire Volleyball, Arizona
2 – Brandon Browning – OH, 6-4, Newport Beach, Calif., 949 Volleyball, Southern California
3 – Joel Schneidmiller – OH, 6-6, Saratoga, Calif., Bay to Bay, Northern California
4 – Chris Hall – S, 6-2, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Manhattan Beach Surf, Southern California
5 – Jaylen Jasper – OP, 6-8, Arnold, Md., Annapolis Volleyball, Chesapeake
6 – Chase Johnson – S, 6-6, Moyock, N.C., Coastal Virginia Volleyball, Old Dominion
7 – Devin Joslyn – OH, 6-6, Angola, N.Y., Eden Volleyball, Western Empire
11 – Samuel Lewis – MB, 6-10, Long Beach, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California
13 – Daniel Matheney – MB, 6-6, awndale, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California
15 – Parker Mikesch – L, 5-11, Xenia, Ohio, Vanguard Volleyball, Ohio Valley
17 – Jerod Nelsen – OH, 6-7, Monte Sereno, Calif., Mountain View Volleyball, Northern California
20 – Kyler Presho – MB, 6-8, Rancho Mission Viejo, Calif., 949 Volleyball, Southern California
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Sam Shweisky
Associate Head Coach: Brad Keller
Asst. Coach: Theo Edwards
Team Manager: Joel Walton
Doctor: Priscilla Tu
Technical Coordinator: Galen Dodd
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – All eight of USA Volleyball’s teams at the FIVB Beach World Championships advanced to the elimination rounds at the 2017 edition of the event.
The United States had all eight of its teams make it past pool play into the elimination rounds of the FIVB Beach World Championships, which started on Wednesday for the women, and will begin on Aug. 3 for the men. Emily Day/Nicole Branagh tied for 17th after being eliminated in the Round of 32 to Olympians April Ross and Lauren Fendrick.
Ross and Fendrick were the first team at the event to win their pool, 3-0, and advance to the elimination rounds. They drew compatriots Day/Branagh after that pair went 2-1 in pool play and finished second in Pool A.
In the all-American elimination match on Wednesday, Day and Branagh easily took the first set, 21-10. In the second frame, Ross and Fendrick battled back, 21-18, to send it to a third. It would be Ross/Fendrick with the victory in 49 minutes, taking the final set 15-11.
“We stuck with it and didn’t get frustrated with the prior plays that didn’t go our way,” said Fendrick. “We were going to make the adjustments because we always have done that really well.”
“We played well, honestly,” Branagh said to the FIVB following the match. “We followed our game plan well and we executed it. It’s one of those matches like single elimination and you’re playing your own country, so there are probably some nerves involved. We played a steady game and kept the pressure on them. And they’re going to play better after that.
“We had a chance there in the second, until the momentum shifted a little bit, and just a couple of points here and there,” Branagh continued. “I’m proud of what we did here this week after just two practices together. We got better as the tournament went on and we hate to lose of course, but this was a great opportunity to play in the World Championships in this great setting and with an amazing partner.”
.@EmDay6 @NicoleBranagh tied for 17th at @FIVBBeach World Championships, their first event together https://t.co/eKzPZ8PeVG pic.twitter.com/CE2JMMNNUv
— USAV Beach (@USAVBeach) August 2, 2017
In the two other women’s Round of 32 matches, Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross earned a three-set victory against China’s Chen Xue/Xinxin Wang, 16-21, 21-12, 15-10. Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes won their match against Spain’s Elsa McMillan/Amaranta Navarro, 21-16, 21-18.
All four of USA’s men’s teams have advanced to Thursday’s Round of 32. Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena won their pool, 3-0, which included a victory against U.S. team John Hyden/Ryan Doherty.
“We won our pool, but it hasn’t been smooth so we have to play better to make it deep in this tournament,” Dalhausser told the FIVB following his win against Poland on Wednesday. “Ryan (Doherty) and John (Hyden) played so well against us Saturday night, that we are lucky we aren’t 2-1. So we’ll take it and hopefully we can build from today.”
Hyden and Doherty were 2-1 in the same pool as Dalhausser/Lucena, and will face Latvia in their first elimination round.
“We come out of our pool now guaranteed, so we’re happy with how we’ve played so far and hopefully we can keep this going in the elimination rounds,” said Doherty. “It was a very different year than I was picturing it, because I was planning on playing with Johnny Mayer. Tri (Bourne) going down with that weird illness threw a little wrench in the works with most of the American teams. I was able to glide into Hyden and play pretty well.”
Hyden and Doherty partnership included just five FIVB World Tour events as a team prior to the World Championships, all during 2017. Their best finish was silver in Olsztyn, Poland, the event that directly preceded the World Championships.
“We definitely need more practice time,” Hyden said of his partnership with Doherty. “We’ve been learning as we go. Ryan’s been soaking up a lot that I’ve been giving him, and it’s been working.”
Jake Gibb and Taylor Crabb were the first U.S. men’s team to lock up their Round of 32 berth, following their 2-1 pool finish on August 1. They will play Australia on Thursday, while Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner play home team Austria.
Matches are live streaming free through the Olympic Channel, through your TV provider on NBC Sports, and you can view replays and exclusive content on the FIVB Youtube.
Team USA standings at the finish of play on Aug. 2:
Emily Day/Nicole Branagh, Tied for 17th after falling to Lauren Fendrick/April Ross in the Round of 32
Fendrick/Ross, Advance to the Round of 16 to play Czech Republic
Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross, Advance to the Round of 16 to play Czech Republic
Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes, Advance to the Round of 16 to play Germany
Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena, 3-0 in pool play, face Italy in Round of 32
Jake Gibb/Taylor Crabb, 2-1 in pool play, face Australia in Round of 32
Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner, 2-1 in pool play, face Austria in Round of 32
John Hyden/Ryan Doherty, 2-1 in pool play, face Latvia in Round of 32
| 2017 FIVB Beach World Championships roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Coach | Entry | ||||
| Brooke Sweat | Summer Ross | Main Draw | ||||
| Lauren Fendrick | April Ross | Jon Daze | Main Draw | |||
| Kelly Claes | Sara Hughes | Jose Loiola | Main Draw | |||
| Emily Day | Nicole Branagh | Marcio Sicoli | Main Draw | |||
| Phil Dalhausser | Nick Lucena | Jason Lochhead | Main Draw | |||
| Casey Patterson | Theo Brunner | Rich Lambourne | Main Draw | |||
| Jake Gibb | Taylor Crabb | Marcio Sicoli | Main Draw | |||
| John Hyden | Ryan Doherty | Ty Tramblie | Main Draw | |||
| Staff | ||||||
| Sean Scott | Team Lead/Video | |||||
| Aimee Miyazawa | USAV Beach Head Athletic Trainer | |||||
| Anthony Darmiento | USAV Strength and Conditioning | |||||
| Kevin Pierce | Sports Medicine, DC DACBSP | |||||
| Elmo Agatep | Team Doctor, M.D. | |||||
| Tyler Widdison | Scout | |||||
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Eight American beach volleyball teams are competing for a $60,000 first-place prize at the 2017 FIVB Beach World Championships from Vienna, Austria.
The United States sent the maximum four women’s and four men’s teams to the 2017 FIVB Beach World Championships, which are being held on the Danube River in Vienna. Teams are competing at the 10-day tournament, with pool play entering its fourth day of action on Monday, July 31.
The U.S. started the World Champs with a 3-0 record after three women’s teams earned victories on July 28. Since then, the USA has only dropped three matches in 17 played among the eight teams.
Olympians Lauren Fendrick and April Ross became the first team to lock up a win of their pool, following their 2-0 victory against Australia on Monday morning that gave them a 3-0 record to start. Ross said after the victory, “We want to put ourselves in the best possible position to go the farthest we can in this tournament.”
In men’s pool play, Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena faced off against compatriots John Hyden/Ryan Doherty in their opening match. Dalhausser/Lucena won the three-set thriller, 17-21, 21-18, 16-14 on July 29.
Women’s pool play concludes on Tuesday, Aug. 1, and the Round of 32 single elimination bracket will then start. Men’s pool play goes through Aug. 2, when their Round of 32 starts, plus the Women’s Round of 16, all on Wednesday.
Matches are live streaming free through the Swatch Major Series Beachstream, and you can view replays and exclusive FIVB content on the FIVB Youtube.
Team USA records as of completion of U.S. matches on July 31:
Lauren Fendrick/April Ross, 3-0
Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross, 2-0
Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes, 2-1
Emily Day/Nicole Branagh, 1-1
Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena, 2-0
Jake Gibb/Taylor Crabb, 2-0
Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner, 2-0
John Hyden/Ryan Doherty, 1-1
| 2017 FIVB Beach World Championships roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Coach | Entry | ||||
| Brooke Sweat | Summer Ross | Main Draw | ||||
| Lauren Fendrick | April Ross | Jon Daze | Main Draw | |||
| Kelly Claes | Sara Hughes | Jose Loiola | Main Draw | |||
| Emily Day | Nicole Branagh | Marcio Sicoli | Main Draw | |||
| Phil Dalhausser | Nick Lucena | Jason Lochhead | Main Draw | |||
| Casey Patterson | Theo Brunner | Rich Lambourne | Main Draw | |||
| Jake Gibb | Taylor Crabb | Marcio Sicoli | Main Draw | |||
| John Hyden | Ryan Doherty | Ty Tramblie | Main Draw | |||
| Staff | ||||||
| Sean Scott | Team Lead/Video | |||||
| Aimee Miyazawa | USAV Beach Head Athletic Trainer | |||||
| Anthony Darmiento | USAV Strength and Conditioning | |||||
| Kevin Pierce | Sports Medicine, DC DACBSP | |||||
| Elmo Agatep | Team Doctor, M.D. | |||||
| Tyler Widdison | Scout | |||||
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After a season of playing around the country in USA Volleyball High Performance programing, beach volleyball athletes will take the sand in the season finale, USA Junior Beach Championships.
The USA Junior Beach Championships will be hosted in Hermosa Beach, California, starting Monday July 31 until August 2. The Championships are staged for the Under 13, 15, 17 and 19 age groups for males and females.
Teams competed throughout 2017 in Zonal Championships that qualified them for the USA Junior Beach Championships. Winners of the Central, Atlantic, Border and Pacific Zones will also face competition from members of the A1 National Team, as well as recent winners from the USAV Junior Beach Tour Championships, which was held last week in Siesta Key, Florida.
In the competition, teams will compete in pool play until Aug. 1, and on Tuesday, bracket play will begin. All teams will advance into bracket play to compete for final standings.
The Boys U19 bracket features four pools of four teams each. For the Boys’ U17 bracket, there are 14 teams total, with two pools of five, and one pool of four teams. The U15 Boys bracket is broken into three pools of four, and the U13 competition has two pools of four.
In the Girls’ competition, the U19, U17 and U15 age groups will have four pools of four teams each. The U13 bracket will play two pools of five teams.
In the U19 and U17 age groups, there are seven boys’ international teams in attendance, and eight girls’. Of those, eight come from Canada, five from Puerto Rico and two from the Czech Republic.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 27, 2017) – The U.S. Boys Youth National Team beat Cuba today to finish in 15th place at the FIVB Boys U19 World Championship in Bahrain.
The Americans (4-4) took the match in straight sets 25-20, 25-19, 26-24.
“I was really pleased with the team’s performance today,” said head coach Sam Shweisky. “This has been a long tournament. Eight matches over nine or 10 days, a lot of travel. To see the guys compete hard against Cuba was great.
The victory was a little sweeter since Cuba beat the U.S. in the 2016 NORCECA Boys’ Youth Continental Championship finals.
“To get the chance to face them again here in the final match here at World Championships was pretty gratifying,” said the coach.
Team USA Starters
Libero: Brandon Browning
Setter: Chris Hall
Middles: Daniel Matheney, Kyler Presho
Opposite: Jonny Bowles
Outside Hitters: Jerod Nelsen, Joel Schneidmiller
Team USA Stat Leaders
Points: Joel Schneidmiller, 22; Jonny Bowles, 8; Jerod Nelsen, 7; Kyler Presho, 7
Kills: Joel Schneidmiller, 17; Jonny Bowles, 8; Kyler Presho, 4; Jerod Nelsen, 3
Blocks: Joel Schneidmiller, 4; Jerod Nelsen, 2; Jaylen Jasper, 2
Aces: Jerod Nelsen, 2; Kyler Presho, 2
Once again outside hitter Joel Schneidmiller led the squad in scoring with 22 points with 17 kills on 30 attempts, plus four blocks and an ace. Schneidmiller is among the tournament’s leaders in kills.
“Joel has had a fantastic tournament; he played great today,” said Shweisky. “But it was a full team effort. Everyone on the court made an impact. It was a great way to end this event. I’m just proud of everyone’s effort.
The tournament was a learning experience for the young Americans getting used to the rigors of international play.
“Coach Joel Walton mentioned in our goal setting meeting about stamina,” said Shweisky. “I think that’s certainly an eye-opening experience for these guys. They’re used to playing JOs, four days is the longest tournament that they play. Being able to be mentally strong for two weeks of training, all the travel, and then an eight-game tournament is a lot. I think we did really well.”
The team adapted to the international style of play. One example would be serving.
“We talked about how powerful the float serves were going to be here,” said Shweisky. “The jump float serves are much different than we see in the United States. Our guys not only adapted, but were able to pass at a higher level than they were when the tournament started, but also to serve an effective jump float serve. A couple of our guys, Jerod Nelsen in particular, switched to a jump float had some really good success.”
In today’s match versus Cuba, the U.S. held the edge in aces 7-2.
The team responded to adversity. Three players got injured.
“It’s never easy, you never plan for that, they responded well, kept fighting,” said Shweisky. “I’m really proud of the resolve we showed.”
Libero Parker Mikesch had a knee injury during the France match on Aug. 24 and was replaced by Brandon Browning for the rest of the tournament.
“I don’t think I’ve ever played libero, unless it was a quick set or something, but it was really fun,” said Browning. “It’s not too different, because I’ve always like defense and passing, that’s one of my strong suits, so that was really fun.
“This trip has really shown me as well as everyone else a lot,” said Browning. “I’m really grateful for this opportunity to work with these college coaches. They’ve definitely taught us a lot. It was a really great opportunity to be able to experience this at a young age. I think it’s really going to help moving forward.”
This is group of young men are all in the pipeline and will be considered for the next U.S. Men’s Junior National team.
“I think for a lot of guys this is going to prove to be a really important turning point for them as they move on, hopefully, to the Junior and maybe even Senior team down the road,” said Shweisky. “I’m excited to see how they’ll do.”
“I want to give a big thank you to the staff,” he said. “Coach Brad Keller, Theo Edwards, Galen Dodd, Joel Walton … the travel is long for everyone and they put in incredibly long nights putting together game plans, preparation for each match. They also will move up the pipeline as they keep working hard. It’s been a pleasure and honor to work with them.”
Aug. 19 … USA v. Bahrain … W … 28-26, 25-19, 20-25, 25-23
Aug. 20 … USA v. Puerto Rico … W … 25-21, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22
Aug. 21 … USA v. Tunisia … W … 28-30, 22-25, 25-19, 26-24, 15-9
Aug. 22 … USA v. Egypt … L … 18-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-21
Aug. 24 … USA v. France … L … 25-21, 25-13, 25-20
Aug. 25 … USA v. China … L … 24-26, 25-20, 29-27, 25-20
Aug. 26 … USA v. Puerto Rico … L … 25-23, 18-25, 22-25, 21-25
Aug. 27 … USA v. Cuba … W … 25-20, 25-19, 26-24
The U.S. team earned a silver medal at the 2016 NORCECA Boys Youth Continental Championship in Cuba and finished seventh at the last U19 World Championship in 2015, equally the team’s best finish at Worlds.
# — Name (Position, Ht., Hometown, Club, Region)
1 – Jonny Bowles – OP, 6-7, Chandler, Ariz., Aspire Volleyball, Arizona
2 – Brandon Browning – OH, 6-4, Newport Beach, Calif., 949 Volleyball, Southern California
3 – Joel Schneidmiller – OH, 6-6, Saratoga, Calif., Bay to Bay, Northern California
4 – Chris Hall – S, 6-2, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Manhattan Beach Surf, Southern California
5 – Jaylen Jasper – OP, 6-8, Arnold, Md., Annapolis Volleyball, Chesapeake
6 – Chase Johnson – S, 6-6, Moyock, N.C., Coastal Virginia Volleyball, Old Dominion
7 – Devin Joslyn – OH, 6-6, Angola, N.Y., Eden Volleyball, Western Empire
11 – Samuel Lewis – MB, 6-10, Long Beach, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California
13 – Daniel Matheney – MB, 6-6, Lawndale, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California
15 – Parker Mikesch – L, 5-11, Xenia, Ohio, Vanguard Volleyball, Ohio Valley
17 – Jerod Nelsen – OH, 6-7, Monte Sereno, Calif., Mountain View Volleyball, Northern California
20 – Kyler Presho – MB, 6-8, Rancho Mission Viejo, Calif., 949 Volleyball, Southern California
Team USA Staff
Head Coach: Sam Shweisky
Associate Head Coach: Brad Keller
Asst. Coach: Theo Edwards
Team Manager: Joel Walton
Doctor: Priscilla Tu
Technical Coordinator: Galen Dodd
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Volleyball saw an early exit at the FIVB World Tour Finals from its two women’s teams in attendance and one of the men’s teams. Olympians Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena remain in action in Saturday’s men’s quarterfinals.
Both U.S. women’s pairs at the FIVB World Tour Finals were eliminated in the Round of 12 on Friday morning from Hamburg, Germany. April Ross/Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross tied for ninth, respectively, with losses in the first round of the elimination bracket.
Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner were eliminated in their loss to Germany in the Round of 12. Still in play at the tournament are Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena, who won their pool on Thursday and earned a day of rest ahead of their quarterfinal match at 5 a.m. ET, Saturday.
Fendrick/A. Ross fell to Switzerland’s Joana Heidrich/Anouk Verge-Depre, 21-15, 21-13 in their Round of 12 match.
“It wasn’t our day at all,” said A. Ross. “We’re not at 100-percent right now and it showed a lot on this match. It’s a bummer to come all the way here to the World Tour Finals and not be able to play your best. We’re super thankful for the opportunity, but it just wasn’t going to happen for us on this tournament.”
The duo went 1-2 on the week, posting their only victory during pool play against the other Swiss team.
“It’s a bummer to come all the way here to the World Tour Finals and not be able to play your best” @AprilRossBeach on 9th place finish pic.twitter.com/bsvWVIxhWi
— USAV Beach (@USAVBeach) August 25, 2017
Sweat and S. Ross also tied for ninth with a loss in the opening round of single-elimination, 21-18, 13-21, 15-9 to Barbora Hermannova/Marketa Slukova of the Czech Republic.
“We just broke down on the third set,” S. Ross said afterward. “We couldn’t pass and just let them have it. They brought their game in the third set and we didn’t.”
With the loss, Sweat/S. Ross finished the 2017 World Tour with six Top 10 finishes, including one silver medal.
“We are bummed about our performances in the last two matches,” added Sweat. “It has been a long season and we need to learn from this. We’ll see what we can take back and hopefully start making changes.”
Though Patterson/Brunner had their best finish in the last four tournaments, tying for ninth fell short of their aspirations.
“I try to be positive,” Patterson said. “I don’t always play perfect, Theo doesn’t always play perfect. There is no room for negativity within a team. Maybe ranking wise, or expectation wise, on paper we’re bigger and look like we should win. That’s a great team that played very well.”
The duo lost 21-19, 21-17, to Germany’s Markus Bockermann/Lorenz Schumann, despite having leads in the match. During the week, Patterson/Brunner earned one win during pool play, against Brazil, but finished 1-2 overall after also dropping a match to Russia.
Remaining in the tournament are Dalhausser/Lucena, who will play Ben Saxton/Chaim Schalk of Canada. The match is at 5 a.m. ET on Saturday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals and medal matches on Sunday. Dalhausser/Lucena won their pool 2-0 to earn their automatic berth into the quarterfinal, giving them a break from play on Friday. Against Saxton/Schalk, the Americans lead the series 3-1, which most recently includes a victory in pool play at the Porec 5-Star this past June.
Of the teams remaining in the men’s quarterfinals, Dalhausser/Lucena own a winning series record against all but two, which they have yet to play.
| WEEK IN REVIEW | ||||||||
| Aug. 23 | Result | |||||||
| Dalhausser/Lucena | Herrera/Gavira Spain | Win 21-19, 21-13 | ||||||
| Patterson/Brunner | Evandro/Andre Brazil | Win 21-18, 16-21, 15-13 | ||||||
| Patterson/Brunner | Krasilnikov/Liamin Russia | Loss 18-21, 21-17, 15-10 | ||||||
| Aug. 24 | ||||||||
| A. Ross/Fendrick | Betschart/Huberli Switzerland | Win 21-16, 21-16 | ||||||
| Sweat/S. Ross | Larissa/Talita Brazil | Win 21-19, 24-22 | ||||||
| Dalhausser/Lucena | Doppler/Horst Austria | Win 21-17, 21-19 | ||||||
| A. Ross/Fendrick | Agatha/Duda Brazil | Loss 21-14, 21-17 | ||||||
| Sweat/S. Ross | Ludwig/Walkenhorst Germany | Loss 21-18, 21-12 | ||||||
| Aug. 25 | Round of 12 | |||||||
| Tied 9th | A. Ross/Fendrick | Heidrich/Verge-Depre Switzerland | Eliminated 21-15, 21-13 | |||||
| Tied 9th | Sweat/S. Ross | Hermannova/Slukova Czech Republic | Eliminated 21-18, 13-21, 15-9 | |||||
| Tied 9th | Patterson/Brunner | Bockermann/Schumann Germany | Eliminated 21-19, 21-17 | |||||
| Aug. 26 | Quarterfinals | |||||||
| 5:15 a.m. ET | Dalhausser/Lucena | Saxton/Schalk Canada | ||||||
| Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals Roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Coach | Entry | ||||
| Brooke Sweat | Summer Ross | Via World Rankings | ||||
| April Ross | Lauren Fendrick | Jon Daze | Wild Card | |||
| Phil Dalhausser | Nick Lucena | Jason Lochhead | Via World Rankings | |||
| Casey Patterson | Theo Brunner | Rich Lamborne | Wild Card | |||
| Staff | ||||||
| Aimee Miyazawa | USAV Beach Head Athletic Trainer | |||||
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Volleyball announces the members of the 2017 Boys Youth National Training Team, which will prepare for the 2017 FIVB Boys U19 World Championship in Bahrain.
The Training Team will practice both at the High Performance Championships in Fort Lauderdale through next week and again at a camp in Lake Placid, Aug. 1-15.
At the end of camp, the final 12 players will be selected and depart for the Middle East and the Kingdom of Bahrain, a nation comprised of more than 30 islands in the Persian Gulf. The World Championship is Aug. 18-27.
The U.S. team earned a silver medal at the 2016 NORCECA Boys Youth Continental Championship in Cuba and finished seventh at the last U19 World Championship in 2015, equally the team’s best finish at Worlds.
“We are looking forward to expanding on the success we had in Cuba,” said Head Coach Sam Shweisky. “There is a core nucleus of guys who helped us qualify last year in NORCECA who we suspect will be in the running to be the core of guys we take to the World Championship.”
Shweisky returns as head coach from 2016. He also spent two summers serving as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team, which won silver at the 2015 Junior Pan-Am Championships. Shweisky is head coach of the men’s volleyball team at Princeton University.
“We are excited to see how their maturation physically, mentally, and emotionally over the past year will pay dividends as we embark on this exciting event,” he said. “We have some guys who have the physicality to play on the Senior National Team someday, so this is their first real step into top level world volleyball.”
Pool A – Bahrain, USA, Puerto Rico, Egypt, Tunisia
Pool B – Poland, Brazil, Cuba, Japan, France
Pool C – Argentina, Russia, Chile, South Korea, Turkey
Pool D – Iran, Italy, Mexico, China, Czech Republic
“In an FIVB World Championships year, the Boys (and Girls) Youth National Team represent a player’s first opportunity, as they move up the National Team pipeline, to pit their skills against the very best players in the world in their age group and to set a new ceiling for what they can and should attain,” said Collin Powers, USAV Director of Indoor High Performance.
The Americans’ competition often trains together between six and 12 months and in many cases the athletes have trained on development squads for pro league teams.
“This experience provides an unequaled experience for our HP coaches to observe and compete against these national-level youth teams,” Powers said. “Trying to build that same level of team – with typically two weeks of training and preparation is a huge challenge and forces creative coaching from our staff.”
At the 2015 U19 Worlds, Team USA went 4-0 in pool play, dropped matches to Russia and a tough five-setter to Brazil, before sweeping China 3-0 to finish seventh.
2015 U19 World Medalists
Gold … Poland
Silver … Argentina
Bronze … Iran
With the 2017 training squad, the U.S. returns the majority of the lineup that earned a silver medal in the 2016 NORCECA Boys Youth Continental Championship in Cuba, including outside hitters Brandon Browning and Joel Schneidmiller, middle blockers Kyler Presho and Samuel Lewis, setter Chris Hall (setter) and opposite Jaylen Jasper, the team’s leading scorer. All were starters in the 2016 championship match.
So what are the expectations for this group?
“We hope to make it out in the top two of our pool and get a good cross over match which we hope to win,” said Shweisky. “That is the outcome goal. The process goal is to work as hard as we can to be the best we can be and maximize our potential though every member of the team and staff contributing to their fullest capacity in every moment.”
# — Name (Ht., Position, Hometown, Club, Region)
1 – Jonny Bowles – 6-7, OP, Chandler, Ariz., Aspire Volleyball, Arizona
2 – Brandon Browning – 6-4, OH, Newport Beach, Calif., 949 Volleyball, Southern California
3 – Joel Schneidmiller – 6-6, OH, Saratoga, Calif., Bay to Bay, Northern California
4 – Chris Hall – 6-2, S, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Manhattan Beach Surf, Southern California
5 – Jaylen Jasper – 6-8, OP, Arnold, Md., Annapolis Volleyball, Chesapeake
6 – Chase Johnson – 6-6, S, Moyock, N.C., Coastal Virginia Volleyball, Old Dominion
7 – Dev Joslyn – 6-6, OH, Angola, N.Y., Eden Volleyball, Western Empire
8 – Joe Kelly – 6-3, S, El Segundo, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California
9 – Jacob Steele – 6-8, OH, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Balboa Bay, Southern California
10 – Kevin Kobrine – 6-4, OP, Newport Coast, Calif., 949 Volleyball, Southern California
11 – Samuel Lewis – 6-10, MB, Long Beach, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California
12 – James Martin – 6-8, MB, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ocean Bay Volleyball, Florida
13 – Daniel Matheney – 6-6, MB, Lawndale, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California
14 – Kyle Merchen – 6-4, S, Clovis, Calif., Mountain View Volleyball, Northern California
15 – Parker Mikesch – 5-11, L, Xenia, Ohio, Vanguard Volleyball, Ohio Valley
16 – Marc Moody – 6-7, MB, Orlando, Fla., Ocean Bay Volleyball, Florida
17 – Jerod Nelsen – 6-7, OH, Monte Sereno, Calif., Mountain View Volleyball, Northern California
18 – Thomas Nelson – 6-2, L, San Ramon, Calif., Pacific Rim Volleyball, Northern California
19 – Brett Wildman – 6-5, OH, Virginia Beach, Va., Coastal Virginia Volleyball, Old Dominion
20 – Kyler Presho – 6-8, OH, Rancho Mission Viejo, Calif., 949 Volleyball, Southern California
21 – Sam Burgi – 6-4, OH, Laguna Beach, Calif., 949 Volleyball, Southern California
22 – James Ryan Norris – 6-5, OP, Lancaster, Calif., Legacy, Southern California
23 – Canyon Tuman – 6-7, MB, Sewickley, Pa., Pittsburgh VC, Keystone
Head Coach: Sam Shweisky
Asst. Coach: Brad Keller
Asst. Coach: Theo Edwards
Team Manager: Joel Walton
Doctor: Priscilla Tu
Technical Coordinator: Galen Dodd
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Volleyball’s beach teams won gold and silver at the fourth stop of the NORCECA Continental Tour over the weekend.
Jace Pardon and Lara Dykstra earned their first gold medal as a team at the NORCECA Varadero, Cuba, tournament, an improvement on their silver in the duo’s season opener. Jeremy Casebeer and John Mayer were the top U.S. men’s finishers with silver.
The U.S. now has two silver and a bronze medal from the men on the Tour this year, the women have produced one gold, one silver and two bronze.
In Cuba, Pardon/Dykstra went 2-1 in pool play to advance into the quarterfinals against local Cubans, where they won 21-19, 18-21, 26-24. Karissa Cook/Katie Spieler also went 2-1 in pool play, and notched a win of their own in the quarterfinals, 21-10, 21-11, against Mexico.
The two American women’s teams faced in the semifinals, with Pardon/Dykstra taking the edge, 21-19, 17-21, 15-6. From there, the pair earned gold after defeating Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez of Cuba, 21-19, 21-16. Cook/Spieler unfortunately lost the bronze medal match to Cuba’s Lianma Flores/Yanisleidis Sanchez, 21-19, 21-15.
USA’s men faced each other in pool play, Casebeer/Mayer winning the pool 3-0, while Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol finished 2-1, their lone loss to their compatriots. Casebeer/Mayer continued their winning ways through the quarterfinal and semifinal until falling in the gold medal match to Cuba’s Sergio Gonzalez/Nivaldo Diaz, 21-18, 24-22. It was the first NORCECA tournament for Casebeer and Mayer as a team this year.
For Mesko/Del Sol, the duo fell in the quarterfinals to Cuba and in the loser bracket semifinal to yet another Cuban team before ending the weekend on a victory, 21-14, 21-12 against the Dominican Republic’s Victor Castillo/William Sanchez. Mesko/Del Sol have played in four NORCECA stops this year, their best finish was fourth in La Paz, Mexico, in April.
| NORCECA Varadero Roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Entry | |||||
| Karissa Cook | Katie Spieler | Main Draw | ||||
| Jace Pardon | Lara Dykstra | Main Draw | ||||
| John Mayer | Jeremy Casebeer | Main Draw | ||||
| Jon Mesko | Syklar Del Sol | Main Draw | ||||
| Staff | ||||||
| Eddie Stanislawski | Sports Medicine, DC, DCBSP, CSCS | |||||
RESULTS
Women | Varadero | July 14-16
1. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
2. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
3. Lianma Flores/Yanisleidis Sanchez, CUB
4. Karissa Cook/Katie Spieler
Men | Varadero | July 14-16
1. Nivaldo Diaz/Sergio Gonzalez, CUB
2. Jeremy Casebeer/John Mayer
3. Chichi Aguilera/Luis Reyes, CUB
7. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | Ochos Rios | June 23-25
1. Jamie Broder/Sophie Bukovec, CAN
2. Lianma Flores/Yanisleidis Sanchez, CUB
3. Karissa Cook/Katie Spieler
5. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
Men | Ochos Rios | June 23-25
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Miles Evans/Bill Kolinske
3. Aaron Nusbaum/Josh Binstock, CAN
5. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | Playoff #2, May 16
1. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
2. Katie Spieler/Karissa Cook
3. Lara Dykstra/Jace Pardon
Men | Playoff #2, May 16
1. Billy Allen/Stafford Slick
2. Bill Kolinske/Miles Evans
3. Mark Burik/Avery Drost
Women | Cayman Islands | April 21-23
1. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
2. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
3. Jamie Broder/Caleigh Whitaker, CAN
4. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
Men | Cayman Islands | April 21-23
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Maverick Hatch/Garrett May, CAN
3. Mark Burik/Bill Kolinske
9. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | La Paz | April 7-9
1. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
2. Heather Bansley/Brandie Wilkerson, CAN
3. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
6. Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day
Men | La Paz | April 7-9
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Juan Virgen/Lombardo Ontiveros, MEX
3. Josue Gaxiola/Jose Rubio, MEX
4. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
9. Stafford Slick/Reid Priddy
Women | Playoff #1 | March 22
1. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
2. Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day
3. Lara Dykstra/Jace Pardon
Men | Playoff #1 | March 22
1. Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner
2. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
3. Stafford Slick/Reid Priddy
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 11, 2017) – USA Volleyball has announced its 12-player U.S. Women’s Junior National Team (WJNT) which will compete in the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship.
The World Championship event will be staged July 14-23 in Boca del Rio and Cordoba, Mexico. The U.S. qualified for the World Championship by winning gold at the 2017 Women’s U20 Pan American Cup in San Jose, Costa Rica.
The WJNT roster has three middles, two liberos, three outside hitters, two opposites and two setters. The middles are Brionne Butler (Kendleton, Texas, University of Texas), Rachael Kramer (Phoenix, Arizona, University of Florida) and Regan Pittman (Spring Hill, Kansas, University of Minnesota). The three outside hitters are Leah Edmond (Lexington, Kentucky, University of Kentucky), Thayer Hall (Moore, South Carolina, Upward Stars) and Paige Hammons (Louisville, Kentucky, University of Florida).
The two opposites on the WJNT are Holly Carlton (Sterling, Virginia, University of North Carolina) and Ronika Stone (San Jose, California, University of Oregon). The selected setters are Norene Iosia (Torrance, California, University of Hawaii) and MacKenzi Welsh (Bolingbrook, Illinois, University of Michigan). The two liberos are Tiffany Clark (University of Wisconsin, Naperville, Illinois) and Gabby Curry (Buford, Georgia, University of Kentucky).
The roster was chosen from a 16-player training group who were evaluated July 2-11 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. U.S. Women’s Junior National Team Head Coach Laurie Corbelli said the training period has been great for the athletes to develop into a team.
“From my personal perspective, it has been a blast,” Corbelli said. “We have had great competition daily with a high level of athletes. At the same time, we have had lots of fun with different scoring drills and a couple outings here in Colorado Springs. It has been a phenomenal training camp with this group of athletes.”
Corbelli said the team will have no shortage of offense as long as the passing continues to improve.
“This team is an extremely competitive group in terms of individual athletes,” Corbelli said. “They are physical and play very high. Our passing has improved a ton. It is reassuring to know it is as good as it is, because once we get a good first contact, our hitters have a hay day. Offensively, this is a very strong group.”
During the training camp, the coaching staff keyed on three areas that it felt will impact the squad the most during the World Championship.
“We are offensively dominant, so we spent a lot of time serving, passing and blocking,” Corbelli said. “These are the areas we thought we needed the most attention as it will help us win and cause us to lose.”
The FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship is a 16-team event with four pools of four teams playing a round-robin format in the first round. The top two teams in each pool advance to the gold bracket, while the bottom two teams in each pool will battle for positions 9-16.
Team USA, which is part of Pool C in Boca del Rio, opens the competition against Brazil on July 14, followed by NORCECA rival Cuba on July 15, Serbia on July 16. Brazil qualified for the World Championship by winning the 2016 South American Women’s U20 Championship.
“The first match against Brazil will be so important,” Corbelli said. “We will learn as we go. In that initial match, we need to be ready. We have to be able to make adjustments on the spot. We don’t know as much about them, and I am not sure how much they know about us. As for Cuba and Serbia, we will get a chance to see them before we play.”
Both Cuba and Serbia claimed their tickets to the World Championship as one of the top six teams in the Women’s U20 world ranking not to have already qualified.
Pool A includes host Mexico, Bulgaria, Egypt and Russia. Pool B included China, Dominican Republic, Peru and Poland. Pool D has Argentina, Italy, Japan and Turkey.
“We are rested and healthy,” Corbelli said. “I believe we can have a lot of success and we are going into the tournament believing we will have a lot of success.”
The WJNT includes seven players who were on the Women’s U20 Pan American Cup gold-medal team. Hall was named the most valuable player of the tournament. She will be joined by Women’s U20 Pan Am Cup gold medalists Butler, Clark, Hammons, Pittman, Carlton and Welsh.
“We had a number of athletes participate in the U20 Pan American Cup, and the chemistry those athletes already had helped jump start the chemistry with the group training here in Colorado Springs,” Corbelli said. “That has been a benefit to the development of this team.”
Corbelli believes it is important for these athletes to have top international competition for their future.
“On behalf of the entire team, we want to thank USA Volleyball for this opportunity to be able represent the USA at the World Championship,” Corbelli said. “It is very important to get these young players top international competition as they develop. Each country comes to the court with a different approach, and this experience will only help them.”
U.S. Women’s Junior National Team
# – Name (Position, 2017 Club/College, Height, Hometown, Region)
1 – Brionne Butler (M, University of Texas, 6-4, Kendleton, Texas, Lone Star)
2 – Tiffany Clark (L, University of Wisconsin, 5-11, Naperville, Illinois, Great Lakes)
3 – Thayer Hall (OH, Upward Stars, 6-3, Moore, South Carolina, Palmetto)
4 – Paige Hammons (OH, University of Florida, 6-2, Louisville, Kentucky, Pioneer)
5 – Regan Pittman (M, University of Minnesota, 6-5, Spring Hill, Kansas, Heart of America)
6 – Holly Carlton (OPP, University of North Carolina, 6-7, Sterling, Virginia, Chesapeake)
8 – Ronika Stone (OPP, University of Oregon, 6-2, San Jose, California, Northern California)
11 – Norene Iosia (S, University of Hawaii, 5-11, Torrance, California, Southern California)
12 – MacKenzi Welsh (S, University of Michigan, 6-1, Bolingbrook, Illinois, Great Lakes)
14 – Gabby Curry (L, University of Kentucky, 5-9, Buford, Georgia, Southern)
15 – Rachael Kramer (M, University of Florida, 6-8, Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona)
17 – Leah Edmond (OH, University of Kentucky, 6-2, Lexington, Kentucky, Pioneer)
Head Coach: Laurie Corbelli (head coach at Texas A&M University)
Assistant Coach: Blake Rawlins (head trainer at Top Select Volleyball Academy)
Assistant Coach: Jay Van Vark (assistant coach at Grand Canyon University)
Team Leader: Tom Pingel (USA Volleyball High Performance)
Athletic Trainer: Ronni Beatty-Kollasch (University of Minnesota)
2017 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship
Pool C at Boca del Rio, Mexico
July 14: USA vs. Brazil, 10 p.m. ET
July 15: USA vs. Cuba, 9 p.m. ET
July 16: USA vs. Serbia, 7 p.m. ET
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – At the 2016 Olympic Games, volleyball coach Jim Stone recognized a few familiar faces on the podium when China was receiving its gold medals.
“I looked at the China team win the Olympics last summer and I saw what was the Youth National Team of China from six years ago,” said Stone, who has coached the U.S. Girls Youth National Team for 10 years.
So Stone knows the challenge and opportunity ahead for this year’s Youth National Team.
“The Youth National Team is extremely important to the development of top players in this country,” said Stone. “It provides team members the opportunity to play with and against the best players in the world. We train for two weeks, most other teams are together for months. Can we find a way to compete and win?
“So, this is a great competitive challenge for the USA players.”
Today, USA Volleyball announces the 20 athletes who have made the U.S. Youth National Training Team. The team will prepare for two weeks, July 27 – Aug. 17, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
At the end of the camp, the final 12 players will be selected and depart first for Brazil for practice and matches with the U18 teams from Brazil, Japan, and Italy. And then they will travel to 2017 FIVB Girls U18 World Championship, Aug. 18-27, in Rosario and Santa Fe, Argentina.
“The hope for any national team is to, of course, win gold,” said Lizzy Briones, Head of Delegation. “This is a talented group of athletes with an experienced coaching staff. We’ll set our team goals and create a strong foundation by achieving them for this age group moving into the future. We want to make it out of pool play on top and come home with a medal.”
The U.S., ranked No. 1 in the world, will compete in Pool B along with Russia, the 2017 European U18 champions; Brazil, the 2017 South American champions, plus, Belarus and Mexico.
In 2013, the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team made history becoming the first U.S. volleyball team of either gender to win a World Championship medal at the youth or junior level, taking the silver versus China in Thailand. In 2015, the U.S. earned another silver at World Championships against Italy.
With the 2017 squad, the U.S. returns the majority of the lineup that earned a silver medal in the 2016 NORCECA Girls’ Youth Continental Championship in Puerto Rico.
Can they find a way to compete and win?
Outside hitters Haley Warner and Logan Eggleston scored 50 and 48 points, respectively, in the final three matches, including the medal match, semifinals and a pivotal pool play match against the defending champs, the Dominican Republic. Both were outstanding with blocks. Eggleston had six aces in the championship match.
Middle Kendall Kipp was a reliable double-digit scorer on the block and Brooklyn Schirmer started at outside hitter, scoring 10 with eight kills and two blocks against Puerto Rico in the semifinals.
Ella May Powell was the team’s starting setter, Brooke Nuneviller, the starting libero, and Skylar Fields was used in the team’s double-sub at opposite.
# — Name (Position, Ht., Hometown, Club, Region)
1 – Brooklyn Schirmer* – OH, 6-1, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach Mizuno, Southern California
2 – Macka Cole – L, 5-9, Oakdale, N.Y., Island Volleyball Academy, Garden Empire
3 – Brooke Nuneviller* – 5-11, Chandler, Ariz., Aspire, Arizona
4 – Mica Allison – S, 6-0, White Heath, Ill., Illini Elite, Great Lakes
5 – Nicklin Hames – S, 5-11, Maryville, Tenn., K2 Volleyball, Southern
6 – Selina Xu – S, 6-0, San Carlos, Calif., Vision Volleyball, Northern California
7 – Ella May Powell* – S, 6-0, Fayetteville, Ark., Ozark Juniors, Delta
8 – Madison Williams – OH, 6-1, Texas Advantage, North Texas
9 – Logan Eggleston* – OH, 6-3, Franklin, Tenn., Alliance, Southern
10 – Annabelle Smith – MB, 6-2, South Lake, Texas, Texas Advantage, North Texas
11 – Skylar Fields* – OH, 6-2, Missouri City, Texas, Houston Juniors, Lone Star
12 – McKenna Vicini – MB, 6-2, Lexington, Ky., Lexington United, Pioneer
13 – Haley Warner* – OH, 6-2, Fayetteville, Ark., Ozark Juniors, Delta
14 – Madi Kubik – OH, 6-2, West Des Moines, Iowa, Central Iowa Select, Iowa
15 – Kendall Kipp* – MB, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Laguna Beach, Southern California
16 – Madison Horin – MB, 6-3, Munster, Ind., First Alliance, Great Lakes
17 – Holly Campbell – MB, 6-3, Austin, Texas, Austin Juniors, Lone Star
18 – Riley Zuhn – OH, 6-5, Fort Collins, Colo., NORCO, Rocky Mountain
19 – Taylor Landfair – OH, 6-4, Plainfield, Ill., Elite Sports Performance, Great Lakes
20 – Kaitlyn Hord – MB, 6-4, Lexington, Ky., Lexington United, Pioneer
* Member of the 2016 U.S. Girls Youth National Team
Head Coach: Jim Stone
Asst. Coach: Michelle Chatman-Smith
Asst. Coach: Michael Gee
Head of Delegation: Lizzy Briones
Head Coach Jim Stone began coaching the GYNT following a stellar career as the head coach at Ohio State University. In addition to the two World silver medals, Stone has led the team to three gold and a silver at the NORCECA Girls Youth Continental Championships.
“I’ve enjoyed my coaching involvement with the Youth National Team,” said Stone. “I find it challenging to bring players together, train for a short time, then see if we can compete successfully on the world stage. I love to learn and coaching at this level allows me the opportunity to continue to grow as a coach.
“I also find it great to witness so much growth in the players in such a short time. They learn so much about themselves and the game. It is a wonderful life experience for all involved.”
In 2015, Stone and Assistant Coach Michelle Chatman-Smith led the squad to a silver with the 2015 FIVB U18 World Championships in Peru. This year they are joined by Mike Gee as assistant coach. He has also served as the Youth A2 assistant coach and lead tryout coach for the USAV Girls High Performance Program since 2005.
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MEN’S RESULTS | WOMEN’S RESULTS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In the third tournament of the 2017 NORCECA Continental Tour, the United States earned a silver and bronze medal from the beaches in Ochos Rios, Jamaica.
Bill Kolinske and Miles Evans earned a silver medal after going 4-2 during the week. Karissa Cook and Katie Spieler earned bronze in their first international tournament together. The two other U.S. teams at the event tied for fifth, respectively: Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra and Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol.
Bill Kolinske returned to the podium for the second time in 2017, this time improving to a second-place finish with partner Miles Evans. The pair were 2-1 after pool play and earned a victory in the quarterfinals 2-1 against Guatemala. In the semis, the two beat Canada’s Aaron Nusbaum/Josh Binstock, 14-21, 22-20, 21-12. They were halted from their run during the gold medal match, by Cuba’s Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, who won 21-13, 22-20, the third gold for the Cubans this year.
USA’s top women’s finishers, Cook/Spieler, won their pool 3-0 before winning their quarterfinal against Guatemala and falling to Cuba in two during the semifinals. In the bronze medal match, USA topped Canada’s Helene Rancourt/Sarah Meunier-Bedard, 21-18, 21-13. It was the Cook’s international debut and second career NORCECA medal for Spieler.
All four of the United States’ teams earned a spot in the winner’s bracket quarterfinals, but Mesko/Del Sol and Pardon/Dykstra both suffered defeats during the round. In the consolation semifinals, Mesko/Del Sol used a victory to Mexico due to injury and then beat Canada to finish fifth. Pardon and Dykstra defeated Puerto Rico and Mexico for fifth place.
The U.S. has five medals on the NORCECA Tour this season, three women’s and two men’s.
Winner of the women’s gold was 2017 USC graduate Sophie Bukovec of Canada, with her partner Jamie Broder.
| NORCECA Ochos Rios Roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Entry | |||||
| Jace Pardon | Lara Dykstra | Main Draw | ||||
| Katie Spieler | Karissa Cook | Main Draw | ||||
| Miles Evans | Bill Kolinske | Main Draw | ||||
| Jon Mesko | Syklar Del Sol | Main Draw | ||||
| Staff | ||||||
| Stacy Struble | Sports Medicine, ATC | |||||
RESULTS
Women | Ochos Rios | June 23-25
1. Jamie Broder/Sophie Bukovec, CAN
2. Lianma Flores/Yanisleidis Sanchez, CUB
3. Karissa Cook/Katie Spieler
5. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
Men | Ochos Rios | June 23-25
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Miles Evans/Bill Kolinske
3. Aaron Nusbaum/Josh Binstock, CAN
5. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | Playoff #2, May 16
1. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
2. Katie Spieler/Karissa Cook
3. Lara Dykstra/Jace Pardon
Men | Playoff #2, May 16
1. Billy Allen/Stafford Slick
2. Bill Kolinske/Miles Evans
3. Mark Burik/Avery Drost
Women | Cayman Islands | April 21-23
1. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
2. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
3. Jamie Broder/Caleigh Whitaker, CAN
4. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
Men | Cayman Islands | April 21-23
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Maverick Hatch/Garrett May, CAN
3. Mark Burik/Bill Kolinske
9. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | La Paz | April 7-9
1. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
2. Heather Bansley/Brandie Wilkerson, CAN
3. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
6. Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day
Men | La Paz | April 7-9
1. Karell Pina/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Juan Virgen/Lombardo Ontiveros, MEX
3. Josue Gaxiola/Jose Rubio, MEX
4. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
9. Stafford Slick/Reid Priddy
Women | Playoff #1 | March 22
1. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
2. Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day
3. Lara Dykstra/Jace Pardon
Men | Playoff #1 | March 22
1. Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner
2. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
3. Stafford Slick/Reid Priddy
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LONG BEACH, Calif. – USA Volleyball’s beach athletes earned silver and bronze in the women’s finals at the Long Beach Presidents Volleyball Cup on Saturday. April Ross and Lauren Fendrick earned silver, and Sara Hughes and Kelly Claes took bronze.
USA was guaranteed spots in the women’s bronze and gold medal matches at the Long Beach Presidents Volleyball Cup, an exhibition event that pitted USA vs The World. Americans faced off against each other in pool play, eight teams broken into two pools. From there, USA worked through the single-elimination bracket up to the semifinals, where April Ross/Lauren Fendrick topped Sara Hughes/Kelly Claes in a dramatic three-set match.
The semifinal featured four athletes that attended the University of Southern California, just up the road from the site of the tournament. The 2016 USC graduates, Claes/Hughes, picked up the first set, 21-19. The veterans Ross/Fendrick were able to pick up the next two frames, 21-19, 15-11 to close out the match, and earn their spot in the final against Brazil’s Talita Antunes/Larissa Franca.
In the finale, Brazil maintained their control of the pace throughout, beating Ross/Fendrick 21-15, 21-17.
“April and I have had a bit of a stop and start to our season,” said Fendrick after the match. “We didn’t have a preseason together, and we got together a little bit late. We started to get a little bit of momentum going from Moscow to New York, then April broke her toe and we had to have three weeks apart.
“Each match that we’ve played, last week in Gstaad, and this week here, one: she’s healing, two: it’s like our preseason.” Fendrick continued, “We’ve been getting better each match and that feels good. I’m excited for Poland and Worlds (Championships) and that’s been our plan all along, to build towards Worlds. It feels like we’re going in the right direction.”
Claes and Hughes moved in the right direction too on Saturday. The duo took down one of the sharpest teams in the world, Germany’s Laura Ludwig/Kira Walkenhorst, for the bronze medal. They earned their spot on the podium after coming back from their semifinal loss to beat the 2016 Olympic gold medalists, 21-17, 21-14.
On winning bronze at Long Beach Presidents VB Cup: @SaraHughesBeach @kellyclaes3 @TeamUSA @espn @WSOBV pic.twitter.com/1sAFsYowXj
— USAV Beach (@USAVBeach) July 16, 2017
“It was tough to come back, especially when we lost the semifinal,” said Hughes. “We wanted that bronze so bad. We took it to them, that’s what did, and we’re really excited.”
The unique formatting provided a lot of unique matchups, especially with the new partnerships that began in 2017. In one pool, Ross faced off with her former partner Kerri Walsh Jennings, which happened on day one of the event. Brooke Sweat and Summer Ross played more Americans on Friday than they previously had all season. In the quarterfinals, Fendrick faced her former partner, in Sweat.
With all the tough matches between just the American duos, the road to gold only got tougher at the end with the stacked international teams in the mix. Of the final four women’s international teams, they combine for a total of 26 FIVB World Tour tournament wins. Getting through deep and experienced pool play was a unique experience for all in this exhibition event. No FIVB World Tour points were awarded, the experience gained was invaluable for all though. The U.S. featured their premiere women’s athletes on the tour this season:
– April Ross/Lauren Fendrick: Have two Top 25 finishes, tied for ninth in first event of 2017
– Sara Hughes/Kelly Claes: Two Top 5 finishes, including in their first stop of the season
– Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross: Three Top 5 World Tour finishes, including one silver
– Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day: Six Top 25 finishes, four Top 10
– Kimberly DiCello/Emily Stockman: Three Top 10 finishes, gold in Langkawi
– Kerri Walsh Jennings/Nicole Branagh: Tied for ninth in Switzerland one week ago
– Lane Carico/Caitlin Ledoux: Duo coming from partner changes to combine for this tournament
– Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen: Won gold in their first World Tour stop of 2017
Action continues on Sunday with the men’s semifinals, starting at 10 a.m. PT on ESPN3, followed by the bronze medal match at 1:15 p.m. PT, and the gold medal match at 3 p.m. PT, live on ESPN3. The USA is guaranteed a team in both the gold and bronze medal matches.
At 10 a.m. PT, Theo Brunner/Casey Patterson will play Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena, with the winner set to face the victor from the international teams’ semifinal: Sam Pedlow/Sam Schachter (Canada) versus Piotr Kantor/Bartosz Losiak (Poland).
The women’s gold medal match will re-air on ABC at Noon ET on July 15. Matches will also be shown on replay on ESPN2 on July 17 and 18.
| Long Beach Presidents Cup – exhibition | ||||||
| Athletes | Coach | Entry | ||||
| Brooke Sweat | Summer Ross | Ty Tramblie | Main Draw | |||
| Lauren Fendrick | April Ross | Jon Daze | Main Draw | |||
| Kelly Claes | Sara Hughes | Main Draw | ||||
| Brittany Hochevar | Emily Day | Hector Gutierrez | Main Draw | |||
| Kerri Walsh Jennings | Nicole Branagh | Marcio Sicoli | Main Draw | |||
| Emily Stockman | Kimberly DiCello | Jennifer Snyder | Main Draw | |||
| Betsi Flint | Kelley Larsen | Scott Davenport | Main Draw | |||
| Lane Carico | Caitlin Ledoux | Main Draw | ||||
| Heather McGuire | Kendra Vanzwieten | Reserve | ||||
| Phil Dalhausser | Nick Lucena | Jason Lochhead | Main Draw | |||
| Casey Patterson | Theo Brunner | Rich Lambourne | Main Draw | |||
| Jake Gibb | Taylor Crabb | Marcio Sicoli | Main Draw | |||
| John Hyden | Ryan Doherty | Main Draw | ||||
| Sean Rosenthal | Trevor Crabb | Jeff Alzina | Main Draw | |||
| Stafford Slick | Billy Allen | Jon Daze | Main Draw | |||
| Marty Lorenz | Mark Burik | Main Draw | ||||
| Casey Jennings | Bill Kolinske | Gustavo Rocha | Main Draw | |||
Set your alarm @PhilDalhausser @NicklucenaFSU play @caseypatt @LordBrunner 10amPT Sunday on @ESPN Networks! #GoUSA @TeamUSA @WSOBV pic.twitter.com/UoMHHbhB8y
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) July 16, 2017
WEEK IN REVIEW
Long Beach Presidents Cup
– Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena and Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner still to play on Sunday
– 2nd Place: April Ross/Lauren Fendrick, duo went 2-1 in pool play after forfeiting their final pool match, beat two U.S. teams in single elimination before falling to Brazil in the final
– 3rd Place: Sara Hughes/Kelly Claes, best finish against the international field of play (best on FIVB World Tour is tying for fifth)
– Tied for fifth: Summer Ross/Brooke Sweat, Kimberly DiCello/Emily Stockman; Taylor Crabb/Jake Gibb, John Hyden/Ryan Doherty
– Tied for ninth: Emily Day/Brittany Hochevar, Kerri Walsh Jennings/Nicole Branagh; Billy Allen/Ed Ratledge, Casey Jennings/Bill Kolinske
– Tied for 13th: Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen, Lane Carico/Caitlin Ledoux; Sean Rosenthal/Trevor Crabb, Mark Burik/Marty Lorenz
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (May 28, 2017) – The USA Volleyball Open National Championships for adult competitors crowned 12 champions Sunday afternoon in various age and skill levels at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota.
Men’s AA
Legion (Southern California) and Southside Bangers (Great Lakes) excited the standing room only crowd in the Men’s AA Division finals, but it was Legion who walked off the court with the gold medal with a 25-23, 23-25, 15-11 victory. Legion ended the tournament with an 8-1 record, which included three wins over the silver medalists. Southside Bangers, which also lost to Legion in the winner’s bracket semifinals 25-18, 18-25, 15-13, defeated bronze-medalist Luau Chicago (Great Lakes) 25-23, 25-23 to advance to the title match. Legion’s Joshua Tuaniga was named the Men’s AA most valuable player.
Men’s A
Team CORE (Badger) won the Men’s A Division, though it was forced to play an extra set to take the gold. In the finals, silver medalist Team Bear Claw (Iowa) came back from the loser’s bracket and earned a 29-31, 25-23, 15-10 victory over Team CORE forcing the extra set. However, Team CORE rebounded with a 25-21 victory in the golden set and finished the tournament with an 8-2 record. Team Bear Claw, which beat bronze medalist NFVB Crank Blasters (Western Empire) 23-25, 27-25, 15-13 in the loser’s bracket finals, ended the tournament 7-2. The Men’s A Division most valuable player was Kyle Buckley of Team CORE.
Men’s 45s
Balboa Bay 45 (Southern California) captured the Men’s 45s Division with a 25-17, 26-24 victory over Fog Canada 45 Men in the gold-medal match. Balboa Bay went undefeated in the competition and not losing a single set in nine matches. Brazil’s Pro Combat/Botafogo finished with the bronze medal after Fog Canada 45 won its play-back match 25-18, 25-18. Lloy Ball, a four-time Olympian and 2008 gold medalist with the U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team, was awarded the Men’s 45 Division most valuable player.
Men’s 55s
Kings Mountain Fog 55 (Northern California) topped Western States Laguna (Southern California) 25-22, 23-25, 15-11 in the Men’s 55s Division title match to earn gold. Kings Mountain Fog 55 went undefeated in seven matches, including four victories that went the full three sets. Fog Canada 55s earned bronze after losing to Western States Laguna 25-17, 25-10 in the loser’s bracket final. Pat Ryan of Kings Mountain Fog 55 was selected the Men’s 55 Division most valuable player.
Men’s 65s
Sao Paulo Masters 65M (Brazil) captured the Men’s 65s Division by defeating Kings Mountain Fog 65 (Northern California) 25-14, 25-18 in the division finals. Sao Paulo Masters 65M finished the tournament with an 8-0 record and was extended to a third set only once – that by silver medalist Kings Mountain Fog 65 in the second round playoffs. Quiksilver Legends 65 (Southern California) earned the bronze medal after falling to Kings Mountain Fog 65 in three the loser’s bracket final, 18-25, 25-17, 15-3. Sao Paulo Masters 65M’s Gerson Oliveira was chosen most valuable player of the Men’s 65 Division.
Men’s 73s
Rustys 73 (Columbia Empire) needed an extra set to clinch the Men’s 73 Division, but they will take the gold any way they can. The champions lost to silver medalist Outback Steakhouse 73 (Puget Sound) 23-25, 25-17, 15-11 in the final match forcing a golden set with Outback came through the loser’s bracket. In the deciding set, Rustys 73 came back to win 25-20 for the title. TeamSota (North County) gained the bronze medal after losing to Outback Steakhouse 73 25-22, 11-25, 15-11 in the loser’s bracket final. Rusty 73’s Gary Pfingsten was named the Men’s 73 Division most valuable player.
Men’s 78s
In the oldest age group of the tournament, MAC Magic 78 (Chesapeake Region) won the Men’s 78s Division by defeating Highlanders 79 (Rocky Mountain) 25-18, 25-13 in the gold-medal match. With the victory, MAC Magic 78 (8-1) avenged its only loss of the tournament as Highlanders 79 won 25-17, 25-19 in the second round of pool play. Rusty 78 (Columbia Empire) took home the bronze after falling to Highlanders 79 25-13, 22-25, 15-12 in the loser’s bracket. Mickey Maguire of MAC Magic 78 was named the most valuable player of the Men’s 78 Division.
Women’s AA
CU ‘Olden Bears (North Country) swept Blue Ballers (North Texas) in the Women’s AA finals to earn gold. CU ‘Olden Bears ended the tournament with an 8-0 record, and that included four matches going the full three sets and defeating the silver medalists Blue Ballers 24-26, 25-18, 15-8 in the winner’s bracket semifinals. Angry Beavers (Rocky Mountain) finished the tournament with the bronze medal after falling to Blue Ballers 21-25, 25-22, 15-13 in the loser’s bracket final. Ellie Duffy of CU ‘Olden Bears was chosen the Women’s AA most valuable player.
Women’s A
Team Bison (North Country) swept Spank (Badger) 25-21, 25-13 in the Women’s A Division finals to claim gold. Team Bison went undefeated in 10 tournament matches and was extended to three sets just once. Spank defeated bronze medalists Foxy Ladies (Gateway) 25-20, 22-25, 15-9 in the loser’s bracket final. Jennifer Lopez of Team Bison earned the Women’s A most valuable player honor.
Women’s 40s
In an all-Canadian Women’s 40s final, Fog Canada Masters 40 defeated Winnipeg Fog to win the gold medal – but needed an extra set to do so. Fog Canada Masters 40 won the match 25-21, 25-19, but needed to win the golden set 25-15 as it came from back from loser’s bracket to win the title. Winnipeg Fog, which arrived in the title match undefeated, had beat Fog Canada Masters 40 25-19, 23-25, 15-10 in the second round for the champion’s only loss of the tournament. San Diego Beaches (Southern California) earned the bronze medal. Patrice Arrington of Fog Canada Masters 40 was selected as the most valuable player of the Women’s 40 Division.
Women’s 50s
Panama Jack San Diego (Southern California) rallied from the loser’s bracket a set down in the championship match to capture the Women’s 50 Division. They defeated Fog Canada Masters 50 22-25, 25-16, 15-13 in the title match, then won the golden set 25-20 to win the gold medal. Fog Canada Masters was undefeated entering the championship match, including a 25-22, 26-24 victory over Panama Jack San Diego in the winner’s bracket semifinals – the only loss for the Southern California team. B.A.D. (Northern California) earned the bronze medal after Panama Jack San Diego wont 25-22, 25-15 in the loser’s bracket final. Panama Jack San Diego’s Cathy Noth claimed the Women’s 50 Division most valuable player.
Women’s 60s
Brasil Mix-60 fended off WWConnect-60 (Rocky Mountain) to win the Women’s 60s Division, but it did not come easy. WWConnect-60 rallied to win the finals match 16-25, 26-24, 15-13 handing Brasil Mix-60 its only loss of the tournament in seven matches. Since WWConnect-60 was coming up through the loser’s bracket, was unable to win the golden set with Brasil Mix-60 winning 25-8. Juliane Sperandio of Brasil Mix-60 earned the Women’s 60s Division most valuable player award.
Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Division as broken into three brackets. GA Henry County Gladiators won the Red Bracket by defeating Wisconsin Bad-Pack 26-24, 25-21 in the finals. Flyers ’17 won the Blue Bracket with a 26-24, 25-20 win over Ohio Madison Tigers. The Ohio Superstars won the White Pool with a 2-0 record.
The Open has 15 division crown yet to be determined. The Men’s and Women’s Open Division titles will be settled on May 30, while Men’s and Women’s BB and B, Men’s 40s, Men’s 50s, Men’s 60, Men’s 70s, Women’s 45s, Women’s 55s and Women’s 65s will have finals on May 31.
Sport Court is the official athletic flooring for the USA Volleyball Open National Championships.
2017 USA Volleyball Open National Championships Medal Winner Recap (through May 28)
Men’s AA: Gold – Legion (Southern California); Silver – Southside Bangers (Great Lakes); Bronze – Luau Chicago (Great Lakes)
Men’s A: Gold – Team Core (Badger); Silver – Team Bear Claw (Iowa); Bronze – NFVB Crank Blasters (Western Empire)
Men’s 45s: Gold – Balboa Bay 45 (Southern California); Silver – Fog Canada 45 Men (Canada); Bronze – Pro Combat/Botafogo (Brazil)
Men’s 55s: Gold – Kings Mountain Fog 55 (Northern California); Silver – Western States Laguna (Southern California); Bronze – Fog Canada 55s (Canada)
Men’s 65s: Gold – Sao Paulo Masters 65M (Brazil); Silver – Kings Mountain Fog 65 (Northern California); Bronze – Quiksilver Legends 65 (Southern California)
Men’s 73s: Gold – Rustys 73 (Columbia Empire); Silver – Outback Steakhouse 73 (Puget Sound); Bronze – TeamSota (North Country)
Men’s 78s: Gold – MAC Magic 78 (Chesapeake); Silver – Highlanders 79 (Rocky Mountain); Bronze – Rusty 78 (Columbia Empire)
Women’s AA: Gold – CU ‘Olden Bears (North Country); Silver – Blue Ballers (North Texas); Bronze – Angry Beavers (Rocky Mountain)
Women’s A: Gold – Team Bison (North Country), Silver – Spank (Badger), Bronze – Foxy Ladies (Gateway)
Women’s 40s: Gold – Fog Canada Masters 40 (Canada); Silver – Winnipeg Fog (Canada); Bronze – San Diego Beaches (Southern California)
Women’s 50s: Gold – Panama Jack San Diego (Southern California); Silver – Fog Canada Masters 50 (Canada); B.A.D. (Northern California)
Women’s 60s: Gold – Brasil Mix-60; Silver – WWConnect-60 (Rocky Mountain); Bronze – BLT (Northern California)
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (May 28, 2017) – USA Volleyball concluded a historic week by hosting FIVB President Dr. Ary Graça during USAV’s Annual Meetings, Board Meeting and the start of the USA Volleyball Open National Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
“The significance of our historic meetings with President Graça will have long-lasting benefits for USA Volleyball and the FIVB,” USA Volleyball Board of Directors Chair Lori Okimura said. “These meetings have given our Board a renewed sense of spirit to continue our efforts to increase opportunities to host more international programs and events. As Dr. Graça explained to our Board, we must continue to have an open mind and use this new collaborative mindset to work more closely together in the future.”
Jamie Davis, who has been USA Volleyball’s Chief Executive Officer for five months, felt the meetings with Dr. Graça were the start of a new era in the sport’s growth.
“It was truly an honor to host President Graça on his trip to the United States,” USA Volleyball Chief Executive Officer Jamie Davis said. “It is clear from our discussions that there is enormous potential for the FIVB and USA Volleyball to partner in the sport’s growth in America and I look forward to working together to make this a reality. We are thinking big and I am convinced that our best days lie ahead.”
On his final day of his historic visit, Dr. Graça was led on a tour of the USA Volleyball Open National Championships by USAV Board member Sue Mailhot along with Davis and Okimura. Mailhot is serving as one of the event’s competition managers and provided Dr. Graça with details on the signature USAV national championship event.
“We ended our visit together with a chance to visit the USA Volleyball Open National Championships at the Minneapolis Convention Center,” Okimura said. “As I watched Dr. Graça meet and talk with our competition staff and referees, and receive a tour by Jamie and Sue, his reaction was so emotional to the sight of 464 adult teams of all ages and abilities playing together. It inspired some new ideas that can be applied all over the world, and it was clear to me that we had reached a very important point in our desire and commitment to collaborate more in the future.”
After presenting to the USA Volleyball Board of Directors, Dr. Graça stated the two organizations are ready to work hand-in-hand and collaborate in taking volleyball to the next level.
“It was a great honor to be able to present to the USAV Board of Directors here in the United States,” Dr. Graça said. “I am convinced that the U.S. will help the FIVB take the sport to the next level and have a massive impact worldwide. I would like to thank everyone for their time and their invaluable contributions – open discussion is the best way to help our sport move forward!”
Dr. Graça’s five-day stay provided many memorable moments, but one moment really stuck out in his mind.
“There have been a lot of favorite moments, but most importantly was the moment that I realized that the USAV wants to be together with the FIVB and that we must work together because it is good for both of us,” Dr. Graça said. “This for me was very touching. We love volleyball, we have a passion for volleyball and you are going to see the progress we will do, you are going to see the future.”
Dr. Graça also attended USA Volleyball’s Boyce Banquet, the annual awards gala that recognizes the top achievements within the sport of volleyball. During the banquet, he gave an impassioned speech on his visions for the FIVB and working with USA Volleyball.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (May 23, 2017) – USA Volleyball announced today that Detroit, Dallas and Phoenix will host three of the organization’s signature national championship events in 2018.
The USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships (GJNC) will head to Detroit for the first time and will be played June 25 to July 4 at Detroit’s Cobo Center. The USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championships (BJNC) returns to Phoenix for the third time and will be played July 2-9 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
The USA Volleyball Open National Championships returns to Dallas with competition May 25-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The USA Volleyball Annual Meetings will also take place in Dallas the week leading up to the Open.
The host city for the 2018 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championships will be announced by early June.
Sport Court is the official athletic flooring for all four events.
GJNC in Detroit
The GJNC, which will be in its 39th edition when it arrives in Detroit, will bring in 1,208 teams with approximately 12,000 players and over 25,000 spectators. A total of 26 titles will be awarded in five divisions and seven different age groups ranging from 11-and-under to 17-and-under.
“USA Volleyball was thoroughly impressed with Detroit as it hosted the 2015 USA Volleyball Open National Championships for adults,” Pingel said. “It is a city on the rise with a thriving downtown area where the event will be played at and most of the participants will be staying. There is no doubt in my mind that the 2018 GJNC will be one our finest.”
Boasting one of the largest contiguous exhibit floor spaces in North America, Cobo Center is downtown Detroit’s full-service convention space. In 2015, after a $279 million renovation, Cobo features 2.4 million square feet of usable space. Cobo pairs its accommodations with spectacular views of a restored international riverfront, on-site restaurants, a business service center and its very own Detroit People Mover railway station. For more information on the Cobo Center, visit detroitsports.org/cobo.
“When it was announced Cobo Center would undergo a $279-million renovation, we understood the future impact it could have on metro Detroit, and we’re ecstatic to see the transformation pay off by being awarded the 2018 USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships,” Detroit Sports Commission Director Kris Smith said. “We’re confident the thousands of players, coaches and spectators will experience the tremendous energy and excitement currently taking place in our great American city.”
The GJNC economic impact on the host city has been significant in recent years. This year’s GJNC in Minnesota is expected to generate an economic impact of $55 million, including 59,000 hotel room nights. Indianapolis hosted the 2016 event and reported $59 million in economic impact.
Detroit recently hosted the 2015 USA Volleyball Open National Championships concurrently with the NORCECA Men’s Champions Cup that brought in USA, Canada, Cuba and Mexico. Detroit was also the site of the 1938, 1967 and 2015 USA Volleyball Open National Championships for adults.
Detroit has a long, successful history of hosting world-class events from the Ryder Cup to the Super Bowl, the MLB All-Star Game and the NCAA Men’s Final Four. The region has the expertise and experience to showcase any event to the world and continues to experience a boon of new business, agricultural initiatives and large-scale city improvement plans. Concentrated areas of startups, independent retailers, fine food establishments, big brand name stores and entertainment options continue to surface, move forward and make headlines in Detroit, further proving the city is America’s great comeback story.
The Motor City boasts more than 36,000 hotel rooms and features a completely remodeled, state-of-the-art airport that handles 1,200 flights every day to and from 150 destinations on four continents. A rich array of cultural attractions, landmarks, outdoor activities and shopping helped Detroit be named 52 Places To Go In 2017 (New York Times, January 2017) and 6 Unexpected Cities For The Food Lover (National Geographic, January 2017).
For more information on the City of Detroit, visit visitdetroit.com.
BJNC in Phoenix
The BJNC, which will be in its 39th edition when Phoenix hosts the event, typically draws over 450 teams and nearly 5,000 competitors from across the country competing for one of 12 titles from ages 12-and-under to 18-and-under.
“Phoenix is a great partner to host our Boys’ Junior National Championships,” Pingel said. Boys volleyball is growing in the Phoenix area and is a fun destination for our participants. The city was a great host for this event in the early 2000s and they welcomed our adult national championships event with positive feedback on two separate occasions.”
The BJNC has previously been held in Phoenix in 2001 and 2003. More recently, Phoenix was the host city for the 2010 and 2014 USA Volleyball Open National Championships.
“On behalf of Visit Phoenix and our entire hospitality community, I am thrilled to welcome the 2018 USA Volleyball Boys’ Junior National Championships back to Phoenix,” said Visit Phoenix Vice President of Sales and Service Lorne Edwards. “We have long enjoyed a great relationship with USA Volleyball and are proud to have hosted several of their marquee events. These events are not only good for our economy, but also impacts our community especially as we transition into our softer summer period. We look forward to introducing you to everything in the Valley from our bourgeoning downtown to the beauty and charm of our Sonoran desert landscape.”
Opens in Dallas
The Open, formed in 1928 and run annually except two years due to World War II, will be in its 89th edition when it returns to Dallas. The Open typically draws 500 teams with 6,000-plus players converging on the host city. Players range in age from 18 to 80-plus with the oldest age division being the Men’s 79-and-Over bracket.
“The City of Dallas and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center have become like a second home to USA Volleyball events,” Pingel said. “From great flight options into Dallas, ample hotels and restaurants within easy walking distance to the convention center and the great Texas hospitality, Dallas is always a great host for our event participants.”
The Open features three other championships running concurrently with the main event. In addition, championships for Special Olympics and Sitting Volleyball will be contested inside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
Dallas has served a tremendous host city partner of many past USA Volleyball events. The Open Nationals been held in Dallas four previous times (1960, 1996, 2002 and 2011). The GJNC have been held in Dallas in 1998 and 2008, while the GJNC18 was held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center this past April. The BJNC was also staged in Dallas in 1998 and 2016. Dallas has hosted two weekends of the FIVB World League as the U.S. Men’s National Team hosted Italy, France and Korea in 2012 followed by Russia, Australia and Bulgaria in 2016.
“Dallas is honored to serve as the host of the USA Volleyball Open National Championships in 2018,” Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul said. “We consider volleyball a strong part of our sports DNA here in Dallas and look forward to welcoming all of the USA Volleyball family, players, coaches, officials and fans in 2018.”
The Dallas Sports Commission estimates that the Open will have a $13.5 million economic impact on the city.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Volleyball has earned the maximum eight spots at the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, set in Vienna, Austria, to be played at the end of July.
The U.S. learned of its four men’s and four women’s spots for the World Championships, as announced by the FIVB on June 7. Headlining the participants are top USA seed No. 1 in World Ranking, Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena. The top American women’s seed is fifth-ranked Brooke Sweat and Summer Ross.
A total of 48 teams per gender will compete at the 11th edition of the FIVB Beach World Championships. The tournament will be played July 28 to August 6 on Danube Island in Vienna.
Representing the United States will be:
No. 1 Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena
No. 12 Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner
No. 13 Jake Gibb/Taylor Crabb
No. 19 John Hyden/Ryan Doherty
No. 5 Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross
No. 8 April Ross/Lauren Fendrick
No. 20 Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes
NORCECA qualification – Kerri Walsh Jennings/Nicole Branagh
Nine American women’s teams and six men’s teams submitted applications prior to May 28 to USAV for consideration into the World Championships. After the FIVB closed its registration in June, it was up to the event organizers and the FIVB to award the Top 23 per the World Rankings, wild cards, and final spots through continental confederations.
Walsh Jennings and Branagh earned their spot at the World Championships through one of four NORCECA nominations. The final field of players will be announced by the FIVB on June 9 with the wild card entries. The United States has reached the maximum number of teams per gender that can compete in the tournament.
All eight U.S. teams will be making their first appearance as partnerships at the World Championships stage. Walsh Jennings previously won it in 2007, 2005, 2003 (with Misty May-Treanor), April Ross in 2009 (with Jennifer Kessy); Dalhausser, and then partner Todd Rogers, have the distinction of being the only U.S. men’s team to win, which they did in 2007.
WEEK IN REVIEW
FIVB Moscow 3-Star
– First: Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena won their second medal of the 2017 season
– Second: Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross won their first team medal
– Tied for 9th: April Ross/Lauren Fendrick, Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day; Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner
– Tied for 17th: Stafford Slick/Billy Allen
– Lost in country quota: Lane Carico/Caitlin Ledoux; Sean Rosenthal/Trevor Crabb
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 5, 2017) – USA Volleyball has announced its 16-player U.S. Women’s Junior National Training Team (WJNTT) for which the final 12-player roster will be selected for the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship.
The World Championship event will be staged July 14-23 in Boca del Rio and Cordoba, Mexico. The U.S. qualified for the World Championship by winning gold at the 2017 Women’s U20 Pan American Cup in San Jose, Costa Rica.
The WJNTT roster has four middles, two liberos, four outside hitters, three opposites and three setters. The middles are Brionne Butler (Kendleton, Texas, University of Texas), Rachael Kramer (Phoenix, Arizona, University of Florida), Regan Pittman (Spring Hill, Kansas, University of Minnesota) and Elle Sandbothe (Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Kansas State University). The four outside hitters are Leah Edmond (Lexington, Kentucky, University of Kentucky), Thayer Hall (Moore, South Carolina, Upward Stars), Paige Hammons (Louisville, Kentucky, University of Florida) and Denise Ssozi (Johnston, Iowa, Air Force Academy).
The three opposites on the WJNTT are Holly Carlton (Sterling, Virginia, University of North Carolina), Mikayla Shields (Orlando, Florida, University of South Carolina) and Ronika Stone (San Jose, California, University of Oregon). The selected setters are Franny Arnautou (San Francisco, California, Yale University), Norene Iosia (Torrance, California, University of Hawaii) and MacKenzi Welsh (Bolingbrook, Illinois, University of Michigan). The two liberos are Tiffany Clark (Naperville, Illinois) and Gabby Curry (Buford, Georgia, University of Kentucky).
“USA Volleyball is excited about the group of athletes who will comprise the 2017 U.S. Women’s Junior National Training Team,” USA Volleyball Senior Director of High Performance and Events Tom Pingel. “It’s a very athletic group that will undoubtedly make for some hard decisions for the coaching staff when naming the World Championship roster.”
Laurie Corbelli, the head coach at Texas A&M, will serve as head coach for the 2017 U.S. Women’s Junior National Team at the FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship. She will be assisted by Blake Rawlins, head trainer at Top Select Volleyball Academy, and Jay Van Vark, assistant coach at Grand Canyon University.
The WJNTT includes nine players who were on the Women’s U20 Pan American Cup gold-medal team. Hall was named the most valuable player of the tournament. She will be joined by Women’s U20 Pan Am Cup gold medalists Butler, Clark, Hall, Hammons, Pittman, Carlton, Sandbothe, Shields and Welsh.
The WJNTT will train July 2-12 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
U.S. Women’s Junior National Training Team
# – Name (Position, 2017 Club/College, Height, Hometown, Region)
1 – Brionne Butler (M, University of Texas, 6-4, Kendleton, Texas, Lone Star)
2 – Tiffany Clark (L, TBA, 5-11, Naperville, Illinois, Great Lakes)
3 – Thayer Hall (OH, Upward Stars, 6-3, Moore, South Carolina, Palmetto)
4 – Paige Hammons (OH, University of Florida, 6-2, Louisville, Kentucky, Pioneer)
5 – Regan Pittman (M, University of Minnesota, 6-5, Spring Hill, Kansas, Heart of America)
6 – Holly Carlton (OPP, University of North Carolina, 6-7, Sterling, Virginia, Chesapeake)
7 – Elle Sandbothe (M, Kansas State University, 6-0, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Heart of America)
8 – Ronika Stone (OPP, University of Oregon, 6-2, San Jose, California, Northern California)
10 – Mikayla Shields (OPP, University of South Carolina, 6-0, Orlando, Florida, Florida)
11 – Norene Iosia (S, University of Hawaii, 5-11, Torrance, California, Southern California)
12 – MacKenzi Welsh (S, University of Michigan, 6-1, Bolingbrook, Illinois, Great Lakes)
13 – Franny Arnautou (S, Yale University, 5-11, San Francisco, California, Northern California)
14 – Gabby Curry (L, University of Kentucky, 5-9, Buford, Georgia, Southern)
15 – Rachael Kramer (MB, University of Florida, 6-8, Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona)
16 – Denise Ssozi (OH, Air Force Academy, 5-8, Johnston, Iowa, Iowa)
17 – Leah Edmond (OH, University of Kentucky, 6-2, Lexington, Kentucky, Pioneer)
Head Coach: Laurie Corbelli (head coach at Texas A&M University)
Assistant Coach: Blake Rawlins (head trainer at Top Select Volleyball Academy)
Assistant Coach: Jay Van Vark (assistant coach at Grand Canyon University
Team Leader: Tom Pingel (USA Volleyball High Performance)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. had two beach teams earn medals on the FIVB World Tour in Russia. Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena won the men’s bracket for the United States’ first gold of the 2017 season. Brooke Sweat and Summer Ross finished with silver.
The gold medal for Dalhausser and Lucena marks the duos sixth as a team, and their second podium finish on the year. The Florida natives previously earned bronze at their only other World Tour stop so far, in Fort Lauderdale. The top women’s finishers, Sweat/S. Ross, finished in second after tearing through the elimination bracket with three victories over Germany.
USA had five teams finish in the Top 10, and an additional three in the Top 25. Perhaps the most exciting run at the tournament was Sweat/S. Ross, who finished 1-1 in pool play then used four consecutive wins to put them in their first gold medal match as a team, and in Sweat’s career. Along the way, they topped the Olympic champions, Laura Ludwig/Kira Walkenhorst, 21-19, 21-13 in round two. They followed with consecutive three-set wins against two other German pairs before falling to Brazil’s Talita Antunes/Larissa Franca, 21-16, 21-14 in the final.
Excellent 2-0 win for @BaSweat & @summernoelross over @LauraundKira in 2nd round #BeachWorldTour #Moscow3Star @USAVBeach pic.twitter.com/PKqBAmj9LP
— Beach Volleyball (@FIVBBeach) June 2, 2017
Dalhausser and Lucena won their gold medal on a perfect 6-0 showing through the week. After sweeping three of their matches, Dalhausser/Lucena dropped their first set of the tournament during the quarterfinals, when they beat Poland’s Michal Bryl/Grzegorz Fijalek, 21-19, 18-21, 15-8. In the semifinal, the Americans made quick work of locals Oleg Stoyanovskiy/Artem Yarzutkin, winning in 31 minutes by score of 21-14, 21-17. They once again faced a Russian team, this time for gold and in three sets. They won the medal, Dalhausser’s 35th FIVB gold, by defeating Nikita Liamin/Viacheslav Krasilnikov, 21-17, 22-24, 18-16.
USA also had two women’s teams and one men’s team tie for ninth: April Ross/Lauren Fendrick, Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day, and Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner. It marked the long awaited return for A. Ross, with her new partner on the FIVB World Tour, fellow 2016 Olympian, Fendrick. All three were eliminated in the second round by opponents that went to the Olympics.
Tying for 17th were Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes, who were eliminated by Sweat/S. Ross in the first round, 21-16, 21-15. Stafford Slick and Billy Allen also tied for 17th, for the second time this year, losing to Germany in round one. Olympian Jake Gibb and partner Taylor Crabb tied for 25th after going 0-2 in pool play with losses to Latvia and Germany.
The U.S. will take a one week break from the World Tour before resuming the weekend of June 17-18, with tournaments in The Netherlands (3 Star), China (2 Star), and Monaco (1 Star).
WEEK IN REVIEW
Moscow 3-Star
– First: Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena won their sixth career FIVB gold together and second medal of the 2017 season
– Second: Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross won their first medal together as a partnership, the best FIVB finish for Ross since 2013 and best career FIVB finish for Sweat
– Tied for 9th: April Ross/Lauren Fendrick, their second FIVB tournament ever together; Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day, their third Top 10 finish in 2017; Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner, their third Top 10 finish as a team
– Tied for 17th: Stafford Slick/Billy Allen, tied their team best finish
– Lost in country quota: Lane Carico/Caitlin Ledoux; Sean Rosenthal/Trevor Crabb
| FIVB Moscow 3-Star Roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Entry | |||||
| April Ross | Lauren Fendrick | Main Draw | ||||
| Brooke Sweat | Summer Ross | Main Draw | ||||
| Kelly Claes | Sara Hughes | Main Draw | ||||
| Emily Day | Brittany Hochevar | Qualification/Country Quota | ||||
| Lane Carico | Caitlin Ledoux | Country Quota/Reserve | ||||
| Phil Dalhausser | Nick Lucena | Main Draw | ||||
| Casey Patterson | Theo Brunner | Main Draw | ||||
| Jake Gibb | Taylor Crabb | Main Draw | ||||
| Stafford Slick | Billy Allen | Qualification/Country Quota | ||||
| Sean Rosenthal | Trevor Crabb | Country Quota | ||||
| Staff | ||||||
| Nelson Santos | Sports Medicine, DC | |||||
| Steve Paulseth | Sports Medicine, DPT, ATC | |||||
Beach Volleyball stars were introduced to Snow Volleyball ❄️ at #Moscow3Star
Would you like to see Snow Volleyball at the Winter Olympics? pic.twitter.com/eaY0Q1L2jE
— Beach Volleyball (@FIVBBeach) June 1, 2017
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 20, 2017) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce its partnership with Active Ankle, Inc., which becomes the “Official Ankle Brace Supplier of USA Volleyball” through 2020.
Active Ankle provides a full range of ankle braces and sleeves to help athletes minimize pain, reduce injury and perform with confidence. The braces and sleeves are developed through extensive field research and trials with athletes of all skill levels ranging from professional to youth sports.
“Active Ankle is the industry leader with a proven track record in developing and producing ankle braces for all age and skill levels,” USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said. “USA Volleyball and Active Ankle had previously worked together in 2001 through 2008 and we are thrilled to renew our partnership and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship over the next four years.”
“We’re honored to renew this strategic partnership between Active Ankle and USA Volleyball,” Active Ankle Senior Brand and Category Director Tim Dunphy said. “There’s an incredibly strong alignment between our two organizations’ commitments to promoting performance, health and safety to all athletes, especially those performing at levels of such high intensity and competitive standards. USA Volleyball is a world-class program, and we could not have asked for a better partner.”
Active Ankle is committed to the philosophy that the needs of every athlete are different. Some players need a brace that offers the most protection, some need a brace that offers the most mobility, and others are somewhere in between. Whatever an athlete’s ankle state, preferences and position, Active Ankle has a brace for their needs.
Active Ankle’s product line has a brace for every athlete including the Eclipse II Dual Upright Ankle Brace, Eclipse I Single Upright Ankle Brace, T2 Rigid Ankle Brace, AS1 Pro Lace-Up Brace and 329 Ankle Sleeve. For a full description for the entire Active Ankle product line, visit www.activeankle.com.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the disciplines of beach volleyball, indoor volleyball and sitting volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball has over 325,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $31 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball; youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education, certification programs and grassroots development across all disciplines. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit usavolleyball.org.
About Active Ankle
Leading the ankle brace category for more than 25 years, Active Ankle has continued to revolutionize the ankle protection market. Since the development of the original Trainer Rigid Ankle Brace, Active Ankle has been at the forefront of innovation in the ankle brace category. These products serve athletes and allow them to perform their best while providing unmatched support and design. www.activeankle.com.
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Pardon and Dykstra earned silver in their first outing of the year and in Dykstra’s first professional international tournament. It was also the first tournament for the year for Burik/Kolinske. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen finished fourth and Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol tied for ninth.
The weekend got off to a hot start with three of the four U.S. teams going a spotless 3-0 in pool play. The one exception was Mesko/Del Sol, who finished 1-2 following losses to USA and Canada. From the consolation bracket the pair were able to tally wins against Trinidad and Tobago, and El Salvador for ninth place.
In bracket play, all three spotless American teams put up wins in the quarterfinals. Burik and Kolinske suffered a setback loss in their semifinal to eventual winners, Karell Pena/Daisel Quesada of Cuba, 21-17, 21-16. They rallied back for bronze in a three-set victory against Canada’s Aaron Nusbaum/Ryan Vandenburg, by score of 18-21, 21-11, 15-13.
The American women faced each other in the semifinals, guaranteeing both would play for a podium spot. Newcomers Pardon/Dykstra defeated Flint/Larsen, 22-20, 18-21, 15-13. Both teams lost their final matches of the tournament – Pardon/Dykstra in three to Cuba for silver, 21-13, 18-21, 15-9, and Flint/Larsen in three to Canada for fourth place, 21-16, 22-24, 15-9.
So far in 2017, USA has two women’s medals and one men’s medal on the NORCECA Continental Tour.
| NORCECA Cayman Islands Roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Entry | |||||
| Betsi Flint | Kelley Larsen | Main Draw | ||||
| Lara Dkystra | Jace Pardon | Main Draw | ||||
| Jon Mesko | Skylar Del Sol | Main Draw | ||||
| Mark Burik | Bill Kolinske | Main Draw | ||||
| Staff | ||||||
| Mike Bohrnsen | Sports Medicine, DC, DACBSP | |||||
RESULTS
Women | Cayman Islands | April 21-23
1. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
2. Jace Pardon/Lara Dykstra
3. Jamie Broder/Caleigh Whitaker, CAN
4. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
Men | Cayman Islands | April 21-23
1. Karell Pena/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Maverick Hatch/Garrett May, CAN
3. Mark Burik/Bill Kolinske
9. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
Women | La Paz | April 7-9
1. Lidiannis Echeverria/Leila Martinez, CUB
2. Heather Bansley/Brandie Wilkerson, CAN
3. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
6. Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day
Men | La Paz | April 7-9
1. Karell Pena/Daisel Quesada, CUB
2. Juan Virgen/Lombardo Ontiveros, MEX
3. Josue Gaxiola/Jose Rubio, MEX
4. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
9. Stafford Slick/Reid Priddy
Women | Playoff #1 | March 22
1. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
2. Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day
3. Lara Dykstra/Jace Pardon
Men | Playoff #1 | March 22
1. Casey Patterson/Theo Brunner
2. Jon Mesko/Skylar Del Sol
3. Stafford Slick/Reid Priddy
NORCECA Continental Tour
June 23-25 NORCECA Ochos Rios, Jamaica
July 12-17 NORCECA Varadero, Cuba
Oct. 13-15 NORCECA Ochos Rios, Jamaica
Oct. 17-22 NORCECA Guadalajara, Mexico
Nov. 17-19 NORCECA Varadero, Cuba
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Volleyball will host a collegiate pairs championship in May of 2017 as part of the Team USA Summer Champions Series, presented by Comcast.
The USA Volleyball Collegiate Beach Championships will be May 11-13 in Hermosa Beach, California, in partnership with the Team USA Summer Champions Series. The competition field will consist of 24 women’s pairs and eight men’s pairs, playing for a title which will earn them a spot on a USA Volleyball collegiate beach national team.
“USA Volleyball is delighted to be a part of Team USA’s 2017 Summer Champions Series,” said Jamie Davis, USA Volleyball’s Chief Executive Officer. “This collegiate tournament aligns with our strategic direction of increasing participation at all levels and we believe the partnership with NBC Sports Network will invite new boys and girls to join us on the beach.”
NBCSN will air the women’s final live on May 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. ET, and immediately afterwards the taped delayed men’s final. Men’s and women’s pool play will take place on Thursday, wrapping up Friday morning. Single-elimination bracket play will span Friday and into Saturday’s broadcasted finals.
“The opportunity to partner with the United States Olympic Committee to bridge the collegiate game to our National Teams is a fantastic initiative in continuing USA Volleyball’s international competitive excellence,” Davis added. “As volleyball’s National Governing Body, the winning athletes will be selected to play on one of our collegiate beach national teams.”
The eight schools that qualify for the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships will earn one automatic berth for their top team, subject to the committee’s approval. The remaining women’s pairs and all eight men’s pairs will be chosen by the selection committee based on merit from the 2017 season and USAV Beach Ranking. Up to two women’s wild card pairs may be given by USA Volleyball. Any unused wild card spots will be decided by the selection committee.
The selection committee is made up of six NCAA representatives, three staff members from USA Volleyball, one AVCA representative and two athlete representatives.
| Committee Member | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Scott | USAV Director, Beach National Programs | |
| Megan Burgdorf | USAV Manager, Beach High Performance | |
| Michelle Meyer | USAV Coordinator, Beach High Performance | |
| Kathy DeBoer | AVCA Executive Director | |
| TBD Coach | Men’s NCAA indoor volleyball | |
| TBD Coach | Atlantic Sun Conference | |
| TBD Coach | Big West Conference | |
| TBD Coach | Coastal Collegiate Sports Association | |
| TBD Coach | Pac-12 Conference | |
| TBD Coach | West Coast Conference | |
| TBD | Athlete Representative | |
| TBD | Athlete Representative |
The introduction of a major beach volleyball event under the umbrella of Team USA and USA Volleyball comes off the heels of the successful showing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 2017 Team USA Summer Champions Series, presented by Comcast, consists of events with three additional National Governing Bodies: diving, swimming, and track and field – which will air on NBCUniversal throughout the summer.
Admission to the venue on Hermosa Beach Pier will be free and open to the public.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 9, 2017) – USA Volleyball (USAV) and performance wearable technology leader VERT have signed an agreement extending their working partnership that began in the summer of 2014. VERT, which has helped both the U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Teams, will continue as a USA Volleyball Official Supplier for Performance Wearable Technology through 2020.
VERT has provided Team USA with a discrete wearable to help monitor player load, injury prevention and evaluation during USA Volleyball High Performance tryouts and USA National Team practices. The device allows for players and coaches to see real-time jump height and jump count data anywhere and anytime through wireless connections to smart devices.
“VERT has been a remarkable partner over the last three years,” USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said. “Not only has the VERT technology been a valuable instrument for our national teams to monitor jump loads for our athletes in training and competition to aid in injury prevention, the staff at VERT has incorporated our team’s successes deeply into its marketing strategies that expose volleyball and Team USA to new audiences. With the development and release of the new G-VERTTM Team System, great levels of biomechanical data will be available to aid improvement in athletic performance. This partnership has been a win-win over the last three years and we can’t be more excited to continue the relationship.”
“USA Volleyball has provided us a platform to build amazing products and work with passionate and innovative teams and companies in the sport of volleyball,” VERT founder Martin Matak said. “Safety equals performance. Our new G-VERT performance tracker will provide even more awareness to the importance of jump load while provide engaging stats for players, coaches and fans.”
It’s one thing to watch the pure power and athleticism of an elite volleyball player, but to be able to measure their actual performance brings a whole new level of excitement to the sport.
“VERT allows us to track our training loads in a way that’s never been done before,” U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly said. “It’s already helping us train smarter and better preserve our most precious resource – our athletes and their health.”
VERT continues to enhance its product line as new technology becomes available. G-VERTTM performance tracker measures the G-force of every movement including kinetic energy, jump analytics, power, high stress percentage and appendage asymmetry. G-VERTTM is non-invasive imu (inertial measurement unit) worn on an athlete’s waist. G-VERTTM is small enough to be applied to specific appendages (example: left or right calf) to gather asymmetry and limb specific data. Measurements are sent in real-time to VERT’s proprietary architecture for performance and injury prevention analytics. The tech company debuted the G-VERTTM Team System two years ago with their first NBA client, the Miami Heat.
To learn more about VERT and to purchase the device, visit www.usavert.com.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the disciplines of beach volleyball, indoor volleyball and sitting volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball has over 325,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $31 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball; youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education, certification programs and grassroots development across all disciplines. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit usavolleyball.org.
About VERT
Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, VERT is a leader in wearable athletic technology focused on creating a better experience for athletes, coaches and fans. VERT is used in a variety of sports, including basketball, volleyball, running and other health and fitness activities. VERT is the official wearable technology of USA Volleyball and is used by over 200 collegiate and professional sports programs around the world. For more information, visit www.myvert.com.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 27, 2017) – USA Volleyball has entered a women’s youth sitting volleyball team into the 2017 Youth Parapan American Games set to be played March 20-25 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
U.S. athletes competing in the event are Alyssa Cleland (Edmond, Oklahoma), Annie Flood (Salem, Oregon), Autum Reagan (Wellington, Kansas) and Nina McVay (Mooresville, North Carolina). Elliot Blake, manager of sitting volleyball teams for USA Volleyball, will serve as the head coach for the team.
Unlike the sitting volleyball game played at the Paralympics utilizing six players on the court per team, the Youth Parapan American Games will use a modified version with a 3 versus 3 format. This year marks the first Youth Parapan American Games featuring sitting volleyball.
“Being that this is the first youth sitting volleyball event being held, and our first youth team, our number-one priority is to develop an appropriate system of play in this 3 versus 3 format,” Blake said. “With the reduced size of the court, we will have to be smarter about our attack shots and serving since we are losing a full meter of court depth, and two meters crosscourt. Ball control and team chemistry will be our second priority in our list of things to focus on.”
Cleland, who at age 19 is the oldest among the four-person squad, has been a resident athlete of the Sitting Volleyball Resident Athlete Training program since August 2015. Flood, McVay and Reagan are all relatively new to the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball A2 developmental program. Flood, the youngest at age 13, has attended two sitting team training camps since being identified last July. Reagan was identified last June and has been to three training camps. McVay contacted the U.S. National Sitting Team program last spring and has attended two camps.
The 3v3 format will be played on a court eights meters long and four meters wide. According to Elliot, the three-team field will play a double-round robin bracket before reaching the medal round bracket.
“With the uncertainty of who will comprise the other teams, it’s impossible to say what we think our chances are,” Elliot said. “We do though expect to play some great volleyball and challenge our opponents in every match.”
Elliot, who also serves as the technical officer of the ParaVolley Pan American Zone, sees one other objective for the tournament beyond the development of the four U.S. players who will compete in Brazil, and that is to help spur overall growth of sitting volleyball in the Parapan American zone.
“We hope to be good stewards of the game, hoping to encourage other countries to develop their youth programs for the future so that we can have regular youth competition events,” Elliot said.
Around 1,000 athletes, ages 12-21 years old, are expected to compete in the fourth edition of the Youth Parapan American Games, an increase on the 631 youngsters who took part in the 2013 Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Games will be organized by the Brazilian Paralympic Committee and the majority of sport events will be held at their new Paralympic Training Centre in Sao Paulo.
U.S. Roster for Youth Parapan American Games
Alyssa Cleland (Edmond, Oklahoma)
Annie Flood (Salem, Oregon)
Autum Reagan (Wellington, Kansas)
Nina McVay (Mooresville, North Carolina)
Head Coach: Elliot Blake
Athletic Trainer: Lauren Chamness
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Chicken wing. Kick save. Everything about this rally is awesome! @kingcrabb808 @SeanRosenthal @SportsCenter #FTLMajor pic.twitter.com/pEc4YiBzXG
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) February 9, 2017
Results MEN | WOMEN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Play continued from the Sunshine State as the Fort Lauderdale Major completed pool play and moved into the elimination rounds on Thursday.
All five American men’s teams advanced into the elimination rounds, Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena, Theo Brunner/Casey Patterson, Jake Gibb/Taylor Crabb each went 3-0 to sweep their pools. Brooke Sweat/Summer Ross and April Ross/Kerri Walsh Jennings swept their pools among five U.S. women’s teams that advanced.
In the early afternoon Dalhausser and Lucena defeated Russia in two sets to clinch Pool A unscathed. USA’s other No. 1 seed, Ross and Walsh Jennings, played two matches on Thursday, the first a 2-0 victory against Finland. The pair returned seven hours later to defeat the resilient Brazilian team Barbara Seixas/Fernanda Alves, 17-21, 21-18, 15-8.
Arguably the best play of the entire tournament came in the third set of Sean Rosenthal and Trevor Crabb’s eliminating loss to Spain’s Pablo Herrera/Adrian Gavira in round one. The pair dropped the first set 21-18 and came back with an intense battle in the second before lightning halted play at USA’s set point, 20-19. Officials then cleared the stadium until the inclement weather passed some 30 minutes later. Rosenthal and Crabb pushed it to a third set after a Spain miscue, 21-19.
The third frame was an all-out battle with teams trading points through the regulation 15-point mark. Crabb and Rosenthal’s amazing play (pictured above) staved off a Spain match point when they trailed 13-11. The U.S. forced Spain into nine ties in extra points, but eventually fell 25-23.
Thursday’s highlights
Patterson and Brunner picked up where they left off on Wednesday, moving past their opponents as a cohesive unit on the court. The pair won their pool after defeating their second German team, Bennet Poniewaz/David Poniewaz 21-17, 19-21, 15-13.
Gibb and Taylor Crabb needed three sets to beat Pablo Herrera/Adrian Gavira of Spain, but with the 21-18, 15-21, 15-13 victory they swept their pool and earned a bye into the second round. Sweat and Summer Ross took advantage of their schedule after playing two matches on Wednesday. They entered Thursday’s lone match rested and beat German Olympic gold medalist Kira Walkenhorst and her partner Julia Grossner in 33 minutes, 21-14, 21-13.
After starting an hour behind schedule, Hyden and Doherty came from behind in their first round matchup against Italy’s Alex Ranghieri/Marco Caminati, 19-21, 21-12, 15-12.
“Iron Curtain”@caseypatt‘s nickname for his new partner, @LordBrunner. pic.twitter.com/yXhwifQemp
— Beach Volleyball (@FIVBBeach) February 9, 2017
Records as of Thursday
Dalhausser/Lucena 3-0 pool play; advance to Round 2
Brunner/Patterson 3-0 pool play; advance to Round 2
Gibb/Taylor Crabb 3-0 pool play; advance to Round 2
Hyden/Doherty 2-1 pool play; def Italy Round 1; advance to Round 2
Ross/Walsh Jennings 3-0 pool play; advance to Round 2
Fendrick/Hughes 2-1 pool play; advance to Round 1
Claes/Reeves 2-1 pool play; advance to Round 1
Sweat/S. Ross 3-0 pool play; advance to Round 2
Hochevar/Day 2-1 pool play; advance to Round 1
Rosenthal/Trevor Crabb 2-1 pool play; eliminated in Round 1; t17th
Carico/Pollock 0-3 eliminated in pool play; t25th
| Fort Lauderdale 5-Star Roster | ||||||
| Athletes | Coach | Entry | ||||
| April Ross | Kerri Walsh Jennings | Marcio Sicoli | Main Draw | |||
| Brooke Sweat | Summer Ross | Ty Tramblie | Main Draw | |||
| Lauren Fendrick | Sara Hughes | Main Draw | ||||
| Lane Carico | Irene Pollock | Jason Lochead | Main Draw Wild Card | |||
| Brittany Hochevar | Emily Day | Hector Gutierrez | Qualifier | |||
| Kelly Claes | Kelly Reeves | Qualifier Wild Card | ||||
| Emily Stockman | Kimberly DiCello | Qualifier | ||||
| Phil Dalhausser | Nick Lucena | Paul Baxter | Main Draw | |||
| John Hyden | Ryan Doherty* | Jon Daze | Main Draw | |||
| Jake Gibb | Taylor Crabb | Main Draw | ||||
| Casey Patterson | Theo Brunner | Rich Lambourne | Main Draw Wild Card | |||
| Stafford Slick | Billy Allen | Qualifier | ||||
| Sean Rosenthal | Trevor Crabb | Jeff Alzina | Qualifier Wild Card | |||
| Staff | ||||||
| Phil Noyes | USAV Video Scout | |||||
| Corinne Calabro | USAV Communications | |||||
| Giuseppe Vinci | Scout | |||||
| Tyler Widdison | Scout | |||||
*Ryan Doherty will play in place of Tri Bourne for this event
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2017) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce its partnership with Lucky Dog Volleyball, which becomes the “Official Championship Event Merchandiser of USA Volleyball” through 2020.
Lucky Dog Volleyball is one of the nation’s leaders in the volleyball retail industry. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Lucky Dog retails volleyball equipment and apparel while hosting volleyball tournaments and recruiting showcases.
“USA Volleyball is very fortunate to have created this partnership with Lucky Dog Volleyball as they will bring event merchandising expertise as well as an in-depth understanding of the volleyball market to this relationship for the benefit of both parties,” USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said.
Lucky Dog will have the right to merchandise onsite at four USA Volleyball’s premier events including the USA Volleyball Girls’ 18s Junior National Championships, the USA Volleyball Open National Championships, the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships and the USA Volleyball Boys’ Junior National Championships.
“Lucky Dog Volleyball is excited to enter this partnership with USA Volleyball,” Lucky Dog Volleyball CEO Kris Britton said. “We believe that both organizations value the volleyball community and the development of the sport. Lucky Dog looks forward to growing new relationships with volleyball players, coaches, officials and families during the next quadrennial.”
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the disciplines of beach volleyball, indoor volleyball and sitting volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball has over 325,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $31 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball; youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education, certification programs and grassroots development across all disciplines. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit usavolleyball.org.
About Lucky Dog
In 1987 a volleyball team in search of uniforms reached out for help. A meager investment of $500 marked the beginning of Winston Court Sports in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Since that time, owner Maria Byars has built a brand with the focus of helping the volleyball community and improving its culture. The company changed its name to Lucky Dog Volleyball in 2006, after the owner rescued an abused beagle puppy (aptly named Lucky) from the streets of Greensboro, North Carolina.
Lucky Dog Volleyball works for the volleyball community, guided by five simple values: people over profits, win-win negotiations, customer focus, equity of access, and personal responsiveness. The company is committed to conducting business by doing what it right – all the time, even when doing do costs more time or money. Business deals are negotiated with the belief that a deal is only good if all parties benefit and walk away feeling lucky. Volleyball players, coaches, officials, parents and fans remain at the center of Lucky Dog Volleyball merchandise designs and services. The company encourages feedback from the volleyball community and uses it to improve and grow with the sport. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Lucky Dog volleyball currently serves the volleyball community from four major divisions of the company: website sales, volleyball tournament stores, consignment partnerships, and volleyball events management. Ultimately the company aims to design volleyball gear that is original, functional and stylish while providing resources and services to the volleyball community. For more information about Lucky Dog Volleyball, visit luckydogvolleyball.com.
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USAV Board Chair Lori Okimura introduced Davis, hired on Jan. 3, 2017, to the leadership during both the Board Meeting and the strategic planning session. She pledged full support and backing from the Board as Davis begins to formulate and implement the plan for USA Volleyball’s new direction.
“USA Volleyball is experiencing a timeline moment in our history,” Okimura said. “Jamie Davis has hit the ground running full speed ahead, and it has been incredibly energizing to witness his first weeks on the job. In finding someone from outside our volleyball world, Jamie has reminded us all of what is good about USA Volleyball, what our assets are, and has also shown us already how to address our challenges. He has the Board’s full support in making necessary changes to our structure that will enable us to further capitalize on the competitive success gained over the years, and to maximize opportunities to grow our business from a financial standpoint to generate new revenue streams that can be invested back into our programs and personnel.”
The strategic planning session engaged members from all leadership positions from within the National Governing Body. As part of the four-year plan, the Board heard from select athletes, staff and Regional Volleyball Association members.
“Change is a good thing and will create new opportunities for us to strengthen our business model,” Okimura said. “We hope to find new resources for our Regional Volleyball Associations to continue providing extra benefit to members. We hope to position ourselves among the leaders in professional sport with new event and league properties across all disciplines, to give our national team athletes in beach, indoor and sitting volleyball a home-court advantage. And, we hope to continue providing a pathway to increase membership and participation.”
USA Volleyball welcomed several guests to take part in the Board Meeting to help illustrate trends that are significantly impacting USA Volleyball and the sport. Peter Diamond, NBC Olympics executive vice president of programming, shared his views on the success of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games programming and ratings for beach and indoor volleyball. He also shared some perspective on Rio 2016 Paralympic sitting volleyball and the hopes for increased programming in the future.
Chester Wheeler, USOC senior director of NGB marketing & business development, shared insight on the launch of the Olympic Channel. USA Volleyball continues to be the No. 1 content provider on the USOC’s digital platform (website), and he shared that the USA Volleyball Girls’ and Boys’ Junior National Championships were among the best events with digital streaming on the platform.
Melissa Dawson-Ricketts, president of Molten USA, discussed the launch of a continued charitable initiative where Molten will have an on-site presence at each USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier to promote the sales of an event-specific ball with proceeds going to a local charity. Molten, which extended its partnership with USA Volleyball through the 2020 Olympic Games, announced an official ball partnership with the Southern California Volleyball Association (SCVA) for all events including the SCVA Junior National Qualifier starting in 2017.
SafeSport continued to be a main focus of the Board as USA Volleyball continues to participate actively in the evolution of SafeSport on a national level among Olympic and Paralympic sport governing bodies. The Board welcomed new U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO Shelly Pfoal and heard updates from its chief operating officer Malia Arrington. The U.S. Center for SafeSport, which will be based in Denver, is expected to be fully operational by February 28, 2017.
The Board welcomed Tamari Miyashiro, a 2012 Olympic Games silver medalist, as the newly elected USOC Athlete Advisory Council volleyball representative. Chris Seilkop, a member of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team, will support Miyashiro on the AAC. In addition, three-time Paralympic medalist and 2016 Paralympic Games gold medalist Katie Holloway was recently elected as vice chair of the USOC’s AAC leadership.
The Board approved a new Diversity Committee, an ad hoc committee of USA Volleyball, to be led by Board independent director Kenneth Shropshire. Jason Thompson, the USOC’s diversity and inclusion director, gave a presentation including a report card among the 47 NGBs. Thompson will serve on USA Volleyball’s Diversity Committee, which includes representatives from various interest groups addressing diversity and inclusion from many perspectives and representing beach, indoor and sitting volleyball constituencies.
The USAV Board will have five positions up for election in 2017: Indoor Male Athlete Director, Coach Director, Beach/Indoor High Performance Director, Beach Development Director and Independent Director.
The USA Volleyball Board elected a new slate of members to the USA Volleyball Foundation and will form a joint task force, including Davis, to redefine the mission, purpose and administrative structure of the Foundation moving forward. The new USAV Foundation Board announced includes:
The United States will have five individuals serving as delegates on International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) commissions for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic quad.
“I hope to focus the attention next on the succession planning for the Board and lay leadership,” Okimura said. “As the organization evolves, it is important to maintain institutional knowledge, expertise in our sport, the athletes’ collective voice and to expand areas for representation among emerging groups. We will also revisit some initiatives from the past year that were put on hold pending the arrival of the new CEO. We have a very engaged group of Board members with a vast array of expertise that are about ready to term out of their positions and have an interest to mentor new members or find other ways to continue serving USA Volleyball. We cannot afford to lose that institutional knowledge base, which Jamie has already identified as an invaluable resource to his on-boarding process.”
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TORRANCE, Calif. – USA Volleyball celebrated its 2016 successes on the beach with an intimate ceremony at the Torrance training facility on Wednesday night.
Present at the event were athletes and coaches from the High Performance program, Olympians from 2016 and years prior, as well as CEO Jamie Davis and Board Chair Lori Okimura.
The gathering offered the opportunity to bring together the up-and-coming pipeline of athletes with the best of the game in the U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Team. Following highlight videos from the Olympics, the Olympic team unveiled it’s banner which features all of the American beach volleyball Olympians since the sports inception into the Games in 1996. Following that, two-time Olympian April Ross and five-time Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings unveiled their bronze medalist banner on an adjuring wall to accompany the facility’s nine other medaling teams.
The event took place one week ahead of the start of the 2017 FIVB World Tour season opener, which will be held in the United States from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 20, 2017) – USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis, who started his role on Jan. 3, continued his on-boarding process this week as the top volleyball leader in the United States by making his first trip abroad and meeting the top international volleyball leaders of FIVB and NORCECA to learn, enhance and strategize concepts to grow the sport of volleyball in the United States and around the world.
Davis, along with USA Volleyball Board of Directors Chairman Lori Okimura, met with FIVB President Ary Graça on Thursday in Lausanne, Switzerland – headquarters of the FIVB. In their meeting with Graça, Davis and Okimura discussed ways USA Volleyball will change its corporate strategy in the future under the new executive leadership.
Davis and Okimura also had the opportunity to meet with NORCECA President Cristobal Marte Hoffiz, who leads the regional confederation that USA Volleyball is a part of within North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The two USA Volleyball leaders were able to have fruitful conversations in establishing some key changes at the confederation level, including new representation on commissions and on the NORCECA Board of Administration for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic quadrennial.
In addition to the two meetings of the presidents of FIVB and NORCECA, Davis and Okimura held key meetings with FIVB General Director Fabio Azevedo and FIVB Secretary General Fernando Lima to share USA Volleyball’s intention to change its strategy for marketing, new media and public relations among other key areas. Topics discussed included USA Volleyball’s intent to pursue the creation of a professional league for men’s and women’s indoor volleyball, increase participation in international events at all age groups in all disciplines, establish more FIVB World Tour events and properties for beach volleyball and to include more opportunities for sitting volleyball in cooperation with World ParaVolley and the 40 regions of USA Volleyball.
“It was an honor meeting FIVB President Ary Graça and NORCECA President Cristobal Marte Hoffiz in Lausanne and being able to have deep conversations regarding my strategic direction of USA Volleyball,” Davis said. “Our goals of increasing participation in all volleyball disciplines, establishing more FIVB events in the United States, pursuing the creation of a professional league for men’s and women’s indoor volleyball, and building the overall brand of USA Volleyball were very well received and I am confident that we will be able to work closely with the FIVB and NORCECA to achieve success.”
Okimura echoed Davis on the importance of the meetings with the FIVB and NORCECA as a bridge to sharing ideas and building the brand of USA Volleyball domestically and internationally.
“Introducing Jamie Davis to the world of international volleyball today was one of the most rewarding and exciting moments in my long-standing career in volleyball,” Okimura said. “We sincerely appreciate the continued partnership and support of the FIVB and our confederation of NORCECA. And, we look forward to making some key changes within USA Volleyball to put us in a position to improve the marketing and promotion of international areas of beach, indoor and sitting volleyball in the United States. Thanks to a very open and candid dialogue with FIVB President Graça, we have identified many areas where USA Volleyball will now play the lead role in creating and endorsing new sports properties in our territory, and introducing new partners and sponsors to our portfolio.”
Okimura was appointed to the FIVB Beach Volleyball Commission this past December and she will return to Lausanne to attend the commission meeting in February. She has vast experience in the international beach scene having previously served as a technical supervisor for the FIVB World Tour. Okimura currently serves as president of the NORCECA Marketing Commission and is a member of the World ParaVolley Judicial Commission.
“Our goal is to make strategic changes within USA Volleyball that will support a new plan for success on the business side,” Okimura said. “We will assist our 40 Regional Volleyball Associations and support an aggressive marketing campaign to showcase our stars while maintaining the competitive excellence that we have achieved at the Olympic and Paralympic level.”
Davis’ travel schedule will be busy over his first 50 days on the job starting with a Board strategic planning session with key NBC and USOC partners next weekend, followed by the USAV board meeting on Jan. 29-30. He has trips planned with Okimura to visit the training center for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Sitting Volleyball programs in Edmond, Oklahoma, and meeting all of the 40 USAV Regional Volleyball Association leaders across the country with regional representatives of the Board.
Davis, who visited with staff at the USAV headquarters in Colorado Springs on Jan. 17, will relocate to the Colorado Springs office full-time starting Jan. 23. On his first three days on the job, Davis visited indoor national team staff at USA Volleyball’s training facility in Anaheim and the beach staff in its training facility in Torrance, California.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 22, 2016) – Of course there is no shame in winning silver or bronze at the Olympic or Paralympic Games.
The effort needed to advance from pool play, win a quarterfinal or semifinal match and make it to the medal rounds should not be underestimated. Just ask the 2016 U.S. Olympic men’s and women’s indoor teams or the beach team of April Ross and Kerri Walsh Jennings, all of whom won bronze in Rio de Janeiro.
But the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team had been there, done that and won the Paralympic medals; bronze in 2004 under then Head Coach Mike Hulett and silver in 2008 and 2012 under current Head Coach Bill Hamiter.
In 2016, the team was ready for more. By the end of the season, it accomplished its goal.
For winning the gold medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games, the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team has been named the USA Volleyball Team of the Year.
The 2016 season started off with the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team playing in the lions’ den. The team traveled to Anji, China for the World ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup. Waiting there was world No. 1 ranked China, the three-time reigning Paralympic champion.
In a sign of things to come, the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team beat China in pool play and again in the gold medal match, 25-22, 18-25, 25-19, 25-17 on March 23.
“I think we all felt it going in, but the excitement after was almost a relief,” U.S. outside hitter Katie Holloway (Lake Stevens, Wash.) said after the win. “We knew we could do this, but we’re finally the team we knew we could be.”
There was even more foreshadowing; outside hitter and Team Captain Heather Erickson (Fayetteville, N.C.) received individual honors as the tournament’s Best Attacker and Most Valuable Player.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team got another victory over China at a tournament in the Netherlands in July, giving the United States another dose of confidence.
“It’s so exciting to witness where our team is now and how far we’ve come,” middle blocker Lora Webster (Phoenix, Arizona) said after the tournament.
Hamiter went into the Paralympics Games with a good feeling about his team.
“We know the abilities of our athletes and we want them to use those as abilities as consistently as possible,” he said. ‘If we play at our level, we give ourselves a good chance of winning every match.”
But a funny thing happened on the way to the Paralympic gold medal match; the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team lost to China 3-2 (25-17, 14-25, 14-25, 28-26, 15-13) in a brutal pool play match.
“We forced them to play very well, and we struggled in the first and fourth sets, so we’re not walking out of this feeling like we played our best match,” Webster said after the match.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team would not lose another set in the Paralympic Games and that includes the gold medal match against (who else?) China. The United States went into the match ready for a battle, but it seemed like China did not and the U.S. rolled to a 25-12, 25-12, 25-18 victory.
“We’ve worked hard the past four years for this and the outcome just shows how hard we worked,” said outside hitter Monique Burkland (Ardmore, Oklahoma). “We just went point by point. We know they don’t give up and always come back. We’ve been in that position before where they’ve come back and won, so we knew we had to keep going at it.”
Erickson was named tournament MVP and “Best Receiver” by World ParaVolley, while Webster received “Best Blocker” honors. Erickson would go on to be named the USAV Female Sitting Player of the Year and was also a finalist in 2016 for an ESPY in the category of “Best Female Athlete with a Disability” and the Sportswoman of the Year presented by the Women’s Sports Foundation.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team was also honored as the “Best Paralympic Team” Presented by Dow at the Team USA Awards in Washington D.C. The U.S. is now ranked No. 1 in the world by World ParaVolley.
In being named USAV Player of the Year, Erickson reflected on what her team had been through.
“Even though everything happened in 2016, all the work and sacrifices happened in years before,” she said. “My team and I have been putting all of ourselves into the hopes that we might have a chance at possibly having a season like this one. Preparations for 2016 happened for some of us the day after we left the court in 2012 with a sour taste in our mouths.”
BEST OF THE BEACH
In 2016, April Ross and Kerri Walsh Jennings continued the trend of the United States bringing home an Olympic medal on the beach. The duo earned bronze at the Games in a season that saw the team earn five gold medals on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. During the season, April and Kerri also eclipsed the century win mark and earned their 150th team victory while at the Olympics.
“Kerri and April had a remarkable quad,” said Doug Beal, USA Volleyball CEO. “The grit and determination of the team sowed most dramatically in their performance winning the bronze medal after an enormously, and hard for most of us to imagine, loss in an incredibly close semifinal.”
2016 U.S. Paralympic Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team Roster
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
1. Lora Webster (MB, 5-11, Point Lookout, New York)
2. Bethany Zummo (L, 5-2, Dublin, Calif.)
3. Alexis Shifflett (S, 5-4, Waseca, Minn.)
4. Michelle Schiffler (OH/MB, 6-0, Lake Wales, Fla.)
5. Katie Holloway (OH, 6-3, Lake Stevens, Wash.)
6. Heather Erickson (OH, 5-11, Fayetteville, NC)
7. Monique Burkland (OH, 5-9, Ardmore, Okla.)
10. Kari Miller (L, 5-6, Washington D.C.)
13. Nichole Millage (OH, 5-7, Champaign, Ill.)
14. Kaleo Kanahele (S, 5-6, Edmond, Okla.)
16. Nicky Nieves (MB, 5-10, Kissimmee, Fla.)
17. Tia Edwards (OH, 5-7, Skitatook, Okla.)
Head Coach: Bill Hamiter
Team Leader: Michelle Goodall
Assistant Coaches: Cara Lang and Lazaro Beltran
Technical Coordinator: Jeff Hicks
Athletic Trainer: Patrick Lawrence
Press Officer: Karen Patterson
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 16, 2016) – USA Volleyball has processed 328 international transfer certificates (233 females, 95 males) allowing United States citizens to compete in foreign professional volleyball leagues for the 2016-17 season as of Dec. 16 – an increase of 11 transfers in the last month. Additional transfers will be processed throughout the winter months.
On the women’s side, athletes have transferred to play in 33 different countries with Germany attracting 50 players, England 24 players, and Sweden, Switzerland and Philippines with 13 apiece.
Among the popular destinations for U.S. men’s international transfers include England with 17 athletes and Germany with 12 athletes. U.S. men are competing in 25 different countries.
In total, 41 different countries have U.S. athletes participating in the 2016-17 club season.
The International Transfer Certificate (ITC) is a mandatory requirement of the FIVB for athletes to transfer from one National Federation (country) to another National Federation (country) to play in professional leagues. All National Federations are required to follow this established procedure. For details, refer to the FIVB Sports Regulations (2013) Section 45.3.
Women’s Transfers to 33 Countries/Federations
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Malta, Philippines, Poland, Peru, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey
Men’s Transfers to 25 Countries/Federations
Austria, Belgium, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Women’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Men’s Players sorted by Last Name * Club’s Country
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Adams, McKenzie (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Adams, Rachael (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Aigner-Swesey, Delainey (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Akinradewo, Foluke (Volero Zurich, Switzerland)
Alexander, Kenya (Kula Gradacac, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Ati, Manyi (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Austin, Alexis (PTPS Pila, Poland)
Backlund, Ingabritt (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Barr, Kristen (Endeavour Academy, Australia)
Bartsch, Michelle (Neruda Volley ASD, Italy)
Beck, Carrie (A.D. Aguere, Spain)
Bell, Katherine (Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye Spor, Turkey)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Azerrail BAKU, Azerbaijan)
Birks, Jocelynn (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Block, Corey (VfL Nurnberg, Germany)
Blomgren, Sarah (Team Northumbria, England)
Blum, Tiffany (ZOK Nova Gradiska, Croatia)
Bradshaw, Miranda (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Brauneis, Taylor (SVS-Sokol, Austria)
Brown, Amanda (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
Brown, Rebecca (Amager VK, Denmark)
Bruns, Taylor (LP Vampula, Finland)
Bryan, Kennedy (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Bugg, Madison (NUC, Switzerland)
Burdine, Ruth Keao (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Campbell, Elizabeth (NUC, Switzerland)
Cash, Samantha (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Chan, Lena Malia (VfL Nurnberg, Germany)
Cheviron, Melissa (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Church, Anna (AS Vallee de la Sauer, France)
Cikra, Leslie (Korea Expressway Corporation (released from club 10/13/2016), Korea)
Clair, Nakeyta (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Clement, Sarah (Bekescsabai Ropladba Sportegyesulet, Hungary)
Cleveland, Kendall (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Coble (Bergsma), Alaina (KGC Pro Volleyball Club, Korea)
Cooper, Brittnee (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Corrado, Cheyne (Team Northumbria, England)
Courtney, Megan (Volleyball Wroclaw S.A, Poland)
Cox, Allison (Durham University, England)
Crimes, Alexis (Sariyer Belediye Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Croci, Cassidy (University of Nottingham, England)
Dailey, Catherine (Durham University, England)
Dannemiller, Alexa (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Dasch, Ambria (SV Lohhof, Germany)
De Rosa, Emily (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Deal, Clare (Club Volei Monjos, Spain)
DeGeest, Krista (Clubul Sportiv Municipal Lugoj, Romania)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Dibbern, Alyssa (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Dickson, Lauren (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Dillard, Carnae (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Dockery, Tiana (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Doerfler, Haley (Durham University, England)
Donlan, Anna (Melbourne University Blues, Australia)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Dowd, Lindsay (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Doyle, Julia (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Dugan, Shannon (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Easy, Megan (Henan Orac Elevator Women’s Volleyball Club, China)
Eckerman, Haley (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Edelman, Nicole (VFM – Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Fairs, Erin (Maltepe Yali Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Fallat, Lauren (UTS Sydney University Volleyball Club, Australia)
Fantazia, Ashley (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Fawcett, Nicole (Sariyer Belediye Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Felinski, Courtney (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Filer, Makenzie (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Finley, Canace (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Frazier, Ashley (Bangkokglass Volleyball Club, Thailand)
Freeman, Sareea (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Gallup, Rachel (Kula Gradacac, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Gebhardt (Turner), Ariel (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Genslak, Ashley (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Granado, Whitney (Durham University, England)
Grant, Nia (MTV Stuttgart, Germany)
Haataja, Leigh-Ann (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Haggerty, Meghan (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Hancock, Micha (Volleyball Wroclaw S.A, Poland)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Hardman, Jennifer (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Hardy, Meredith (Vasas Sport Club, Hungary)
Harrington, Michelle (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Harris, Charlotte (Sollentuna VK, Sweden)
Hartong, Emily (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Headen, Ashley (Ujpesti Torna Egylet, Hungary)
Heath, Alysabeth (Bimal Jedinstvo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Heckelman, Kasey (VB Romanais, France)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Hill, Kimberly (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Hodges, Megan (City of Salford VC, England)
Holst, Kierra (RC Cola Raiders, Philippines)
Holthus, Stephanie (Durham University, England)
Hooker, Destinee (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Horton, Jeane (Univ. Cesar Vallejo (Trujillo), Peru)
Hruska, Kathleen (US Villejuif, France)
Hunter, Alyssa (CDE Voleibol Madrid Ciudad, Spain)
Hurley, Hillary (HPK-Naiset (released from club 12/16/16), Finland)
Jackson, Cursty (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Johnbull, Elizabeth (Team Northumbria, England)
Johnson, Erin (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Johnson, Janisa (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Kacsits, Andrea (Pocari Sweat, Philippines)
Karagyaurov, Molly (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Keddy, Jennifer (USC Munster, Germany)
Kehoe, Bryn (Kokkolan Tiikerit (released from club 11/30/16), Finland)
Kehoe, Bryn (HPK-Naiset, Finland)
Keller, Jessica (Ssd arl Volley Angels Project, Italy)
Kemper, Sydney (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Kim, Annie (VBC Kerzers, Switzerland)
Kingdon, Madison (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Klineman, Alexandra (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Knight, Amy (RC Sorpesee, Germany)
Kreklow, Molly (River Volley S.S.D.A.R.L., Italy)
Larson, Jordan (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Lattin, Oni (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Leggs, Kiesha (S.S.D. A RL Chieri ’76 Volleyball, Italy)
Lloyd, Carli (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Loerch, Jennie (Ness-Ziona Volleyball Club, Israel)
Longo, Alyssa (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Love, Amanda (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Lowe, Karsta (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Mackie, Breanna (Pocari Sweat, Philippines)
Mahaffey, Madison (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Mancuso, Gina (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Mann, Genevieve (Supreme VC, Thailand)
Manns, Kaylee (Bali Pure, Philippines)
Manwaring, Jessie (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Marotta, Madison (Cambridge, England)
Mathews, Alexis (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
Mayfield, Allison (HPK-Naiset, Finland)
McAlvany, Jessica (University of Edinburgh, Scotland)
McCage, Mallory (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
McCoy, Evyn (Club Voleibol Barcelona, Spain)
McKinny, Sarah (VC Offenburg, Germany)
McMahon, Elizabeth (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Miles, Sydney (Ness-Ziona Volleyball Club, Israel)
Milton, Taylor (Volley Top Luzern, Switzerland)
Minter, Kinsey (Kula Gradacac, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Moffett, Sabel (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Morales, Maria (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Morrell, Katharine (Bali Pure, Philippines)
Morrison, Mackenzie (Wessex, England)
Murphy, Kelly (Henan Orac Elevator Women’s Volleyball Club, China)
Nassar, Arica (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Nelson, Alicia (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Nelson, Chaniel (Tendring VC, England)
Nethersole, Sareeta (Durham University, England)
Neto, Kayla (Holte IF, Denmark)
Newcombe, Sonja (Sichuan Institute Sports Skills, China)
Nichol, Valerie (MTV Stuttgart, Germany)
Nicholson, MeAshah (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Niemer, Stephanie (Philippine SuperLiga Manila (released from club 12/15/16), Philippines)
Nwaeze, Awele (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
O’Brien, Kathleen (Team Northumbria, England)
Odion, Stella (CPB Rennes 35, France)
Olden, Cara (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Olinyk, Rachel (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Pendleton, Paige (Team Northumbria, England)
Penrod, Paige (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Peterkin, Kendall (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Peterson, Amanda (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Pfarr, Erin (ACBB, France)
Phillips, Whitney (Team Northumbria, England)
Plum, Lauren (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Reuter, Katrina (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Richardson, Capri (KV Drita, Kosovo)
Richardson, Tyler (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Riddle, Chantale (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Riley, Margaret (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Ripley, Hailie (RC Cola Raiders, Philippines)
Roberts, Monique (Elite Volley Aarhus, Denmark)
Robinson, Kelsey (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Rogge, Ashley (Canberra Heat, Australia)
Rountree, Tess (Vasas Sport Club, Hungary)
Rozier, Kimika (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Sauter, Montgomery (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Schaudt, Laura (Cignal HD Spikers, Philippines)
Schmale, Megan (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Scott, Regan Hood (MKS Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland)
Seaman, Brooke (Bartin Polis Gucu, Turkey)
Seidenstricker, Kara (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Simpson, Taylor (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l. (released from club 12/12/16), Italy)
Skayhan, Alison (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Skeen, Jacqueline (Tendring VC, England)
Sklar, Emily (Vasas Sport Club, Hungary)
Slaughter, Evann (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Spelman, Hayley (Altay Volleyball Club (released from club), Kazakhstan)
Spelman, Hayley (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Squyres, Kaylin (VFM – Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Stahl, Erica (CP y PD Voley Murcia, Spain)
Stalzer, Lindsay (Foton Tornadoes, Philippines)
Stenlund, Karolina (Union West-Wien, Austria)
Swagerty, Christy (TV Dingolfing, Germany)
Sykes, Janelle (Richa Michelbeke, Belgium)
Tedrow, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Terrell, Malina (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Torre, Kristen (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Tow-Arnett, Jessica (Seramiksan Sports Club, Turkey)
Ubben, Macy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Usher, Ariel (Foton Tornadoes, Philippines)
Vander Ploeg, Janae (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Wagner, Jessica (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Walch, Nicole (Kopenicker SC Berlin, Germany)
Walker, Bailey (Tendring VC, England)
Walker, Jessica (Hapoel Ironi Kiryat ATA, Israel)
Walley, Natassia (Sportverein Grun-Weib Eimsbuttel von 1901 e.V., Germany)
Warner, Serena (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Warren, Alexandra (Clubul Sportiv Municipal Lugoj, Romania)
Washington, Deprece (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Watson, Karis (Tendring VC, England)
Weidner, Katherine (Maccabi Raanana Volleyball Club, Israel)
Wheeler, Kimberly Paige (Team Northumbria, England)
Whitaker, Ayana (Polisportiva Hermaea, Italy)
Whitney, Aiyana (MTV Stuttgart, Germany)
Whitson, Kimberly (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Wickstrom, Sarah (Kopenicker SC Berlin, Germany)
Williams, Ariana (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Wilson, Erica (USC Munster, Germany)
Wilson, Sierra (AS Elpis, Greece)
Windham, Courtney (TV Gladbeck 1912 e.V., Germany)
Winters, Katlin (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Woolsey, Alexandra (Team Northumbria, England)
Yamasaki, Ellen (Ssd arl Volley Angels Project, Italy)
Yancy, Stephenee (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Young, Ahmarie (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Name
Aguillard, Antwain (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Ammerman, Dalton (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Anderson, Matthew (Zenit Kazan, Russia)
Averill, Taylor (SSCD Pallavolo Padova s.r.l., Italy)
Beal, Mitchell (VDK GENT Heren, Belgium)
Berzins, Mikelis (Abiant Lycurgus, Netherlands)
Brinkley, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Brown, Brandon (Emericus KSE, Hungary)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Caldwell, Cody (Alies SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Carlson, Timothy (Team Northumbria, England)
Carmody, Thomas (Vammalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Christenson, Micah (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Cook, Brian (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Dache, Angel (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Deguzman, Michael (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Eaton, William Conor (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
England, Philip (Heidelberger Turnverein 1846 e.V., Germany)
Faulkner, Gregory (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Fifer, Scott (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus)
Fitterer, Eric (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Goodell, Nicholas (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Gregory, Taylor (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Guimond, Derek (IBB London Polonia, England)
Hackworth, Colin (VK Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic)
Halberg Jr., Stephen (Tendring VC, England)
Hammond, Taylor (Netzhoppers KW-Bestensee, Germany)
Hatch, Michael (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Hayden, Madison (Falkenberg VBK, Sweden)
Higgs, Taylor (Saitama Azalea, Japan)
Hilling, Matthew (Union Supervolley Enns, Austria)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (Impavida Pallavolo Ortona SSD, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L. (released from club 11/29/16), Italy)
House, Gary (Tendring VC (released from club 12/14/16), England)
Irvin, Steven (St. Nazaire V.B. Atlantique, France)
Jaeschke, Thomas (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Johnson, Kristopher (Assoc. Jovens Fonte Bastardo, Portugal)
Kaminski, Conrad (GS Porto Robur Costa ssd arl, Italy)
Kazmier, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Kenny, Ryan (Durham University, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Kevorken, Scott (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Lavaja, Russell (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
Lee, David (Ziraat Bankasi, Turkey)
Marshman, Michael (Raision Loimu, Finland)
McDonnell, Daniel (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Menzel, Jeffrey (ALWASL Club, United Arab Emirates)
Michelau, Michael (SC Duo, Estonia)
Minyard, Garrett (Durham University, England)
Mochalski, Eric (VK Karlovarsko, Czech Republic)
Muagututia, Garrett (Tianjin Men’s Volleyball Club, China)
Nadazdin, Srdjan (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Niemiec, Nicholas (Moerser SC, Germany)
Ogilvie, Mark (Durham University, England)
Olson, Nicholas (Abiant Lycurgus, Netherlands)
Overman, Grayson (Foinikas SC Syros Island (released from club 11/8/16), Greece)
Petty, Gregory (Gas Pamvochaikos, Greece)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Pollock, Matthew (Assoc. Jovens Fonte Bastardo, Portugal)
Powell, Roy (Habo Wolley-87, Sweden)
Pranger, John (Union Supervolley Enns, Austria)
Price, William (Istanbul BBSK, Turkey)
Rhein, Scott (Assoc. Jovens Fonte Bastardo, Portugal)
Russell, Aaron (Sir Safety Umbria Volley Perugia asdsrl, Italy)
Russell, Kyle (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Salazar, Eddie (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Sander, Taylor (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Seif, Jonah (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Shaw, James (SSCD Pallavolo Padova s.r.l., Italy)
Shoji, Erik (Lokomotiv Nobosibirsk, Russia)
Shoji, Kawika (Lokomotiv Nobosibirsk, Russia)
Signoret, Phillippe (Amicale Laique de Chambery VB, France)
Siriban, Nicholas (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Siwicki, Scott (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Slade, Jr., Gary (London Lynx, England)
Slaught, Alexander (ACH Volley Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Smith, David (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Starkey, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Stephanus, Alexander (LIS St. Pierre Calais VB, France)
Sullivan, Derek (Tendring VC, England)
Tarantino, Matthew (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Taylor, Joshua (SADD Sports Club, Qatar)
Thompson, Dylan (University of Nottingham, England)
Touzinsky, Scott (KS Jastrzebski Wegiel SA, Poland)
Ukkelberg, Alex (Team Northumbria, England)
Walsh, Robert (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Watten, Dustin (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
West, Matthew (Abiant Lycurgus, Netherlands)
West, Nicholas (Union Supervolley Enns, Austria)
Whitman, John (Malory Eagles (London)
(released from club 10/20/16), England)
Whitman, John (London Lynx, England)
Wilson, Taylor (London Lynx, England)
Yhost, Jason (Union Supervolley Enns, Austria)
Women’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Rogge, Ashley (Canberra Heat, Australia)
Barr, Kristen (Endeavour Academy, Australia)
Donlan, Anna (Melbourne University Blues, Australia)
Fallat, Lauren (UTS Sydney University Volleyball Club, Australia)
Brauneis, Taylor (SVS-Sokol, Austria)
Genslak, Ashley (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Hanson-Tuntland, Ingrid (VC Tirol, Austria)
Peterson, Amanda (WSV Eisenerz, Austria)
Riley, Margaret (ASKO Linz-Steg, Austria)
Stenlund, Karolina (Union West-Wien, Austria)
Bettendorf, Martenne (Azerrail BAKU, Azerbaijan)
Sykes, Janelle (Richa Michelbeke, Belgium)
Alexander, Kenya (Kula Gradacac, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Gallup, Rachel (Kula Gradacac, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Heath, Alysabeth (Bimal Jedinstvo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Minter, Kinsey (Kula Gradacac, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Hooker, Destinee (Minas Tenis Clube, Brazil)
Klineman, Alexandra (Praia Clube, Brazil)
Easy, Megan (Henan Orac Elevator Women’s Volleyball Club, China)
Lowe, Karsta (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Murphy, Kelly (Henan Orac Elevator Women’s Volleyball Club, China)
Newcombe, Sonja (Sichuan Institute Sports Skills, China)
Robinson, Kelsey (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Blum, Tiffany (ZOK Nova Gradiska, Croatia)
Dugan, Shannon (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Scott, Jordanne (AEK Larnaca, Cyprus)
Brown, Amanda (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
Nwaeze, Awele (VK Kralovo Pole, Czech Republic)
Yancy, Stephenee (Volejbal Prerov, Czech Republic)
Bradshaw, Miranda (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Brown, Rebecca (Amager VK, Denmark)
Morales, Maria (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Neto, Kayla (Holte IF, Denmark)
Richardson, Tyler (Brondby VK, Denmark)
Roberts, Monique (Elite Volley Aarhus, Denmark)
Blomgren, Sarah (Team Northumbria, England)
Corrado, Cheyne (Team Northumbria, England)
Cox, Allison (Durham University, England)
Croci, Cassidy (University of Nottingham, England)
Dailey, Catherine (Durham University, England)
Doerfler, Haley (Durham University, England)
Fantazia, Ashley (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Granado, Whitney (Durham University, England)
Hodges, Megan (City of Salford VC, England)
Holthus, Stephanie (Durham University, England)
Johnbull, Elizabeth (Team Northumbria, England)
Marotta, Madison (Cambridge, England)
Morrison, Mackenzie (Wessex, England)
Nelson, Chaniel (Tendring VC, England)
Nethersole, Sareeta (Durham University, England)
O’Brien, Kathleen (Team Northumbria, England)
Olden, Cara (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Pendleton, Paige (Team Northumbria, England)
Phillips, Whitney (Team Northumbria, England)
Skeen, Jacqueline (Tendring VC, England)
Walker, Bailey (Tendring VC, England)
Watson, Karis (Tendring VC, England)
Wheeler, Kimberly Paige (Team Northumbria, England)
Woolsey, Alexandra (Team Northumbria, England)
Bruns, Taylor (LP Vampula, Finland)
Field, Elizabeth (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Filer, Makenzie (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Hurley, Hillary (HPK-Naiset (released from club 12/16/16), Finland)
Johnson, Janisa (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Kehoe, Bryn (Kokkolan Tiikerit (released from club 11/30/16), Finland)
Kehoe, Bryn (HPK-Naiset, Finland)
Love, Amanda (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Mayfield, Allison (HPK-Naiset, Finland)
Nicholson, MeAshah (Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut, Finland)
Terrell, Malina (Oriveden Ponnistus, Finland)
Washington, Deprece (LiigaPloki, Finland)
Church, Anna (AS Vallee de la Sauer, France)
Gates, Kathleen (VBC Chamalieres, France)
Haataja, Leigh-Ann (Vitrolles Sports Volleyball, France)
Heckelman, Kasey (VB Romanais, France)
Hruska, Kathleen (US Villejuif, France)
Odion, Stella (CPB Rennes 35, France)
Peterkin, Kendall (S.R.D. Saint-Die, France)
Pfarr, Erin (ACBB, France)
Williams, Ariana (SENS Olympique Club VB, France)
Wong, Amy (Volley-Ball La Rochette, France)
Adams, McKenzie (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Aigner-Swesey, Delainey (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Backlund, Ingabritt (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Barfield, Lauren (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Birks, Jocelynn (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Block, Corey (VfL Nurnberg, Germany)
Burdine, Ruth Keao (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Chambers, Kelsey (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Chan, Lena Malia (VfL Nurnberg, Germany)
Cooper, Brittnee (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Dannemiller, Alexa (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Dasch, Ambria (SV Lohhof, Germany)
De Rosa, Emily (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Dowd, Lindsay (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Felinski, Courtney (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Gebhardt (Turner), Ariel (Schweriner SC, Germany)
Grant, Nia (MTV Stuttgart, Germany)
Harrington, Michelle (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Helgeson, Broghan (Kolner Turnerschaft von 1843 e.V., Germany)
Johnson, Erin (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Karagyaurov, Molly (VC Offenburg, Germany)
Keddy, Jennifer (USC Munster, Germany)
Knight, Amy (RC Sorpesee, Germany)
Longo, Alyssa (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
Mancuso, Gina (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
McCage, Mallory (1. VC Wiesbaden, Germany)
McKinny, Sarah (VC Offenburg, Germany)
McMahon, Elizabeth (Dresdner SC 1898, Germany)
Nelson, Alicia (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Nichol, Valerie (MTV Stuttgart, Germany)
Olinyk, Rachel (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Penrod, Paige (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Plum, Lauren (Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, Germany)
Rozier, Kimika (Vfl Oythe, Germany)
Sauter, Montgomery (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Seidenstricker, Kara (NawaRo Straubing (FTSV Straubing), Germany)
Skayhan, Alison (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Slaughter, Evann (SCU Emlichheim, Germany)
Swagerty, Christy (TV Dingolfing, Germany)
Torre, Kristen (Turnverein Holz 02 e.V., Germany)
Ubben, Macy (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Walch, Nicole (Kopenicker SC Berlin, Germany)
Walley, Natassia (Sportverein Grun-Weib Eimsbuttel von 1901 e.V., Germany)
Whitney, Aiyana (MTV Stuttgart, Germany)
Whitson, Kimberly (Post-Telekom-Sportverein Aachen e.V., Germany)
Wickstrom, Sarah (Kopenicker SC Berlin, Germany)
Wilson, Erica (USC Munster, Germany)
Windham, Courtney (TV Gladbeck 1912 e.V., Germany)
Winters, Katlin (SWE Volley-Team Erfurt, Germany)
Young, Ahmarie (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Cleveland, Kendall (A.P.S. Aias Eyosmou, Greece)
Wilson, Sierra (AS Elpis, Greece)
Clement, Sarah (Bekescsabai Ropladba Sportegyesulet, Hungary)
Hardy, Meredith (Vasas Sport Club, Hungary)
Headen, Ashley (Ujpesti Torna Egylet, Hungary)
Rountree, Tess (Vasas Sport Club, Hungary)
Sklar, Emily (Vasas Sport Club, Hungary)
Loerch, Jennie (Ness-Ziona Volleyball Club, Israel)
Miles, Sydney (Ness-Ziona Volleyball Club, Israel)
Walker, Jessica (Hapoel Ironi Kiryat ATA, Israel)
Weidner, Katherine (Maccabi Raanana Volleyball Club, Israel)
Bartsch, Michelle (Neruda Volley ASD, Italy)
Eckerman, Haley (Pro Victoria Pallavolo SRL, Italy)
Gibbemeyer, Lauren (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Keller, Jessica (Ssd arl Volley Angels Project, Italy)
Kreklow, Molly (River Volley S.S.D.A.R.L., Italy)
Leggs, Kiesha (S.S.D. A RL Chieri ’76 Volleyball, Italy)
Lloyd, Carli (VBC Pallavolo Rosa ssdrl, Italy)
Simpson, Taylor (Futura Volley s.s.d.r.l. (released from club 12/12/16), Italy)
Whitaker, Ayana (Polisportiva Hermaea, Italy)
Yamasaki, Ellen (Ssd arl Volley Angels Project, Italy)
Jackson, Cursty (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Japan)
Doris, Jennifer (PFU Blue Cats, Japan)
Spelman, Hayley (Altay Volleyball Club (released from club), Kazakhstan)
Bryan, Kennedy (Korea Expressway Corporation, Korea)
Cikra, Leslie (Korea Expressway Corporation (released from club 10/13/2016), Korea)
Coble (Bergsma), Alaina (KGC Pro Volleyball Club, Korea)
Hartong, Emily (Hyundai Hillstate Volleyball Team, Korea)
Kingdon, Madison (IBK Women’s Volleyball Club, Korea)
Richardson, Capri (KV Drita, Kosovo)
Reuter, Katrina (CHEV Diekirch, Luxembourg)
Cheviron, Melissa (Sliema Wanderers Volleyball Club, Malta)
Freeman, Sareea (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Horton, Jeane (Univ. Cesar Vallejo (Trujillo), Peru)
Holst, Kierra (RC Cola Raiders, Philippines)
Kacsits, Andrea (Pocari Sweat, Philippines)
Kemper, Sydney (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Mackie, Breanna (Pocari Sweat, Philippines)
Manns, Kaylee (Bali Pure, Philippines)
Morrell, Katharine (Bali Pure, Philippines)
Niemer, Stephanie (Philippine SuperLiga Manila (released from club 12/15/16), Philippines)
Ripley, Hailie (RC Cola Raiders, Philippines)
Schaudt, Laura (Cignal HD Spikers, Philippines)
Spelman, Hayley (F2 Logistics, Philippines)
Stalzer, Lindsay (Foton Tornadoes, Philippines)
Usher, Ariel (Foton Tornadoes, Philippines)
Warner, Serena (Petron Blaze Spikers, Philippines)
Austin, Alexis (PTPS Pila, Poland)
Courtney, Megan (Volleyball Wroclaw S.A, Poland)
Hancock, Micha (Volleyball Wroclaw S.A, Poland)
Scott, Regan Hood (MKS Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland)
Mathews, Alexis (Clubul Sportiv Dinamo, Romania)
DeGeest, Krista (Clubul Sportiv Municipal Lugoj, Romania)
Warren, Alexandra (Clubul Sportiv Municipal Lugoj, Romania)
McAlvany, Jessica (University of Edinburgh, Scotland)
Beck, Carrie (A.D. Aguere, Spain)
Cash, Samantha (Club Voleibol Alcobendas, Spain)
Deal, Clare (Club Volei Monjos, Spain)
Dibbern, Alyssa (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Dickson, Lauren (C.V. Cide, Spain)
Hunter, Alyssa (CDE Voleibol Madrid Ciudad, Spain)
McCoy, Evyn (Club Voleibol Barcelona, Spain)
Schmale, Megan (C.D. Haro Rioja Voley, Spain)
Stahl, Erica (CP y PD Voley Murcia, Spain)
Wagner, Jessica (C.D. Voleibol Haris, Spain)
Ati, Manyi (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Clair, Nakeyta (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Dillard, Carnae (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Dockery, Tiana (Hylte VBK, Sweden)
Doyle, Julia (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Haggerty, Meghan (Svedala VBK, Sweden)
Harris, Charlotte (Sollentuna VK, Sweden)
Lattin, Oni (Orebro VBS, Sweden)
Mahaffey, Madison (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Moronu, Ijeoma (Lindesberg VBK, Sweden)
Nassar, Arica (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Tedrow, Hannah (Gislaved VBK, Sweden)
Vander Ploeg, Janae (Engelholms VS, Sweden)
Akinradewo, Foluke (Volero Zurich, Switzerland)
Bugg, Madison (NUC, Switzerland)
Campbell, Elizabeth (NUC, Switzerland)
DeWitt, Caitlin (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Edelman, Nicole (VFM – Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Finley, Canace (Geneve Volley, Switzerland)
Hardman, Jennifer (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Kim, Annie (VBC Kerzers, Switzerland)
Manwaring, Jessie (VBC Gerlafingen, Switzerland)
Milton, Taylor (Volley Top Luzern, Switzerland)
Moffett, Sabel (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Riddle, Chantale (TS Volley Dudingen, Switzerland)
Squyres, Kaylin (VFM – Volleyball Franches-Montagnes, Switzerland)
Frazier, Ashley (Bangkokglass Volleyball Club, Thailand)
Mann, Genevieve (Supreme VC, Thailand)
Adams, Rachael (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Bell, Katherine (Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye Spor, Turkey)
Crimes, Alexis (Sariyer Belediye Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Fairs, Erin (Maltepe Yali Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Fawcett, Nicole (Sariyer Belediye Spor Kulubu, Turkey)
Hill, Kimberly (Vakifbank Istanbul, Turkey)
Larson, Jordan (Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul, Turkey)
Seaman, Brooke (Bartin Polis Gucu, Turkey)
Tow-Arnett, Jessica (Seramiksan Sports Club, Turkey)
Men’s Players (Club, Country) – Sorted by Country
Hilling, Matthew (Union Supervolley Enns, Austria)
Pranger, John (Union Supervolley Enns, Austria)
West, Nicholas (Union Supervolley Enns, Austria)
Yhost, Jason (Union Supervolley Enns, Austria)
Beal, Mitchell (VDK GENT Heren, Belgium)
Muagututia, Garrett (Tianjin Men’s Volleyball Club, China)
Sander, Taylor (Beijing Baic Motor Volleyball Club, China)
Dache, Angel (Anagennisis Dherynias, Cyprus)
Fifer, Scott (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus)
Ammerman, Dalton (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Burrow, Ryan (TJ Praga, Czech Republic)
Goodell, Nicholas (Volejbal Brno, Czech Republic)
Hackworth, Colin (VK Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic)
Mochalski, Eric (VK Karlovarsko, Czech Republic)
Nadazdin, Srdjan (SK Volejbal Usti n. L., Czech Republic)
Siriban, Nicholas (Nordenskov UIF Volley, Denmark)
Carlson, Timothy (Team Northumbria, England)
Chappelle II, Christopher (Malory Eagles (London), England)
Guimond, Derek (IBB London Polonia, England)
Halberg Jr., Stephen (Tendring VC, England)
House, Gary (Tendring VC (released from club 12/14/16), England)
Kazmier, Alexander (Durham University, England)
Minyard, Garrett (Durham University, England)
Ogilvie, Mark (Durham University, England)
Philyaw, Zackary (Durham University, England)
Slade, Jr., Gary (London Lynx, England)
Starkey, Daniel (Team Northumbria, England)
Sullivan, Derek (Tendring VC, England)
Thompson, Dylan (University of Nottingham, England)
Ukkelberg, Alex (Team Northumbria, England)
Whitman, John (Malory Eagles (London)
(released from club 10/20/16), England)
Whitman, John (London Lynx, England)
Wilson, Taylor (London Lynx, England)
Michelau, Michael (SC Duo, Estonia)
Aguillard, Antwain (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Carmody, Thomas (Vammalan Lentopallo, Finland)
Eaton, William Conor (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Gregory, Taylor (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Hatch, Michael (Kokkolan Tiikerit, Finland)
Marshman, Michael (Raision Loimu, Finland)
Walsh, Robert (Perungan Pojat, Finland)
Caldwell, Cody (Alies SP Bouguenais Reze, France)
Irvin, Steven (St. Nazaire V.B. Atlantique, France)
Lavaja, Russell (Volley Club De Cambrai, France)
McDonnell, Daniel (Chaumont Volley-Ball 52 Haute Marne, France)
Signoret, Phillippe (Amicale Laique de Chambery VB, France)
Stephanus, Alexander (LIS St. Pierre Calais VB, France)
Brinkley, Michael (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Deguzman, Michael (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
England, Philip (Heidelberger Turnverein 1846 e.V., Germany)
Fitterer, Eric (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Hammond, Taylor (Netzhoppers KW-Bestensee, Germany)
Kenny, Ryan (Durham University, Germany)
Kessel, Cody (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Kevorken, Scott (SVG Luneburg, Germany)
Niemiec, Nicholas (Moerser SC, Germany)
Salazar, Eddie (VBC Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Siwicki, Scott (TSV Giesen, Germany)
Tarantino, Matthew (TSV Herrsching e.V., Germany)
Overman, Grayson (Foinikas SC Syros Island (released from club 11/8/16), Greece)
Petty, Gregory (Gas Pamvochaikos, Greece)
Brown, Brandon (Emericus KSE, Hungary)
Averill, Taylor (SSCD Pallavolo Padova s.r.l., Italy)
Christenson, Micah (A.S. Volley Lube SRL, Italy)
Cook, Brian (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Maxwell (Modena Volley Punto Zero SSD RL, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (Impavida Pallavolo Ortona SSD, Italy)
Holt, Samuel (Bluvolley Verona S.S.D.a R.L. (released from club 11/29/16), Italy)
Kaminski, Conrad (GS Porto Robur Costa ssd arl, Italy)
Russell, Aaron (Sir Safety Umbria Volley Perugia asdsrl, Italy)
Shaw, James (SSCD Pallavolo Padova s.r.l., Italy)
Higgs, Taylor (Saitama Azalea, Japan)
Berzins, Mikelis (Abiant Lycurgus, Netherlands)
Olson, Nicholas (Abiant Lycurgus, Netherlands)
West, Matthew (Abiant Lycurgus, Netherlands)
Faulkner, Gregory (Regatas Lima, Peru)
Jaeschke, Thomas (Asseco Resovia SA, Poland)
Russell, Kyle (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Seif, Jonah (Miejski Klub Sportowy Bedzin S.A., Poland)
Smith, David (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Touzinsky, Scott (KS Jastrzebski Wegiel SA, Poland)
Watten, Dustin (WKS Czarni Radom, Poland)
Johnson, Kristopher (Assoc. Jovens Fonte Bastardo, Portugal)
Pollock, Matthew (Assoc. Jovens Fonte Bastardo, Portugal)
Rhein, Scott (Assoc. Jovens Fonte Bastardo, Portugal)
Taylor, Joshua (SADD Sports Club, Qatar)
Anderson, Matthew (Zenit Kazan, Russia)
Shoji, Erik (Lokomotiv Nobosibirsk, Russia)
Shoji, Kawika (Lokomotiv Nobosibirsk, Russia)
Slaught, Alexander (ACH Volley Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Hayden, Madison (Falkenberg VBK, Sweden)
Powell, Roy (Habo Wolley-87, Sweden)
Lee, David (Ziraat Bankasi, Turkey)
Price, William (Istanbul BBSK, Turkey)
Menzel, Jeffrey (ALWASL Club, United Arab Emirates)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – The U.S. will play for bronze on the beach when April Ross and Kerri Walsh Jennings face another Brazilian duo after falling early Wednesday morning in the semifinal round.
Ross and Walsh Jennings dropped a nail-biting two-set match, 22-20, 21-18, against Brazil’s No. 2 seeded Agatha Bednarczuk/Barbara Seixas. Ross and Walsh Jennings will now face Talita Antunes/Larissa Franca for the bronze medal on Aug. 17 at 9 p.m. ET.
The semifinal match concluded at 1 a.m. local on Aug. 17 and with a quick turn-around will play another Brazilian team on the 17th. Against Barbara and Agatha, the pair fell 22-20, 21-18 in 48 minutes.
“We had so many opportunities to take the match, to take it into our hands and do what we wanted to do, do what we came to do and we didn’t do that” said Ross. “That is the hardest thing to swallow. They played really well. They played really well on D. Got some great digs, kept some rallies going, but we had so many opportunities. I know it’s going to kill me to watch that. They were just sharper on their execution.”
USA traded points in the opening set but started to trail at 9-7, before a Walsh Jennings block brought them back to tie it 9-all. Ross and Walsh Jennings gained the lead at 12-11, but again the advantage teeter-tottered, Brazil ahead 14-13, another tie and the U.S. moving ahead 15-14.
The American duo pushed ahead, going up 18-16 for their biggest lead, but the Brazilians were right back in it making it 18-all. Fighting off Brazil’s set point at 20-20 was good enough to hold off momentarily but an ace gave the home country the set 22-20.
The second set saw the U.S. trailing from the start but tying it at 9-9. From that point Ross and Walsh Jennings were unable to rally back from a deficit, playing behind at 17-14 and falling in the set and match 21-18.
“I wasn’t passing the ball,” said Walsh Jennings. “So when you see a weakness you go after it and my weakness tonight was passing the ball. We just never gave ourselves breathing room. When you’re shanking balls and you’re up a point or two and then you shank a ball and you give them breathing room.”
Of the Final Four teams, Ross and Walsh Jennings entered Tuesday’s match with an 85-percent win percentage (150-26), second to only No. 1 Talita Antunes/Larissa Franca of Brazil (139-14, 0.91).
“It’s our final now,” Ross said of playing for bronze. “We expect them to come in as pissed off as we are and fight tooth and nail, so we’re going to have to show up and play better than we did tonight.”
.@kerrileewalsh and @AprilRossBeach will be fighting for #bronze tomorrow night! Go #TeamUSA! pic.twitter.com/luyc8mXTSM
— U.S. Olympic Team (@TeamUSA) August 17, 2016
DAY IN REVIEW
<2016 Olympic Games | Aug. 16
– April Ross/Kerri Walsh Jennings lost to Brazil’s Agatha Bednarczuk/Barbara Seixas in the semifinal, 22-20, 21-18. The duo are now 58-15 against the Olympic field and will face Larissa/Talita of Brazil in the bronze medal match.
UPCOMING MATCHES
Aug. 17, 9 p.m. ET Bronze Medal Match Ross/Walsh Jennings vs BRA Larissa Franca/Talita Antunes
RESULTS
Aug. 6, Gibb/Patterson def Qatar 21-16, 21-16
Aug. 6, Ross/Walsh Jennings def Australia 21-14, 21-13
Aug. 7, Fendrick/Sweat loss Poland 14-21, 21-13, 15-7
Aug. 7, Dalhausser/Lucena def Tunisia 21-7, 21-13
Aug. 8, Gibb/Patterson loss Austria 21-18, 21-18
Aug. 8, Ross/Walsh Jennings def China 21-16, 21-9
Aug. 9, Dalhausser/Lucena def Mexico 21-14, 21-17
Aug. 9, Fendrick/Sweat loss Brazil 21-16, 21-13
Aug. 10, Gibb/Patterson loss Spain 21-19, 16-21, 15-7
Aug. 10, Ross/Walsh Jennings def Switzerland 21-13, 22-24, 15-12
Aug. 11, Fendrick/Sweat loss Russia 21-18, 24-26, 15-13
Aug. 11, Dalhausser/Lucena def Italy 21-13, 17-21, 24-22
Aug. 12, Ross/Walsh Jennings def Italy 21-10, 21-16; Round of 16
Aug. 13, Dalhausser/Lucena def Austria 21-14, 21-15; Round of 16
Aug. 14, Ross/Walsh Jennings def Australia 21-14, 21-16; Quarterfinal
Aug. 15, Dalhausser/Lucena loss Brazil 21-14, 12-21, 15-9; Quarterfinal
Aug. 16, Ross/Walsh Jennings loss Brazil 22-20, 21-18; Semifinal
FINAL RANKINGS
t5th Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena
t19th Lauren Fendrick/Brooke Sweat
t19th Jake Gibb/Casey Patterson
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 12, 2016) — USA Volleyball and Sports Imports, the official indoor and outdoor net system of USA Volleyball, have extended their partnership agreement through the end of 2020.
“USA Volleyball is pleased to announce this continued partnership with such a trusted authority in the volleyball world,” said Kerry Klostermann, secretary general of USA Volleyball. “Sports Imports is the gold standard for net systems and was the equipment of choice for 13 consecutive volleyball Olympic Games starting with the inaugural event in 1964. We are proud to partner with this world-class company.”
Sports Imports, founded in 1976 and still owned by the same family, was the first to bring a safe, in-ground net system to the United States, simplifying net set up and vastly improving the safety of the sport. Since then, Sports Imports has supplied net systems for both Men’s and Women’s NCAA Championships, the NCAA Beach Championships and the Olympic Games. Sports Imports continues to modernize and innovate its equipment, including the introduction of its durable, yet lightweight SI-1 carbon fiber poles and unique sand/beach volleyball net systems.
Sports Imports is used by over 90 percent of NCAA Division I College programs and has partnerships with the NCAA, AVCA and NFHS.
“USA Volleyball has been and continues to be a foundational component in the growth and success of volleyball in the United States and around the world,” Sports Imports CEO Cyndie Dunlap-Cullinan said. “Sports Imports and USAV have a common passion for the volleyball players, coaches and community at every level of play. Sports Imports greatly values our partnership with USA Volleyball and is looking forward to the next four years.”
Through this partnership, Sports Imports will provide net systems for USAV events and facilities including the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships, USA Volleyball Indoor and Beach High Performance Championships, National Team and FIVB World League events, and the National Sitting team, as well as support USAV Coaching Education endeavors such as CAP Certifications.
Upcoming USAV signature events include the Open National Championships for adults in Minneapolis (May 26-31), the Girls’ Junior National Championships in Minneapolis (June 25-July 4) and the Boys’ Junior National Championships (July 1-8) in Columbus, Ohio. The USA Volleyball High Performance Championships will be held July 18-22 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida while the USA Volleyball Beach High Performance Championships will be held in July at a site to be announced.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the disciplines of beach volleyball, indoor volleyball and sitting volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball has over 325,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $31 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball; youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education, certification programs and grassroots development across all disciplines. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, four Paralympic medals since 2004 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game. For more information on USA Volleyball, visit usavolleyball.org.
About Sports Imports
Founded in 1976 by highly respected volleyball coaches and players, Sports Imports is recognized as the renowned authority in national and international competition volleyball net systems. Sports Imports can be seen at the center of the NCAA Beach and Indoor Championships, USAV Junior Nationals, State High School Championships and the Olympics. As the first company to bring safe, in-ground net systems to the United States, Sports Imports’ experienced team provides expert advice with customized solutions and support to assure the best possible net system for every level of play, and every program. Sports Imports passion has not changed since it opened it its doors in 1976, which is to support the coaches with a net system that is easy and quick to set up, achieves the right net height and tension every time for no matter how long you play, and superior performance, every time. To learn more about what products and services are available at Sports Imports, visit sportsimports.com.
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LONG BEACH, Calif. – In the return tournament following the 2016 Olympic Games, Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross won gold and Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena earned silver at the FIVB Long Beach Grand Slam on Sunday.
Days removed from the Olympic Games, the four U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Team duos competed at the World Series of Beach Volleyball in Long Beach. In addition to the American Olympians, 26 other Olympic teams got in on the action. The U.S. had 12 teams finish in the Top 25.
Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross beat Liliana Fernandez/Elsa Baquerizo of Spain, 21-16, 21-16 for their 11th gold medal as a team, fifth in 2016.
It was the fourth meeting of the two teams, and though the first set opened with the lead trading hands, it was USA that would gain the upper hand 21-16. The American women continued their winnings ways in the second set, winning it 21-16 for the gold and improved their series record against Lili/Elsa to 4-0.
With the win, Ross and Walsh Jennings have 17 FIVB medals, it marked Walsh Jennings’ 55th FIVB gold and Ross’ 21st.
For Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena, the gold medal match didn’t end like their women counterparts, the pair fell to Brazil’s Pedro Solberg/Evandro Goncalves 21-19, 17-21, 15-9.
The top ranked American men have eight podium finishes in 2016, four of those being gold. Dalhausser and Lucena won their pool for an automatic bid into the second round, where they swept Canada. In the quarterfinals, Dalhausser and Lucena beat Spain 21-16, 21-19 before going three sets against Italy’s Alex Ranghieri/Marco Caminati 21-15, 17-21, 15-6, in the semifinal.
Olympians Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat won their pool with a 2-1 record and placed fifth at the event after being eliminated by Ross/Walsh Jennings in the quarterfinals, 21-14, 21-18. The pair beat Poland in three sets in the second round prior to that.
In total, USA had five women’s teams and five men’s teams make it into the elimination rounds.
The 2016 FIVB World Tour concludes in Toronto, Canada, at the Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals, Sept. 13-18. Teams that qualify for the finals do so by ranking in the Top Eight in 2016 World Tour points, plus four wild card tandems for each gender. Rankings for: Women | Men. Winners of the event will pick up the largest purse of the year, $100,000 for the gold medal team.
WEEK IN REVIEW
Long Beach Grand Slam
– 1st April Ross/Kerri Walsh Jennings won their 11th FIVB
team gold, fifth in 2016; last three outings have been a gold, bronze and silver
– 2nd Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena earned their eighth medal of 2016, 12th on the FIVB World Tour as a team
– t5th Lauren Fendrick/Brooke Sweat in their 13th tournament of 2016, duo was eliminated in their fourth quarterfinal tying their best finish on the season
– t9th Theo Brunner/Billy Allen; Lane Carico/Summer Ross, Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes
– t17th Emily Day/Irene Pollock; Jake Gibb/Casey Patterson, John Hyden/Tri Bourne, Trevor Crabb/Taylor Crabb
– t25th Kelley Larsen/Betsi Metter; Stafford Slick/Mark Burik
– Lost in qualification: Kendra Vanzwieten/Kimberly DiCello; Ryan Doherty/John Mayer
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 1-4 AVP Chicago
Sept. 13-18 FIVB World Tour Finals
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 18, 2916) – Five players named to the 2016 U.S. Women’s Junior National Team will seek a gold medal at the NORCECA U20 Continental Championships after earning silver at the 2015 FIVB Women’s U18 World Championships.
Brionne Butler (East Bernard, Texas), Paige Hammons (Louisville, Kentucky), Sydney Hilley (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota) Madison Lilley (Overland Park, Kansas), Stephanie Samedy (Clermont, Florida) and Lexi Sun (Encinitas, California) all were members of last year’s Girls’ Youth National Team which finished second at the tournament in Lima, Peru.
Also joining the 2016 Women’s Junior National Team from the 2015 Girls’ Youth National Training Team are Hailey Harward (Phoenix, Arizona) and Lauren Sanders (Snohomish, Washington).
“Watching them develop over the last six days has been rewarding and enjoyable, and getting to see them represent their country in a sport that they love is going to be very exciting,” Women’s Junior National Team Head Coach Laurie Corbelli said.
The team’s outside hitters are Hammons, Sun, Samedy, Thayer Hall (Moore, South Carolina) and Mackenzie May (Dubuque, Iowa). Butler, Sanders and Taryn Knuth have been named as middle blockers.
The Women’s Junior National Team setters are Hilley and Lilley, while Harward and Jamye Cox (Oregon, Ohio) are the team’s liberos.
Corbelli currently is the head coach at Texas A&M. She will be assisted by Brian Wright, the assistant coach at Texas Christian University, and Genny Volpe, Rice University’s head coach. University of Denver assistant coach Jesse Tupac is the team’s technical coordinator, and Lizzy Briones rounds out the staff as the team leader.
“This coaching staff is incredibly experienced, talented and has already established great relationships with the team,” Corbelli said. “It is an honor for us to all represent the USA and have the pleasure of working with such high-level athletes who are also wonderful people. We have a great culture which is essential for success.”
Before competing at the NORCECA U20 Continental Championships July 24-31 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Women’s Junior National Team will play at the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships July 19-23, also in Fort Lauderdale.
“This group has been receptive to new ideas, eager to learn more, appreciative of the time and energy from the staff and supportive of each other on a daily basis,” Corbelli said. “They have come together as a team so beautifully, and I have no doubt that competing at HPC’s will be a great rehearsal in preparation for the teamwork, intensity and execution that we will need to display at NORCECA U20s in order to achieve our goals.”
2016 U.S. Women’s Junior National Team
No. Name (Position, Hometown, Height, High School Grad Year, Cub, Region)
1. Brionne Butler (MB, East Bernard, Texas, 6-3, 2017, Houston Juniors, Lone Star)
2. Jamye Cox (L, Oregon, Ohio, 5-3, 2017, Michigan Elite, Lakeshore)
3. Paige Hammons (OH, Louisville, Kentucky, 6-2, 2017, KIVA, Pioneer)op
5. Thayer Hall (OH, Moore, South Carolina, 6-3, 2018, Upward Stars Upstate, Southern)
6. Hailey Harward (L, Phoenix, Arizona, 5-9, 2016, Aspire 18 Rox, Arizona)
7. Sydney Hilley (S, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 5-11, 2017, Minnesota Select, North Country)
8. Taryn Knuth (MB, Johnston, Iowa, 6-3, 2017, Iowa Power, Iowa)
9. Madison Lilley (S, Overland Park, Kansas, 6-0, 2017, KC Power, Heart of America)
10. Mackenzie May (OH, Dubuque, Iowa, 6-3, 2017, Adrenaline Volleyball Academy, Iowa)
12. Lauren Sanders (MB, Snohomish, Washington, 6-5, 2017, WVBA 18 Mizuno, Puget Sound)
13. Stephanie Samedy (OH, Clermont, Florida, 6-2, 2017, Top Select Volleyball Academy, Florida)
20. Lexi Sun (OH, Encinitas, California, 6-3, 2017, Coast VBC, Southern California)
Head Coach: Laurie Corbelli
Assistant Coaches: Brian Wright and Genny Volpe
Technical Coordinator: Jesse Tupac
Team Leader: Lizzy Briones
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (June 27, 2016) – The U.S. Women’s National Team has selected its 12 athletes who will compete in the 2016 Pan American Cup scheduled to take place July 2-10 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The 12 athletes are either still in college or recently completed eligibility from their respective college. Selected setters are Lauren Carlini (University of Wisconsin) and Micha Hancock (Penn State). Outside hitters named to the roster are captain Megan Courtney (Penn State), Brittany Howard (Stanford University), Madi Kingdon (University of Arizona) and Taylor Simpson (University of Colorado).
Opposites going to the Pan Am Cup are Alex Holston (University of Florida) and Nikki Taylor (University of Hawaii). Middles chosen for the team are Rhamat Alhassan (University of Florida), Kelsie Payne (University of Kansas) and Carly Wopat (Stanford University). The libero will be Justine Wong-Orantes (University of Nebraska).
As this competition runs concurrently with the World Grand Prix, U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly named University of Pittsburgh Head Coach Dan Fisher to lead the Pan American Cup squad. Fisher served in a similar role at the 2015 Pan American Games and led the U.S. to the gold medal, beating Brazil in the championship match.
In addition to Fisher, the Pan American Cup staff includes BYU Women’s Head Coach Heather Olmstead as assistant coach, University of Arkansas Associate Head Coach Jon Newman-Gonchar as team leader/assistant coach and Arkansas State University Assistant Head Coach Tristan Johnson as scout coach.
“Training has been going great,” Fisher said. “We have a lot of players who are new to the USA system, and so there has been a fast learning curve. We are going to get to learn a lot about some younger players for the future of USA Volleyball with this tournament.”
Fisher feels the team has strengths in its setting and ball control, but will continue to train this week before heading to Dominican Republic to establish who the go-to hitter will be out of system.
“I think we have a couple good options at setter. I think we will be fairly steady with ball control. We got to figure out who is going to the heavy lifting out of system. But I think we will be able to pass and set at a pretty decent level.”
The U.S. squad is part of the six-team Pool B with Argentina, Costa Rica, Cuba, Peru and Trinidad & Tobago. The Americans open pool play on July 2 against Peru, followed by Trinidad & Tobago on July 3, Cuba on July 4, Costa Rica on July 5 and Argentina on July 6.
Pool A includes Canada, Colombia, host Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Quarterfinals are set for July 8 with crossover second- and third-place finishers facing off. The two pool winners advance directly to the semifinals on July 9 with the medal rounds set for July 10.
The U.S. has won the Pan American Cup three of the past four years and four total times since the inaugural event in 2002.
U.S. Women’s Roster for Pan American Cup
Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 – Lauren Carlini (S, 6-2, West Aurora, Illinois, University of Wisconsin)
3 – Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Oklahoma, Penn State)
4 – Megan Courtney (OH, 6-1, Dayton, Ohio, Penn State)
5 – Brittany Howard (OH, 6-3, Los Altos, California, Stanford University)
6 – Madi Kingdon (OH, 6-1, Phoenix, Arizona, University of Arizona)
7 – Taylor Simpson (OH, 6-3, Colorado Springs, Colorado, University of Colorado)
10 – Alex Holston (OPP, 6-1, Olney, Maryland, University of Florida)
11 – Nikki Taylor (OPP, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, University of Hawaii)
12 – Carly Wopat (MB, 6-2, Santa Barbara, California, Stanford University)
13 – Rhamat Alhassan (M, 6-4, Glenarden, Maryland, University of Florida)
14 – Kelsie Payne (M, 6-3, Austin, Texas, University of Kansas)
22 – Justine Wong-Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, California, University of Nebraska)
Head Coach: Dan Fisher (University of Pittsburgh)
Assistant Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach/Team Leader: Jon Newman-Gonchar (University of Arkansas)
Scout: Tristan Johnson (Arkansas State University)
Athletic Trainer: Peter Higbie
2016 Pan American Cup Schedule (times ET)
Pool B
July 2: USA vs. Peru, 4 p.m.
July 3: USA vs. Trinidad & Tobago, 4 p.m.
July 4: USA vs. Cuba, 6 p.m.
July 5: USA vs. Costa Rica, 4 p.m.
July 6: USA vs Argentina, 6 p.m.
July 8: Quarterfinals
July 9: Semifinals
July 10: Medal Round
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In Parnu, Estonia, two women’s collegiate teams topped the podium at the 8th World University Beach Volleyball Championships.
Kelly Claes and Sara Hughes, from the University of Southern California, took home gold on Sunday by defeating the United States’ second women’s team, Madison and McKenna Witt, of the University of Arizona, by a score of 21-16, 21-13.
The all-American final was set up after the Witts and Claes/Hughes won their respective pools, 3-0, and tallied wins in the second and third rounds. Both entered the finale undefeated. Claes and Hughes finished the tournament without dropping a single set in six matches.
“To bring this gold medal home for USA, we couldn’t be happier,” said Claes and Hughes. “We were working really hard to get to the finals and we are so happy to make it there.”
Claes and Hughes earned bronze at the 2013 U19 and 2014 U21 World Championships. It is their second-consecutive gold medal, having won gold at NORCECA North Bay before traveling to Estonia. The duo now trek to the FIVB World Tour Klagenfurt Open in Austria.
For the U.S. men, the road was a lengthy one. Branden Clemens (Harvard) and Brendan Duff (Orange Coast College) finished 14th and Chris Orenic and Lucas Yoder, of USC, placed 23rd. Both teams finished 1-2 in pool play, forcing them to take on additional matches during the elimination rounds.
Clemens and Duff won their first round match against Estonia, but split two matches before advancing into the second round. There they lost to Austria to push them into the 13th-place match against Australia. Against the Aussies, Clemens/Duff lost, 21-19, 21-15, finishing their tournament run with a 3-5 record.
For Orenic/Yoder, the pair lost their first round matchup to Switzerland and followed with a pair of losses in the quarterfinals and semifinals for 17-24th placed teams. They beat Slovenia, 21-16, 13-21, 15-10, to secure 23rd place.
WEEK IN REVIEW
World University Championships
– Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes won gold, their best finish at a youth aged championship as a team and individually
– Madison Witt/McKenna Witt won silver in their first career international event
– Branden Clemens/Brendan Duff finished 14th, improving on their team best finish of 17th at an NVL event in 2016; career international debut for Duff
– Chris Orenic/Lucas Yoder finished 23rd, a career best for Orenic who finished 25th at U21 Championships in 2014
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (July 14, 2016) – USA Volleyball is proud to partner with Team Travel Source as the national governing body’s “Official Housing Company for USA Volleyball National Championship Events” for the period of Jan. 1, 2017 through Aug. 31, 2020.
Team Travel Source offers sports tournament organizers, team managers and event planners of all types an innovative free service that provides hotel accommodations for all teams or individuals attending competitions or events. Co-owners Serena Andrews Higdon and April LaFramboise have a combined 40 years of planning experience in a wide variety of sporting events and industries. “USA Volleyball is excited to work with Team Travel Source as its housing company for 2017-2020 for a variety of reasons,” USA Volleyball Senior Director Tom Pingel said. “First, the energy and creativity exhibited by the TTS Team was impressive and will certainly translate into strong customer support. Second, unlike most housing companies, TTS’s leadership comes from the event management world rather than strictly from the hotel side. We’re confident that Team Travel Source will be a great partner with USA Volleyball and our Championship events.” “We are beyond excited to be the new housing partner for USAV! At Team Travel Source, we focus on providing amazing customer service and exceeding the expectations of our partners, the teams, the hotels, the event attendees, and the CVBs and Sports Commissions,” LaFramboise said. “We pride ourselves on having an energetic, ethical, hard-working and customer focused staff whose main priority is to proactively and effectively communicate with everyone involved to make sure 100 percent of their housing needs are taken care of. We are honored and humbled to have been chosen as the new housing company for USAV and look forward to working with everyone associated with this wonderful organization!” About USA Volleyball About Team Travel Source
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the disciplines of beach volleyball, indoor volleyball and sitting volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball has over 325,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $31 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball; youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education, certification programs and grassroots development across all disciplines. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, three Paralympic medals since 2004 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game.
Team Travel Source is an innovative sports-focused housing company that prides itself on exceeding customer expectations. Team Travel source handles the housing component for hundreds of youth sporting events across the United States each year with a large emphasis on volleyball, lacrosse, baseball and cheerleading. Team Travel Source was founded in 2012 by two former event producers, April LaFramboise and Serena Andrews Higdon. Due to their overall commitment to customer service, Team Travel Source has effectively doubled their business each year and has maintained 100 percent customer retention. Team Travel Source has two corporate offices, one in Louisville, Kentucky, and one in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, please visit teamtravelsource.com or contact Team Travel Source at [email protected].
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (July 12, 2016) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 12-player U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team roster that will try to make history in the 2016 Olympic Games from Aug. 6-20.
U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly and his staff have selected a roster with four Olympic veterans and eight players who will be making their first appearances on the grandest sporting stage. Middles Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Florida) and Christa Dietzen (Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania,), outside hitter Jordan Larson (Hooper, Nebraska) and setter Courtney Thompson (Kent, Washington) return from Team USA’s 2012 Olympic Games silver-medal finish in London.
Newcomers to the Olympian family are outside hitters Kim Hill (Portland, Oregon) and Kelsey Robinson (Bartlett, Illinois), middle Rachael Adams (Cincinnati, Ohio,), opposites Karsta Lowe (Rancho Santa Fe, California,) and Kelly Murphy (Wilmington, Illinois), setters Alisha Glass (Leland, Michigan) and Carli Lloyd (Bonsall, California, Media Downloads), and libero Kayla Banwarth (Dubuque, Iowa).
All told, the roster will have three outside hitters, three middles, three setters, two opposites and one libero who average 27.0 years of age. Thompson, who turns 32 in November, is the oldest member of the squad and the only player in her 30s. Lowe, who turned 23 in February and is her second year with the program, is the youngest member of the team in terms of age and national team experience.
“We aspire to be a team that adds up to far more than the sums of our parts,” Kiraly said. “We are extremely fortunate to have so many great people and great players who give us so much passion and effort to this program – and we will look to honor their contributions by competing our hardest in Rio. Ultimately, we have assembled a group that we believe is capable of embracing the challenges a tournament like the Olympics will surely present.”
Eight players have been designated as alternates for the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team: middles Alexis Crimes (Rancho Cucamonga, California) and Lauren Paolini (Ann Arbor, Michigan); outside hitters Michelle Bartsch (Maryville, Illinois), Megan Easy (Boston, Massachusetts) and Krista Vansant (Redlands, California); opposite Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio); libero Natalie Hagglund (Encinitas, California); and setter Molly Kreklow (Delano, Minnesota).
Kiraly, the only player to win Olympic gold in both indoor (1984 and 1988) and beach volleyball (1996), is making his fifth total Olympic appearance after serving as assistant coach for the U.S. Women at the 2012 Olympic Games. His coaching staff for the 2016 Olympics includes assistant coaches Jamie Morrison, Tom Black and David Hunt. Morrison was an assistant coach for the U.S. Women at the 2012 Olympic Games and before that the technical coordinator for the U.S. Men as they won gold at the 2008 Olympics. Joe Trinsey will serve as the U.S. Women’s technical coordinator, while Marv Dunphy and JJ Van Niel have been selected as the scout coaches. Dunphy served as the head coach of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Men’s Team that won gold in Seoul. Jill Wosmek has been selected as the athletic trainer and Dr. Andrew Gregory completes the medical staff. James Stitz will serve as the strength coach, Dr. Michael Gervais as elite performance psychologist and Denise Sheldon will be the team manager.
Going for another ‘First’ in Rio
The U.S. Women’s National Team, ranked No. 1 in the world by the FIVB, has produced several ‘firsts’ in the current Olympic quadrennial. Kiraly took over the program in late September 2012 for his first head coaching position. In 2014, he guided the U.S. Women to their first-ever FIVB World Championship gold medal in 62 years, which also marked the Americans’ first gold medal in any of the three triple crown events – World Championship, FIVB World Cup or Olympic Games.
The remaining first yet to accomplish for the U.S. Women is claiming their first Olympic Games gold medal. The squad, which has earned three Olympic silver medals (1984, 2008 and 2012), is poised to make the top podium step with a core group of veterans mixed in with five newcomers who joined the squad since 2013 and contributed heavily to the success of the squad in recent tournaments.
U.S. Women on a Roll Heading into Olympic Games
The U.S. Women, who have won six of their last eight tournaments dating back to the 2014 FIVB World Championship, just returned from Thailand where it captured the silver medal in the FIVB World Grand Prix – the premier annual international women’s volleyball tournament. Team USA dropped a five-set thriller to 2016 Olympic Games host Brazil in the gold-medal match, breaking the Americans’ nine-match win streak that included two wins over second-ranked China and a win over fourth-ranked Russia. The U.S. has now reached the medal podium in eight straight tournaments.
Last year the Americans won the 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix in Omaha, Nebraska, along with the 2015 Pan American Games, 2015 Pan American Cup, the 2015 NORCECA Championship. Team USA extended their tournament success earlier this year by capturing the 2016 NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament. Team USA’s only non-gold tournament since the end of 2014 was a third-place finish at the 2015 FIVB World Cup.
Prior to winning the 2014 World Championship, Team USA failed to qualify for the 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix Finals week just a few weeks earlier, and that has been a turning point for the Americans in the Olympic quadrennial.
“We certainly want to respond to adversity with strength and resolve,” Kiraly said. “The 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix, where we failed to qualify for the Finals Week, was a big disappointment, one of our low points. But I think that disappointment and adversity spurred us on – gave us the imperative and incentive to be better and we mounted a nice response to that in terms of the 2014 World Championship. We also had a disappointing World Cup last year. We know we were capable of finishing higher than we did. And so we are trying to use that adversity and that disappointment to make us better this year.”
Kiraly said that the finish at World Cup, which served as the first Olympic qualifier held in September 2015, actually turned into an advantage for Team USA in peaking for 2016.
“We didn’t plan it this way, but we got more time together by not qualifying at the World Cup,” Kiraly said. “We got an extra week and a half of training, and the great privilege of playing to qualify for the Olympics in Lincoln, Nebraska, in front of a crowd of 10,000-plus against Dominican Republic on Jan. 9 and locking in our Olympic berth. We turned that extra time into an advantage – it got us off to a better and faster start when we resumed training in May.”
Team USA Schedule in Rio
As for the Olympic Games schedule, Team USA opens Pool B action on Aug. 6 versus NORCECA rival Puerto Rico at 4:05 p.m. local time, followed by the Netherlands on Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. The Americans challenge Serbia on Aug. 10 and Italy on Aug. 12 with both matches at 2 p.m. The U.S. concludes pool play against second-ranked China on Aug. 14 at 4:05 p.m.
The top four teams in the two Olympic Games pools advance to the quarterfinals on Aug. 16. The top seed in each pool will face the fourth seed in crossover competition, while a drawing of lots will determine crossover quarterfinal opponents for the second- and third-place teams in both pools. The winners of the quarterfinal matches advance to the semifinal medal round on Aug. 18. The tournament concludes on Aug. 20 with the gold- and bronze-medal matches.
The U.S. Women, who have won silver in the past two Olympic Games and the bronze at the 1992 Olympic Games, have earned Olympic qualification in 10 of 12 Olympics since the sport’s introduction to the schedule in 1964.
All athlete and staff nominations to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team are subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee.
2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team
# – Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 – Alisha Glass (S, 6-0, Leland, Michigan, Penn State University)
2 – Kayla Banwarth (L, 5-10, Dubuque, Iowa, University of Nebraska)
3 – Courtney Thompson (S, 5-8, Kent, Washington, University of Washington)
5 – Rachael Adams (M, 6-2, Cincinnati, Ohio, University of Texas)
6 – Carli Lloyd (S, 5-11, Bonsall, California, University of California-Berkeley)
10 – Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Nebraska, University of Nebraska)
12 – Kelly Murphy (OPP, 6-2, Wilmington, Illinois, University of Florida)
13 – Christa Dietzen (M, 6-2, Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania, Penn State University)
15 – Kim Hill (OH, 6-4, Portland, Oregon, Pepperdine University)
16 – Foluke Akinradewo (M, 6-3, Plantation, Florida, Stanford University)
23 – Kelsey Robinson (OH, 6-2, Bartlett, Illinois, University of Nebraska)
25 – Karsta Lowe (OPP, 6-4, Rancho Santa Fe, California, UCLA)
Head Coach: Karch Kiraly
Assistant Coaches: Jamie Morrison, Tom Black, David Hunt
Technical Coordinator: Joe Trinsey
Scout Coaches: Marv Dunphy, JJ Van Niel
Therapist/Trainer: Jill Wosmek
Elite Performance Psychologist: Dr. Michael Gervais
Doctor: Dr. Andrew Gregory
Strength Coach: James Stitz
Team Manager: Denise Sheldon
Team Journalist: Bill Kauffman
ATHLETE QUICK SETS
Rachael Adams (Middle, Cincinnati, Ohio): Rachael Adams, a first-time Olympian, was a member of the 2014 FIVB World Championship gold-medal team as she started four of 13 matches. In the most recent 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix, Adams was selected as the Best Blocker of the tournament. She was awarded Second Best Blocker at the 2015 Pan American Games in which Team USA won the gold. Adams earned Best Server at the 2014 Montreux Volley Masters. Last International Club Team: Imoco Conegliano in Italian Serie A1 – helped team win the league title in 2015-16. Notes: Two-time AVCA All-America First-Team selection (2010 and 2011) while playing for University of Texas … Father was drafted in the fourth round of the 1978 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs
Karch Kiraly Quote on Rachael Adams: “Rachael’s improvement over the last year has been amazing. She’s worked so hard to become the multi-dimensional middle – hitting, blocking, serving, defending, etc – she now is, and that’s going to be big for USA.
Foluke Akinradewo (Middle, Plantation, Florida): Two-time Olympian Foluke Akinradewo, one of the top middles in the world, earned silver with Team USA at the 2012 Olympic Games as she was second-best middle blocker in the tournament. She averaged 2.50 points with a .412 hitting efficiency helping the Americans win the 2014 FIVB World Championship. Foluke was name MVP and Best Blocker at the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix. Last International Club Team: Volero Zurich in Swiss League – helped team win Swiss League and played in European Champions League. Notes: Is a certified EMT … holds tri-citizenship along with Canada and Nigeria.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Foluke Akinradewo: “It might be easy for some to take Foluke’s game for granted, since she’s been doing it so well, for so long. We don’t make that mistake. Especially since she’s still putting in the extra work to improve every part of her game.”
Kayla Banwarth (Dubuque, Iowa): Olympic newcomer Kayla Banwarth, who joined Team USA in January 2011, became the primary Team USA starting libero in 2013 when she was honored with USA Volleyball’s Female Indoor Most Improved Player Award. She was named the Best Receiver at the 2015 NORCECA Continental Championship as Team USA won gold. Banwarth earned back-to-back Pan American Cup gold medals in 2012 and 2013 as the starting libero. Last International Club Team: Has not played overseas the last two seasons. Notes: hobbies include Broadway musicals and was in show choir, a capella choir and musicals in high school … served as volunteer assistant coach for the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team this past spring.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Kayla Banwarth: “As our libero, Kayla’s worked hard to improve and contribute to our performance in as many ways as possible. And she anchors our offense as one of the elite passers in international volleyball.”
Christa Dietzen (Middle, Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania): Christa Dietzen, making a return appearance in the Olympics, is one of most overpowering middle blockers in the world. A 2012 Olympic Games silver medalist, she was the captain of the U.S. Women selections that won two golds in 2015 – FIVB World Grand Prix and NORCECA Continental Championship. She was selected Second Best Middle Blocker in the prestigious 2015 World Grand Prix. Last International Club Team: Fenerbahce in the Turkish League and European Champions League. Notes: teammates call her ‘mom’ for her experience and the way she looks out for those around her … Participated in the Classroom Champions program involving Olympic athletes during the 2015-16 school calendar while playing in Turkey.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Christa Dietzen: “Christa’s story has so many special facets, two of which are in leadership and overcoming adversity. Nobody wins a tournament like the Olympics without facing down major adversity, so she’s well-equipped to play a key role in guiding us through those challenges.”
Alisha Glass (Setter, Leland, Michigan): First-time Olympian Alisha Glass, who was named USA Volleyball’s Female Indoor Athlete of the Year in 2013 and 2014, is considered one of the best setters in the world. She was selected Best Setter at the 2014 FIVB World Championship as Team USA won the gold medal. Glass won three consecutive gold medals in the FIVB World Grand Prix (2010, 2011, 2012). In college she helped Penn State win three NCAA titles. Last International Club Team: Imoco Conegliano in Italian Serie A1 – helped team win the Italian League playoffs in 2015-16. Notes: coached in high school by her mom, Laurie, at Leland High School in Michigan, who has since gone on to earn High School Coach of the Year Honors
Karch Kiraly Quote on Alisha Glass: “Alisha is one of the best in the world at what she does, and she’s won at every possible level. We can’t wait for her to unleash that deep and varied skill set in Rio.”
Kim Hill (Outside Hitter, Portland, Oregon): Kim hill has blossomed into an international star in a short time as she is making her first Olympic appearance. She was most valuable player at the 2014 FIVB World Championship helping Team USA to gold in her second season with the U.S. Women’s National Team after catching the eye of the coaching staff at the 2013 U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts. Hill was recently named the Second Best Outside Spiker of the 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix. Notes: While competing at Pepperdine University, she became the first and only student-athlete to make the AVCA All-America First-Team roster in both indoor and sand volleyball during the same academic year (2011-2012). Last International Club Team – VakifBank in Turkish League and European Champions League – named MVP of Turkish League playoffs after leading team to gold in 2015-16.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Kim Hill: “Kim’s is a great story to inspire every junior – trying out for USA one year, helping lead us to a World Championship the next, and playing some of her best volleyball this year. And you can search hard, but you won’t find a better teammate than Kim.”
Jordan Larson (Outside Hitter, Hooper, Nebraska): Jordan Larson, an outside hitter who earned silver at the 2012 Olympic Games, has developed into an international star from a hometown population of 830. She was named USA Volleyball’s Female Indoor Athlete of the Year in 2015 after a stellar performance at the 2015 FIVB World Cup. During the 2015 club season, she led her Turkish club Eczacibasi to gold in the 2015 FIVB Club World Championship and 2015 European Champions League while earning MVP in both events. Last International Club Team – Eczacibasi in Turkish League and European Champions League. Notes: teammates call her ‘The Governor’ … partner in a restaurant in Lincoln called Flatwater Bistro.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Jordan Larson: “Jordan has never played better volleyball, or been physically stronger than she is right now. Combined with her vast success and experience at the highest levels of volleyball, the total package she brings for USA will be big in Rio.”
Carli Lloyd (Setter, Bonsall, California): Carli Lloyd, making her first Olympic roster, was named most valuable player at the 2015 Pan American Games as she led the team to gold a month after helping Team USA win gold at the 2015 Pan American Cup. She was named Best Setter in both events. Lloyd made her international debut at the 2011 Pan American Games and aided Team USA to the bronze medal … Part of 2012 Pan American Cup team that won gold. Last International Club Team – Pomi Casamaggiore with Italian Serie A1 … Notes: Helped club team win 2015-16 European Champions League and was named Best Setter. Notes: Uncle Galen Tomlinson, who was Turbo in the 1980s television series American Gladiators, was her mentor and coach in both volleyball and track and field as a youth.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Carli Lloyd: “Very few players can do what Carli has over the last couple of years: transform her mindset and transform her game. She has more tools than ever to make us better in myriad ways.”
Karsta Lowe (Opposite, Rancho Santa Fe, California): Olympic newcomer Karsta Lowe, the youngest member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team, was selected most valuable player of the 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix, the most prestigious annual women’s international volleyball tournament, during her rookie international season with Team USA. She helped the U.S. win gold at the World Grand Prix, as well as gold at the NORCECA Continental Championship and bronze at the 2015 FIVB World Cup. Last International Club Team – Unendo Yamamay Busto Arsizio in Italian Serie A1. Notes: Lowe never made the “A” team until her junior year of high school and was a walk-on at UCLA.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Karsta Lowe: “Though Karsta has only been with USA for two seasons, she’s made a big impact for USA, especially as an offensive force at the net. She’s been working hard to develop the best all-around game possible, all to make our team the strongest it can be in Rio.”
vKelly Murphy (Opposite, Wilmington, Illinois): Kelly Murphy, making her first Olympic appearance, led the U.S. Women in scoring during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, her first two with the team. She tallied a team-best 157 points during the 2014 FIVB World Championship pacing Team USA to its first-ever gold medal in the event. Murphy was named most valuable player in the 2013 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship after the team won gold. Last International Club Team – Ageo Medics in Japan V-League. Notes: Three-time AVCA All-American while playing at University of Florida as a setter/opposite playing in a 6-2 offense.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Kelly Murphy: “Kelly’s teammates have a ton of trust in her and her poise. In addition, a trademark of this team is running a fast offense, and Kelly is an integral part of that, stressing opposing teams’ blocking and defensive schemes.”
Kelsey Robinson (Outside Hitter, Bartlett, Illinois): Kelsey Robinson, a first-time Olympian, was named Second Best Outside Spiker of the 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix that Team USA won in Omaha. She helped the U.S. win its first-ever FIVB World Championship in 2014 during her rookie international season. Robinson was the starting outside hitter in all five matches of the 2015 NORCECA Continental Championship in which Team USA won to qualify for the NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament. Last International Club Team – Imoco Conegliano in Italian Serie A1 – named most valuable player of the Italian League playoffs after leading team to 2015-16 title. Notes: Robinson was selected AVCA All-America First-Team while playing for University of Nebraska in 2013, her only season with the Huskers after three seasons at the University of Tennessee.
Karch Kiraly Quote on Kelsey Robinson: “Kelsey is pumped to help this team in any and every way she can, and she gives USA a ton – competitive fire, ball control, speed at the net, galvanizer under duress, the list goes on.”
Courtney Thompson (Setter, Kent, Washington): Courtney Thompson, a setter who helped the U.S. Women win silver at the 2012 Olympic Games, is the oldest member of Team USA at age 31 and joined Team USA in January 2007. She started the 2012 Olympic Games quarterfinal victory over Dominican Republic and was member of Team USA’s gold-medal winning 2014 FIVB World Championship team. Last International Club Team – Rexona Ades in Brazilian Superliga – helped team win the Brazil Superliga title in 2015-16. Notes: Thompson was the focus of the documentary movie “Court & Spark: A Volleyball Documentary.” She is co-founder of the Give It Back Foundation where members of the U.S. Women’s National Team help raise funds in their local communities through volleyball clinics. Notes: She is the first female University of Washington athlete to have her jersey retired … selected ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American … class valedictorian of her Kentlake High School (Kent, Wash.) graduating class
Karch Kiraly Quote on Courtney Thompson: “Courtney’s experience as a setter, as a leader, as an emotional driver, and as someone who has never taken the easy route will be invaluable in our effort to accomplish special things in a special tournament.”
2016 Olympic Games Women’s Indoor Volleyball Pools
Pool A: Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Japan, Korea, Russia
Pool B: China, Italy, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Serbia, USA
2016 Olympic Games Women’s Indoor Volleyball Pool Schedule (Times Listed as ET)
Aug. 6
Japan vs. Korea, 8:30 a.m.
China vs. Netherlands, 10:35 a.m.
Brazil vs. Cameroon, 2 p.m.
USA vs. Puerto Rico, 4:05 p.m.
Russia vs. Argentina, 7:30 p.m.
Serbia vs. Italy, 9:35 p.m.
Aug. 8
China vs. Italy, 8:30 a.m.
Japan vs. Cameroon, 10:35 a.m.
USA vs. Netherlands, 2 p.m.
Serbia vs. Puerto Rico, 4:05 p.m.
Russia vs. Korea, 7:30 p.m.
Brazil vs. Argentina, 9:35 p.m.
Aug. 10
China vs. Puerto Rico, 8:30 a.m.
Italy vs. Netherlands, 10:35 a.m.
USA vs. Serbia, 2 p.m.
Russia vs. Cameroon, 4:05 p.m.
Korea vs. Argentina, 7:30 p.m.
Brazil vs. Japan, 9:35 p.m.
Aug. 12
China vs. Serbia, 8:30 a.m.
Argentina vs. Cameroon, 10:35 a.m.
USA vs. Italy, 2 p.m.
Netherlands vs. Puerto Rico, 4:05 p.m.
Russia vs. Japan, 7:30 p.m.
Brazil vs. Korea, 9:35 p.m.
Aug. 14
Serbia vs. Netherlands, 8:30 a.m.
Korea vs. Cameroon, 10:35 a.m.
Italy vs. Puerto Rico, 2 p.m.
USA vs. China, 4:05 p.m.
Japan vs. Argentina, 7:30 p.m.
Brazil vs. Russia, 9:35 p.m.
Aug. 16
Quarterfinals
Aug. 18
Semifinals
Aug. 20
Gold- and Bronze-Medal Matches
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (June 14, 2016) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Molten USA, Inc., which will serve as the National Governing Body’s “Official Volleyball – Court, Sand and Grass” and “Sponsor and Supplier of USA Volleyball.” The new agreement runs from Jan. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, 2020.
“USA Volleyball is excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Molten USA,” USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said. “Molten’s commitment to the diverse growth of the game – from the indoor courts, sand courts and the grass – is unrivaled as we have mutual interests in developing the sport’s profile here in the United States and abroad. We are looking forward to working together through the next Olympic quadrennial.”
“The partnership between Molten and USA Volleyball has been pivotal in the growth and development of the sport,” Molten USA President Melissa Dawson said. “We are proud to continue our work of providing the absolute best technology and highest quality products to every level of player in the USA Volleyball community. It’s an important year to broadcast our support for our National Teams and we look forward to seeing the impact of their hard work this summer.”
Molten has been the official volleyball of the U.S. National Teams since 2001. At that time, USA Volleyball’s partnership with Molten included the USA Volleyball High Performance programs, Coaching Accreditation Program, the USA Volleyball Girls’ and Boys’ Junior National Championships and the USA Volleyball Open National Championships for adult players. The official designations “Official Outdoor Volleyball of USA Volleyball” and “Official Volleyball- Court, Sand and Grass” were added to the sponsorship relationship in 2014.
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the disciplines of beach volleyball, indoor volleyball and sitting volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball has over 325,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $31 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball; youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education, certification programs and grassroots development across all disciplines. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984, three Paralympic medals since 2004 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game. For more information please visit usavolleyball.org.
About Molten USA, Inc.
Since 1958, the Molten Corporation has been providing the highest quality athletic balls to the most prestigious sporting events in the world. The Molten Corporation manufactures a wide range of athletic balls in several sport categories – including volleyball, soccer, and basketball. In addition to being the official ball of USA Volleyball, Molten is also the Official Indoor Volleyball Equipment Supplier of the NCAA as well as the official ball of numerous state associations, collegiate conferences, collegiate programs, and junior volleyball programs. For more information on Molten USA, Inc., please visit moltenusa.com.
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POREC, Croatia – Stiff competition halted the U.S. from advancing past the quarterfinals at the Porec Major, one of the final events leading up to the Olympic Games.
The two Olympic bound American men’s teams tied for fifth on Saturday night in Croatia, as both fell in their respective quarterfinal matches. Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena lost to Canada’s Ben Saxton/Chaim Schalk 25-23, 21-17 and Jake Gibb/Casey Patterson fell to Lativa’s Aleksandrs Samoilovs/Janis Smedins 21-18, 21-16.
Despite opening 3-0 in pool play and not dropping a set all the way through the second round, Gibb and Patterson were cut short of a medal after facing Latvia in the quarterfinals. After dropping the first set 21-18, they were unable to rally a comeback and eventually fell in two, 21-17 in the second frame.
Seeded third at the event were Dalhausser and Lucena. The duo opened their first day of play with a pair of wins but dropped a three-setter to Mexico to finish pool play. Their point ratio was large enough to afford them the top spot in pool, advancing them automatically into the second round.
In round two, Dalhausser/Lucena met fellow Americans John Hyden and Tri Bourne. Hyden/Bourne had already faced their share of compatriots, having been seeded in the same pool as Gibb/Patterson, who served them their only loss in pool play. In the first round, Hyden/Bourne topped Italy in two sets.
Hyden and Bourne picked up the first frame 21-13, but it was Dalhausser and Lucena who put it in high gear to close out the match in three, 22-20, 15-10, to earn a spot in the quarterfinal. Against the sixth-seeded Canadians, Dalhausser and Lucena were eliminated for just the third time ever in a quarterfinal.
Only two U.S. women’s teams competed at this week’s FIVB World Tour stop. Olympic-qualified Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat tied for 25th after drawing a difficult pool between German, Netherlands and Brazilian teams, going 0-3.
Both of USA’s qualifier teams, Kelley Larsen/Betsi Metter and Sean Rosenthal/Jeremy Casebeer, were eliminated in the second round of qualification.
WEEK IN REVIEW
FIVB Porec Major
– Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena tied for fifth, their eighth Top 5 finish in 2016
– Jake Gibb/Casey Patterson tied for fifth, their seventh Top 5 finish in 2016
– John Hyden/Tri Bourne tied for ninth, their 10th Top 10 finish in 2016
– Lauren Fendrick/Brooke Sweat tied for fifth for the fifth time this year
– Lost in qualification: Sean Rosenthal/Jeremy Casebeer; Kelley Larsen/Betsi Metter
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 1-3 NORCECA North Bay
July 5-10 Gstaad Major
July 9 Announcement of Olympic pool placements
July 14-16 NVL Columbus
July 14-17 AVP Manhattan Beach Open
July 15-17 NORCECA Varadero
Aug. 5-18 Olympic Games beach volleyball matches
Aug. 5-7 NORCECA Boqueron
Aug. 11-13 NVL Hermosa Beach
Aug. 23-28 Long Beach Grand Slam
Aug. 26-28 NVL Virginia Beach
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 30, 2016) – More than a decade after his Paralympic debut, Captain Eric Duda (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) hopes to lead the U.S. Paralympic Men’s Sitting Team to its first Paralympic medal in Rio de Janeiro.
Duda and Chris Seilkop (DeLand, Florida) are the lone athletes who played on the 2004 Paralympic team, the last U.S. Men’s Sitting Team to qualify.
Joining the pair in Rio will be Dan Regan (St. Louis, Missouri), Ben Aman (Tacoma, Washington), Jese Schag (Norway, Illinois), James Stuck (New Kensington, Pennsylvania), Roderick Green (West Monroe, Louisiana), Charlie Swearingen (Gulfport, Mississippi), John Kremer (Buford, Georgia), Josh Smith (Riverside, California), J. Dee Marinko (Norman, Oklahoma) and Edgar LaForest (San Juan, Puerto Rico).
Sam Surowiec (Everett, Washington), Travis Ricks (San Diego, California), Stephen Bracken (Brighton, Colorado) and Hugo Storer (Greensboro, North Carolina) have been named as alternates.
“We are really excited about this team, but this was probably the most difficult roster selection process in our program’s history,” Head Coach Greg Walker said. “As a head coach, it’s an incredible, but also difficult, position to be in because I know how hard each and every one of these guys has been working toward this.”
The U.S. Men’s Sitting Team is currently ranked No. 9 in the world, and most recently finished in sixth place at the World ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup in Anji, China in March. However, the team was without a setter and one of its primary starting outside hitters. The U.S. qualified for the Paralympics when it took silver against Paralympics-host nation Brazil at the Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada in August last year.
In 2012, the U.S. missed Paralympic qualification by one match when it fell to Germany during the semifinals of that year’s Intercontinental Cup. Previously the team lost at the 2011 Parapan American Games to Brazil in the Championship match after they had beat them in pool play, missing another opportunity to qualify for London.
Walker, who officially took over as head coach in January this year after serving as an assistant since 2012, said he and the coaching staff are excited by the changes they’ve seen in the players, even since January.
“We’ve really seen a new level of energy and commitment from the team in recent weeks,” Walker said. “The focus has been pushing for Rio, but we also want to make sure we’re building a culture that’s respectful both on and off the court.”
The average age on this year’s team is 36.25 years old, making the U.S. Paralympic Men’s Sitting Team one the oldest rosters of all the Rio-bound U.S. volleyball teams, both indoor and beach. Walker sees the age – and longtime veteran experience – as a strength heading into the Games.
“When we were selecting the team, we looked at potential scenarios and line-ups based on the competition schedule,” Walker said. “We really tried to minimize weaknesses at any given position, and I feel this roster truly gives us the best chance to compete for a medal.
“It’s so tough, though, because you have guys who have given years of hard work. Ultimately we can only take 12.”
The U.S. Paralympic Men’s Sitting Team schedule has not yet been released, although Games organizers announced last month that the U.S. will face host-nation Brazil, Egypt and Germany in the round-robin pool play tournament. The top two teams will advance to the semifinals in a cross-over semifinal with the top two teams from the pool containing worldwide No. 1 and five-time gold medalist Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina and China.
The Paralympic Opening Ceremony is Sept. 7. The sitting volleyball tournament begins Sept. 9 and concludes Sept. 17.
All athlete and staff nominations to the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team are subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee.
U.S. Paralympic Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team Roster
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
2. Dan Regan (Middle Blocker, 6-0, St. Louis, Missouri)
4. Ben Aman (Outside Hitter, 6-5, Tacoma, Washington)
5. Eric Duda (Outside Hitter, 6-5, Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
6. Jese Schag (Setter, 6-2, Norway, Illinois)
8. James Stuck (Setter, 6-5, New Kensington, Pennsylvania)
10. Edgar LaForest (Outside Hitter, 6-2, San Juan, Puerto Rico)
11. Roderick Green (Middle Blocker, 6-3, West Monroe, Louisiana)
13. Charlie Swearingen (Outside Hitter, 6-3, Gulfport, Mississippi)
14. John Kremer (Libero, 5-9, Buford, Georgia)
15. Chris Seilkop (Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker, 6-6 DeLand, Florida)
16. Josh Smith (6-2 Opposite, Riverside, California)
18. J. Dee Marinko (Outside Hitter, 6-4, Norman, Oklahoma)
Head Coach: Greg Walker
Assistant Coach: Joe Skinner
Team Leader: Dixie Collins
Athletic Trainer: Katherine King
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ORLANDO, Florida (June 1, 2016) – The 2016 USA Volleyball Open National Championships concluded Wednesday evening, headlined by Women’s B and Men’s B victories by RVC – Lemons (Old Dominion) and Team Hollywood (Iowa), respectively.
The Lemons defeated Sets in the City (New England) 25-21, 21-25, 15-9, finishing the tournament 10-0.
“We sort of put this team together last minute, but it was a really fun tournament and a really fun match,” Lemons outside Gorana Bacic said. “(Sets in the City) is an awesome team and they were really fun to play.”
The teams paced each other point-for-point through the first two sets – neither team led by more than three until late in each set. However, strong attacking put Sets in the City late in the second set, keeping the New England team’s championship dreams alive.
Bancic and teammate Laura Marcuson led the Lemons’ offense, consistently tooling the ball off Sets in the City’s block, or strategically placing roll shots. A kill by Chelsea Jones clinched the win.
“We really had to work at finding holes and tweak our block to adjust to their height and speed,” Marcuson said.
The Lemons defeated Pancakes (Great Plains) 25-22, 25-21 in the semifinals and Shinkara Big Bang (Rocky Mountain) 25-13, 25-22 in the quarterfinals. Sets in the City came through the lower bracket, also topping Pancakes in the semifinals 26-24, 27-25 after defeating Don’t Put Me Down 4 Cardio 25-17, 25-14. The Pancakes won the bronze medal.
In the Men’s B final, Hollywood defeated Conquest Monkeys (New England) 27-25, 31-29. The Monkeys were on the verge of forcing a third set, leading 24-22, but Hollywood’s block and attack thwarted the comeback attempt.
Hollywood defeated Conquest Monkeys earlier in the day, 25-21, 25-15, also topping HOMBOYZ (Lone Star) 28-26, 25-19 on the way to a 10-0 record.
Conquest Monkeys topped Marysville Goodyear (Lakeshore) 22-25, 25-20, 15-13 in the semifinals, finishing 9-2. Goodyear won the bronze medal.
In its 87th year, the U.S. Open National Championships were played in Florida for the first time. Co-hosted with the Florida Region, the event featured 578 teams with 75 foreign teams playing on 55 courts. Pool play began Friday and concluded Wednesday evening. Six courts were livestreamed throughout the tournaments, with live commentators for the men’s and women’s PVL matches.
Highlights from the six-day tournament included:
Men’s 40+
Women’s 45+
Men’s 50+
Women’s 55+
Men’s 60+
Women’s 65+
Men’s 70+
Men’s 76+
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POREC, Croatia – Alongside the eight athletes named to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Team, USA Volleyball has announced the beach volleyball coaches that will head to the 2016 Olympic Games.
Four pairs of athletes comprise the U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Team, and with that each duo has selected their coaching staff for this year’s Olympic Games.
Coach of April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh Jennings (San Jose, Calif.) is Marcio Sicoli (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Lauren Fendrick (Carlsbad, Calif.) and Brooke Sweat (Fort Myers, Fla.) are coached by head coach Paul Baxter (Columbia Heights, Minn.) and assistant coach Andrew Fuller (Mountain View, Calif.). Baxter is also the head coach for Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Nick Lucena (Davie, Fla.). Jake Gibb (Bountiful, Utah) and Casey Patterson (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) are coached by Tyler Hildebrand (Mesa, Ariz.).
“The coaches that will represent the U.S. in beach volleyball at the 2016 Olympic Games are an integral part of our athlete’s preparation,” said Sean Scott, the USA Volleyball Director of Beach National Programs. “They bring a unique breath of experience and expertise that will be vital in accomplishing our goal of winning gold medals.”
MARCIO SICOLI – APRIL ROSS | KERRI WALSH JENNINGS
Marcio Sicoli will make his second Olympic appearance as a coach, this time returning to his hometown, Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian native graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and this past year earned his Masters at Pepperdine University, where he also is an assistant coach in beach volleyball.
Sicoli joined the sideline with Kerri Walsh Jennings in the two and one-half years leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games, coaching her and Misty May-Treanor during their third gold medal run. This time around, he’s been with Walsh Jennings and April Ross during their entire quest leading up to the 2016 Olympics.
“It is a humbling experience to be part of something that is bigger than each individual, bigger than each country, but a reunion of the whole world celebrating sports,” Sicoli said. “I am humbled and amazed to have another chance to be out there and represent the United States.”
With an insider track to how big beach volleyball is in Brazil, and at the site of beach volleyball on Copacabana Beach, Sicoli said, “It will be one of the most competitive Olympics of all time, because of the progression of the game.
“I think that we are right there as a contender for a gold medal. The top six teams can take a fifth-place or win gold, as they have been doing for the [Olympic] cycle. I believe our team is exceptional playing this type of competition, the Olympics, which is a different animal. We are more experienced, a mix of calm, collected and aggressive that gives us a really good profiling to this type of competition.”
PAUL BAXTER – PHIL DALHAUSSER | NICK LUCENA
A former indoor player at Ball State and professional beach volleyball athlete, who pursued his own goal for the Olympics in 2004, Baxter is making his first appearance at the Olympics as the head coach of two pairs. In 2016 Baxter will be the head coach of Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena, as well as Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat, with assistant Andrew Fuller for the women’s pair.
“It’s an honor to work with these athletes,” Baxter said. “I know all the hard work they put in and being part of it and helping them hopefully bring home gold is a huge thing.”
Baxter began coaching Dalhausser and Lucena in 2015 and since then, the pair have risen to the occasion and are the top American men’s team and third seed at the 2016 Olympics.
“They’re great players and I think something that is going to be huge for them at the Olympics is using that bond that they’ve created and continue to build on throughout this entire process,” added Baxter. “If we can finish the goal, it’s going to be really special for them.”
Prior to the lead-up to the 2016 Olympics, Baxter coached at Loyola Marymount with the indoor women’s team in 2014. He still coaches indoor, currently with the A4 Volleyball club from Orange County, and will be coaching the 16s and 17s teams competing at the 2016 USAV Girls’ Junior National Championships. Baxter’s resume also includes coaching for the USA Volleyball Beach High Performance program.
PAUL BAXTER (HC)/ANDREW FULLER (AC) – LAUREN FENDRICK | BROOKE SWEAT
Paul Baxter and Andrew Fuller will coach first-time Olympians Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat. Fuller began coaching Fendrick and Sweat in 2013, prior to the start of the Olympic qualifying season. In January of 2015, Baxter joined on as the assistant coach, with Fuller at the helm. The duo switched roles at the beginning of 2016. Fuller, who was the assistant coach in beach volleyball at the University of Southern California from 2012-2015, recently left his position with the Trojans to dedicate his schedule full-time to Fendrick and Sweat earning an Olympic bid.
Fuller is a former athlete, beginning his professional beach career in 2007. A Pan American Games competitor that finished fifth in 2011, Fuller says coaching at the Olympics is “a huge privilege that can’t be taken lightly.”
“I come from a long family tradition of men and women serving in the U.S. armed forces. I chose sports as my path and it doesn’t compare in any way, but for me to get to represent the U.S. on the international stage is meaningful from that perspective. Knowing everything that people in my family have sacrificed for America, then to get to represent the U.S. in a totally different capacity, it puts it into perspective.”
Fendrick and Sweat are making their first Olympic appearance and “from the get-go, they’ve been keeping their heads down, getting better and taking on every challenge that has come their way,” Fuller added. “They’re an under-the-radar team that belongs on the world stage. They’re excited to take on the challenge of the Olympics. They’re ready for that moment and that stage.”
“It’s been a long process from the start of qualifying last year,” said Baxter. “There having been trying times and it’s not over. The goal is ahead in Rio, that’s where the focus has been and continues to be.”
TYLER HILDEBRAND – JAKE GIBB | CASEY PATTERSON
In addition to coaching Jake Gibb and Casey Patterson, Hildebrand has coached for his alma mater team Long Beach State for seven years with the men’s indoor team, the last four years as Associate Head Coach. The three-time First Team All-American got his start before that though, coaching boy’s club teams since his sophomore year of college, a task he began with the HBC Boys Volleyball Club as the founder, director and coach.
His first taste of coaching on the beach came in 2011 with Patterson and his then partner Ryan Doherty. In the summer of 2012 he helped at practices with Gibb and Sean Rosenthal. It was December of 2012 that he made the switch to the sand a more permanent fixture, with Gibb and Patterson now as a team.
“Jake and Casey are great teammates and that gets them through a lot,” said Hildebrand. “The ups and downs of the four year quad, from travel to practices, three months straight of practices. Like the grind of the 2014 season, which was not as successful of a season as we would have liked. They’re great teammates to each other and that allowed them to get through a lot.”
Hildebrand has also done short coaching stints with Jennifer Kessy/April Ross, Emily Day/Summer Ross and A. Ross/Kerri Walsh Jennings.
Heading to his first Olympic Games, Hildebrand says he’s preparing for it like he would the World Tour.
“I want to get there and get a medal. As a player it wasn’t a goal of mine to get to the Olympics. For me, I want to downplay it and make it like any another competition. Avoid as many distractions as we can and deal with the challenges of it being a different schedule for us than we’re used to. I want to downplay as much of those things as possible. There is an excitement in the atmosphere of being there, but I’m trying to not think of it in any other way.”
In addition to coaching beach volleyball in Rio, Hildebrand will be lending his expertise with the indoor Men’s National Team. He has been working part time with the program as the setting coach since 2013.
All athlete and staff nominations to the U.S. Olympic Team are subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 27, 2016) – After helping the U.S. win the 2014 NORCECA U19 Continental Championship, four players named to the 2016 U.S. Men’s Junior National Team will try to win a second title for their country.
Joshua Tuaniga, Jordan Ewert, Scott Stadick and Joe Worsley will be joined by George Huhmann, Kyle Ensing, Michael Wexter, Reese Devilbiss, Jack Cole, Matt Douglas, Austin Matautia and Dylan Missry.
The Men’s Junior National Team will compete July 3-11 at the NORCECA U21 Continental Championship in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
“I like this team a lot. Having seen them compete for the last week against each other, they work very hard, and do not let the ball drop without a dogfight to get it up. We have some pretty big guys in this gym, but we also have some smaller guys, with huge cannons for arms,” Head Coach Jay Hosack said.
The team’s outside hitters are Devilbiss, Matautia and Missry. Ensing and Wexter have been selected as the opposite hitters.
Middle blockers on the team are Huhmann, Stadick and Cole, while Tuaniga and Worsley have been named the setters. Douglas will anchor the defense at libero.
Huhmann, Ensing, Wexter and Devilbiss joined Tuaniga, Ewert, Stadick and Worsley on the 2015 Boys’ Youth National Team that finished seventh at the FIVB U19 World Championships.
“Some of them have played together on the youth team, and some are new. But all are working together to earn a gold medal at the NORCECA championships. We have guys from all over the country, representing many regions. That says a lot about the quality of the boys club programs, and just how much boys volleyball is increasing its caliber across the country,” Hosack said.
Hosack is the men’s volleyball head coach at George Mason University. Assisting him with the MJNT are Jonah Carson, a coach at Mountain View Volleyball Club, and Matt McCarthy who is the associate head coach for Lewis University’s men’s volleyball team. Virginia Pham, a former graduate assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University, will serve as the team’s statistician.
The selected athletes were chosen from the 19-man Men’s Junior Training Team roster, which was named following nation-wide tryouts held from January through March earlier this year.
Name (Position, Height, College, Hometown, Region)
Jack Cole (Middle Blocker, 6-6, Pepperdine University, Lafayette, California, NCVA)
Reese Devilbiss (Outside Hitter, 6-2, Ohio State University, Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania, Keystone)
Matt Douglas (Libero, 5-10, USC, Pacific Palisades, California, Southern California)
Kyle Ensing (Opposite, 6-7, Long Beach State, Valencia, California, SCVA)
Jordan Ewert (Outside Hitter, 6-5, Stanford University, Antioch, California, NCVA)
George Huhmann (Middle Blocker, 6-10, Princeton University, High Ridge, Missouri, Gateway)
Austin Matautia (Outside Hitter, 6-5, University of Hawaii Manoa, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Aloha)
Dylan Missry (Outside Hitter, 6-4, UCLA, Holbrook, New York, Garden Empire)
Scott Stadick (Middle Blocker, 7-0, UC Irvine, Watertown, Wisconsin, Badger)
Joshua Tuaniga (Setter, 6-2, CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, California, SCVA)
Michael Wexter (Opposite, 6-6, Pepperdine University, New Lenox, Illinois, Great Lakes)
Joe Worsley (Setter, 6-0, University of Hawaii, Moraga, California, NCVA)
Head Coach: Jay Hosack, George Mason University
Assistant Coach: Jonah Carson, Mountain View Volleyball Club
Assistant Coach: Matt McCarthy, Lewis University
Statistician: Virginia Pham, Virginia Commonwealth University
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ORLANDO, Florida (May 25, 2016) – USA Volleyball presented seven awards during its annual Junior Awards Luncheon on Monday in Orlando, Florida.
Outstanding Clinician
Don Burroughs
Don Burroughs’s career currently spans 24 years of teaching and coaching. While attending The Ohio State University and studying business education, he coached junior high soccer. His first teaching position after graduation had him coaching eighth grade volleyball and varsity basketball for five years in addition to full-time teaching.
Burroughs served as the district technology coordinator and assistant athletic director. It was during this time that a mentor introduced him to club volleyball and the USAV CAP program. After obtaining his CAP Level III certification, he formalized the coaching education department and began the high performance program for the Ohio Valley Region in 2001. These years were also filled with a full schedule of classes to complete his masters of education degree in educational leadership from Wright State University.
For the next 10 years, Burroughs continued to coach volleyball at the high school until he was offered an opportunity to assistant coach at the University of Findlay followed by Bluffton University. During this time he also worked during the summer for the USAV High Performance program in their summer camp programs. In 2005, Burroughs became a USAV National CAP Cadre member and master IMPACT instructor for USA Volleyball and has hosted a number of successful CAP Level I and II clinics for the Ohio Valley Region.
A two-time recipient of the USA Volleyball Robert L. Lindsay Meritorious Service Award, Burroughs continues his study of the art and craft of teaching and coaching as he is currently pursuing certification as a master athletic administrator for the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
Outstanding Club Director
Meridith Grady
Meredith Grady enters her 11th year as the 900 Club director after she and her husband Ryan founded 900vb. Over the past 10 seasons, all of their seniors have received college scholarships. They also have placed an emphasis on donating money to charity and community service.
They started a program called Doing 900d (pronounced – Doing Good) – and the 900 families have been involved with local community volunteer opportunities in addition to fundraising for local charities thru 900’s free volleyball clinics. This has helped to stress the importance of being a good person, not just a good volleyball player! Volleyball is temporary, life lessons are PERMANENT.
Grady graduated from Grapevine High School in 1995 where she played Varsity there for three years under Rick Johansen where she received numerous volleyball awards. Grady attended University of Oklahoma and was a four-year starter. She set and still holds numerous OU and Big 12 records in side-out scoring. She was named 1999 NCAA Oklahoma Woman of the Year.
After college Grady moved back to Grapevine and continued to play adult volleyball. She played for the Dallas Cobras’ professional volleyball team.
From 1999-2002 she attended Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas. She was named “Best Intern” out of her graduating class.
In August 2002, Dr. Meredith opened Hands on Health Chiropractic in Grapevine, and she is still practicing there. She is one of the few chiropractors in the area to offer True Spinal Decompression on the DRX 9000C.
Grady gives free seminars for parents and players on “How to be Recruited”- A Pro-Active Approach to the Recruiting Process. She is CAP I certified (2009) & was IMPACT certified in 1997.
Outstanding Female Coach
Michelle Malis
Malis grew up in Tucson and attended Sahuaro High School, where she was a four-year varsity starter and played club volleyball for the Southern Arizona Juniors.
Malis earned a scholarship to play volleyball at the University of Arizona. She was named to the All-Pac 10 Academic Second Team in 1991 and All-Pac 10 Academic First team in 1992 and 1993, as well as GTE Academic All-American in 1993. Malis graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture (nutrition and dietetics). And in 1996, she was one of 16 athletes in the nation to be awarded the NCAA Women’s Enhancement Post Graduate Scholarship. She graduated in August 1997 with a master’s degree in sports administration.
During the spring of 1993 and 1994, Malis coached for Club Cactus. In the fall of 1994, she was an assistant coach at California State University at Bakersfield. The team finished seconnd in the NCAA Division II Championship.
Upon returning back to Tucson in the spring of 1995, Malis again coached club. In the fall of 1995, she and her husband A.J. started Zona VBC and Malis took over the volleyball program at Palo Verde High School. She was the varsity coach there through the 2001 season. Malis was the varsity coach at Sabino High School during the 2011 season. She is currently the varsity coach at Tanque Verde High School.
Outstanding Male Coach
Joel Kent
Joel Kent has coached junior volleyball since the early 1990s. During law school he coached high school volleyball at a small private school in Washington. After law school, he continued coaching both through local clubs and high school while working at a Portland law firm.
In 1998, Kent’s law firm expanded to Bend, Oregon, a small town in central Oregon. He became a partner in the law firm and his law practice thrived. Upon his arrival, he was asked by a relative of a former player to come to Prineville, Oregon, to assist with their club program known as Rimrock Volleyball. Kent drove two hours, round trip, three to five days a week coaching the local Rimrock team at practices. The success on the court started to gain momentum and his team gain prominence.
Since 2000, players from his club team have led their high school teams to 15 High School State Championships. Kent’s players have received numerous awards. His 18’s team is never comprised of just seniors as there aren’t enough players from which to draw at one age level. Usually, his team is comprised of a couple kids from each age group from seniors to freshman. Yet, his team consistently competes with the top programs from throughout the nation.
Kent, however, is about more than success on the court. Volleyball is the vehicle for his players to seek success off the court with their education and character. He hires his current and former players to work within his law firm, and hires the team to work public relations events to raise money to help pay for club expenses. Kent regularly works with his student athletes on building character and self-confidence.
Kent melds to two vocations with uncommon success. Coach Kent is married to Rachel and is the proud father of two daughters, Steele and Huston both of whom are aspiring volleyball players.
Outstanding Referee
Terri Ehret
Terri Ehret has been involved with the Ohio Valley Region for 15 years. She began coaching junior club volleyball 15 years ago with the COAST Volleyball Club.
After coaching for Elite Ohio Volleyball Club and AVC, Ehret switched her mindset and began using her volleyball knowledge to launch her officiating career for the OVR. Terri began officiating for OVR five years ago. She truly prefers working with the younger players, teaching them the aspects of the game, including the scoring, line judging and the responsibilities of the second referee.
Besides her experience with officiating, Ehret has 32 years of experience working with young people. During these years, she was a health and physical education teacher for the Canton City School District before retiring in 2014. During those 32 years, Ehret also had 25 years of coaching experience, with 10 years as head volleyball coach at Canton McKinley Senior High School.
Currently Ehret resides in Canton, Ohio, and enjoys her retirement as an assistant volleyball coach at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. She spends her weekends officiating volleyball for USA Volleyball. She is also a lifeguard at the Canton City Natatorium. Her retirement has also allowed her time to pursue gardening, traveling, and coloring adult coloring books.
Ehret also received the Robert L Lindsay Meritorious Service Award from the OVR in December of 2015.
Outstanding Parent
Tina Davis
Davis is a very proud mom of twin girls, April and Anna. The girls are 17 and juniors at Aurora High School in Aurora, Ohio. Anna plays on the 17 Ignite’s Red team. Davis’ family leads a very busy life with sports and it keeps them forever young. Both of the girls play volleyball at school, then April goes into high school basketball and Anna plays junior volleyball. The girls started playing basketball in second grade and volleyball in seventh grade.
Tina, blessed with twins at age 38, is Team Mom for the Ignite Team and has always loved kids. She gets teased about making sure everyone of the girls are fed, have water and are happy! She wants to take care of everyone and considers all of them her girls.
Davis works in the Aurora School District with kids who have special needs as a health instructional assistant. This is her 11th year and she loves her job! Every day is different and challenging, but she wants to be the one that makes a difference in someone’s life. Her goal is to work herself out of a job in order to make these kids independent. This is her second year at the middle school level, after working with elementary kids.
Davis was diagnosed with breast cancer seven months ago. It is only the beginning of a long journey for her, but she is not fighting alone. The Ignite volleyball team, coaches and parents have gone above and beyond for her. They have done so much, but holding a fundraiser was very touching for her and her family. The team is like family!
The girls on the team call her mom or Tina and they always greet her and leave her with a hug. When the team wins and gets a medal, she gets one too and is included in team pictures. One of the goals of the team is to make her have happy tears every weekend, and so far it’s working! Tina says it was a very nice surprise to receive this award, which brought quite a few tears.
Outstanding Service
Barbara Twohig
Barb believes that she has worn about every hat in the volleyball world: player, coach, parent, Impact clinician, ref/score clinician, board member, official, scorer and trainer.
Twohig started playing in the 70s. In the 80s she started coaching high school and club girls’ teams. In the 90s she co-founded a boys’ club and became an Impact clinician, National scorer and Regional official as well joining the Evergreen Region Board. In 2000 Twohig became a state-rated official for the high school season and continued to coach boys’ teams during the USAV season in addition to being a Regional referee.
About eight years ago Twohig transitioned to being a different kind of coach, and became the trainer for local high school officials – and still coached boys’ teams. Training has become more and more of her focus for the past few years. She feels it is challenging and rewarding to teach the game from a different perspective. For most of the USAV season, when not officiating, she travels to different tournaments and works with the newer officials and coaches.
The last hat that Twohig wears, and has always worn, is that of a fan! She and her husband Kevin have attended four Olympics as well as multiple NCAA championships and World League matches. Barb currently works the Open Championships every year as a scorer. She loves the environment and feels watching matches all day is a fan’s dream.
Volleyball is a family affair. Barb and her husband have experienced volleyball as players, coaches, parents and officials. Through this process they have seen the importance of showing young players how to have fun with the sport, and to focus more on the experience that on the outcome. Volleyball is a great forum for teaching values, priorities, and other life skills. Volleyball is and remains an integral part of their lives.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 21, 2016) – Four Olympic veterans, including two gold medalists, join eight newcomers on the U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team that will compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Outside hitter Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) has been named to his fourth Olympic team while middle blocker David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) will join his third. Both players won gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
It will be the second trip to the Games for opposite Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.), the four-time USAV Men’s Indoor Athlete of the Year and MVP of the 2015 FIVB World Cup, and middle blocker David Smith (Saugus, Calif.).
First-time Olympic team members are setters Micah Christenson (Honolulu, Hawaii) and Kawika Shoji (Honolulu, Hawaii), libero Erik Shoji (Honolulu, Hawaii), outside hitters Thomas Jaeschke (Wheaton, Ill.), Aaron Russell (Ellicott City, Md.) and Taylor Sander (Huntington Beach, Calif.), middle blocker Max Holt (Cincinnati, Ohio) and opposite Murphy Troy (St. Louis, Mo.).
Assembling the team has been a four-year process, U.S. Head Coach John Speraw said.
“I felt the team dynamic we’ve had the entire (Olympic) quadrennial has been great,” he said. “This is a tight-knit group. They are empathetic to the situation of teammates who don’t get to go to the Games. But now we have an opportunity to focus on the task at hand.”
The average age of the team is 27.8 and there are nine players younger than 30 on the roster. Speraw knows a lack of experience will be one of this team’s greatest challenges.
“The goal is to make sure we are the best team we can be in Rio,” Speraw said. “In order for us to achieve our goal, we are going to need one of the greatest collective efforts in USAV history. We don’t have the experience that past teams have had. For us to go through this is going to require all of us to be at our very best.”
At 38, Priddy will be the senior member of the team and only the second U.S. men’s volleyball player to play in four Olympic Games after setter Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, Ind.). Priddy’s hopes for a fourth Olympics were almost derailed in 2014 when he tore his ACL. But after double knee surgery (doctors used a ligament from his good knee to repair the damaged one) he has worked hard to return to the court in top form.
Speraw brings his own Olympic experience to the table, having served as an assistant coach at the Games in Beijing (2008) and London (2012). Erik Sullivan will serve as team leader. Sullivan is a two-time Olympian who is now an assistant women’s volleyball coach at the University of Texas.
“Erik Sullivan is one of my best friends who also is a great volleyball mind,” Speraw said. “He brings a perspective and thought process that is respected by me and everyone on staff.”
Speraw has built a dedicated staff over the past three years, including assistant coaches Matt Fuerbringer and Mike Wall, technical coordinator Nate Ngo, sports psychologist Andrea Becker and athletic trainer Aaron Brock. Springfield men’s volleyball coach Charlie Sullivan and former U.S. Men’s technical coordinator Anton Brams will serve as scout coaches. David Dantes will provide technical support.
The U.S. Men qualified for the 2016 Olympic Games by winning the 2015 FIVB World Cup.
The U.S. Men have qualified for 10 previous Olympic Games: 1964, ’68, ’84, ’88, ’92, ’96, 2000, ’04, ’08 and ’12. They won the Olympic gold medal in 1984, ’88 and 2008 and won bronze in 1992. The U.S. Men finished tied for fifth at the 2012 Olympic Games.
The U.S. Men will begin play in the 2016 Olympic Games on Aug. 7 against Canada.
The team is playing this weekend (June 24-26) in the FIVB World League in Rome and will be back in the U.S. on July 1-3 to play World League matches in Dallas.
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ll athlete and staff nominations to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team are subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee.
U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team Roster
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1. Matt Anderson (Opp, 6-9, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State)
2. Aaron Russell (OH, 6-9, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State)
3. Taylor Sander (OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., BYU)
4. David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
7. Kawika Shoji (S, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
8. Reid Priddy (OH, 6-4, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9. Murphy Troy (Opp, 6-8, St. Louis, Mo., Southern California)
10. Thomas Jaeschke (OH, 6-7, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola of Chicago)
11. Micah Christenson (S, 6-6, Honolulu, Southern California)
17. Max Holt (MB, 6-9, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State)
20. David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., UC Irvine)
22. Erik Shoji (L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford)
Staff
Head Coach: John Speraw
Team Leader: Erik Sullivan
Assistant Coaches: Matt Fuerbr
inger and Mike Wall
Sports Psychologist: Andrea Becker
Technical Coordinator: Nate Ngo
Athletic Trainer: Aaron Brock
Scout Coach: Anton Brams
Scout Coach: Charlie Sullivan
Technical Support: David Dantes
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – American beach teams swept gold at the Fuzhou Open in China, improving their positioning in Olympic qualification.
Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena earned their fifth gold of the qualifying season and eighth medal overall since becoming a team. April Ross and Kerri Walsh Jennings picked up their second gold and sixth medal. Six teams total finished in the top 10.
The victory for Dalhausser and Lucena should place the pair at fifth in provisional Olympic rankings, up from 13th on April 18. The duo would only be behind Jake Gibb and Casey Patterson by 40 points, who are the top ranked U.S. men’s team, at third, with one gold and one silver in qualification.
Ross and Walsh Jennings are projected to move into fourth place in the rankings, up from their current spot at eighth.
Both American teams garnering gold this weekend went 7-0 on the way to the title. Ross and Walsh Jennings, seeded first, extend their podium streak to four straight in 2016, improving on their bronze from Xiamen last week. Dalhausser and Lucena, also seeded first, lost just two sets the entire week.
After sweeping their pool, Dalhausser and Lucena topped Italy in the second round before sweeping Mexico in round three. In the semifinals against Latvia’s Aleksandrs Samoilovs/Janis Smedins, the pair came out on top 21-19, 21-13 to earn a spot in the gold medal match. There they beat another Italy pair, Paolo Nicolai/Daniele Lupo, 21-18, 21-15.
For Ross and Walsh Jennings, the duo faced off against Jennifer Kessy and Emily Day in the second round. Eliminating their compatriots, 21-10, 21-17, they once again faced another American team in round three. Against Lane Carico and Summer Ross, the pair won 21-16, 24-22.
Once in the semifinal, the pair swept Switzerland’s Isabelle Forrer/Anouk Verge-Depre 22-20, 21-12. In the rematch of last week’s bronze medal match in Xiamen, China, Ross and Walsh Jennings handily beat Germany’s Chantal Laboureur/Julia Sude 21-15, 21-15 for gold.
“We started this tournament really rough, it took us a long time to get into a rhythm and I’m just so proud how we hung together and we battled and we got better every match. This is the best we played I think in two weeks, so it was awesome,” said Ross.
Carico/Ross finished fifth after being eliminated in the third round, their top finish of 2016. Also finishing fifth were John Hyden and Tri Bourne, who rank third among U.S. men’s teams in provisional Olympic rankings. The pair advanced to the third round where they were eliminated by Spain’s Pablo Herrera/Adrian Gavira, 23-21, 21-18.
Two teams battling it out for the second USA quota spot, Lauren Fendrick/Brooke Sweat and Kessy/Day, both tied for ninth. Fendrick and Sweat lost to Finland’s Riikka Lehtonen/Taru Lahti in round two, 13-21, 21-18, 15-12, for their best finish since March 11.
WEEK IN REVIEW
FIVB Fuzhou Open
– Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena won their fifth gold of Olympic qualification and eighth medal in same time frame
– April Ross/Kerri Walsh Jennings won their second gold of Olympic qualification and sixth total in same time frame
– John Hyden/Tri Bourne finished fifth, their 10th Top 10 finish in Olympic qualification
– Lane Carico/Summer Ross finished fifth, their top finish in 2016
– Jennifer Kessy/Emily Day placed ninth after being eliminated in round 2; marking the duo’s 11th T10 finish in Olympic qualification, third consecutive 9th-place finish
– Lauren Fendrick/Brooke Sweat placed ninth, their ninth T10 finish in Olympic qualification
– Jennifer Fopma/Brittany Hochevar and Ian Satterfield/Mark Burik eliminated in the second round of qualification
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 26-May 1 Fortaleza Open
May 3-8 Sochi Open
May 5-8 AVP Huntington Beach Open
May 10-15 Antalya Open
May 11-16 U21 World Championships
May 17-22 Cincinnati Open
May 20-22 NVL Port St. Lucie
May 24-29 Moscow Grand Slam
June 2-5 AVP Seattle
June 7-12 Hamburg Grand Slam
June 14-19 Olsztyn Grand Slam
June 16-19 AVP New York City
June 24-26 NVL San Antonio
June 28-July 3 Porec Major
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 18, 2016) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its 24-player U.S. Girls’ Youth National Training Team (GYNTT) for the 2016 season.
The GYNTT includes three liberos, seven middles, 10 outside hitters/opposites and four setters. The GYNTT liberos are Mackenzie Cole (Oakdale, New York, Long Island VBC), Kenzie Knuckles (Muncie, Indiana, Munciana VBC) and Brooke Nuneviller (Chandler, Arizona, Aspire VBC). The middles are Holly Campbell (Austin, Texas, Austin Juniors). Sophia Dorsch-Summers (Beaverton, Oregon, Athena Volleyball Academy), Serena Gray (San Gabriel, California, San Gabriel Elite), Kaitlyn Hord (Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington United VBC), Kendall Kipp (Newport Beach, California, Momentous VBC), Molly Phillips (Mansfield, Texas, Texas Image) and McKenna Vicini (Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington United VBC).
The GYNTT outside hitters/opposites are Caitlin Baird (Indianapolis, Indiana, Circle City), Logan Eggleston (Franklin, Tennessee, Alliance VBC), Skylar Fields (Missouri City, Texas, Houston Juniors), Mia Grunze (Waterford, Wisconsin, Milwaukee Sting), Allison Martinez (Montebello, California, San Gabriel Elite), Kalen Owes (Phoenix, Arizona, East Valley Juniors), Taylor Rowland (Charlotte, North Carolina, Carolina Juniors), Brooklyn Schirmer (Long Beach, California, Mizuno Long Beach VBC), Haley Warner (Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ozark Juniors) and Riley Zuhn (Fort Collins, Colorado, NORCO VBC). The selected setters are Erin O’Leary (Novi, Michigan, Legacy VBC), Ella Powell (Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ozark Juniors), Kylie Robinson (Upland, California, San Gabriel Elite) and Melani Shaffmaster (New Castle, Indiana, Munciana VBC).
Erin Virtue, associate head coach at Northwestern University, has been selected to serve as the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team head coach. Stacy Sykora (USA Volleyball) will serve as an assistant coach for the team, while Jared Hazel (formerly of Colorado State University) will serve as technical coordinator. A second assistant coach will be added to the coaching staff in the near future.
“On behalf of the entire coaching staff, we are thrilled to announce this exceptional group as the 2016 U.S. Girls’ Youth National Training Team,” Virtue said. “These 24 athletes are among the best in the nation in their age group and will compete to represent USA at the NORCECA Championship. Our staff is honored to implement and teach the core values, philosophies and strategies of our U.S. Women’s National Team to these young athletes. The High Performance pipeline is a critical piece to achieving success at the highest levels in USA Volleyball and we are excited to create a culture of learning within this training group.”
Tentatively, the GYNTT will train July 11-24 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with the final 12-player U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team (GYNT) roster selected on July 19. The squad, along with the alternates, will compete in the USA Volleyball High Performance Championships held July 19-23 in Fort Lauderdale. The team will reconvene in Puerto Rico and compete in the NORCECA Women’s U18 Continental Championship with tentative dates set for Aug. 26-Sept. 5.
2016 U.S. Girls’ Youth National Training Team
Name (Position, Hometown, Height, HS Grad Year, Volleyball Club, Region)
Caitlin Baird (OH, Indianapolis, Indiana, 6-3, 2019, Circle City VBC, Hoosier)
Holly Campbell (M, Austin, Texas, 6-4, 2018, Austin Juniors, Lone Star)
Mackenzie Cole (Libero, Oakdale, New York, 5-9, 2018, Long Island Volleyball Academy, Garden Empire)
Sophia Dorsch-Summers (M, Beaverton, Oregon, 6-3, 2019, Athena Volleyball Academy, Columbia Empire)
Logan Eggleston (OH, Franklin, Tennessee, 6-2, 2019, Alliance VBC, Southern)
Skylar Fields (OH, Missouri City, Texas, 6-2, 2019, Houston Juniors, Lone Star)
Serena Gray (M, San Gabriel, California, 6-3, 2018, San Gabriel Elite VBC, Southern California)
Mia Grunze (OH, Waterford, Wisconsin, 6-2, 2018, Milwaukee Sting, Badger)
Kaitlyn Hord (M, Lexington, Kentucky, 6-4, 2018, Lexington United VBC, Pioneer)
Kendall Kipp (M, Newport Beach, California, 6-4, 2019, Momentous VBC, Southern California)
Kenzie Knuckles (Libero, Muncie, Indiana, 5-8, 2019, Munciana VBC, Hoosier)
Allison Martinez (OH, Montebello, California, 6-0, 2018, San Gabriel Elite, Southern California)
Brooke Nuneviller (Libero, Chandler, Arizona, 5-10, 2018, Aspire VBC, Arizona)
Erin O’Leary (S, Novi, Michigan, 5-10, 2018, Legacy VBC, Lakeshore)
Kalen Owes (OH, Phoenix, Arizona, 6-2, 2019, East Valley Juniors, Arizona)
Molly Phillips (M, Mansfield, Texas, 6-4, 2019, Texas Image VBC, North Texas)
Ella Powell (S, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 6-0, 2018, Ozark Juniors, Delta)
Kylie Robinson (S, Upland, California, 5-10, 2018, San Gabriel Elite VBC, Southern California)
Taylor Rowland (OH, Charlotte, North Carolina, 6-3, 2018, Carolina Juniors, Carolina)
Brooklyn Schirmer (OH, Long Beach, California, 6-1, 2018, Mizuno Long Beach VBC, Southern California)
Melani Shaffmaster (S, New Castle, Indiana, 6-3, 2020, Munciana VBC, Hoosier)
McKenna Vicini (M, Lexington, Kentucky, 6-2, 2019, Lexington United VBC, Pioneer)
Haley Warner (OH, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 6-1, 2018, Ozark Juniors, Delta)
Riley Zuhn (OH, Fort Collins, Colorado, 6-5, 2019, NORCO VBC, Rocky Mountain)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 10, 2016) – The U.S. Women’s National Team has invited 19 athletes to train and compete for a Pan American Cup roster spot, an event scheduled to take place June 30 to July 11 in Dominican Republic.
As this competition runs concurrently with the World Grand Prix, U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly has named University of Pittsburgh Head Coach Dan Fisher to lead the Pan American Cup squad. Fisher served in a similar role at the 2015 Pan American Games and led the U.S. to the gold medal, beating Brazil in the championship match.
In addition to Fisher, the Pan American Cup staff includes BYU Women’s Head Coach Heather Olmstead as assistant coach, University of Arkansas Associate Head Coach Jon Newman-Gonchar as team leader/assistant coach and Arkansas State University Assistant Head Coach Tristan Johnson as scout coach.
The final Pan American Cup competition roster will be named in late June.
U.S. Women’s Training Roster for Pan American Cup
Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
Inky Ajanaku (M, 6-3, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Stanford University)
Rhamat Alhassan (M, 6-4, Glenarden, Maryland, University of Florida)
Lauren Carlini (S, 6-2, West Aurora, Illinois, University of Wisconsin)
Megan Courtney (OH, 6-1, Dayton, Ohio, Penn State)
Lexi Dannemiller (S, 5-11, West Chester, Ohio, University of Michigan)
Haley Eckerman (OPP, 6-3, Waterloo, Iowa, University of Texas)
Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Oklahoma, Penn State)
Alex Holston (OPP, 6-1, Olney, Maryland, University of Florida)
Brittany Howard (OH, 6-3, Los Altos, California, Stanford University)
Madi Kingdon (OH, 6-1, Phoenix, Arizona, University of Arizona)
Caitlin Nolan (L, 5-8, Southlake, Texas, Iowa State University)
Kelsie Payne (M, 6-3, Austin, Texas, University of Kansas)
Taylor Sandbothe (M, 6-2, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Ohio State University)
Taylor Simpson (OH, 6-3, Colorado Springs, Colorado, University of Colorado)
Lianna Sybeldon (M, 6-1, Folsom, California, University of Washington)
Nikki Taylor (OPP, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, University of Hawaii)
Cassie Wait (L, 5-8, Gardner, Kansas, University of Kansas)
Nicole Walch (OH, 6-2, Stuart, Florida, Florida State University)
Justine Wong-Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, California, University of Nebraska)
Head Coach: Dan Fisher (University of Pittsburgh)
Assistant Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach/Team Leader: Jon Newman-Gonchar (University of Arkansas)
Scout: Tristan Johnson (Arkansas State University)
Athletic Trainer: Peter Higbie
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USA Volleyball refutes a “post” recently circulated through social media and certain blog sites concerning Destinee Hooker and her training status with the U.S. Women’s National Team. The “post” is utterly false and has no basis in fact, including its claim of a conditional “contract” outlining her relationship with the team. All references to involvement by the University of Texas, or any of its staff, are also fabrications.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (May 9, 2016) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce its coaching staff for its three U.S. Collegiate National Team (CNT) programs for this summer.
The CNT-China team will train and compete in a series of matches from June 18-July 1. After a short training period June 18-19 in Los Angeles, the squad will be Shanghai from June 21-23, followed by Nanjing from June 23-26 and Beijing from June 26-July 1. The CNT-China squad will also be traveling in conjunction with the Pac-12 Conference All-Star Team. University of Utah Women’s Head Coach Beth Launiere will serve as head coach for the CNT-Europe Tour and will be assisted by University of Portland Women’s Head Coach Brent Crouch and Washington State University Women’s Head Coach Jen Greeny. The technical coordinator for CNT-Europe will be the Volleyball Factory’s Jared Hazel. The CNT-Europe squad will train and compete from July 6-16. It will have training matches against an Italian Federation Team July 7, July 8 and July 9 near Milan, Italy, before heading to Pula, Croatia to compete in the Global Challenge July 11-14. The CNT-Indianapolis program will have Mike Hebert of USA Volleyball and Rod Wilde of Madison Elite VBC serve as master coaches. Co-head coaches are University of Central Florida Head Coach Todd Dagenais, University of Montana Head Coach Brian Doyon and former Fresno Pacific University head coach Dennis Janzen. Program assistant coaches are Minnesota Select’s Kayla Cole, Lipscomb University Assistant Coach Billy Ebel and University of Texas’ Elizabeth Quanaim. Technical coordinators for the program are Casey Fealko of University of Michigan and Holly Taylor of BYU. The program’s co-lead administrators are North Carolina State University Assistant Coach Nicki Holmes and West Hills College Head Coach Jeff Wanderer. The CNT-Indianapolis program will have training and competition June 21-30 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After the program is divided into three 12-player rosters from the training portion, the competition phase involving a round-robin tournament of the three squads will take place June 26-29 under the same roof as the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships. All three CNT programs are part of the USA Volleyball High Performance pipeline and are considered second tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team. CNT-China Tour Staff CNT-Europe CNT-Indianapolis
Head Coach: Keegan Cook (University of Washington)
Assistant Coach: Alex Dunphy (Pepperdine University)
Assistant Coach: Phillip White (University of Cincinnati)
Technical Coordinator: Jon Wong (University of Tennessee)
Head Coach: Beth Launiere (University of Utah)
Assistant Coach: Brent Crouch (University of Portland)
Assistant Coach: Jen Greeny (Washington State University)
Technical Coordinator: Jared Hazel (Volleyball Factory)
Co-Lead Administrator: Nicki Holmes (North Carolina State University)
Co-Lead Administrator: Jeff Wanderer (West Hills College)
Master Coach – Coaches: Mike Hebert (USA Volleyball)
Master Coach – Coaches: Rod Wilde (Madison Elite VBC)
Head Coach: Todd Dagenais (University of Central Florida)
Head Coach: Brian Doyon (University of Montana)
Head Coach: Dennis Janzen (formally of Fresno Pacific University)
Assistant Coach: Kayla Cole (Minnesota Select Volleyball)
Assistant Coach: Billy Ebel (Lipscomb University)
Assistant Coach: Elizabeth Quanaim (University of Texas)
Technical Coordinator: Casey Fealko (University of Michigan)
Technical Coordinator: Holly Taylor (BYU)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States was shut out of gold medals for both the men’s and women’s side for the second time on the NORCECA Continental Tour this season. From Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, two women’s teams fought for positioning on the podium.
Betsi Flint and Kelley Larsen finished with silver and were joined on the podium by Geena Urango and Angela Bensend, who earned bronze. In their fifth medal of the season, Taylor and Trevor Crabb picked up their first silver.
Now with three NORCECA tournaments under their belts, Flint and Larsen have earned a medal of each color in their outings. For second place, the pair fell to Cuba’s Lianma Flores and Leila Martinez 21-16, 21-19. To reach the final, the duo opened a clean 3-0 in pool play before a win in the quarterfinals that set them up for a matchup against Urango and Bensend. During the semifinals, Flint/Larsen beat their country mates a second time during the tournament, the first in pool, this time by a score of 22-20, 24-22.
Urango and Bensend opened 2-1 and rallied from their semifinal loss to top Canada’s Julie Gordon/Brandie Wilkerson for bronze, 21-15, 22-20. The victory is the first international medal for both.
For the men, the Crabb brothers were scheduled in a pool of five teams and came out unscathed, 4-0. Ed Ratledge and Ty Loomis were 3-1 after pool play, both teams came away with wins in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, the Crabbs topped Ratledge/Loomis 21-19, 24-22 to head to the finale. There they lost their first gold medal match of the season, 21-16, 16-21, 15-12, to Cuba’s Karell Pena/Daicel Quesada.
Ratledge and Loomis also fell in their final match of the tournament, losing a chance for bronze to Mexico’s Josue Gaxiola/Jose Rubio, 21-19, 15-21, 15-13.
Changes have been made to the NORCECA Continental Tour, including the cancelation of several events. The Tour is scheduled to continue July 1-3 in North Bay, Canada.
RESULTS
Women | Punta Cana, April 29 – May 1
1. Leila Martinez/Lianma Flores CUB
2. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
3. Geena Urango/Angela Bensend
Men | Punta Cana, April 29 – May 1
1. Karell Pena/Daicel Quesada CUB
2. Taylor Crabb/Trevor Crabb
3. Jose Rubio/Josue Gaxiola MEX
4. Ed Ratledge/Ty Loomis
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With six straight days of competitive beach volleyball, the USA National Beach Tour Junior Championship took to the sands of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., July 10-15, and did not disappoint.
The first three days featured the boys and girls 16U and 12U age groups (187 total teams). Through various weather delays, the finalists managed to see their brackets through to the end with the top four finishers below.
The first two days of the championship also featured USA Volleyball’s s first-ever Adaptive Beach Volleyball Training Camp and Tournament. A select group of Beach ParaVolley athletes had the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills with the company of some household names from the U.S. Sitting National Teams, Paralympian Nicky Nieves, Maddy Ball and Paralympian Chris Seilkop.
Seilkop and Dave Newkirk were both winners at a 2019 World Series BeachParaVolley tour event, and they were joined by talented new athletes John Kriescher and Joe Arkesteyn.
Nieves and Ball filled out a strong women’s division that also included 2019 BPV World Series Tour event silver medalists Skye McDermott and Autum Reagan, and talented newcomers Berklee Andrews, Mariah Jenkins and Nelya Schasfoort.
Ball won the Best of Beach women’s division, followed by McDermott and Andrews. The top three men’s finishes were Newkirk, Seilkop and Kriescher. Coaches for this event were Carlos Galletti and Rose Washington.
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The final three days featured boys and girls 14U and 18U age groups, tallying a total of 236 teams.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A continuation of their win streak, Trevor and Taylor Crabb won the opening tournament of the 2016 NORCECA Continental Tour with gold in Guatemala City. The U.S. also took gold on the women’s side with first-time teammates Ali McColloch and Kelly Reeves.
The victory for the Crabb brothers is their third-straight tournament sweep after winning back-to-back U.S. NORCECA playoffs earlier this season. The win also marks their second career international gold, after the pair won NORCECA St. Lucia in Oct. of 2015.
Just as impressive as the Crabb streak, McColloch and Reeves teamed for their first international event and what was Reeves’ first professional beach tournament outside of the two NORCECA playoffs they played in early 2016.
McColloch and Reeves topped Canada’s Julie Gordon and Brandie Wilkerson in the final 25-23, 21-10. It is the first gold for the duo as a team, and individually as well. It bested McColloch’s previous career best finish of silver from 2014. The duo advanced to the final after besting No. 1 seed Lianma Flores/Leila Martinez of Cuba, 22-20, 21-14, in the semifinal. Prior to that match, no team was able to score more than 11 points in a set against the Americans.
USA’s Kendra Vanzwieten and Kimberly DiCello were eliminated in the quarterfinals by Canada’s Saxton/Cockrell, 21-17, 21-16. The pair went 3-0 in their pool with two victories and one bye.
For the Crabb brothers, a perfect sweep of pool play and two-set victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals planted them in the finale against eighth-seeded Jose Rubio/Josue Gaxiola of Mexico. There the pair won the first set 25-23 and rallied in the second but fell 33-31. In the third they clinched the title on a score of 17-15. The second set drama was the first set the team had dropped all tournament.
“It’s the toughest match of our career together,” said Trevor. “The Mexican team played really well and we were neck-to-neck the entire match. The tournament was run well and we hope the next four that we are scheduled to go are the same.”
Billy Allen and Stafford Slick also won their pool without dropping a set and topped Guatemala in the quarterfinals before falling in the semis to the Crabbs. In the third-place match, the duo defeated Trinidad and Tobago’s Fabien Whitfield/Daneil Williams 21-14, 21-13.
RESULTS
Women | Guatemala City, March 10-13
1. Ali McColloch/Kelly Reeves
2. Julie Gordon/Brandie Wilkerson CAN
3. Leila Martinez/Lianma Flores CUB
6. Kendra Vanzwieten/Kimberly DiCello
Men | Guatemala City, March 10-13
1. Taylor Crabb/Trevor Crabb
2. Jose Rubio/Josue Gaxiola MEX
3. Billy Allen/Stafford Slick
Women | Playoff #2 | March 9, 2016
1. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
2. Geena Urango/Angela Bensend
3. Kelly Reeves/Allison McColloch
Men | Playoff #2 | March 9, 2016
1. Taylor Crabb/Trevor Crabb
2. Ed Ratledge/Ty Loomis
3. Billy Kolinske/Ty Tramblie
Women | Playoff #1 | Feb. 17, 2016
1. Kelly Reeves/Allison McColloch
2. Kendra Vanzwieten/Kimbery DiCello
3. Betsi Flint/Kelley Larsen
Men | Playoff #1 | Feb. 17, 2016
1. Taylor Crabb/Trevor Crabb
2. Billy Allen/Stafford Slick
3. Avery Drost/Billy Kolinske
NORCECA Continental Tour – Dates and locations subject to change
March 31-April 4 Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
April 7-11 La Paz, Mexico
April 13-18 Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
April 21-25 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
April 28-May 2 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
June 9-13 Ensenada, Mexico
June 30-July 4 North Bay, Canada
July 13-17 Varadero, Cuba
July 27-Aug. 1 San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Aug. 3-8 Boqueron, Puerto Rico
Aug. 25-29 Long Beach, Calif.
Sept. 29-Oct. 3 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Oct. 6-10 Chula Vista, Calif.
Oct. 13-17 Pigeon Point, St. Lucia
Nov. 17-21 San Salvador, El Salvador
Nov. 24-28 Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 22, 2021) – USA Volleyball and Stevenson University are offering a men’s collegiate beach tournament on Sept. 11-12 in Owings Mills, Md., as part of USAV’s National Team Development Program (NTDP). The event will be open to 16 pairs of male athletes who will be scouted through the USA Volleyball Scouting Network. Top finishers will have an opportunity to be invited to future NTDP programming.
“Access to high-quality competitive opportunities for collegiate athletes is critical to the long-term success of our National Team programs,” said Peter Vint, USA Volleyball’s chief of sport. “We are already seeing some of the positive effects that women’s collegiate beach programs are creating, and supporting the Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge is an important step forward for the men’s game.”
Stevenson University, under the leadership of athletics director Brett Adams, was the first DIII school and the first school in the East to add a varsity women’s beach team in the spring of 2016. Adams built a lighted complex with four courts near the edge of campus. Later in 2016, he hired Olympic gold medalist and former national team coach Aldis Berzins to lead his men’s indoor volleyball team, with the goal of eventually adding a men’s beach program.
“With the Tokyo Olympics on the horizon, I believe it is important to provide opportunities and a path for young men as they aspire to be a part of our national program,” Adams said. “This collegiate avenue is but one way we can enhance the opportunities for our best men’s beach players to compete at the international level.”
Stevenson University and USA Volleyball will work with the American Volleyball Coaches Association to inform men’s volleyball coaches about the Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge. NCAA bylaws allow exemptions from playing and practice seasons for USA National Team Development Programs, so current or recent graduate student-athletes are eligible to participate.
“College beach has been a game-changer for the women’s pipeline,” said AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer. “Due to the foresight of USA Volleyball and the determination of Brett Adams at Stevenson University, we can start building a path for the men.”
Pairs must register as a team but do not need to be from the same school. The event will allow for 10 teams in the main draw, two wild cards (with one going to the host) and four teams from a qualifier on Sept. 10. The entry fee is $200 per team plus fees. Participants or their schools must cover travel and lodging expenses.
Registration will open Friday, July 23, 2021. Should interested teams exceed capacity, USA Volleyball will invite pairs based on a variety of criteria and then on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 21, 2021) – With the goal of increasing participation in beach volleyball across the country, USA Volleyball and its 40 regions announces the launch of the rebranded USA Volleyball Beach Tour.
With an updated logo and streamlined look, the rebranded tour will build off the momentum generated by millions watching the U.S. Beach National Teams at the Tokyo Olympics.
“Beach volleyball has seen tremendous growth in the last five years,” USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis said. “We’re excited to usher in a new era with the introduction of the USA Volleyball Beach Tour brand and expand opportunities for young athletes to get involved in the sport.”
The growth in beach volleyball has been shown in both the collegiate and junior ranks. More than 90 colleges across all divisions now offer the discipline, and over the last five years has been the fastest-growing NCAA Division I sport.
The USA Volleyball Beach Tour rebrands the USA National Beach Tour, which was created in 2018. As of the end of the 2021 season the tour has grown to over 30 national qualifying events across the country. The USA Volleyball Beach Tour will operate under the same guidelines, with clubs and regions hosting beach national qualifiers and beach regional qualifiers across the country. Through the qualifier system, athletes earn the opportunity to compete at the USA Volleyball Beach National Championship, held every summer. At National Qualifiers, bids to the coveted Open Division are awarded, while American Division bids are available for top finishers at Regional Qualifiers.
“This beach tour rebrand will help to strengthen its brand affiliation with USA Volleyball and the 40 regions of USAV,” said Steve Bishop, Florida Region commissioner and Beach Development representative to the USAV Board of Directors. “In past years, we’ve seen continued growth in the beach space across the U.S. as more playing opportunities are being created annually for our members. We commend our USAV promoters that host the regional and national qualifiers in communities throughout the regions. Our collective goal and mandate is to have the highest athlete safeguards while creating the most competitive events in the U.S. I look forward to what the future holds for the USA Volleyball Beach Tour.
Visit the Upcoming Events Calendar for a current list of USA Volleyball Beach Tour events, including the Old Dominion TVA Fall BNQ (Aug. 28-29) Chesapeake Wave BNQ (Sept. 11-12). The schedule will be updated as events are added.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 20, 2021) – USA Volleyball is announcing an official partnership with CROSSNET, a four-square, recreational volleyball game. CROSSNET was founded in 2017 and has grown rapidly in the U.S. and abroad with products now available online and at major retailers including Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Their product lineup includes indoor and outdoor models in addition to CROSSNET H2O, which can be played in the water.
“CROSSNET puts a really fun spin on the game we all love,” said USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis. “Some of our top national team players have tried it and really enjoyed it. It’s a great way to stay active and play with your friends and family.”
CROSSNET has also been used by established volleyball clubs and programs for cross-training and team warm-up games, giving athletes an opportunity to test their skills in a fun and fast-paced format of play.
Look for CROSSNET demonstrations at all of USA Volleyball’s major indoor and beach events through 2024.
USA Volleyball will be featured on CROSSNET products and product displays. It will be featured in CROSSNET advertising across social media and out-of-home placements nationwide.
“We’re looking forward to working hand-in-hand with USA Volleyball to help grow volleyball into a tier 1 sport,” said Chris Meade, CMO & Co-Founder of CROSSNET. “This partnership will help build trust and validate CROSSNET not only as a sport, but as an incredible training & recreational tool used by players of all ages and skill sets.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 8, 2021) – More than 100 top beach athletes have been named to the 2021 Beach National Team Development Program (NTDP) Summer Training Series roster.
The USA Volleyball Beach NTDP Summer Training Series will take place July 26-28 in Fort Lauderdale Florida. It follows the 2021 National Beach Tour Junior Championship (July 10-15) and precedes the Beach High Performance Championship (July 29-31), making Fort Lauderdale the place to be for high-level youth beach athletes this month. The first three days of the Summer Training Series, July 26-28, will be a training camp, and three days of competition at the Beach High Performance Championship will follow.
The roster is comprised of girls ages 14-18 and boys ages 15-18 from around the nation. As of Thursday, July 8, the Southern California Region leads the way with 39 athletes, followed by the Lone Star (14) and Northern California (13) regions. In all, 19 of USA Volleyball’s 40 regions are represented in the 2021 Beach NDTP Summer Training Series. More athletes are expected to join the roster in the following days.
The U.S. Beach U19 and U21 National Teams will also train in Fort Lauderdale at the end of the month. They are preparing for the 2021 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 and U21 World Championships taking place in September in Roi Et, Thailand. The Beach U19 National Team has already been named, while the Beach U21 National Team will be announced this week.
The Beach Summer Training Series kicks off the Beach NTDP Training Series, a new program designed to have the best beach volleyball athletes in the nation train against top competition year-round.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2016) – Doug Beal, who has been part of USA Volleyball for 46 years, announced today he will be retiring as the organization’s chief executive officer effective Jan. 2, 2017.
Beal, who was hired as USA Volleyball’s CEO 11 years ago on Feb. 1, 2005, has been a major influence in the international volleyball world and within USA Volleyball as a National Team player and coach, administrator and CEO over the last five decades.
“It just feels right to me that this is the time to step aside and do some other things in retirement from my role at USAV,” Beal said. “I am extraordinarily proud and honored to have to been able to lead the organization for the past 11 years and what will be 12 years through the end of 2016. I’m extremely grateful to the USAV Board and Board leadership, from current chair Lori Okimura, to Al Monaco, David Schreff and Adam Rymer, for their collaboration, engagement and support. I’m proud of where we are and the path we’ve taken to get here. I’m even more excited by what I know the future holds for our sport and for our organization.”
Among Beal’s highlights as USA Volleyball’s CEO are:
“I feel great about the current health of the organization and the terrific opportunities for the future,” Beal said. “I am excited to see the next great changes that the sport is going to undergo, and where it is positioned I think to continue to play an increasingly large role within the educational structure as well as the private sport environment in our country.”
Beal recognized the development of beach volleyball within USA Volleyball as a top accomplishment.
“I think one of the things we have accomplished that stands out has been the creation and development of the beach discipline, the beach office and its staffing. The staff overcame many challenges in developing broad programming within a discipline of our sport that is relatively young and very entrepreneurial,” Beal said.
Beal pointed out the successes in the last two Olympic Games under his watch as CEO being highlights of his career.
“It’s hard not to focus on the accomplishments we have had at the Olympic and Paralympic Games and on the international stage,” Beal said. “I think our National programs – from a leadership, structure and support perspective – are the models, frankly, of the world. The individuals who have represented us continue to do so in the most professional and exemplary way from Hugh McCutcheon and Jenny Lang Ping to Mike Hulett and Bill Hamiter to Al Knipe and now Karch Kiraly and John Speraw leading our world-class athletes. We have been blessed with remarkable individuals who do things the right way and succeed in large part because of that.”
“On behalf of the Board of Directors of USA Volleyball, we want to thank Doug and his family for their lifelong commitment to the sport of volleyball,” said Lori Okimura, chair of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors. “We want to recognize that under Doug’s leadership, USA Volleyball has achieved significant growth in many areas, has reached new heights in Olympic and Paralympic success, and continues to break new ground in important areas of sport in general where USA Volleyball is considered a leader among national governing bodies in the United States.”
The USA Volleyball Board of Directors is the process of commencing a national search for its next chief executive officer with the hopes of having the person on-board shortly after the Rio Olympic Games. The Board met in Los Angeles to confirm the search process, and at the same time examined options for corporate reorganization in alignment with new strategic priorities and goals for the corporation. In addition, the Board and the executive management team will implement several best practices moving forward to provide oversight on day-to-day operations during the executive transition. This includes Board oversight of the Department Operational Plan and Board action calling for the approval of significant contractual relationships looking ahead to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Quad. Beal and Okimura will continue to work closely together with the Board and staff to maintain institutional continuity during the search process and to fulfill the corporation’s mandate of transparency and open communication. The search process will be announced in the month of February, and the 16-member Board of Directors will make the ultimate selection of the new CEO.
“There is perhaps no greater contributor than Doug Beal to USA Volleyball’s competitive success, corporate management structure and educational philosophies,” Okimura said. “As CEO, Doug has helped shape the course of USA Volleyball’s global success, and has left a strong imprint on the corporation for the future. More importantly, he has shared his unique talents with USA Volleyball from top to bottom at every level of the game, on and off the court. We appreciate Doug’s leadership of USA Volleyball, and his dedication to promoting American beach, indoor and sitting volleyball to the world. Doug has the full support of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors in pursuing his future endeavors. We wish Doug all the best in his retirement, and look forward to his continued involvement in various areas of the volleyball world in the future, including at the international level.”
“More than anything else, I will miss the day-to-day interactions with our fantastic staff,” Beal said. “Just coming to work day-in and day-out is the number-one joy for me. It is in large measure their values and qualities that have allowed us to achieve the growth and successes that we have. This group of wonderful colleagues, their commitment, passion and work ethic is something I will never be able to replace in my life.”
Beal became a legendary coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team after he competed on the squad from 1970 to 1976. He accepted the team’s head coach position in 1977 and guided Team USA to its first-ever Olympic Games gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. After finishing 13th at the 1982 FIVB World Championship, Beal and his staff implemented a new system and tactics for the sport – including the two-man serve reception, innovative use of multiple backrow attackers and swing hitters that transformed the sport.
“I have honestly grown up in USA Volleyball, from the time I started playing in regional tournaments as a teenager in what was the old Region 4 in Ohio, to a role on the governing side of the region, involvement with our National Team,” Beal said. “I have seen the sport really mature and grow.
After the 1984 Olympics, Beal stepped down as head coach of the U.S. Men to become the National Team Center Director from 1985-87 in San Diego after he established the first full-time, year-round men’s volleyball training center in Dayton from 1978-80. He remained involved with USA Volleyball until 1990 when he moved to Italy to coach the professional club team Mediolanum in Milan for two seasons, winning the FIVB World Club Championship in 1990.
Following his tenure in Italy, Beal returned to USA Volleyball to become a special assistant to then executive director John Carroll in July 1993. Beal was responsible for FIVB relations and player development for the U.S. National Teams.
He held that position until 1997 when he accepted his second tenure as the U.S. Men’s National Team coach leading the Americans in the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. Team USA finished fourth in the 2004 Olympics.
Beal has been recognized internationally and domestically for his accomplishments. He is a 1989 inductee into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame and was a finalist for the FIVB Greatest Coach of the 20th Century in 2002. USA Volleyball honored him in 2007 with its Harold T. Friermood Award, the highest honor the national governing body can bestow on an individual.
“I have been extraordinarily fortunate to have observed, worked for and with a series of other terrific USA Volleyball leaders,” Beal said. “In every case I have learned and observed positive elements of their style and accomplishments that I have tried to incorporate into some on-going elements of how USA Volleyball operates today.”
In 2012, Beal ran for president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and narrowly missed election to the position during the FIVB World Congress held in Anaheim, Calif. During his tenure as USA Volleyball CEO, Beal has served on the FIVB and NORCECA (North America, Caribbean and Central America Volleyball Confederation) Board of Administrations.
What Others Are Saying About Doug Beal
John Carroll, Past CEO of USA Volleyball (1992-96): “Those of us who`ve been USA Volleyball executive director and/or CEO tried to take steps to make the organization better any way we could. In his tenure, Doug Beal faced the same challenge and he took steps not only to make USAV better, but better than ever. By every measurable standard, finance, programming and competition, Doug established a new level of accomplishment. The purchase and renovation of USAV’s headquarters building in Colorado Springs alone is a landmark achievement for which he should forever be applauded. The sport and USAV will greatly miss Doug`s active participation.”
Marv Dunphy, Current Men’s Volleyball Coach at Pepperdine/1988 U.S. Men’s Olympic Coach: “Where our sport is today, in the United States and in the world, is due to Doug Beal. His vision, work ethic, creativity and courage earned respect from every aspect and every level of sport. Whenever I was with him, I knew that I was in the presence of greatness.”
Scott Blackmun, United States Olympic Committee CEO: “Doug Beal is one of our country’s most successful Olympic sport leaders and it’s been an honor to work with him. USAV is financially strong, volleyball’s various disciplines remain as relevant as ever to fans and participants alike, and our Olympic teams are consistent medal-contenders. Doug has a lot to be proud of and I’m certain he’ll finish out his tenure making sure our volleyball athletes have everything they need to be successful in Rio this summer.”
