News release from Texas A&M Athletics:
Texas A&M volleyball’s Director of Analytics Joe Skinner was named as the Performance Analyst for the United States Girls U17 National Team ahead of the 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean U17 Pan American Cup held May 26-31.
“It’s always an incredible opportunity to represent the Red, White and Blue” Skinner said. “I’m looking forward to working with these young athletes and helping them pursue their dreams of competing for the United States on the international stage. I’m extremely grateful to USA Volleyball for the opportunity to contribute to the program and help mentor this talented group as they compete at the highest level.”
Skinner enters his first year as a Performance Analyst for the United States U17 United States National team. Prior to his time with A&M, Skinner has spent 19 years in NCAA volleyball as well as serving as an assistant coach for the United States men’s sitting national team. Now serving as the Director of Analytics for the Maroon & White, he played a key role in the Aggies 2025 NCAA National title.
“I believe in surrounding our team with world-class human beings with immense talent, players and staff alike and Joe embodies that standard,” head coach Jamie Morrison said, “I’m thrilled he has the opportunity to share his talents with some of the best athletes in the world while representing the United States of America.”
Skinner will be joined in Honduras by head coach Marie Zidek (DePaul University) and a pair of assistant coaches Heather Olmstead (NTDP) and Joshua Walker (Baylor). The staff is closed out by athletic trainer Cherryl Bueno (Coast to Coast AthletiCare) and team lead Alex Purvey (NTDP).
