COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –  A pair of outside hitters with Creighton Volleyball ties — rising senior Ava Martin and 2024 graduate Norah Sis — are among the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup, taking place July 27-Aug. 1 in León, Mexico. Martin and Sis were selected from the 17-member Women’s U23 National Team following a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, California.

The U.S. team begins play on Sunday, July 27 against the Dominican Republic at 3 p.m. CT. In pool play. The U.S. will also face Suriname and Costa Rica. The other pool features Cuba, Mexico, Canada and Nicaragua.

DePaul University head coach Marie Zidek will lead the team in Mexico, assisted by five-time Olympian Danielle Scott (LOVB) and Olympian Kayla Banwarth (PVF).

“This roster reflects a clear vision for how we aim to compete on the international stage — with adaptability, depth and a commitment to playing a connected, intelligent game,” Zidek said. “We look forward to being tested as a group and stay committed to representing the USA with a fighting spirit as we chase competitive success in critical developmental tournaments.”

Seven athletes headed to Mexico have previous international experience for the U.S:

• Averi Carlson: 2021 Women’s U21 National Team, 2021 U20 World Championship (fifth)
• Chloe Chicoine: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, MVP, best outside hitter); 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, best spiker); 2021 Girls U18 National Team, U18 World Championship (bronze)
• Raven Colvin: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team; 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)
• Cara Cresse: 2024 Women’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (silver)
• Eva Hudson: 2024 Women’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (silver); 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)
• Emmy Klika: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team
• Norah Sis: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, 2nd best outside hitter); 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)

Newcomers are Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, Caroline Kerr, Ava Martin, Jurnee Robinson and Lauren Rumel.

Last summer Martin was one of 19 women’s collegiate athletes to be selected for the 2024 Women’s Collegiate National Team, which trained in Anaheim, Calif., alongside the U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team. Sis won gold medals with the Women’s U21 National Team in both 2022 and 2023 at the Pan Am Cup, earning “Second Best Spiker” honors following her second competition.

Last season at Creighton, the duo formed once of the most formidable outside hitting tandems in the nation to help the Bluejays finish 32-3 and reach its first Elite Eight since 2016. Both women were unanimous All-BIG EAST selections and named AVCA All-Americans in 2024. Martin will return for her senior year in August looking to help Creighton win a 12th consecutive BIG EAST Conference title, while Sis won the Pro Volleyball Federation title with the Orlando Valkyries in May and looks to carry that momentum into her second professional season next spring.

Creighton has had several women play internationally with USA Volleyball in recent seasons, as Brittany Witt (Thailand), Jaali Winters (Croatia), Taryn Kloth (China) and Sis (Mexico) have all represented Team USA at one time or another in the past decade. Sis was part of back-to-back gold medal-winning teams at the U21 Women’s NORCECA Pan American Cup, while Kloth became Creighton’s first female student-athlete to compete in the Olympics last summer when she tied for ninth in Beach Volleyball along with partner Kristen Nuss.

 

USA Volleyball Women’s U23 Roster

Name, (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region)

1 Emmy Klika (L, 5-7, 2003, Novelty, Ohio, Pro Volleyball Federation, Ohio Valley)

3 Chloe Chicoine (OH, 5-10, 2004, Lafayette, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)

4 Cara Cresse (MB, 6-6, 2003, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)

6 Raven Colvin (MB, 6-1, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Pro Volleyball Federation, Hoosier)

8 Eva Hudson (OH, 6-1, 2004, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Kentucky, Hoosier)

9 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Pro Volleyball Federation, Great Plains)

10 Averi Carlson (S, 5-11, 2003, Lucas, Texas, SMU, North Texas)

11 Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (MB, 6-2, 2004, Flower Mound, Texas, Texas A&M, North Texas)

13 Caroline Kerr (S, 5-11, 2004, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Tennessee, Great Lakes)

15 Ava Martin (OH, 6-1, 2004, Overland Park, Kan., Creighton Univ., Heart of America)

16 Jurnee Robinson (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2004, Simpsonville, S.C., LSU, Palmetto)

18 Lauren Rumel (OPP, 6-2, 2003, Tucson, Ariz., Oregon State Univ., Arizona)

Alternates

7 Brooke Bultema (MB, 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio, Univ. of Kentucky, Ohio Valley)

12 Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2004, Columbia, Mo., Univ. of Texas, Heart of America)

14 Devin Kahahawai (OPP, 6-4, 2004, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)

17 Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, 2004, Charleston, S.C., UCLA, Southern)

19 Maya Sands (L, 5-7, Rock Falls, Ill., Univ. of Missouri, Great Lakes)

Coaches

Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul)

Assistant Coach: Kayla Banwarth (PVF, Olympian)

Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott (LOVB, Olympian)

Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (Michigan)

ATC: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)

Team Lead: Taylor Marten (Ozark Juniors)

Schedule

All times Central

July 27: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 3 p.m.

July 28: USA vs. Suriname, 3 p.m.

July 29: USA vs. Costa Rica, 5 p.m.

July 30: Quarterfinals

July 31: Semifinals and Classification Matches

Aug. 1: Medal Matches and Classification matches

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 25, 2025) – USA Volleyball announces the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U23 Pan American Cup, taking place July 27-Aug. 1 in León, Mexico. The athletes were selected from the 17-member Women’s U23 National Team following a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, California.

The U.S. team begins play on Sunday, July 27 against the Dominican Republic at 1 p.m. PT. In pool play, the U.S. will also face Suriname and Costa Rica. Cuba, Mexico, Canada and Nicaragua are in the other pool.

DePaul University head coach Marie Zidek will lead the team in Mexico, assisted by five-time Olympian Danielle Scott (LOVB) and Olympian Kayla Banwarth (PVF).

“This roster reflects a clear vision for how we aim to compete on the international stage — with adaptability, depth and a commitment to playing a connected, intelligent game,” Zidek said. “We look forward to being tested as a group and stay committed to representing the USA with a fighting spirit as we chase competitive success in critical developmental tournaments.”

Seven athletes headed to Mexico have previous international experience for the U.S:

• Averi Carlson: 2021 Women’s U21 National Team, 2021 U20 World Championship (fifth)
• Chloe Chicoine: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, MVP, best outside hitter); 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, best spiker); 2021 Girls U18 National Team, U18 World Championship (bronze)
• Raven Colvin: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team; 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)
• Cara Cresse: 2024 Women’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (silver)
• Eva Hudson: 2024 Women’s National Team, Pan Am Cup Final Six (silver); 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)
• Emmy Klika: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team
• Norah Sis: 2023 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold, 2nd best outside hitter); 2022 Women’s U21 National Team, Pan Am Cup (gold)

Newcomers are Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, Caroline Kerr, Ava Martin, Jurnee Robinson and Lauren Rumel.

USA Volleyball Women’s U23 Roster

Name, (Pos., Height, Hometown, College/Pro, Region) 
1 Emmy Klika (L, 5-7, 2003, Novelty, Ohio, Pro Volleyball Federation, Ohio Valley)
3 Chloe Chicoine (OH, 5-10, 2004, Lafayette, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
4 Cara Cresse (MB, 6-6, 2003, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Louisville, Hoosier)
6 Raven Colvin (MB, 6-1, 2003, Indianapolis, Ind., Pro Volleyball Federation, Hoosier)
8 Eva Hudson (OH, 6-1, 2004, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Univ. of Kentucky, Hoosier)
9 Norah Sis (OH, 6-2, 2003, Papillion, Neb., Pro Volleyball Federation, Great Plains)
10 Averi Carlson (S, 5-11, 2003, Lucas, Texas, SMU, North Texas)
11 Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (MB, 6-2, 2004, Flower Mound, Texas, Texas A&M, North Texas)
13C Caroline Kerr (S, 5-11, 2004, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Tennessee, Great Lakes)
15 Ava Martin (OH, 6-1, 2004, Overland Park, Kan., Creighton Univ., Heart of America)
16 Jurnee Robinson (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2004, Simpsonville, S.C., LSU, Palmetto)
18 Lauren Rumel (OPP, 6-2, 2003, Tucson, Ariz., Oregon State Univ., Arizona)

Alternates
7 Brooke Bultema (MB, 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio, Univ. of Kentucky, Ohio Valley)
12 Ella Swindle (S, 6-2, 2004, Columbia, Mo., Univ. of Texas, Heart of America)
14 Devin Kahahawai (OPP, 6-4, 2004, Kailua, Hawaii, Univ. of Texas, Aloha)
17 Marianna Singletary (MB, 6-4, 2004, Charleston, S.C., UCLA, Southern)
19 Maya Sands (L, 5-7, Rock Falls, Ill., Univ. of Missouri, Great Lakes)

Coaches
Head Coach: Marie Zidek (DePaul)
Assistant Coach: Kayla Banwarth (PVF, Olympian)
Assistant Coach: Danielle Scott (LOVB, Olympian)
Performance Analyst: Matthew Adams (Michigan)
ATC: Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare)
Team Lead: Taylor Marten (Ozark Juniors)

Schedule

All times Pacific

July 27: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 1 p.m.
July 28: USA vs. Suriname, 1 p.m.
July 29: USA vs. Costa Rica, 3 p.m.
July 30: Quarterfinals
July 31: Semifinals and Classification Matches
Aug. 1: Medal Matches and Classification matches

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of Club Med Holding is pleased to announce the appointment of Stéphane Maquaire as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Med Holding, effective immediately.

Based on the recommendation of Henri Giscard d’Estaing, Club Med’s succession and evaluation process identified Stéphane Maquaire, a French national, as uniquely qualified to lead the company into a new phase of profitable growth. Stéphane Maquaire will lead Club Med Holding from Paris and ensure the preservation of the French identity and values.

The Board wishes to thank Henri Giscard d’Estaing, for his accomplished leadership over the past two decades, which has been instrumental in delivering Club Med’s successful transformation and in preparing the company for its next chapter.

Stéphane Maquaire brings strong leadership experience with French companies on the international stage. With deep expertise in premium brand transformation as well as commercial real estate, he has demonstrated a consistent track record of growth, operational excellence and consumer-facing innovation. Stéphane Maquaire joins Club Med from Carrefour, where he served as Executive Director for Carrefour Brazil and Latin America.

As part of its continued commitment to international governance and diversity, two new members will be added to the board. Philippe Heim is a seasoned executive with extensive management experience in France and internationally, while Takuya Yamada, Chairman of IDERA Capital, has collaborated closely with Club Med in recent years.

About Club Med
Founded in 1950 by Belgian water polo player, Gérard Blitz, later joined by French businessman, Gilbert Trigano, Club Med pioneered the all-inclusive concept. With 75 years of rich history, Club Med operates nearly 70 premium beach and mountain resorts in 40 countries spanning across 5 continents with new openings and renovations planned every year, offering even more hidden treasures to worldwide travelers. Club Med celebrates the beauty of the world – and the curiosity of those who inhabit it. Thanks to the support of its shareholder, Fosun Tourism Group, and the success of its repositioning strategy, today Club Med is not only the world leader in premium, all-inclusive vacations, but also a global brand with customers all over the world, cultivating new ideas with enthusiasm and freedom. Club Med employs nearly 28,000 Gentil Organizers (G.Os) and Gentil Employees (G.Es), representing 110 nationalities.

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. –– Rutgers head volleyball Caitlin Schweihofer, senior Lexi Visintine and junior Kenzie Dyrstad in the fourth annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Day on Monday, July 28 at the Big Ten Network studios in Chicago.

The trio will join host Rick Pizzo and analysts Holly McPeak and Elena Shklay live on BTN on the studio at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss the upcoming 2025 season, including this year’s schedule, the growth of women’s athletics and a look at this year’s program.

Additionally, the Scarlet Knights will meet the media at a press conference at 2:50 p.m. (ET), available for viewing on BTN +.

 

The Big Ten was the first collegiate conference to host an in-person preseason volleyball media event, providing yet another example of the Big Ten’s commitment to elevating women’s sports.  

 

Schweihofer enters her sixth season “On The Banks” and has established the Rutgers program as a team on the rise. Last season, a youthful Scarlet Knight squad continued to rewrite the Rutgers record book, putting up several notable career and season numbers as the Big Ten expanded to the West Coast. On the attack, former Scarlet Knight Alissa Kinkela, the squad’s first-ever All-Big Ten attacker from 2023 and an Australian Olympic hopeful, cracked the top 10 all-time in career kills, the second most rally-era career kills and the third most rally-era career kills per set. Following the season, Kinkela signed to play professionally in South Korea. In addition to Kinkela’s mark in the record book, Rutgers put nine entries into the rally-era individual season top 10 records, with a new benchmark set for blocks in a rally-era season from rookie Natalie Robinson. Additionally, Robinson leads RU’s career blocks per set category after only one season “On The Banks”. At the same time, junior Lexi Visintine was just two aces shy of setting a new season standard in the category. In 2023, the team was honored with its first-ever All-Big Ten attacker with second team honorees bestowed upon Kinkela, while capturing the most wins and best nonconference record since 2012, improving its set win total by 45% over the previous season and setting a school record in attendance. The Scarlet Knights collected the most kills and most digs as a program since 2012, the highest serve percentage since 2016 and the most assists since 2018. The Scarlet Knights placed 12 entries into the rally-era individual season top 10 records, 13 entries into the rally-era team top 10 records, while collecting the most sets played, kills, assists, assists per set, digs and solo blocks by a team in conference play since joining the Big Ten in 2014. Rutgers improved its attendance by 50% while setting a program record of 6,757 in attendance at Jersey Mike’s Arena when facing No. 1 Nebraska on Nov. 5. Additionally, Schweihofer registered her 100th career victory. The previous season, in 2022, RU went 3-0 for the first time since 1998 with four Scarlet Knights named to all-tournament squads and, by the season’s end, had 11 entries on the rally-ear season leaders listing, including tying for the most kills by individual in a rally-era three set match and graduate student transfer Megan Vernon wrapping up her career second in rally-era solo blocks in only two seasons at Rutgers. The 2021 season saw RU play a majority of its home games at Jersey Mike’s Arena, moving across campus to the 8,000-seat arena, and captured set wins over #8 Purdue and #15 Penn State while taking Illinois to five sets in front of a national BTN audience. Schweihofer’s first season, back in the spring of 2021, set the tone for the various milestones that have helped shape the last six seasons as RU picked up its first-ever All-Big Ten honoree, first-ever home-opening Big Ten victory and first-ever Big Ten sweep while establishing new team, season and match record for aces and resetting program Big Ten game bests in kills, attempts, attack percentage and assists. 

A 6-0, Houston, Texas product, Lexi Visintine enters her senior season after serving up 37 aces a year ago, marking the most aces by a Scarlet Knight since 2013 and the second most aces in a rally-ear season. The outside hitter/defensive specialist registered double-doubles against Little Rock (11k, 17d) and versus Iowa (10k, 11d) in the Big Ten opener on BTN. She led RU with five aces in a straight-set victory over UMES, the eighth most in a match and second most in a three-set match by a Scarlet Knight, and made a career-high 11 kills in while putting away nine digs during a win over VCU (Sept.12), Altogether, Visintine has appeared in 69 matches and 200 sets over the last three seasons totaling 200 kills and 301 digs.

A 5-7 libero/defensive specialist, Kenzie Dyrstad led Rutgers in digs with 309 last season, averaging 2.97 and finishing the year fifth on the Rutgers sophomore digs leaders list. She racked up 22 matches with double-figure digs, including a career-high against Iowa in the Big Ten opener with Iowa at Jersey Mike’s Arena. She also set a career-high with four aces at Michigan in a five-set road thriller on BTN. As a freshman, Dyrstad was one of three Scarlet Knights selected to attend the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Program, after appearing in all 30 matches and 115 sets. 

Rutgers will join eight other Big Ten Conference volleyball programs (Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State and Purdue) at the Big Ten Network on Monday, July 28, for the series of interview sessions and other creative content opportunities to preview the 2025 volleyball season. The remaining nine Big Ten Conference programs (Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA, USC, Washington and Wisconsin) will go through a similar schedule on the Big Ten Network on Tuesday, July 29. 

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