2017 U.S. Collegiate National Team Thailand May 19-30, 2017 

The U.S. Collegiate National Team competing in Thailand is comprised of 12 American athletes chosen from the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout, led by USA Head Coach and 3-time Olympian, Karch Kiraly. Athletes competing on this team have at least one year of NCAA eligibility remaining. 

The Collegiate National Team will train and play against National and Professional Teams while abroad, including the Thailand National Team. The team will train and play at the FIVB Development Center. The Center is located in Bangkok and is one of only 4 FIVB Development Centers in Asia. It is located on the vast Thai Sports Authority complex, similar to the United States Olympic Training Center. 

Coaches:

Head Coach-Jerritt Elliott, University of Texas

Assistant Coach-Paula Weishoff, Concordia University Irvine 

Itinerary for USA Delegation:

May 19, 2017: Athletes and coaches arrive to LAX, late afternoon training, shower, and dinner

May 20, 2017: Depart for Bangkok at 12:55am (night of May 19)

May 21, 2017: Arrive in Bangkok at 10:05am

May 22-29, 2017: Matches and sightseeing (Bangkok and Ayutthaya)

May 30, 2017: Depart for USA at 6:40am

Gyms & FIVB Development Center

Practice and matches will be held at the FIVB Development Center in Bangkok. This is one of only 4 Development Centers in Asia. These centers focus on the development of volleyball on every continent. They host clinics, courses for coaches from all over the world, international events, and other approved programs.

The Development Center is on a large campus along with a University, The National Football Stadium (soccer), and the indoor arena, which held the FIVB Grand Prix Finals in 2016. All of the facilities are within walking distance from the hotel that would host the team.

2 courts at the FIVB Development Center (600m from hotel, about 8 minutes walking)

2 courts at the University on complex (600m from hotel, about 8 minutes walking)

We have the ability to choose a time to practice in the AM, the PM, both, or neither. The manager of the FIVB Development Center is flexible and will ask us to present a schedule before we arrive. They have ample court space and seem to be very accommodating.

Points of Interest

Bangkok

The capital city of Thailand is a bustling modern city with historic influence around each corner. Once a small village, the town increased in importance mainly due to its location next to the Chao Phraya River. It is now known for it’s vibrant colors, many temples, and tasty food.

Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya is a city just north of Bangkok. It is formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Siam and was a great international trading port. The city was attacked and burned by the Burmese in the 18th century and only the ruins remain from the original city to make the UNESCO World Heritage sight that is The Ayutthaya Historical Park.