FW: Updated Atlanta Vibe Media Day Information + Schedule

[Allen, Madelon]

Please see the updated information and schedule below from the Atlanta Vibe.

Baylor alumnae Shelly Fanning and Kara McGhee are possible roster members for the Vibe, to be announced today.

Thanks,
Madelon

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Madelon Allen | Associate Director of Athletics Communications
VB, A&T, BaylorBears.com
Department of Athletics | Baylor University
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From: Kelsey Bibik <kelsey at atlantavibe.com>
Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 9:10 AM
To: Kelsey Bibik <kelsey at atlantavibe.com>
Subject: Updated Atlanta Vibe Media Day Information + Schedule
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Media Contact: Kelsey Bibik
kelsey at atlantavibe.com<mailto:kelsey at atlantavibe.com> | (c) 858-361-9855


Updated 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 Microsoft Teams 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


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
12:30 p.m.
Leketor Member-Meneh, Outside Hitter, Pitt
Grace Cleveland, Opposite Hitter, Purdue

12:40 p.m.
Shelly Fanning, Middle Blocker, Baylor
Morgan Hentz, Libero, Stanford

12:50 p.m.
Todd Dagenais, Head Coach
Tori (Dilfer) Stringer, Setter, Louisville

1:00 p.m.
Leah Edmond, Outside Hitter, Kentucky
Alli (Stumler) Linnehan, Outside Hitter, Kentucky

1:10 p.m.
Kamaile Hiapo, Libero/DS, BYU/Arizona
Kara McGhee, Middle Blocker, Oregon/Baylor

1:20 p.m.
Chiamaka Nwokolo, Middle Blocker, Pitt
Kacie Evans, Outside Hitter, Georgia
Karis Watson, Middle Blocker, Clemson

1:30 p.m.
Marlie Monserez, Setter, UCLA/Florida
Regan Pittman, Middle Blocker, Minnesota
Meghan (McClure) Jemison, Outside Hitter, Stanford


This order is subject to change.

Setter Whitney Bower (BYU) will be present for Media Day but not 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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