The Omaha Supernovas (Pro Volleyball)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:18 pm

Pro volleyball team coming to Omaha in February 2024

Omaha has been selected as one of at least eight cities to host a new professional volleyball team starting in February of 2024. According to the new Pro Volleyball Federation, teams will play at least 16 matches and have up to 14 players per team with each first-year player earning similar to that of a first-year WNBA player. Recording artist Jason Derulo has been announced as one of the co-owners of the Omaha team.

The following is a news release from the site ProVolleyball.com:

One of the United States’ most rabid volleyball hotbeds now boasts a team in North America’s premier women’s professional volleyball league, as Omaha businessman Danny White and performance artist Jason Derulo announced that they will launch a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise in Omaha, NE, during the league’s inaugural 2024 season.

The news of the new Omaha team comes at a time when Pro Volleyball Federation will be making numerous market announcements in the coming days. Omaha is the second market to be publicly announced. The team will hold a local celebration in Omaha in the weeks to come to officially introduce the city to its first major women’s professional sports team.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:28 am

Omaha announced as second city for new pro volleyball league
One of the United States’ most rabid volleyball hotbeds is getting a professional team.

OMAHA, Neb. -- One of the United States’ most rabid volleyball hotbeds is getting a professional team. Omaha businessman Danny White and musician Jason Derulo announced that they will launch a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise in Omaha during the league’s inaugural 2024 season. White and Derulo announced their new venture on social media. Derulo, who performed prior to Super Bowl LVII, has 11 platinum singles. White is a seasoned entrepreneur and a founder/CEO of City+Ventures.

“This is another special day for Pro Volleyball Federation,” said Dave Whinham, a founder of Pro Volleyball Federation. “The reaction we have had since announcing the launch of the league just over ten weeks ago has been phenomenal. We always knew we wanted a team in Omaha, and we knew it would take a special ownership group to live up to the huge potential of the Omaha market. We know we have found that special group and are so excited to see what Danny and Jason will do to undoubtedly make Omaha a flagship franchise in our league.”

White and Derulo have numerous common business interests, investing in companies across a wide span of industries. White is also a close associate of the Burrow Family, which in its own right has deep ties to the state of Nebraska. Jimmy Burrow, Pro Volleyball Federation’s Director of Brand Advancement, is a former football player and coach at the University of Nebraska and Jamie, Jimmy’s son and Joe Burrow’s older brother, is a former All-Big 12 linebacker for the Cornhuskers who still resides in Omaha. Both Jimmy and Jamie helped to recruit White and Derulo to Pro Volleyball Federation.

omaha79 · Post by **omaha79** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:24 am

Have they given any indication where this team will play? Only places I could imagine are Ralston or Mid America Center.

No idea if this will work or not. Women's pro sports generally have struggled. But, decent volleyball market.

Also, interesting how much they go out of their way to refer to Danny White as a billionaire. When the discussion comes up of people in the area with wealth, the name Danny White doesn't really come up locally or nationally. He kind of came out of nowhere with City Ventures, but I always find it interesting when people throw out billionaire with him. He'd be about the quietest billionaire that I know of.

ita · Post by **ita** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:29 am

omaha79 wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:24 am Have they given any indication where this team will play? Only places I could imagine are Ralston or Mid America Center.

No idea if this will work or not. Women's pro sports generally have struggled. But, decent volleyball market.

Also, interesting how much they go out of their way to refer to Danny White as a billionaire. When the discussion comes up of people in the area with wealth, the name Danny White doesn't really come up locally or nationally. He kind of came out of nowhere with City Ventures, but I always find it interesting when people throw out billionaire with him. He'd be about the quietest billionaire that I know of.

Not to get too off topic, but is Danny White a billionaire? When did that happen? Are his assets directly tied to the myriad City+Ventures businesses and projects?

On the volleyball front, it will be interesting to see if this flops or not. Ralston could be a good venue to see how they perform.

Doctor Fate · Post by **Doctor Fate** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:01 pm

ita wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:29 am
omaha79 wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:24 am Have they given any indication where this team will play? Only places I could imagine are Ralston or Mid America Center.

No idea if this will work or not. Women's pro sports generally have struggled. But, decent volleyball market.

Also, interesting how much they go out of their way to refer to Danny White as a billionaire. When the discussion comes up of people in the area with wealth, the name Danny White doesn't really come up locally or nationally. He kind of came out of nowhere with City Ventures, but I always find it interesting when people throw out billionaire with him. He'd be about the quietest billionaire that I know of.
Not to get too off topic, but is Danny White a billionaire? When did that happen? Are his assets directly tied to the myriad City+Ventures businesses and projects?

On the volleyball front, it will be interesting to see if this flops or not. Ralston could be a good venue to see how they perform.

I feel like picking the right markets and the right location within those markets will be really really key to getting good attendance. I wonder if getting big names or former college stars and marketing them will have any impact on attendance too.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:39 pm

What does pro volleyball in Omaha mean for the state?

Professional volleyball is coming to Omaha in February 2024. Musical artist Jason Derulo and Omaha businessman Danny White are co-owners. The only other announced host city is Grand Rapids, Michigan, but the league says it expects eight teams will be part of its inaugural season. Derulo put out a call for name ideas on social media on Monday night.

omaha79 · Post by **omaha79** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:55 am

ita wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:29 am
omaha79 wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:24 am Have they given any indication where this team will play? Only places I could imagine are Ralston or Mid America Center.

No idea if this will work or not. Women's pro sports generally have struggled. But, decent volleyball market.

Also, interesting how much they go out of their way to refer to Danny White as a billionaire. When the discussion comes up of people in the area with wealth, the name Danny White doesn't really come up locally or nationally. He kind of came out of nowhere with City Ventures, but I always find it interesting when people throw out billionaire with him. He'd be about the quietest billionaire that I know of.
Not to get too off topic, but is Danny White a billionaire? When did that happen? Are his assets directly tied to the myriad City+Ventures businesses and projects?

On the volleyball front, it will be interesting to see if this flops or not. Ralston could be a good venue to see how they perform.

I have a hard time believing he's a billionaire. But, the release from the volleyball league called him "billionaire Danny White" multiple times. They were really trying to pump that up. Also, I know that internally in his company, they've referred to him as a billionaire. But, he doesn't really have that standing in the community or nationally. He's not really a factor civically, for the most part. If he's a billionaire, he's the quietest billionaire that I know of and in a city that doesn't have too many of those to go around. And yes, most of what he has is tied into City Ventures from what I know of.

I'd also agree on Ralston being the best fit.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:50 pm

I would love to see a list of all the pro and semi pro teams that Omaha has bad or been proposed over the years. Would be interesting.

Greg

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:46 pm

Atlanta follows Omaha as 3rd city to join new pro volleyball league

On Thursday the Pro Volleyball Federation announced that Atlanta, Georgia will join Omaha and Grand Rapids Michigan in a new professional volleyball league, which will have eight to 10 teams in the first season. Atlanta businesswoman Colleen Durhan Criag will own the team.

omaha79 · Post by **omaha79** » Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:09 am

Greg S wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:50 pm I would love to see a list of all the pro and semi pro teams that Omaha has bad or been proposed over the years. Would be interesting.

Greg

here's what I can come up with. Feel free to add to it.

Really not that many failed ventures over the course of 8 decades since the Civic Auditorium/Rosenblatt were first built.

Hockey
Omaha Knights
Omaha Aksarben Knights

Baseball
Omaha Cardinals
Omaha Dodgers
Omaha Royals/Storm Chasers

Pro Football
Omaha Nighthawks
Omaha Mammoths

Outdoor Soccer
Union Omaha

Indoor Soccer
Omaha Flames
Omaha Vipers
Omaha Kings
*There was a team at the Civic Auditorium in the 1970's, but I cannot locate the franchise name

Arena Football
Omaha Beef
Omaha Bears (Mid America Center after being proposed at Qwest Center roughly 2005)

Basketball
Kansas City/Omaha Kings
Omaha Racers

Volleyball
Unnamed Omaha team

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue May 30, 2023 9:36 pm

Omaha pro-volleyball team announces head coach with more than 40 years experience

The Omaha-based pro-volleyball team, owned by Danny White, Jason Derulo and Chris Erickson, announced its head coach on Tuesday. Shelton Collier has been chosen to lead the team. He brings more than 40 years of coaching experience from the national, international and Olympic levels.

Background

Here is what we know about Collier, according to a press release:

He is a 2022 American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee and has been one of the most successful coaches in collegiate volleyball.

He is also ranked seventh in career NCAA victories with 1,118 total wins and a career winning percentage of .790.

-1988-2001: Assistant Coach with the USA Women’s National Team and accompanied the team to the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul Korea.
-2002-2014: Served USA Volleyball as the Head Coach of the USA Youth National Team and USA Junior National Team, taking both squads to world championship events.
-Was the first international coach for Nebraska icon and MVP of the 2022 Olympics, Jordan Larson, on the Youth National Team in 2003.
-Has had a lifelong passion for volleyball and was an All-American setter for Ohio State University.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:13 pm

Head coach of Omaha pro volleyball team talks with NTV

Recently, Omaha Pro Volleyball Team Head Coach Shelton Collier talked with NTV about pro volleyball coming to Nebraska.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:02 pm

Meet Nebraska Pro Volleyball's roster

Here are the team members so far who will play as the inaugural Omaha professional volleyball squad in early 2024.

ita · Post by **ita** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:39 pm

Former Nebraska administrator named president of Omaha pro volleyball team

Nebraska Pro Volleyball named a former University of Nebraska-Lincoln administrator its president and an Omaha arena as its home court on Thursday.

Diane Mendenhall will be the Omaha-based pro volleyball team's president, while CHI Health Center was named the team's home court.

I think I assumed home matches were going to be held at CHI, but nice to get confirmation. That's 8 homes matches to add to CHI's schedule. Thinking about it more, would these matches be better at Ralston Arena?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:52 pm

LIVE: Nebraska Pro Volleyball press conference

https://www.youtube.com/live/ITgJxbZBpFs?feature=share

A new professional volleyball team is announcing its home court and president.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:17 pm

The Omaha Pro Volleyball team announces venue and new president Thursday

The Omaha Pro Volleyball team announced its new president, Dianne Mendenhall as well as where they'll be playing which is the CHI Health Center.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:03 am

ita wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:39 pm Former Nebraska administrator named president of Omaha pro volleyball team

Nebraska Pro Volleyball named a former University of Nebraska-Lincoln administrator its president and an Omaha arena as its home court on Thursday.

Diane Mendenhall will be the Omaha-based pro volleyball team's president, while CHI Health Center was named the team's home court.
I think I assumed home matches were going to be held at CHI, but nice to get confirmation. That's 8 homes matches to add to CHI's schedule. Thinking about it more, would these matches be better at Ralston Arena?

Only time will tell. Wonder how many years the contract is for?

ricko · Post by **ricko** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:40 am

Ralston Arena? Nah. Omaha is a volleyball crazy town. I’m glad it’s CHI. It’s Omaha’s only premier league sport. I’d buy season tickets. Vamanos!

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:49 am

I assumed it was going to be at Ralston as well. Will be interesting to see what the ticket prices are. I also wonder what size venues it will be in at other teams locations.

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 11:38 am

ricko wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:40 am Ralston Arena? Nah. Omaha is a volleyball crazy town. I’m glad it’s CHI. It’s Omaha’s only premier league sport. I’d buy season tickets. Vamanos!

Love the energy. I am being a hypocrite because I am wanting Union Omaha to be downtown as well instead of Werner. Yeah, I am with you now; CHI, or any downtown location, is the right choice and I hope it does really well.

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:00 pm

Greg S wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:49 am I assumed it was going to be at Ralston as well. Will be interesting to see what the ticket prices are. I also wonder what size venues it will be in at other teams locations.

The two that have been announced are the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, capacity 19,500, and the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, capacity 11,500.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:56 pm

Greg S wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:49 am I assumed it was going to be at Ralston as well. Will be interesting to see what the ticket prices are. I also wonder what size venues it will be in at other teams locations.

I haven't seen it in writing, but I believe I heard on 1620 that the season tickets started in the $175 range. Isn't it eight matches? If so, and if the starting price is accurate that is not bad.

S.O.Boy · Post by **S.O.Boy** » Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:23 am

https://www.wowt.com/2023/07/13/omaha-w ... oo65IqGJ-I

WOWT wrote:The CHI Health Center got a new tenant Thursday morning.

Nebraska Pro Volleyball announced it will make the 18,000-seat venue the home for its women’s pro volleyball team.

The team will play in the Pro Volleyball Federation. Other clubs currently in the league are Atlanta, San Diego, Orlando, Grand Rapids and Columbus.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:15 am

The team name is the Omaha Supernovas:

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:19 pm

Omaha's pro volleyball team reveals its name

Nebraska's team in the new Pro Volleyball League will be called...the Supernovas!

WorldStreet · Post by **WorldStreet** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:50 pm

Greg S wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:15 am The team name is the Omaha Supernovas:

As a space/astronomy enthusiast, I love the new name. Following are the prices of season tickets:
Courtside: $1,500
Lexus Club: $600
Lower Sidecourt: $420
Lower Sidecourt Wings: $360
Lower Endcourt and Mid-Sidecourt: $240
Upper Sidecourt: $180
Upper Endcourt: $150

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:15 pm

The Nebraska Pro Volleyball team finally has a name

Nebraska Pro Volleyball gives fans something to look forward to. After naming their President, Diane Mendenhall and home court, CHI Health Center, it was time to reveal a name for the Omaha-based team. "Today, we have a historic moment in the naming of the first major league women's volleyball franchise sports team here in Nebraska," said Mendenhall. "We are the Omaha Supernovas."

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:49 pm

Nebraska Pro Volleyball announces team name

Omaha's new pro volleyball team got its official team name Thursday.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:22 pm

Omaha pro volleyball team offers players a true home court advantage

Volleyball players looking to go pro will no longer have to travel the world to do so.

omahahawk · Post by **omahahawk** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:56 pm

Wow...thanks for the info. I had no idea this was even in the works. Really dig the team name and can imagine a lot of Oasis music at their games. Anybody else think it might not be too much of a stretch to say this may become the most successful pro sport in Omaha? Now if Union can only get their game downtown too.

legato9 · Post by **legato9** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:58 pm

Okay. The name and logo absolutely kick ever-loving @$$.

I will buy the H3LL out of one of their hats. Guarantee my out-of-town friends will, too.

SkyWarrior55 · Post by **SkyWarrior55** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:20 pm

Grab your tickets!

https://www.wowt.com/2023/11/01/omaha-s ... al-season/

https://supernovas.com/2024-match-schedule/

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:38 pm

Omaha Supernovas' 2024 schedule

Check out the inaugural match schedule for the Omaha Supernovas of the new Pro Volleyball Federation!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:12 pm

From Court to Community w/ Kenzie Maloney

Kenzie Maloney joins the show to talk about her time with the Nebraska Supernovas volleyball team.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:18 am

Volleyball Day in Nebraska
Omaha Supernovas Mini Documentary

Relive the historic day of Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Aug. 30, 2023 through the eyes of our Omaha Supernovas players. Join Nia Reed, Tori Dixon, Natalia Valentín-Anderson and former Husker herself Gina Mancuso-Prososki throughout their unforgettable day in Lincoln, NE.

The Omaha Supernovas will begin its inaugural season in Omaha, NE at the CHI Health Center on Jan. 24, 2024, hosting the first-ever Pro Volleyball Federation match. Tickets are on sale now at supernovas.com.

Production credits: Hurrdat Sports and Bright Banner Films

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:30 pm

Omaha Supernovas sign former Creighton star Jazz Schmidt

Omaha Supernovas Gina Mancuso-Prososki back playing volleyball at home

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:15 am

Omaha Supernovas start training camp

The Supernovas open the season on Jan. 24, 2024, versus the Atlanta Vibe.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:40 am

I am very curious to watch how well this league does. I'm not the target demographic nor have much interest in spectating volleyball. But the first pro league for women's volleyball is certainly an interesting case study.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:56 am

OMAHA SUPERNOVAS

TEAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 ATLANTA AT OMAHA 7:00 PM CT
Saturday, February 3, 2024 SAN DIEGO AT OMAHA 6:00 PM CT
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 LAS VEGAS AT OMAHA 7:00 PM CT
Monday, February 12, 2024 OMAHA AT GRAND RAPIDS 6:00 PM CT
Thursday, February 15, 2024 OMAHA AT LAS VEGAS 9:00 PM CT
Sunday, February 18, 2024 ORLANDO AT OMAHA 8:00 PM CT
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 OMAHA AT COLUMBUS 6:00 PM CT
Sunday, February 25, 2024 OMAHA AT ORLANDO 2:00 PM CT
Thursday, February 29, 2024 OMAHA AT ATLANTA 6:00 PM CT
Saturday, March 9, 2024 OMAHA AT ORLANDO 6:00 PM CT
Thursday, March 14, 2024 ATLANTA AT OMAHA 7:00 PM CT
Saturday, March 16, 2024 ORLANDO AT OMAHA 6:00 PM CT
Thursday, March 28, 2024 GRAND RAPIDS AT OMAHA 7:00 PM CT
Saturday, March 30, 2024 LAS VEGAS AT OMAHA 6:00 PM CT
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 OMAHA AT SAN DIEGO 9:00 PM CT
Thursday, April 4, 2024 COLUMBUS AT OMAHA 7:00 PM CT
Saturday, April 13, 2024 OMAHA AT ATLANTA 6:00 PM CT
Saturday, April 20, 2024 SAN DIEGO AT OMAHA 6:00 PM CT
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 OMAHA AT SAN DIEGO 9:00 PM CT
Friday, April 26, 2024 GRAND RAPIDS AT OMAHA 7:00 PM CT
Saturday, May 4, 2024 OMAHA AT COLUMBUS 6:00 PM CT
Monday, May 6, 2024 OMAHA AT LAS VEGAS 9:00 PM CT
Thursday, May 9, 2024 COLUMBUS AT OMAHA 7:00 PM CT
Sunday, May 12, 2024 OMAHA AT GRAND RAPIDS 3:00 PM CT

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Jan 04, 2024 8:33 pm

Omaha Supernovas hit training camp before opening match later in January