I have loved and played volleyball ever since I was little.
I grew up watching male
dominated sports like basketball through the NBA and football through the NFL. But, volleyball is more popular among females. The sport has been the number one sport in girls participation in the United States for almost a decade. I always wondered why there was no organization equivalent to the NBA or the NFL, but for women’s volleyball. There is women’s volleyball at the collegiate level and at the olympic level, but there was no level in between those in the United States. Talented volleyball players from North America were forced to play overseas where they could earn a salary, until now. On November 17, 2022, the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) was officially formed. The PVF is a women’s professional indoor volleyball league in the United States. This organization gives women a chance to play at a highly competitive level and earn a wage. The PVF has fulfilled what many sport-loving Americans have dreamed of. The PVF inaugural season began on Wednesday of this week, January 24, 2024. Atlanta Vibe competed against the Omaha Supernovas at the CHI Center in Omaha. Attendance records were broken as 11,624 fans filled the arena. The game went to 5 sets, which is a testament to just how competitive and exciting women’s volleyball is. In the end, Atlanta Vibe pulled out the win. In total, there are currently 7 teams around the U.S. that are a part of the PVF. Also, 3 more teams are to be added to this organization in the near future. Indiana specifically is planning to form a team to compete in the PVF! This organization is shedding light on the female dominated sport of volleyball and forming a cloud of popularity around all women’s sports which has been desperately deserved.