FW: Media Advisory: Atlanta Vibe Media Day – January 18

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Please see the below regarding Professional Volleyball Federation team Atlanta Vibe’s media availabilities following official roster announcements.

Baylor volleyball alumnae Kara McGhee ’22 and Shelly Fanning ’19 will be seventh and eighth, respectively, in order of appearance for virtual interviews via Zoom on that day if they are named to the roster.

Thanks & Sic ‘Em,
Madelon

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Madelon Allen | Associate Director of Athletics Communications
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Department of Athletics | Baylor University
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From: Kelsey Bibik <kelsey at atlantavibe.com>
Date: Monday, January 15, 2024 at 2:44 PM
To: Kelsey Bibik <kelsey at atlantavibe.com>
Subject: Media Advisory: Atlanta Vibe Media Day – January 18
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Media Contact: Kelsey Bibik
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Atlanta Vibe Media Day Information – January 18

The Atlanta Vibe, the city’s first women’s professional volleyball team, will announce their 2024 start-of-season roster on Thursday, January 18. In congruence with the announcement, the team will conduct open interviews with head coach Todd Dagenais, the 14 players on the final roster and the two designated practice players.

Interviews will occur both in person and via Zoom from 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET, with players rotating between both availabilities. Information for both media sessions is below, including a tentative order of appearance.

The Vibe have been in Training Camp since January 3, with 19 athletes coming to Atlanta to vie for 14 roster spots. The team will compete in the first official match of the Pro Volleyball Federation on January 24, facing the Supernovas in Omaha at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Vibe return to Atlanta to start off their home slate on Thursday, February 1, facing the San Diego Mojo in their home opener at 7:00 p.m. ET.


In-Person Media Information

What:
Atlanta Vibe Media Day In-Person Interviews
When:
Thursday, January 18 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Where:
Crowne Plaza Norcross, Danville Ballroom | 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
Who:
Head Coach Todd Dagenais and all players announced on start-of-season roster
RSVP:
To Kelsey Bibik (kelsey at atlantavibe.com<mailto:kelsey at atlantavibe.com>) by Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m.

Additional media opportunity: The Vibe will be hosting their 2024 Season Ticket Holders in a meet-and-greet with the full roster at 6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Norcross. While no interviews will be permitted at that time, media interested in covering the event may RSVP with Kelsey Bibik by Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 5:00 p.m.


Virtual Media Information

What:
Atlanta Vibe Media Day Zoom Interviews
When:
Thursday, January 18 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET
Link:
Register + Join Here<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1ad25571-580c-4f17-9b74-303c7ad7b47d@511d2f82-59fd-426c-b4e2-96819fd484cc>
Who:
Head Coach Todd Dagenais and all players announced on start-of-season roster
Note:
Please make sure you register for the event ahead of time in order to access the Webinar quickly and easily.

Order of Appearance* – Virtual Media Availability
Whitney Bower, Setter, BYU
Kamaile Hiapo, Libero/DS, BYU/Arizona
Karis Watson, Middle Blocker, Clemson
Kacie Evans, Outside Hitter, Georgia
Meghan McClure Jemison, Outside Hitter, Stanford
Regan Pittman, Middle Blocker, Minnesota
Kara McGhee, Middle Blocker, Oregon/Baylor
Shelly Fanning, Middle Blocker, Baylor
Todd Dagenais, Head Coach
Chiamaka Nwokolo, Middle Blocker, Pitt
Leketor Member-Meneh, Outside Hitter, Pitt
Grace Cleveland, Opposite Hitter, Purdue
Marlie Monserez, Setter, UCLA/Florida
Magda Jehlářová, Middle Blocker, Washington State
Alli Linnehan, Outside Hitter, Kentucky
Leah Edmond, Outside Hitter, Kentucky
Morgan Hentz, Libero, Stanford
Tori Dilfer-Stringer, Setter, Louisville

*Note: This order is subject to change. Only those listed on the official 2024 Atlanta Vibe Start-of-Season Roster will be made available for this virtual interview session, resulting in a total of 16 players available for interviews.


About the Atlanta Vibe
The Atlanta Vibe is one of seven teams who will compete in the Professional Volleyball Federation’s first season. The Vibe will compete against the Omaha Supernovas in the first match in league history on January 24 and host their home opener at Gas South Arena on February 1, 2024. Founding Fan Season Ticket Memberships and single game tickets are now on sale for the historic first season; find the full list of prices and benefits at AtlantaVibe.com/Tickets<https://atlantavibe.com/tickets/>. The Vibe is Atlanta’s very first professional women’s indoor volleyball team and the city’s second fully professional women’s sports team. For more information, visit atlantavibe.com<http://www.atlantavibe.com/>.

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Kelsey Bibik
Atlanta Vibe Pro Volleyball
Director of Public Relations, Branding and Social Media
(c) 858-361-9855
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