One League. For Youth. For Pro. For Life.
With a growing footprint across the country, LOVB is the largest club community in the United States, with its pro league launching in January 2025 in the cities of Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Omaha and Salt Lake.
LOVB is one holistic volleyball ecosystem, from club to pro. We are committed to championing the sport of volleyball - and every athlete who plays it - in unprecedented ways.
LOVB for life.
Celebrating Sandra Osayuki Idehen, Commissioner of League One Volleyball (LOVB), and one of our inaugural Court of Change Champions. 🏆💙
Sandra’s leadership journey reminds us why this work is so important. From her early days as a PeacePlayers intern while at Yale Business School to now steering LOVB Pro as commissioner, we are proud of her journey and proud to have her as a key member of the PeacePlayers Global Girls Campaign Committee
Thank you, Sandra, for showing up for girls and women in sport.
The Future Plays Here.
#CourtOfChange#TheFuturePlaysHere#WomenInSports#GirlsInSportLeague One Volleyball (LOVB)Sandra Osayuki Idehen
Thrilled to announce three senior leadership appointments for LOVB Pro as the league prepares for its third season and expansion to 10 professional markets.
Tiffany Reaves has been named Chief Marketing Officer, LOVB Pro, Kinsey Powell Fleming joins as Chief Financial Officer, LOVB Pro, and Mma Afoaku has been appointed Chief of Staff, LOVB Pro. Together, the three executives bring experience building and scaling some of the most recognized organizations in sports, entertainment and finance, including Madison Square Garden Sports, the New York Knicks, City National Bank and the National Women's Soccer League.
The appointments come as LOVB continues to invest in the long-term growth of its professional league while expanding the only volleyball ecosystem that connects youth clubs, collegiate athletes and the professional game under one national brand. Entering its third season, LOVB will feature 10 professional teams while continuing to build a model that develops athletes, grows fans and elevates volleyball at every level.
"We're building a league designed to last, and that means investing in world-class leadership as aggressively as we're investing in our athletes and our fans," said Sandra Osayuki Idehen, Commissioner of LOVB Pro. "Tiffany, Kinsey and Mma have each helped scale some of the most respected organizations in sports. Their experience will be instrumental as LOVB expands to 10 markets and continues building the premier professional volleyball league in the United States."
The Bay has a new team – and you helped name it.
Meet the San Francisco Signal.
Over the past several months, thousands of Bay Area volleyball players, fans, coaches, and families told us what this team should stand for. One idea kept coming through: a team that brings people together. A team as optimistic and ambitious as the Bay itself. A team about something bigger than volleyball.
Pro volleyball is here, and it's been built by this community from day one.
→ Meet the Signal and the story behind our identity:
https://lnkd.in/gumVzE5p
→ Roster reveal drops later this month
Welcome to the new era of pro volleyball in the Bay.
This Is Your Signal. 🚨
The Bay has a new team – and you helped name it.
Meet the San Francisco Signal.
Over the past several months, thousands of Bay Area volleyball players, fans, coaches, and families told us what this team should stand for. One idea kept coming through: a team that brings people together. A team as optimistic and ambitious as the Bay itself. A team about something bigger than volleyball.
Pro volleyball is here, and it's been built by this community from day one.
→ Meet the Signal and the story behind our identity:
https://lnkd.in/gumVzE5p
→ Roster reveal drops later this month
Welcome to the new era of pro volleyball in the Bay.
This Is Your Signal. 🚨
Athlete development doesn't stop when the season ends! This summer, 12 LOVB pro athletes are participating in our annual LOVB Summer Internship Program, gaining hands-on experience across key areas of our business while exploring career pathways beyond their playing careers.
Through mentorship, professional development workshops, and real-world projects, these athletes will spend the summer contributing to departments across the league while building skills that will serve them long after their time on the court.
We're proud to support the next chapter of their careers and invest in the future leaders of volleyball.
🏐 2026 LOVB Athlete Summer Interns:
• Dani Drews — People Success (HR)
• Justine Wong-Orantes — Youth Marketing
• Juliann Faucette — Athlete Experience
• Anne Buijs OLY — Athlete Experience
• Emily Thater — Partnerships
• Jessica Mruzik — Marketing
• Annayka Legros — Merchandise
• Skylar Fields — Data Analytics
• beatrice negretti— Media
• khat bell — Broadcasting & Media
• Carli Lloyd — Broadcasting & Media
• Ana Carolina Da Silva — Broadcasting & Media
From marketing and media to partnerships, data analytics, athlete experience, and people operations, this group will gain exposure to the business of sports while helping shape the future of LOVB.
Today begins LOVB's reveal of player signings for the 2026-27 season with daily announcements rolling out across LOVB social media channels!
The 2026-27 season signing class will feature more than 60 new athletes, adding seven Olympians and 23 All-Americans to LOVB’s roster ahead of season three. The new additions feature a high-level group filled with both U.S. and international athletes with a plethora of National Team experience, as LOVB expands to 10 teams and deepens its commitment to fielding the best women's volleyball talent in the world.
"The athletes joining LOVB for the 2026-27 season reflect exactly what this league was built to be, a home for the best volleyball players in the world and a beacon for the next generation watching from the stands or the club gym,” Sandra Osayuki Idehen, Commissioner of LOVB Pro said. “We are proud to welcome this class to LOVB, and we can’t wait for our fans to meet them."
Follow along to see the world-class talent coming to LOVB and see what easter eggs you can find in our illustration teaser 👀
ICYMI: Our 10th team for Season 3 will be in Miami, Florida, a sports-obsessed city and home to championship franchises across the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS — and a fan base that shows up loud for every one of them.
It's also one of the most international cities in America, with deep ties to countries where volleyball is a way of life: Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and beyond. That means a built-in community of fans who grew up watching the game at the highest level. Plus year-round sunshine, a thriving beach volleyball scene, and one of the fastest-growing youth club pipelines in the country, and the math is simple. Miami doesn't just want pro volleyball — Miami is ready for it.
“In just two seasons, LOVB has established itself as a destination for the best athletes, coaches, and fans in the sport,” said Sandra Osayuki Idehen, Commissioner of LOVB Pro. “Expanding to Miami marks an exciting next chapter for the league as we continue building a truly national platform for professional volleyball. Miami’s passion for sports, global influence, and deeply rooted volleyball community make it an ideal home for our newest team. With the addition of LOVB Miami and the launch of our Eastern and Western Conferences, we’re creating even more opportunities for regional rivalries, marquee matchups, and unforgettable fan experiences throughout the season.”
Read Sports Business Journal’s coverage of LOVB’s expansion: https://lnkd.in/eMUmsgtX
Exclusive - League One Volleyball (LOVB) and Youth Inc. launch a partnership producing 3 original series weekly through the end of 2026.
Read the full breakdown on YSBR: https://lnkd.in/ghz_bGWT
- The Courtney Thompson Show is hosted by the 2x Olympic medalist who runs LOVB's Pro Integration
- July's guest is Jordan Larson, the only U.S. indoor player with 4 Olympic medals, in her announced farewell season
- Youth Inc. delivered 8.5M visitors and 40M+ views in Q4 2025 alone
The first youth sport vertical with this kind of year-round content commitment.
#YouthSports#Volleyball#LOVB#SportsMedia#GirlsInSports
