Livingston, Llarenas gear up for USAV Women’s National Team Open Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – This weekend, BYU women's volleyball junior outside hitter Erin Livingston and graduate middle blocker Whitney Llarenas will join more than 200 women’s volleyball players at the U.S Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for the USAV Women’s National Team Open Program.

The Women’s National Team Open Program (WNTOP) is a step in the selection process for the U.S Women’s National Team, NCAA Elite Athlete List and 2022 Collegiate National Team.

Per the official release, “After missing a year, we are excited to bring back our WNT Open Program in 2022,” said U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly. “The Open Program is an excellent opportunity for our Women’s National Team staff to observe USA Volleyball hopefuls under one roof. This country is filled with young volleyball talent, and for our National Team to sustain competitive excellence, our WNT staff must be dialed in to the growing potential throughout our National Team Development Program as well as top NCAA student-athletes. We are looking forward to a great program in Colorado Springs this February.”

The three-day event will involve student-athletes from colleges and universities around the county and will be led by Kiraly. Kiraly will be assisted by Erin Virtue, Tama Miyashiro, Alfee Reft, Brian Hurley, Nate Ngo and various volleyball coaches from throughout the United States. 

Due to COVID-19 concerns, spectators will not be allowed. Fans who wish to view the WNTOP can at Baller.TV.

For a list of all participating athletes, click here.