Nickie Sanlin Named Head Coach of USA Men's U23 National Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - McKendree University men's volleyball head coach, director of volleyball, and assistant director of DEI Nickie Sanlin has been named head coach of the USA Men's U23 National Team as announced by the organization on Wednesday.

Sanlin will be assisted by Luke Reynolds of Pepperdine, Reid Priddy of INDOOR Volleyball Club, and Mackenna Basore of Auburn. Claire Pointer of LOVB Volleyball was named athletic trainer of the team.

The U23 National Team will compete in the 2025 NORCECA Men's U23 Pan American Cup in Guatemala City, Guatemala, from July 27 to August 4. The U23 team will train July 20-27 in Anaheim, California.

"I'm truly honored to be named the head coach for USA U23 Men's National Team," Sanlin said. "It's an incredible opportunity to lead and support a group of the nation's most talented athletes and coaches. I am proud to represent my country and university on the international stage and excited to get started working with this all-star staff and young men".

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