Pro volleyball has a new Vibe

Outside hitter Lead Edmond of the Atlanta Vibe rises up for a spike against the Orlando Valkyrie. Edmond was the inaugral league MVP and the first player signed into the Pro Volleyball Federation. // Photo by Tyler Parker, Student PublicationsJust as the Jackets brought the 2024 season to a close, two major professional volleyball teams geared up to compete. Specifically, the Atlanta Vibe, the third team named by the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) last year began their second season, challenging the seven other teams in the federation. Before the PVF, local volleyballers with the drive to play professionally had to be drafted abroad, with leagues in Italy, Turkey, and Poland, being some of the best in the world. While playing overseas brought new opportunities like learning from world- renowned coaches, and experiencing new cultures, it also brought a lot of hurdles, much more difficult to overcome than massive blocks.

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