USA Volleyball is excited to announce a joint training session for boys and men’s age group national teams, which will take place on July 28-August 5, 2021, in Anaheim, California[^1^]. This training session will bring together some of the best athletes and coaches selected by USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program (NTDP)[^1^].
Building the Future of Men’s Volleyball
The athletes participating in this training session come from the Men’s Collegiate National Training Team, the Under-21 Men’s National Training Team, and the Under-19 Boys National Training Team[^2^]. These young players represent the future of men’s volleyball and have their sights set on the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028, and beyond[^2^].
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During the training session, which will be held at the National Teams Training Center, the players will have the opportunity to watch the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 matches, further inspiring and motivating them in their pursuit of excellence[^3^].
To enhance the international experience, USA Volleyball has invited the U19 programs from Bulgaria, Canada, and Puerto Rico to join the training session[^4^]. This collaboration will create a strong and friendly environment for players to learn and grow together.
Outstanding Coaches Leading the Way
The head coaches leading each of the teams are Chris McGown for the Men’s Collegiate Training Team, Kevin Burch for the Men’s U21 Training Team, and Charlie Sullivan for the Boys U19 Training Team[^5^]. These experienced coaches bring their expertise and passion to guide and develop the players to reach their full potential.
Men’s Collegiate National Training Team Roster
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The Men’s Collegiate National Training Team roster comprises a talented group of players from various universities and colleges across the country[^6^]. Here are some of the standout athletes:
- Will Bantle (L, 6-5, Pacific Palisades, Calif., Penn State, Southern California)
- Raymond Barsemian (OH, 6-6, La Crescenta, Calif., Concordia, Southern California)
- Cole Bogner (S, 6-3, Chesapeake, Va., Penn State, Old Dominion)
- Mason Briggs (L, 6-0, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State University, Southern California)
- Felix Chapman (OH, 6-8, Des Moines, Iowa, Grand View, Iowa)
- Ryan Coenan (OH, 6-9, Franklin, Wis., Lewis, Badger)
- Luke Denton (OPP, 6-6, Mesa, Ariz., Loyola Chicago, Arizona)
- Randy DeWeese (OPP, 6-6, Sacramento, Calif., UCSB, Northern California)
- Cal Fisher (OPP, 6-3, Pittsburgh, Calif., Penn State, Keystone)
- Camden Gianni (OH, 6-5, Carlsbad, Calif., Grand Canyon, Southern California)
- Shane Holdaway (MB, 6-8, Huntington Beach, Calif., Long Beach State University, Southern California)
- Jaylen Jasper (OPP, 6-7, Annapolis, Md., Pepperdine, Chesapeake)
- Sam Kobrine (S, 6-3, Newport Beach, Calif., USC, Southern California)
- Nathan Lietzke (S, 6-6, Austin, Texas, Stanford, Lone Star)
- Merrick McHenry (MB, 6-7, Bedford, Texas, UCLA, North Texas)
- Tyler Mitchem (MB, 6-11, Bolingbrook, Ill., Lewis, Great Lakes)
- Spencer Olivier (OH, 6-6, Tustin, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
- Kyler Presho (MB, 6-8, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
- Keenan Sanders (MB, 6-6, San Diego, Calif., UCSB, Southern California)
- Cole Schlothauer (OH, 6-5, Mechanicsville, Va., Loyola of Chicago, Old Dominion)
- Joel Schneidmiller (OH, 6-6, Saratoga, Calif., UC Irvine, Northern California)
- Daniel Wetter (MB, 6-5, Camarillo, Calif., CSUN, Southern California)
- Spencer Wickens (OH, 5-11, Irondequoit, N.Y., Pepperdine, New England)
- Brett Wildman (OH, 6-5, Virginia Beach, Va., Penn State, Old Dominion)
- Austin Wilmot (MB, 6-10, Valley Village, Calif., Pepperdine, Southern California)
- Garrett Zolg (S, 6-3, Huntington Beach, Calif., Loyola of Chicago, Southern California)[^6^]
The Men’s Collegiate National Training Team is led by Head Coach Chris McGown, along with Assistant Coaches David Hunt, Gary Sato, and Alan Knipe[^7^].
Men’s U21 National Training Team Roster
The Men’s U21 National Training Team roster is composed of talented players who show great potential in their age group[^8^]. Here are some of the notable athletes:
- Rees Barnett (OPP, 6-5, Redondo Beach, Calif., UCSB, Southern California)
- Tate Calles (L, 5-10, Anacortes, Wash., Trinity Western, Evergreen)
- Ethan Champlin (OH, 6-3, Oceanside, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
- Trey Cole (L, 6-4, Long Island, N.Y., Pepperdine, Garden Empire)
- Bryce Dvorak (S, 6-4, Newport Beach, Calif., Pepperdine, Southern California)
- Nolan Flexen (OP, 6-8, Rio Rancho, N.M., TBD, Sun Country)
- Nathaniel Gates (MB, 6-8, La Jolla, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
- Clarke Godbold (OH, 6-5, San Pedro, Calif., LBSU, Southern California)
- James Hartley (OP, 6-6, Waxhaw, N.C., Princeton, Carolina)
- Ethan Hill (MB, 6-7, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
- Gavin Julien (MB, 6-8, Whitefish Bay, Wis., BYU, Badger)
- Joseph Karlous (S, 6-0, Costa Mesa, CA Pepperdine, Southern California)
- Kevin Kauling (S, 6-8, Naperville, Ill., Lewis, Great Lakes)
- Alex Knight (OH, 6-6, Culver City, Calif., UCLA, Southern California)
- Gavin Leising (MB, 6-9, Newhall, Calif., Princeton, Southern California)
- Keaton Long (OH, 6-5, Plano, Texas, Lewis, North Texas)
- Jacob Pasteur (OP, 6-4, Westminster, Md., Ohio State, Keystone)
- William Rottman (OH, 6-6, Santa Barbara, Calif., Stanford, Southern California)
- Francesco Sani (OH, 6-8, Bethesda, Md., UC Irvine, Chesapeake)
- Bryce Walker (MB, 6-8, Bartlett, Ill., Purdue Fort Wayne, Great Lakes)
- Henry Wedbush (S, 6-4, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Princeton, Southern California)[^8^]
The Men’s U21 National Training Team is coached by Kevin Burch, alongside Assistant Coaches Pat Shawaryn and Jonah Carson[^9^].
Boys U19 National Training Team Roster
The Boys U19 National Training Team is comprised of promising young talents who have shown exceptional skills in their age group[^10^]. Here are some of the standout players:
- Aiden Benson (MB, 6-7, Wheaton, Ill., Sports Performance, Great Lakes)
- Christopher Connelly (L, 5-11, Naples, Fla., 352 ELITE, Florida)
- Gabriel Dyer (S, 6-5, San Clemente, Calif., Balboa Bay, Southern California)
- Anthony Forbes (MB, 6-4, Anthem, Ariz., Arizona Fear, Arizona)
- Jonah Gilbert (OP, 6-5, Hilliard, Ohio, Vanguard, Ohio Valley)
- Callahan Hefner (OH, 6-5, Austin, Texas, AJV, Lone Star)
- Dane Hillis (OH, 6-3, San Clemente, Calif., Balboa Bay, Southern California)
- Blainey Jones (OH, 6-4, Bridgeville, Pa., Vanguard Volleyball Club, Ohio Valley)
- Noah Keelin (OH, 6-4, San Clemente, Calif., Rockstar, Southern California)
- Klistan Lawrence (OPP, 6-8, Ocala, Fla., 352 Elite, Florida)
- Lucas Little (MB, 6-6, Galena, Ohio, Vanguard, Ohio Valley)
- Jordan Lucas (OH, 6-3, Hacienda Heights, Calif., Pulse Athletics VBC, Southern California)
- Luke McFall (MB, 6-9, Pleasanton, Calif., Bay to Bay, Northern California)
- Tyler Morgan (S, 6-7, Dike, Iowa, Johnston VBC, Iowa)
- Markus Olsson (MB, 6-7, Cupertino, Calif., Bay to Bay, Northern California)
- Nyherowo Omene (OH, 6-8, South Holland, Ill., Sports Performance, Great Lakes)
- Zachary Rama (OH, 6-8, Phoenix, Ariz., Arizona Fear, Arizona)
- Andrew Rowan (S, 6-7, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Orange Coast Volleyball, Southern California)
- Klaudiusz Rydzy (MB, 6-5, Northbrook, Ill., Chicago Bounce, Great Lakes)
- Theo Snoey (OH, 6-8, Berkeley, Calif., Bay to Bay, Northern California)
- Austin Stuard (L, 5-10, Hawthorne, Calif., Team Rockstar, Southern California)
- Kyle Teune (OH, 6-7, Downers Grove, Ill., Sports Performance, Great Lakes)[^10^]
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The Boys U19 National Training Team is led by Head Coach Charlie Sullivan, with Assistant Coaches John Hawks and Matt Diaz[^11^].
FAQs
1. How were the athletes selected for the training session?
The athletes for the training session were selected by the National Team Development Program (NTDP) based on their skills, potential, and performance in their respective age groups.
2. Will the training session be open to the public?
No, the training session will not be open to the public. However, fans can support the teams by following their progress through USA Volleyball’s official channels and social media platforms.
Conclusion
The joint training session for boys and men’s age group national teams in Anaheim is an exciting opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills, learn from experienced coaches, and build friendships with players from other countries. USA Volleyball is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of men’s volleyball players who have their eyes set on international success. Stay tuned for updates on these talented athletes as they continue their journey towards achieving their Olympic dreams.
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