Team Announcement – 2025 University Games Indoor Teams 

Volleyball Australia (VA) is pleased to announce the teams selected to represent Australia in the upcoming FISU World University Games.

Set to take place from the 16 – 24 July in Berlin, Germany, Volleyball Australia has selected a men’s and women’s team to compete at the event.

A number of Volleyroos competing at the upcoming AVC Volleyball Nations Cup have also been selected for the World University Games, this event will be another opportunity for athletes to share the court together and represent Australia in the green and gold.

VA National Performance Director Craig Marshall said: “On behalf of Volleyball Australia, I’d like to congratulate the 24 athletes selected to compete at the 2025 FISU World University Games.

“Participating in the World University Games marks an important milestone in their development, and we’re looking forward to watching them embrace this challenge and represent Australia later this year.”

Volleyball Australia’s national programs are supported by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment, helping our teams and athletes reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

Volleyball Australia would like to congratulate the following athletes on their selection:

Australian Men’s Team: 

• Tim Ebbs (NSW) – Keyano College, CAN
• Zachary Upton (QLD) – Australian National University, AUS
• Steve Yarad (NSW) – University of the Fraser Valley, CAN 
• Dylan Lucchesi (VIC) – University of New England, AUS
• Mitch Croft (VIC) – University of Hawaii, USA 
• Toby Willis (SA) – University of Adelaide, AUS
• Caden Day (SA) – Belmont Abbey College, USA
• Fraser Garrett (NSW) – Australian College of Physical Education, AUS
• Sam Flowerday (QLD) – Thompson Rivers University, USA
• Will D’Arcy (QLD) – University of California, Irvine, USA
• Jarvis Page (NSW) – Alberta University, CAN
• Hunter Hopkins (VIC) – Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA

Men’s Staff:

• Dan Ilott – Head Coach 
• Brendan Garlick – Assistant Coach 
• Tash Hart – Physio 

Australian Women’s Team:

• Gemma McNamara (VIC) – Casper College, USA
• Isabella Simurina (NSW) – Australian National University, AUS
• Lana Hollway (SA) – Salt Lake Community College, USA
• Josephine Foster (QLD) – University of New Haven, USA
• Arwen Verdnik (VIC) – Monash University, AUS
• Ruby Vanloo (SA) – University of South Australia, AUS
• Kayla Cantrill (QLD) – Dodge City Community College, USA
• Emily Heintzelman (NSW) – Tulane University, USA
• Jesse Mann (NSW) – University of Hawaii, USA
• Elly McInerney (VIC) – Academy of Art University, USA 
• Alexia Zammit (WA) – Cal Poly Pomona, USA

Women’s Staff:

• Angela Gaviglio – Head Coach
• Shane van Beest – Assistant Coach
• Tash Hart – Physio