California Athletes Earn Invite to USAV NTDP Summer Series

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/" id="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/"><strong>This article was shared with 150+ college coaches.</strong> <strong>Join PrepDig with 30% off using code: Coachable247</strong></a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>California will once again be well represented at the 2026 USA Volleyball National Team Development Program (NTDP) Summer Training Series, as athletes from across the region prepare to compete alongside many of the country's top prospects in Hamilton, Ohio, from July 27–30.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The annual event serves as one of the premier development opportunities in youth volleyball, bringing together athletes identified through USA Volleyball's nationwide scouting process. Invitations are earned through evaluations conducted throughout the club and high school seasons, making NTDP selection a notable marker for athletes pursuing college volleyball and future opportunities within the national team pipeline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year's training series features 131 athletes from 31 states and 30 USA Volleyball regions. Participants will train within three age divisions, U15/U16, U17, and U18/U19, under the guidance of some of the sport's most respected coaches. Beyond competition, the experience challenges athletes to grow technically, mentally, and as teammates while training in an environment built to prepare them for what's ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From rising underclassmen beginning to establish themselves on the national stage to upperclassmen continuing to strengthen their résumés, California athletes have once again earned the opportunity to test themselves against the best in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["700675"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eb215"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baylee Wilson earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U17) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In Baylee's Words</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being selected for the USA Volleyball NTDP Summer Training Series is a huge honor and an opportunity I'm incredibly grateful for. It's exciting to be recognized alongside so many talented athletes, and it motivates me to keep pushing myself to improve every day. In Ohio I'm most looking forward to training with some of the best players in the country, learning from the amazing coaches, and challenging myself in a highly competitive environment while building new friendships that last forever!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942321"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1008293,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5fed720525a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zoey Judd earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In Zoey's Words</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am looking forward to training with some of the best coaches and players in the Nation in Hamilton, Ohio. I am so grateful for the opportunity. NTDP brings talent from all over the country for one common purpose, to build an amazing environment and community for volleyball players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["765623"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248ead11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily Vandeweghe earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In Lily's Words:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It truly means the world to me. Getting to play with and against the top players in the country, i feel like im learning not just how to be a better player but a better teammate as well. Im looking forward to seeing all my friends that I've made along the way there, but also, meet new people and exchange knowledge of the game we all love to play!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["714028"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eadec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yemaya Chappell earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U17) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In Yemaya's words</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being selected for NTDP honestly feels special. It is a program where you get the opportunity to learn directly from high level coaches, play beside top notch athletes your age, and build new relationships. It's 100% like the saying "Iron sharpens iron!" The thing I'm looking forward to the most is the different techniques that we are going to learn during the sessions and reconnecting with the awesome girls that I have gotten to know through NTDP and college camps this summer! All in all, I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and super excited for it to start!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["906588"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eb4a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery Masters earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U18-U19) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In Avery's Words</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being invited to NTDP is something I've been working towards since I really understood what it is. To be able to be in a gym to compete with athletes at such a high level is such a great opportunity that I've been so grateful to receive. The things I'm most looking forward to is being able to meet new girls, be exposed to different styles of play I haven't experienced yet, and develop in areas that I would like to see improve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["545271"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eb57a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella Olson earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U18-U19) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In Ella's Words</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being a part of NTDP has been such a blessing. Competing with the best girls in the country all in one environment is so rare and so much fun. I'm excited for Ohio to reconnect with my girlfriends and compete!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515127"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eb140"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley Stringer earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U17) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In Riley's Words</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm most excited to meet new people and get to play with the best people. I'm looking forward to the amazing training from the best coaches in the country! It means a lot to me to be chosen for such a great opportunity. It's truly an honor!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["767589"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eac37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sidney Jones earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In Sidney's Words</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When this opportunity came I felt so grateful to even be considered for the camp where I can train with the best players in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["887739"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5fed72052c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maveti Faumunia earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913465"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248ea9e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katelyn Hull earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["912586"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eaaf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedy Hull earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["550009"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eaec5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lana Frelix earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U17) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["537526"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eaf98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saylor Halvorsen earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U17) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["759009"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eb06c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dylan Kupiec earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U17) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["482032"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eb2ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makenna Barnes earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U18-U19) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["532572"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a5ff248eb3c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chayse Courtney earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U18-U19) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you are interested in learning more about the USAV National Team Development Program: Athletes are selected for NTDP Training Series and competitive events through a nationwide NTDP Scouting Network, which includes more than 100 top collegiate coaches, former national‑team staff, and experts who recommend players based on observations at club, high school, and other qualifying events. Keeping a free profile on University Athlete up to date all year is essential, this is the main tool used by the indoor scouting network to discover and recruit players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Learn More @&nbsp;<a href="https://usavolleyball.org/play/national-team-development-program/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Team Development Program – USA Volleyball</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🔥 <strong>Athletes</strong> — Use this article as motivation. Earning an invitation to the NTDP Summer Training Series is a testament to the work these athletes have put in throughout their club and high school careers, but every journey looks different. 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