The stage is set for the US Volleyball Men’s team. A talented team of men is ready to perform in Tokyo at the FIVB Road to the Paris Olympics Qualifier. The stake is high and the epic Volleyball Showdown has begun. The duration of the nine-day extravaganza spanning from September 30 to October 8 will witness players from 8 powerhouse teams.

The teams will lock horns with each other at the Volleyball court. This tournament will offer 2 golden tickets for the Paris Olympics. The remaining seven countries that the US must face are Egypt, Finland, Turkey, Tunisia, Slovenia, Serbia, and Japan, all of which are formidable adversaries. But here is a twist. We have got veterans and experienced players on the team.

Volleyball Men’s team credits “Daddies”

The team’s middle blocker Taylor Averill has spilled the tea by revealing that the team has experience in spades. He puts it as “We have got a lot of daddies on this team. I have been saying from before. I was really sure.” “It’s a great environment to push yourself,” he further added. Averill then conceded with the team’s dynamics and credited their performance to the “poise” they assert as a group. The veterans are seasoned players and have staunch experience in the vocation. More so, there are 10 Olympians on the team’s roster. They all possess unparalleled expertise.

The Settler and Team Captain Micah Christenson is a towering figure. Strong opposites, Matt Anderson and Kyle Ensing, further add to the wise leaders of the veteran squad. There are flanking and dynamic outside hitters, T.J. De Falco, Thomas Jaeschke, Garrett Muagututia, and Aaron Russell.

They are a force to be reckoned with. In the heart of the action, we have Middle Blocker, Max Holt, and David Smith acting as a towering presence and anchoring the team’s defense. Erik Shoji, libero with his uncanny ability, will make the back line secure. Settler Micah Ma’a, Middle Blocker MB Taylor Averill, Jeff Jendryk, and libero Kyle Dagostino are unique talents in the court.

The Helm of Powerhouse

At the helm of Powerhouse, we have John Speraw guarding and guiding the team. This coaching maestro led the UCLA US Men’s Volleyball team to the 2023 NCAA National Championship. He also proved fruitful for the team to clinch Bronze in the 2016 Olympic Games.

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The team stands at the second spot in the world rankings. Meant and known for poise and greatness, the team has shown its prowess in a whopping 12 Olympic games. The team has clinched 3 Golds and two bronzes in the Olympics so far.

Thus, the group of veterans in the team will act as a beckoning force for the triumphant journey ahead. The team aims to make every spike and block count in the Olympic Qualifiers round. Age is just a number, and this number will add more power to the combination of skills, passion, determination, and action.

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