Japan trip for Huskies men’s volleyball team

The U of S Huskies men’s volleyball team is looking to gain game and life experience on a training trip to Japan from Aug. 25 to Sept. 5. The Huskies will play exhibition matches and take time for cultural visits and tours. It is the third trip for the men in nine seasons. Huskie interim head coach Joel Dyck was an athlete with the team for their 2012 trip. “We have a longstanding partnership with Budo University in Japan, and they host us very well," said Dyck in a release. I believe this trip will be instrumental in bringing together this team in preparation for our season, while providing them with experiences that will positively impact them as young men.” Working with the BUDO International University in Katsura, Japan, the Huskies will also make stops in Tokyo to play Waseda University, Tskuba University and Chuo — some of the top university teams in Japan. The Canada West silver medallists open the season on October 28-29 against the UBC Thunderbirds at the PAC.