HBCU Delegation

Ditsala International Cup 2025

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a pivotal role in the development and success of the Ditsala International Cup. The foundation was laid in 2018 when Howard University made a groundbreaking trip to Botswana and Zimbabwe, inspiring the vision for what would become the Ditsala International Cup.

In 2024, Howard University returned to Botswana to compete in the inaugural Ditsala International Tournament and emerged as the tournament champions, solidifying their legacy and leadership.

Candace Martin
Associate Head Coach and Director of Volleyball Operations
Chandell Shorter
Chaplain for the 2025 HBCU Women's Volleyball Delegation
Christa Brown
Winston-Salem State University Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Dr. Ahada McCummings
Co-Founder of GAP Coaching Collective, LLC, and the Founder and CEO of Premier Sports & Leadership Academy
Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree
Vice President of the Ditsala International Cup and Head of Delegation for HBCUs Teams
Edric Poitier
Bowie State University Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Etienne Thomas
Director of Athletics at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)
Penny Lucas-White
Alabama State University Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Ramona Riley-Bozier
Morgan State University Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Wajehah Sanders, MSc
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Hasan Global Solutions LLC