USA Volleyball has announced the selection of 18 talented athletes for the 2023 Women’s U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup roster. These athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the upcoming competition in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, from May 23 to May 28. The team will undergo rigorous training at the Anaheim National Team Training Center from May 14 to May 21 to prepare for the competition.
The U21 team will be led by Dan Fisher, head coach of Pitt’s women’s volleyball team, who will be assisted by Josh Walker of Baylor and Jessica Aschenbrenner of Colorado State. Fisher expressed his gratitude and excitement, stating, “USA Volleyball has put together a wonderful group of athletes and coaches, and it is humbling to get a chance to lead this group. I hope to bring some of the training culture from the U.S. Women’s National Team into our U21 training and expect intense competition to prepare us for a strong showing at the Pan Am Cup.”
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The roster includes eight players from the team that won the 2022 Pan American Cup and qualified for the 2023 FIVB World Championship. These players are Chloe Chicoine, Norah Sis, Mckenna Wucherer, Raven Colvin, Bre Kelley, Devin Kahahawai, Rachel Fairbanks, and Alexis Stucky. Additionally, five players have previous experience with the age group national team, namely Caroline Bien, Gabrielle Essix, Marianna Singletary, Kennedy Martin, and Ella Swindle.
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The team also features newcomers Lauren Briseño and Emmy Klika as liberos, Mimi Colyer and Eva Hudson as outside hitters, and Allie Sczech as an opposite. The final roster for the 2023 FIVB U21 World Championship, which will take place from August 17 to August 26 in León & Aguascalientes, Mexico, will be announced later in the summer.
FAQs
Q: Who is the head coach of the U21 team?
A: The U21 team is led by Dan Fisher, head coach of Pitt’s women’s volleyball team.
Q: How many players from the previous team have been selected for the roster?
A: Eight players from the team that won the 2022 Pan American Cup and qualified for the 2023 FIVB World Championship have been chosen for the roster.
Q: Which players have previous experience with the age group national team?
A: Caroline Bien, Gabrielle Essix, Marianna Singletary, Kennedy Martin, and Ella Swindle have previous experience with the age group national team.
Summary
USA Volleyball has revealed the roster for the 2023 Women’s U21 NORCECA Pan American Cup, featuring 18 talented athletes. Led by head coach Dan Fisher, the team will undergo intensive training before competing in Mexico. Eight players from the previous championship-winning team, along with five athletes with previous age group national team experience, have been selected. The final roster for the 2023 FIVB U21 World Championship will be announced at a later date. Excitement is building as these skilled athletes prepare to represent the United States at the upcoming competitions. For more information and updates, visit the official website.
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