The U.S. Girls Youth National Team (GYNT) is gearing up for an exciting journey as they prepare to compete in the FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship in Ismailia, Egypt. The tournament kicks off on September 5th, and Team USA will be facing off against tough opponents from the NORCECA confederation.
Pool Play and Format
In Pool B, the Americans will be going head-to-head with Mexico, reigning champion Italy, Korea, and Canada. The pool play is divided into four pools of five teams, with the top four teams from each pool advancing to the Eight Finals Round (Top 16). The winners will move on to the quarterfinals, while the losers will compete in the 9-16 classification matches. The championship concludes on September 14th with the medal-round matches.
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Road to the Championship
The U.S. Girls Youth National Team secured their spot in this year’s World Championship by defeating Canada in the 2018 NORCECA Girls’ U18 Continental Championship gold-medal match. The team is composed of talented athletes, including wing spikers, middles, setters, and liberos, who have been training rigorously to showcase their skills on the international stage.
Previous Successes
USA Volleyball has a rich history of success in age-group World Championships. The GYNT program claimed silver medals at the 2013 and 2015 FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championships, making them the only medals in their age group. The team has also won gold medals in the NORCECA Girls’ U18 Continental Championships in 2008, 2010, and 2012, along with a silver medal in 2014.
Team Roster
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The GYNT roster consists of twelve talented players who were selected from the U.S. Girls Youth National Training Team program. The team is led by head coach Jim Stone, along with assistant coaches Nicki Holmes and Jen Flynn Oldenburg, and technical coordinator Mike Gee.
FAQs
Q: When does the FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship take place?
The tournament starts on September 5th and concludes on September 14th.
Q: What is the format of the tournament?
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The tournament features pool play, followed by the Eight Finals Round, quarterfinals, and classification matches.
Q: How did the U.S. Girls Youth National Team qualify for the World Championship?
They qualified by defeating Canada in the 2018 NORCECA Girls’ U18 Continental Championship.
Summary
The U.S. Girls Youth National Team is ready to take on the world at the FIVB Girls’ U18 World Championship in Egypt. With a talented roster and a history of success, the team is eager to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the world. Stay tuned for updates and cheer on Team USA as they strive for victory!
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