The San Diego Mojo are a professional indoor volleyball team based in San Diego, California, playing in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The Mojo began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays their home games at Viejas Arena.
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| Sport | Volleyball |
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| Founded | 2023 |
| League | Pro Volleyball Federation |
| Based in | San Diego, California |
| Arena | Viejas Arena |
| Colors | Navy, light blue, yellow and gold |
| Owner | Kerri Walsh Jennings |
| Head coach | Tayyiba Haneef-Park |
| Website | sandiegomojovb |
History edit
On May 25, 2023, San Diego was announced as the sixth city to receive a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season, owned by beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings.[1]
Two-time Olympic silver medallist Tayyiba Haneef-Park was hired as the team's head coach, later joined by assistant coach Deitre Collins, a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.[2][3] The Mojo name, logo, and colors were announced on November 9, 2023.[4]
In their inaugural match on February 1, 2024, the Mojo were swept by the Atlanta Vibe in three sets, 17–25, 15–25, 16–25.[5] The Mojo went on to earn their first victory in team history on February 23, defeating the Grand Rapids Rise in four sets, 36–34, 25–27, 25–23, 25–23, in their home opener in front of a crowd of over 6,000.[6]
Roster edit
Current as of April 3, 2024.[7]
| Number | Player | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  August Raskie
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Setter | 6'0" |
| 2 |  Shara Venegas
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Libero | 5'7" |
| 3 | Kendra Dahlke
|
Outside hitter | 6'0" |
| 6 | Kylie Cole
|
Setter | 6'1" |
| 7 | Ronika Stone
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Middle blocker | 6'2" |
| 8 | Hannah Tapp
|
Middle blocker | 6'2" |
| 9 | Grace Loberg
|
Outside hitter | 6'3" |
| 10 | Alison Bastianelli
|
Middle blocker | 6'3" |
| 12 |  Valeria Papa
|
Outside hitter | 6'2" |
| 13 |  Nootsara Tomkom
|
Setter | 5'5" |
| 16 | Lindsey Vander Weide
|
Outside hitter | 6'3" |
| 17 | Lindsay Stalzer
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Opposite hitter | 6'1" |
| 19 | Temi Thomas-Ailara
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Outside hitter | 6'6" |
| 23 | Nomaris Vélez
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Libero | 5'4" |
| 30 | Morgan Lewis
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Opposite hitter | 6'3" |
| 42 | Karson Bacon
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Middle blocker | 6'3" |
Practice squad edit
| Number | Player | Position | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Karson Bacon
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Middle blocker | 6'3" |
References edit
- ^ Hoke, Mateo (May 25, 2023). "Kerri Walsh Jennings and the PVF Bring Pro Volleyball to SD". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "San Diego Pro Volleyball Team Names First Coach, Olympian Tayyiba Haneef-Park". Times of San Diego. June 8, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ Finley, Ryan (December 12, 2023). "Mojo acquire 6 in draft, trade, add former Aztecs coach to staff for inaugural season". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ Finley, Ryan (November 9, 2023). "Meet the Mojo: San Diego's pro women's volleyball team reveals name, logo, colors". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "San Diego Mojo swept in first-ever Pro Volleyball Federation match". The San Diego Union-Tribune. February 1, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Meehan, Tim (February 23, 2024). "Mojo beat Grand Rapids in first-ever home game, thrill 6,000-plus fans". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ "Roster". San Diego Mojo. Retrieved April 3, 2024.