USAV Announces 20 for 2024 Women's U21 Roster

2023 Girls U19 National Team — The 2023 U.S. U19 Women's National Team

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)

The 2024 girls u19 team wins worlds and celebrates — The 2023 Girls U19 National Team won the World title.

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.

2023 U.S. Boys U19 Team — The 2023 Boys U19 National Team

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.

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

For more information on the NTDP, please visit our FAQ page.

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

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/.

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.

Four people hold a large check — From left, Wade Garard, CEO of First Point Volleyball, Northern Kentucky President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, Northern Kentucky Athletic Director Christina Roybal and USA Volleyball President and CEO Jamie Davis.

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.

A group of coaches standing and smiling at the camera

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.

*Coaches observing Nickie Sanlin leading the Boys U18-U20 age group.*

“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.

*Observation of Ben Josephson delivering instruction to the Girls U15 – U17 age group.*

“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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Lauren Carlini and Tori Dixon — Lauren Carlini (1) and Tori Dixon (12) block for Turkey's Turk Hava Yollari

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)

Jordan Thompson attacks during the 2019 Women's Open Tryout (now the Open Program)

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)

Tama Miyashiro and WNT coaches at VNL — Tama Miyashiro, middle, poses with Women's National Team staff after the team won gold at the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Nations League.

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.

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

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.

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. (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. (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

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.

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.

Media Contact
Jen Armson-Dyer, Commissioner/Executive Director
Badger Region Volleyball Assn.
E: [email protected]
T: (414) 507-1124

Event Contact
Steve Bishop, Executive Director/President
Florida Region of USA Volleyball
E: [email protected]
T: (352) 742-0080

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.

Can you tell us a little bit about USAVplay Beach?

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.

From your experience as a coach at different levels of the beach game, what’s unique about the philosophy of this program in comparison to others that you’ve be involved in?

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.

The USAVplay program is focused on the fundamentals of age-appropriate athlete development. From your point of view, how important is it to focus on development to set young athletes up for success later in their careers? [U10-U15]

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.

What inspired you to get involved with the USAVplay program?

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.

What do you enjoy most about working with this age group?

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.

What is the next opportunity to participate in a USAVplay Beach event?

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.

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

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 36^th 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.

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:

One National Beach Referee course (10 new National Referees)
Three Zonal Beach Referee camps (25 new Zonal Referees)
Two Beach Referee clinics in conjunction with Regions (16 new Local Referees)

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.

Looking to become certified or take the next step?

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!

Congratulations to the following new Beach Referees

New Beach International Candidate Referees

Kirsten Boessneck
Magda Gleaves
Troy Gravett

New Beach National Referees

Donalda Abadie
Kevin Barnes
Kevin Finneran
Ian Greene
Rodolfo “Tito” Marrerro
Ronnie Mutter
Thang Nguyen
Elvin Ottley
Felicia Sardella
Betsy Smith

New Beach Zonal Referees

Kevin Benjamin
Brad Beach
Greg Bronson
Kaylene Cragun
Antoine Doumad
Drake Dvorak
Jeff Herrick
Douglas Hong
Lara Janjic
Timlan Lubbers
Stephanie Mahaley
Tommy Maras
Jason Marshall
Benjamin Millan
Niloofar Mojab
Jennifer Morecraft
JM Plummer
Victor Schargorodski
Toni Slagle
Kendale Speyerer
Madison Speyerer
Robert Stratton
Nathanael VanDerMeer
Christina Wilson
Julie Windall

New Beach Local Referees

James Booker
Douglas Broges
Mark Carlson
Neil Catapano
Curtis Dice
David Garcia
Jean Katz
Jacob Justice
Tammy Liscomb
Tuan Mai
C Mahadev
John-Reno St James
Jameica Stoudemire
Dan Walker
Natalie Weppler
Jeff Wheeler

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.

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.

What others are saying about the USAV HP Academy:

“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

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

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.

Lora Webster

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.

Katie Holloway

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.

Heather Erickson

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.

Eric Duda

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.

Brent Rasmussen

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.

Bill Hamiter

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.
Joe Campbell
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.

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:

Give coaches and athletes tips, tools and ideas to better themselves on and off the court
To give individuals a positive learning experience
Provide all participants with an online community to learn from some of the top minds in volleyball

As an example of contents, the first three planned videos will include the following topics:

Karch Kiraly, head coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team, presenting “Reading in the Game of Volleyball” where viewers can learn tools and tips for reading the attacker
Luka Slabe, assistant coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team, presenting “Blocking Systems Basics” to show Team USA’s default team blocking system and individual blocking responsibilities.
Jeff Liu, performance analyst for the U.S. Women’s National Team, presenting “Volley Stats 101” to give a closer look at the basics in volleyball stats in four categories: passing, serving, attacking and sideout

Below is a screen shot from Kiraly’s presentation on “Reading in the Game of Volleyball”.

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.”

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While yesterday’s news wasn’t the most ideal, it was the best outcome for what’s happening in the world around us. It doesn’t change my attitude or desire to want to continue on this path and the journey ahead. While is challenging and will continue to be will be, I’m here for ride. I also believe, our national and Team USA will be more united than ever moving forward. #letsgooo
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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.”

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Tokyo 2021. The timing is different but the goal is the same. Making the most of what I have at the moment to keep moving forward in the direction of my dreams. #tokyo2021 #adidasathlete #stayhome #volleyon @usavolleyball @adidasvolleyball @tokyo2020 @volleyontogether
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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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— #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!”

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Opposition and adversity is nothing new to our crew. The games is something that brings us all together, so health and safety will always come first. I want guarantee you we will come into #Tokyo2021 healthier, stronger, more unified and with more heart! We embrace the change and move forward together. Thankful today for each of my teammates, we got this Love you @usav_sitting_wnt @usavolleyball
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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.”

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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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.

What You Should Expect With the Transition to SportsEngine

Parents and Athletes

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.

Coaches

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

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 Benefits

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.

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.

Notes

The University of Washington has three middles selected to the elite CNT Gold Roster
Three youth club teams – Tstreet, Metro Volleyball Club of DC and Minnesota Select – have two players each on the 28-player roster. Kenzie Koerber and Shannon Scully both played youth club volleyball for Tstreet. Holly Carlton and Erika Pritchard competed for Metro Volleyball Club of DC as youth players. Izzy Ashburn and CC McGraw played for Minnesota Select.
Devyn Robinson has four years of collegiate eligibility and has yet to play her first point at University of Wisconsin. She won gold at the 2019 FIVB Girls U18 World Championship representing Team USA.
Dani Drews is making her third appearance on a CNT roster. She was also selected to the 2019 CNT-Japan Tour roster to follow up her 2018 CNT-Detroit roster selection.

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)

Megan Courtney

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)

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].

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.”

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)

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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

USA Volleyball Girls 18s National Championship, June 23-25 in Reno, Nevada
USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship, June 25-July 4 in Dallas
USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship, June 27-July 4 in Reno, Nevada
USA Volleyball High Performance Championships, July 22-26 in Pittsburgh

“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.”

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.”

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

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.)

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.

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)

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)

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:

Treasurer George Thompson gave a thorough presentation from the USA Volleyball Audit, Finance & Budget Committee.
Bishop, who also serves as president of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, provided an update on the upcoming Hall of Fame inductions taking place Nov. 8 in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
The USA Volleyball Foundation report was given by Reitinger, who serves as chair of the Foundation Board.
Athlete reports from Kawika Shoji (indoor male athlete), Cassidy Lichtman (indoor female athlete), Brent Rasmussen (sitting athletes)
Junior Assembly report was presented by Juniors Director Dave Gentile
Chris Seilkop, USA Volleyball’s USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council representative, called in and gave an update from the USOPC Athlete Advisory Council.
The Regional Volleyball Association Assembly did not provide a report due to its fall meetings being held immediately following this board meeting.

The 2020 Board meetings are as scheduled:

Friday, Jan. 24 in Denver
Thursday, May 21 in Minneapolis in conjunction with the annual meetings
Friday, Sept. 18 in Chicago.

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.”

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.

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)

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

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.

Outsides/Opposites (5): Allison Jacobs (Stevenson Ranch, California, Legacy), Lindsay Krause (Papillion, Nebraska, Premier Nebraska), Emily Londot (Utica, Ohio, Mintonette Sports), Jess Mruzik (Livonia, Michigan, Legacy), Elena Oglivie (Kapolei, Hawaii, Ku’ikahi)
Middles (3): Carter Booth (Englewood, Colorado, Colorado Juniors), Caroline Crawford (Lansing, Kansas, Mid-America VBC), Devyn Robinson (Ankeny, Iowa, Iowa Powerplex)
Setters (2): Kami Miner (Redondo Beach, California, Mizuno Long Beach), Kennedi Orr (Eagan, Minnesota, Mizuno Northern Lights)
Liberos (2): Lexi Rodriguez (Sterling, Illinois, Sports Performance), Sydney Taylor (Grove City, Ohio, Mintonette Sports)

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

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.

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

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

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.

Outsides/Opposites (10): Ally Batenhorst (Katy, Texas, Houston Juniors), Jade Demps (Raleigh, North Carolina), Natalie Glenn (Grapevine, Texas, TAV), Allison Jacobs (Stevenson Ranch, California, Legacy), Lindsay Krause (Papillion, Nebraska, Premier Nebraska), Emily Londot (Utica, Ohio, Mintonette Sports), Charitie Luper (Trophy Club, Texas, TAV), Jess Mruzik (Livonia, Michigan, Legacy), Elena Oglivie (Kapolei, Hawaii, Ku’ikahi), Audra Wilmes (St. Paul, Oregon, North Pacific Juniors)
Middles (6): Tyrah Ariail (Plano, Texas, TAV), Carter Booth (Englewood, Colorado, Colorado Juniors), Caroline Crawford (Lansing, Kansas, Mid-America VBC), Allison Holland (Hilliard, Ohio, Elite VBTC), Devyn Robinson (Ankeny, Iowa, Iowa Powerplex), Jordyn Williams (Corinth, Texas, TAV)
Setters (4): Naomi Cabello (Clermont, Florida, Top Select), Scottee Johnson (Dayton, Ohio, Mintonette Sports), Kami Miner (Redondo Beach, California, Mizuno Long Beach), Kennedi Orr (Eagan, Minnesota, Mizuno Northern Lights)
Liberos (4): Sydney Reed (Glenelg, Maryland, Metro VBC), Lexi Rodriguez (Sterling, Illinois, Sports Performance), Hattie Monson (Morris, Illinois, Sports Performance), Sydney Taylor (Grove City, Ohio, Mintonette Sports)

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

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

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)

Friday Morning: U.S. Men vs. Canada at 9 a.m.; U.S. Women vs. Russia at 11 a.m.
Friday Afternoon: U.S. Men vs. Canada at 3 p.m.; U.S. Women vs. Russia at 5 p.m.
Saturday Morning: U.S. Women vs. Russia at 9 a.m.; U.S. Men vs. Canada at 11 a.m.
Saturday Afternoon: U.S. Women vs. Russia at 3 p.m.; U.S. Men vs. Canada at 5 p.m.
Sunday Morning: U.S. Men vs. Canada at 9 a.m.; U.S. Women vs. Russia at 11 a.m.

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.

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

Born with amniotic band syndrome
Has played sitting volleyball in two Paralympic Games in 2004 and 2016
Played in four World ParaVolley World Championships starting in 2006 and was named Best Receiver at the 2018 edition
Selected USA Volleyball Male Sitting Player of the Year in 2014 and 2018
Finished up first season as head men’s volleyball coach at Life University in Georgia
Served as a volunteer assistant coach with the women’s volleyball team at the University of Florida while earning his bachelor’s degree in sports management
Served as team captain of University of Florida’s men’s club volleyball team in 2003 and 2004

Dave Newkirk

Serves on World ParaVolley Athletes Commission as the Beach ParaVolley member
Active volleyball player (indoor, grass, sand) in adaptive and able-bodied competitions for over 30 years
Missing left forearm and hand
Member of the U.S. Men’s Paralympic Standing Team from 1990 to 2003
Competed in three Paralympic Games (1992, 1996, 2000) in standing volleyball with three fourth-place finishes
Participated in four World Championship events for standing volleyball

Chris Seilkop

Became an amputee at age 7 after an accident with a lawn mower that severely damaged his right leg below the knee
Joined USA Volleyball in 1995 as a member of the U.S. Standing Disabled Volleyball Team
Four-time Paralympian spanning three decades with two fourth-places finishes in sitting volleyball
Inspired to try volleyball after watching current U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Karch Kiraly win gold in the 1984 Olympics
Played in two Para-Standing Volley World Championships (1998, 2002)
2004 Paralympian of the Year

Meredith Gross

Born with her left hand and forearm, but has embraced the challenge of having one hand in a two-handed world
Played violin and piano as a young child
Played able-bodied indoor club volleyball since age 11 and on the beach for two years
Part of U.S. Women’s Sitting A2 Team since last March, her first endeavor into adaptive sports
After her trip to China, she will have journeyed to six continents and 12 countries

Skye McDermott

Born with her left arm, just below the elbow, and left hand missing due to amniotic band syndrome
Has played able-bodied club volleyball at Madison Elite for three years and is the current setter and opposite for the Madison Elite 14 Teal team
Played standing able-bodied beach volleyball through Badger Region of USA Volleyball for two years
Current member of the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball A2 Team

Autum Reagan

Current age is 17 and has been an above the knee amputee since age five
Played standing volleyball from ages 8-14
Practiced with the U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball A2 team
Won silver at the 2017 Youth Parapan American Games in sitting volleyball
Also excels in snow skiing where she has medaled twice

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.

Sport Court is the Official Athletic Flooring of USA Volleyball, National Teams and indoor Junior National Championship events.

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

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.

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.

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:

The Board observed a moment of silence in honor of the passing in November of past President and CEO Rebecca Howard.
USA Volleyball’s search for an official host city agreement for its indoor national teams continues. The current agreement with the City of Anaheim ends in December 2020. The U.S. Men’s National Team relocated to Anaheim in 2006 and the U.S. Women followed in 2009.
The Board heard updates from athlete representatives, which included common themes for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic cycle as well as forward thinking to the 2024 Paris Olympics and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The Board approved formation of the USA Volleyball International Athlete’s Assembly, currently led by Paralympic gold medalist Katie Holloway.
The USA Volleyball Board of Directors is 100 percent SafeSport certified under updated guidelines.

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:

May 22: vs. Nippon Sport Science University in Tokyo
May 23: vs. Japan Women’s U20 Team at NEC in Kawasaki
May 24: vs. Japan World University Games Team in Kawasaki
May 25: vs. Japan World University Games Team at NEC in Kawasaki
May 26: vs. Japan Women’s U20 Team at Japan National Training Center in Kita, Tokyo
May 28: vs. Okayama Seagulls in Okayama

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:

Jacqueline Quade and Taylor Bannister were also selected to participate in the U.S Women’s National Team spring training block being held March 16-23 at the team’s training facility in Anaheim.
• Only one rising senior is on the CNT-Japan Tour roster: Jacqueline Quade of University of Illinois.
• Two CNT-Japan players are from the state of Minnesota: CC McGraw (Prior Lake) and McKenna Melville (Eagan). McGraw was part of University of Minnesota’s tour of Japan earlier this month.
Jacqueline Quade and Heather Gneiting (BYU) helped lead their collegiate teams to the 2018 NCAA Division I Collegiate Volleyball Championship semifinals.
Taylor Bannister’s father Ken played five seasons in the NBA after being a 7th round draft pick of the New York Knicks.

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)

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:

The World University Games roster has three players from university of Minnesota, and two players each from University Washington and Stanford University.
Stanford’s Audriana Fitzmorris and Meghan McClure helped lead the Cardinal to the 2018 NCAA Division I Women’s National Volleyball Championship title.
CNT-World University Games athletes hail from nine different states.
The 12-player CNT-WUG roster has only four rising collegiate seniors. Diana Brown has all four years of college eligibility remaining after redshirting at University of Illinois.
Setter Tori Dilfer hails from a long line of athletes. Her father Trent played 14 years as quarterback in the NFL. Her mother Cassandra swam at Fresno State. Her sister Madeline played indoor volleyball at Notre and Pepperdine before finishing collegiate career playing beach volleyball at Pepperdine.

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)

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

Outsides/Opposites (5): Ally Batenhorst (Katy, Texas, Houston Juniors), Allison Jacobs (Stevenson Ranch, California, Legacy), Lindsay Krause (Papillion, Nebraska, Nebraska Premier), Emily Londot (Utica, Ohio, Mintonette), Jess Mruzik (Livonia, Michigan, Legacy VBC)
Middles (3): CC Crawford (Kansas City, Missouri, Mid-America Volleyball), Bre Kelley (Rockwall, Texas, Excel VBC), Devyn Robinson (Ankeny, Iowa, Iowa Power Plex)
Setters (2): Kami Miner (Redondo Beach, California, Mizuno Long Beach), Kennedi Orr (Eagan, Minnesota, Northern Lights)
Liberos (2): Hattie Monson (Morris, Illinois, Sports Performance), Sydney Taylor (Grove City, Ohio, Mintonette)

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)

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.

126 teams from five nations … U.S., Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
1,900 players … Boys/Girls (13-to-18-years-old); U.S. players are from around the country.

Jasmine Dulan

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.

Rosana Hicks

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.

Tyler Jack

16
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.

Spencer Thomas

17
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.

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

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.

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.

Collaboration

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.”

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.

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)

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.

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)

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

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.”

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.

At A Glance

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.

Pool Matches

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.”

Scrimmages

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.”

Regions

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.

2017 U.S. Girls Youth National Team

# — 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

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.

At a Glance

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.”

Pool Matches

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.

Regions

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.

2017 U.S. Boys Youth National Team

# — 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

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

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.

“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.”

The Pools

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 Competition

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.”

2017 USAV Boys Youth National Training Team

# — 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

MEN’S RESULTS | WOMEN’S RESULTS

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

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

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.”

Training Roster

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?

The Seven Returners

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.

2017 USAV Girls Junior National Training Team

# — 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

Coaching Staff

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.

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)

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.

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.

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 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)

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.

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-VERT^TM 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-VERT^TM performance tracker measures the G-force of every movement including kinetic energy, jump analytics, power, high stress percentage and appendage asymmetry. G-VERT^TM is non-invasive imu (inertial measurement unit) worn on an athlete’s waist. G-VERT^TM 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-VERT^TM 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 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.

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

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 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.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2017) – USA Volleyball held its winter Board of Directors meeting Jan. 29-30 following a 1.5-day strategic planning session in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as members from various segments of the organization planned for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic quadrennial with new USAV CEO Jamie Davis taking part.

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:

Scott Fortune (Foundation Board President, Olympic Bronze Medalist, and acting Chair)
Stew McDole (Foundation Board Treasurer, Associate Chair of USAV Audit, Finance & Budget Committee)
Ken Cain (Member, Regional Volleyball Association Assembly Chair)
Shannon Davenport (Member, SCVA Operations Director, USAV Governance Committee Member)
Linda Murphy (Member, 1964 Olympian)
Brent Rasmussen (Member, Paralympian & USAV Board Personnel Committee Member and Paralympic Athlete Representative)
Todd Rogers (Member, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, USAV Board Audit, Finance and Budget Committee Member, Male Beach Athlete Representative)

The United States will have five individuals serving as delegates on International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) commissions for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic quad.

Peter Diamond, President of Communications Commission
Karch Kiraly, Member of Technical & Coaching Commission
Lori Okimura, Member of Beach Volleyball Commission
Pat Powers, Member of Rules of the Game & Refereeing Commission
Kerri Walsh Jennings, Member of Athlete Commission

“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.”

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.

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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“Best Team in the Rio Paralympic Games”
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After 3 unreal weeks in Brazil it feels so good to be back in the US!!!! So proud of this team and this country!!!!!! #TEAMUSA
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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.

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)

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 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.

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

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
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.

About Team Travel Source
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].

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.

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

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:

Hoosier Team Pineapple toppled Great Lakes Lightning in a thrilling rematch of 2015’s Men’s PVL final
Florida Wave swept Iowa Ice in the Women’s PVL final, earning the team’s first championship after silver medals in 2014 and 2013
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team won three of five exhibition matches against Russia, a team they may see in the semifinals or finals at the Paralympic Games in September

Men’s 40+

Gold Medal: Hustle and Flow (Garden Empire)
Silver Medal: Fog Canada Men (Canada)
Bronze Medal: Milwaukee’s Best (Badger)

Women’s 45+

Gold Medal: Corinthians Brasil – 45 (Brazil)
Silver Medal: Rio de Janeiro Brasil (Brazil)
Bronze Medal: Shots (Southern California)

Men’s 50+

Gold Medal: Santos/Rumo (Brazil)
Silver Medal: Blaine Labs (Heart of America)
Bronze Medal: Fog Canada 50 (Canada)

Women’s 55+

Gold Medal: Brasil Mix – 55 (Brazil)
Silver Medal: Fog Canada Masters 55’s (Canada)
Bronze Medal: Care of All Ages (Badger)

Men’s 60+

Gold Medal: Federal Resources Blaine Labs (Heart of America)
Silver Medal: Kings Mountain Fog (Northern California)
Bronze Medal: Fog Canada 60s (Canada)

Women’s 65+

Gold Medal: VIVIVOLEI (Brazil)
Silver Medal: Rhythm (Garden Empire)
Bronze Medal: Legacy 65 (Southern California)

Men’s 70+

Gold Medal: Quicksilver Legends (Southern California)
Silver Medal: Sun of a Beach (Southern California)
Bronze Medal: Outback Steakhouse 70 (Puget Sound)

Men’s 76+

Gold Medal: MAC MAGIC76 (Chesapeake)
Silver Medal: Rustys 76 (Columbia Empire)
Bronze Medal: Highlanders76B (Rocky Mountain)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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

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.

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
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)

CNT-Europe
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)

CNT-Indianapolis
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)

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.

View the Girls Roster

View the Boys Roster

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.

Beach Summer Training Series Coaching Staff

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:

Best Olympics/Paralympics performance in volleyball history at the 2008 Beijing Games as USA Volleyball earned five medals – three gold medals including men’s indoor, women’s beach and men’s beach; and silver medals in women’s indoor and women’s sitting volleyball.
Established the USA Volleyball Beach Office/Department, which now has 12 full-time staff members and a budget of over $3.5 million, plus programming that includes 61 stops on the Junior Beach Tour in 30 of USA Volleyball’s 40 regions.
USA Volleyball has ended each of the last 11 years with a cash surplus against the approved operating budget, placing the organization in perhaps its most stable and positive financial condition in history. This fiscal performance has allowed for the bulk of the funding of the USA Volleyball Foundation and significant cash reserves and operational flexibility.
Expanded programming and staff with a current operating budget of over $30 million and 80 professionals servicing over 325,000 members – up 68 percent – during his 11-year tenure as CEO. Staffing has more than doubled during his tenure.
Oversaw the implementation of a new streamlined governance structure in which the Board of Directors was reduced by nearly half in 2008 to conform to suggested USOC guidelines.
Hired the last three Men’s National Team Coaches (Hugh McCutcheon, Alan Knipe and John Speraw) and the last three Women’s National Team Coaches (Jenny Lang Ping, Hugh McCutcheon and Karch Kiraly). During this time the U.S. Men won gold at the 2008 Olympics and 2015 FIVB World Cup, while the U.S. Women won silver at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics along with the gold medal at the 2014 FIVB World Championship.
Served as CEO while beach volleyball athletes have continued their Olympic Games medals performance with three gold and one silver medal.
Led the transition of USA Volleyball formally becoming the National Governing Body of sitting volleyball in the Paralympic discipline.
Continually increasing resources to indoor and beach High Performance programs to compete internationally at the highest levels with success, along with building a pipeline of athletes that strengthens the overall National Team program. The U.S. has won the silver medal at each of the last two biennial FIVB Girls’ U-18 World Championship events, along with gold at the 2015 Global Challenge in the Women’s U-20 age category. Nearly 100 percent of current National Team athletes participated in High Performance. In Beach High Performance, USA has pulled in eight age-group FIVB World Championship medals. In both indoor and beach, these are the first-ever medal successes for USA Volleyball.
USA Volleyball bought its current headquarters building in 2012. Further, the City of Anaheim was established as the Host City for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams where they train at the American Sports Centers. The USA Volleyball beach office, now located in Torrance, Calif., was created in Southern California and has continually expanded with new programming and staff. A fourth USA Volleyball office is located in Edmond, Okla., on the campus of University of Central Oklahoma where the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Sitting Volleyball Teams train and are located year-round.

“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.”

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