GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Head women's volleyball coach Arunas Duda has been selected to be a head coach for the 2025 USA All Stars Championship.

Arunas will be the head coach for the Evergreen Region and will be assisted by Klaire Mitchell who is currently the assistant coach for Gonzaga University.

Following seven different tryouts from around the region ranging from Wenatchee, Wash. to Bozeman, Mont. Arunas will select 10 athletes to compete on July 23-27 at the University of Wisconsin against other US All Star regional teams and international competition.

"The ERVA All-Star program is an avenue for the best of the best to receive training opportunities and a college like experience from some of the top college coaches in Evergreen Region. The Region will send the best players possible to compete as a team against other regions' All-Stars teams as well as international teams. Our program is the regional chapter of the USA Volleyball's All-Star program. As a part of the National Team Development Program (NTDP) pipeline, our program follows international age definitions and program offerings each year."

Head coach Arunas Duda on the opportunity stated, "I am very honored to have the opportunity to lead a group of the top players from our region against some of the best players across the country and the world.  When I was approached about this, I knew I couldn't turn down the chance to see and work with a large and talented group during selection camp and ultimately through a fun and competitive All Star Challenge Championship. What an amazing recruiting tool and opportunity for our program here at UP as well as great experience for me as a coach to learn from and train with top coaches and student athletes. It is truly an honor and a privilege to represent our region against the best of the best!"