SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 31, 2025. – In an event held at Cayo Caribe, The Outlets at Montehiedra, the Puerto Rico Senior Women’s National Volleyball Pre-Selection was officially presented under the leadership of Head Coach Juan C. Núñez and his staff, including assistant coach José Mieles.
A group of athletes, made up of a mix of young talent and experienced veterans from the national program, is preparing for training sessions ahead of this summer’s international commitments.
“I’m excited and happy to be in charge of this talented group of players. It’s an excellent blend of youth and experience, with athletes returning to the program and others who will have their first opportunity to compete at this level,” said Núñez.
The preliminary group consists of approximately 19 to 22 players. As training progresses, the coaching staff will face the difficult task of making cuts to determine the final roster that will represent Puerto Rico in the upcoming summer qualification tournament.
The libero position, in particular, has multiple strong candidates, which will intensify internal competition. “For official tournaments, we must have a 14-player roster, which means eventually five or six players will be cut,” Núñez explained.
Training will begin this coming Monday at the University of Puerto Rico, with sessions open to the press. “We want everyone to be able to see the team’s preparation process. We’ll be training at 5:30 p.m. initially on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Then, we’ll add a fourth day and adjust the schedule as the weeks progress,” the coach stated.
With this preparation phase underway, the Puerto Rico Senior Women’s National Team aims to solidify its roster and strengthen its play in anticipation of the important challenges it will face in the coming months.
Senior Women’s National Team Summer Events:
– NORCECA Women’s Final Four – Host: Puerto Rico, July 16–21
– XII Pan American Cup Women – Host: Mexico, August 1–11
– FIVB Women’s World Championship – Host: Bangkok, Thailand, August 22–September 7
– NORCECA Women’s Final Six – Host: Mexico, September 22–29
Senior Women’s National Pre-Selection Roster:
Setters
Wilmarie Rivera
Jennifer Nogueras
Outside Hitters
Alondra Vázquez
Paola Santiago
Karla Santos
Valeria Vázquez
Paulina Pérez
Opposites
Decelise Champion
Dariana Hollingsworth
Sofía M. Victoriá
Middle Blockers
Neira Ortiz
Diana Reyes
Alba Hernández
Adriana Rodríguez
Liberos
Shara Venegas
Valeria León
Paula Cerame
Okiana Valle
Yelemid Correa
Technical Staff
Juan Carlos Núñez – Head Coach
José Mieles – Assistant Coach
Sheila Alicea – Statistician
Roberto Rivera – Strength & Conditioning Coach
José Rafael Servera – General Manager
Dr. María Magraner – Sports Psychologist
Michael Rivera – Equipment Manager
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