USAV NTDP Spring Training Series: CA Region U17-U18
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The prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida will host the highly anticipated National Team Development Program (NTDP) Girls Indoor Spring Training Series from May 10th to 13th.
The USAV NTDP Spring Training Series stands as a beacon for the nation’s top volleyball talents, drawing elite coaches and experts from across the country. It’s a platform designed to showcase and evaluate athletes within the USA Volleyball National Team system, with talent scouts meticulously seeking out promising prospects from qualifiers, high schools, and club tournaments.
We’re thrilled to unveil the California Region U17-18 Prospects to Watch, who will be among the select few participating in this exclusive training series. With a comprehensive focus on the five pillars of the NTDP — Craft, Mind, Body, Heart, and Team — this event promises to elevate their skills and camaraderie to new heights.
U17-U18
Coaches
Michelle Chatman-Smith Girls U17-U18 Head Coach, 2023 WNT H. Coach
Alyssa D’Errico Girls U17-U18 Assistant Coach, University of Utah
Jamie Morrison Girls U17-U18 Assistant Coach, Texas A&M
Todd Chamberlain Girls U17-U18 Assistant Coach, University of Louisville
Kalyssa Blackshear Kalyssa Blackshear 6'4" | MB Torrance | 2025 State #58 Nation CA
Ariel Chime
Ariel
Chime
6'2" | MB
Eastlake | 2025
State
CA
Makenna Crosson Makenna Crosson 6'3" | OH Archbishop Mitty | 2026 CA
Finley Krystkowiak Finley Krystkowiak 6'3" | OH Torrey Pines | 2026 State CA
Layli Ostovar Layli Ostovar 5'11" | OH Mater Dei | 2026 State CA
Abby Zimmerman Abby Zimmerman 6'1" | RS Redondo Union | 2026 State CA
If you are interested in learning more about the USAV NTDP, selection for NTDP training and competitive events hinges on identification through their extensive nationwide scouting network. For indoor athletes, their website emphasizes the critical need to maintain an updated profile on University Athlete throughout the year.
Learn More @ National Team Development Program – USA Volleyball
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