University of Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH – Recent Pitt volleyball alum Emmy Klika has been selected to the Women’s U23 National Team. She joins 17 other athletes who will train for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup, July 25-August 2 in Leon, Mexico. Klika most recently competed with USA volleyball as a U21 Pan American Cup member. 

The two-time All-ACC and All-Region performer recently joined PVF’s (Pro Volleyball Federation) Orlando Valkyries and started at libero to help them earn the organization’s first title last weekend. Klika owns the program record for most digs in a NCAA Tournament with 63 in 2024, earning Pittsburgh Regional All-Tournament honors for her efforts. She was a part of all four of the program’s National Semifinal appearances and three ACC Championships. 

The selected athletes will gather for a training block at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif., from July 18-25. From this pool, 12 athletes will be chosen to represent the United States in Mexico.  

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

USA Volleyball Release