The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Volleyball has seven Longhorns invited to U.S. Women's National Team Collegiate Training
02.17.2026 | Volleyball
Athletes to gain experience and training in national team environment.
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Volleyball will have seven student-athletes represent the Longhorns at the 2026 Women's National Team Collegiate Training, Feb. 19-22, at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Texas' seven selections rank second among all schools represented.
Henley Anderson, Ramsey Gary, Genevieve Harris, Taylor Harvey, Cari Spears, Torrey Stafford and Abby Vander Wal will take part in the training, which will bring together 62 athletes representing 20 USA Volleyball regions and 29 NCAA Division I universities. The Women's National Team Collegiate Training (WNTCT) serves as a high-level development opportunity, allowing athletes to train and compete in a national team environment while being assessed by Women's National Team staff.
Women's National Team head coach Erik Sullivan will lead the training alongside assistant coach Brandon Taliaferro. The staff also includes Women's National Team strength coach Shannon Boone, athletic trainer Kara Kessans, and performance analyst Nate Ngo.
In addition to on-court training, athletes will participate in professional volleyball presentations from Athletes Unlimited, Major League Volleyball, and League One Volleyball, providing insight into professional pathways available following their collegiate careers.
