The 2021 NCAA DI Women’s Volleyball National Tournament semifinals are here, and it’s an exciting time for USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program (NTDP). With four teams remaining – No. 1 Louisville, No. 3 Pittsburgh, No. 4 Wisconsin, and No. 10 Nebraska – there is an impressive presence of athletes who have gained valuable experience through the NTDP.
Athletes with NTDP Experience
Among the talented athletes competing in the semifinals, there are 25 who have been a part of the NTDP (formerly known as High Performance). These athletes have honed their skills and represented USA Volleyball on various platforms. Let’s take a closer look at some of them:
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No. 1 Louisville
- Libero/Defensive Specialist Ayden Bartlett – Ayden has demonstrated her skills in the HP Youth (Silver, 2017) and the HP Junior Women’s A1 (Gold, 2018).
- Outside Hitter Anna DeBeer – Anna’s impressive skills earned her a spot in the HP Women’s Junior A1 (2018) and made her an alternate for the 2018 Women’s Junior National Team.
- Setter Tori Dilfer – Tori has represented her country as part of the 2021 Women’s Collegiate National Team and the 2019 WCNT – World University Games.
No. 3 Pitt
- Middle blocker Serena Gray – Serena’s international experience includes winning silver at the NORCECA Championship as a member of the 2016 U18 Team.
- Outside hitter Kayla Lund – Kayla has proudly represented the Women’s Collegiate National Teams in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
No. 4 Wisconsin
- Setter/Defensive Specialist Izzy Ashburn – Izzy’s talent has been recognized through her inclusion in the 2020 Women’s Collegiate National Team – Gold roster.
- Libero/Defensive Specialist Lauren Barnes – Lauren has showcased her skills at the 2019 Women’s Collegiate National Team – World University Games and the 2020 Women’s Collegiate National Team – Anaheim Roster.
- Outside Hitter Jade Demps – Jade has gained valuable experience as part of the 2018 Youth National Training Team.
- Setter MJ Hammill – MJ’s dedication has led her to compete at the High Performance Championships.
- Middle Blocker Danielle Hart – Danielle has trained with the 2018 Women’s Collegiate National Team – Global Challenge and participated in the 2020 Women’s National Team spring training session.
- Setter Sydney Hilley – Sydney’s achievements include winning silver in the World Championship as part of the 2015 Women’s Girls Youth National Team and silver in the NORCECA Championship with the 2016 Women’s Junior National Team.
- Libero/Defensive Specialist Anna MacDonald – Anna’s skills have been recognized through her participation in the 2018 High Performance Championships, where she won silver.
- Libero/Defensive Specialist Sydney Reed – Sydney’s dedication to improvement earned her a spot on the 2020 Junior National Training Team.
- Middle Blocker Dana Rettke – Dana is a standout player who has already made a mark on the U.S. Women’s National Team. She played a crucial role in winning the 2019 Volleyball Nations League and the 2019 Tokyo Olympic Qualifier, securing a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games.
- Middle Blocker Devyn Robinson – Devyn’s outstanding performances led to gold medals with the 2018 and 2019 Girls Youth National Teams. She has also been part of the Junior National Training Team and the 2020 Women’s Collegiate National Team – Gold roster.
No. 10 Nebraska
- Setter Nicklin Hames – Nicklin has represented the U.S. on the international stage as a member of the 2017 U18 Team.
- Libero Kenzie Knuckles – Kenzie’s talent has earned her a spot on the 2016 U18 Training Team.
- Middle Blocker Kayla Caffey – Kayla’s skills were recognized when she became a member of the 2013 Women’s Junior National A2 Team.
- Middle Blocker Rylee Gray – Rylee has gained invaluable experience as part of the 2018 U18 Training Team.
- Libero Lexi Rodriguez – Lexi has an impressive resume, including winning gold at the 2019 World Championship with the 2018-19 U18 Team. She is also a member of the 2021 U20 Team and the 2020 U20 Training Team.
- Setter Kennedi Orr – Kennedi’s skills have been recognized through her participation in the 2018-19 U18 Team, where she won gold at the NORCECA Championship and was named Best Setter. She has also been part of the 2020 U20 Training Team.
- Outside Hitter Lexi Sun – Lexi’s international experience includes winning silver at the 2016 NORCECA Championship as part of the 2016 U20 Team. She also represented the U.S. at the 2013 U23 World Championship.
- Outside Hitter Ally Batenhorst – Ally’s talent earned her a spot on the 2021 U20 Team, the 2020 U20 Training Team, and the 2018 U18 Team, which won gold at the NORCECA Championship.
- Opposite Lindsay Krause – Lindsay is a member of the 2021 U20 Team and the 2020 U20 Training Team. She has also achieved gold with the 2018-19 U18 Team at the World Championship and the NORCECA Championship.
- Middle Blocker Lauren Stivrins – Lauren has trained with the USAV High Performance Program, further developing her skills.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the National Team Development Program (NTDP)?
The NTDP, formerly known as High Performance, is a program that provides talented athletes with an opportunity to train and compete at a high level while representing USA Volleyball. -
How many athletes with NTDP experience are competing in the NCAA semifinals?
There are 25 athletes with NTDP experience competing in the NCAA semifinals. -
Which teams have the highest representation of athletes with NTDP experience?
No. 4 Wisconsin has the highest representation with several athletes who have gained valuable experience through the NTDP. -
Which athletes have already played for the U.S. Women’s National Team?
Wisconsin’s Dana Rettke has already made her mark on the U.S. Women’s National Team, contributing to victories in the 2019 Volleyball Nations League and the 2019 Tokyo Olympic Qualifier.
Conclusion
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The presence of athletes with NTDP experience in the NCAA Women’s DI semifinals is a testament to the program’s effectiveness in nurturing talent. These athletes have honed their skills and gained valuable experience on national and international stages. As the competition heats up, we can expect to see their exceptional talents on full display.
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