IT’s a big weekend in Colorado Springs, as USA Volleyball is hosting its 2026 Women’s National Team Collegiate Training today through Sunday at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center.
The training brings together 62 athletes who represent 29 NCAA Division I universities. Among the players are 15 AVCA All-Americans, including seven first-team picks in 2025.
Six players from that group—Andi Jackson, Kennedy Martin, Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly, Elia Rubin, and Torrey Stafford—are multi-time AVCA All-Americans. The only non-collegiate taking part this weekend is Kari Knotts, who won the 2025 AVCA Girls High School Player of the Year, presented by Nike Volleyball.
Women’s National Team head coach Erik Sullivan will lead the training alongside assistant coach Brandon Taliaferro. The staff also includes Women’s National Team strength coach Shannon Boone, athletic trainer Kara Kessans, and performance analyst Nate Ngo.
The Women’s National Team Collegiate Training (WNTCT) serves as a high-level development opportunity, allowing athletes to train and compete in a national team environment while being assessed by Women’s National Team staff.
