What an amazing year it continues to be for The Louisville Fury!! We fielded a record number of teams this year, we won a record number of tournaments, we had two teams qualify for Nationals with open bids and we have a record number of teams ranked in the Top 10 Nationally. In addition to all of that we had a record number of athletes try out for the USAV High Performance Pipeline and the results are absolutely amazing!!!

The High Performance Department works to advance volleyball talent and build a broader and stronger pipeline of athletes and coaches for our USA Olympic Teams. The High Performance Program bridges the gap between our USA National Teams and youth volleyball programs across the country. This is done through a system of national tryouts which then qualify athletes for training programs, camps, and Youth and Junior National Teams. The High Performance Program at USA Volleyball is the “Pipeline” for volleyball athletes who aspire to reach the elite level of their sport and is intended to grow the pool of talented young players who may someday compete for a spot on the USA National and Olympic Teams.

Check out what our amazing kids did this year:

Zach Hendrickson (18 Orange Libero) – Was one of 44 athletes selected to the to A1 National Training Team Program. This is a 10 day program in Ft Lauderdale, FL (5 days training 5 days competing) culminating with The High Performance National Championships Tournament in Mid-July. Zach has also been selected as an Alternate to the Youth National Team.

Roman Szwarc (14 Orange Libero/OH) – Was one of 22 athletes selected to the Continental National Training Team Program. This is a 10 day program in Ft Lauderdale, FL (5 days training 5 days competing) culminating with The High Performance National Championships Tournament in Mid-July. Roman was also selected as an Alternate for the A1 National Training Team.

Jacob Shellman (14 Orange Libero/OH) – Was one of 22 athletes selected to the Continental National Training Team Program. This is a 10 day program in Ft Lauderdale, FL (5 days training 5 days competing) culminating with The High Performance National Championships Tournament in Mid-July. Jacob was also selected as an Alternate for the A1 National Training Team.

L.C. Newton (15 Orange Libero/Setter) – Was selected to the A3 Training Program. This is a 5 day program in Vernon Hills, Illinois in Early-July. L.C. was also selected as an Alternate for the Continental National Training Team.

Mason Gamero (15 Orange DS/OH) – Was selected to the A3 Training Program. This is a 5 day program in Vernon Hills, Illinois in Early-July. Mason was also selected as an Alternate for the Continental National Training Team.

Nathan Brey (14 Orange MB) – Was selected to the A3 Training Program. This is a 5 day program in Vernon Hills, Illinois in Early-July. Nathan was also selected as an Alternate for the Continental National Training Team.

Ryan Malone (14 Orange Setter) – Was selected to the A3 Training Program. This is a 5 day program in Vernon Hills, Illinois in Early-July. Ryan was also selected as an Alternate for the Continental National Training Team.

Sam Blinco (18 Navy MB) – Was selected to the A3 Training Program. This is a 5 day program in Las Vegas, NV in Late-July. Sam was also selected as an Alternate for the A2 Training Program in Colorado Springs.

Troy Embry (16 Orange MB/OH) – Was selected to the A3 Training Program. This is a 5 day program in Las Vegas, NV in Late-July. Troy was also selected as an Alternate for the A2 Training Program in Colorado Springs.

Sam Brey (13 Orange OH) – Was one of 70 athletes selected to Future Select National Training Program. This is a 5 day training program in The USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO in Late-July.

Alex Markert (13 Orange Setter) – Was one of 70 athletes selected to Future Select National Training Program. This is a 5 day training program in The USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO Late-July.

Ryan Wiseman (13 Orange MB) – Was one of 70 athletes selected to Future Select National Training Program. This is a 5 day training program in The USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO Late-July.

Gavin Peters (13 Orange OH/Setter) – Was one of 70 athletes selected to Future Select National Training Program. This is a 5 day training program in The USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO Late-July.