Milana Invited to U.S. National Team Tryouts
2/17/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Maryland volleyball freshman Gia Milana was selected to participate in the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from Feb. 19-21.
“I'm just really excited to be around so many college players and learn as much as I can over the weekend,” Milana said. “I can't wait to play volleyball at an even higher level. I'm excited and ready!”
Milana was one of 231 athletes selected from 88 colleges and universities to compete this weekend. Participants will be vying for spots on the U.S. Women's National Team, the U.S. Collegiate National Teams program and the U.S. Junior National Team.
“Gia is a good young player who is excited about the opportunity to train with the nation's best,” Maryland head coach Steve Aird said. “It is a fantastic event with a great staff. She will learn a lot, have a great time and no doubt represent our program the right way.”
The Romeo, Mich., native is one of just 11 players who have not played a collegiate game yet invited to tryouts. Milana enrolled at Maryland in January and is the Terps' first Under Armour First Team All-American in program history. She was named the Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year and Miss Volleyball Michigan.
Fans can watch the USA Volleyball live stream here and also follow on social media at @USAVolleyball and by using the hashtag #USAVTryout.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Olympic Hall of Famer Karch Kiraly and the U.S. Women's National Team staff will lead the tryout process, with selected athletes notified by early March. USA Volleyball will announce selections by the end of March once all roster spots are confirmed.
Click here for more info on the U.S. tryouts and the invited athletes.
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