Posted with permission, article and pictures, courtesy of University of Hawaii Manoa

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–  For the second straight year, the University of Hawai’i’s Brooke Van Sickle has been named to the U.S. Beach Collegiate National Team (BCNT). Van Sickle is among a total of 17 players from across the country to earn a spot.

All 17 women will attend a training block at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., June 12-18. Thirteen of the student-athletes have previous BCNT experience, including Van Sickle who attended last year’s training session in Huntington Beach. 

Veteran coach and Beach Volleyball Hall of Famer Patty Dodd will serve as head coach for the women. Three-time Olympian and reigning gold medalist April Ross will assist Dodd.