12-12-2023, 06:48 PM
Thanks for that link BA. It will be interesting to see how Kipp does in the league. I won't follow it only because I have no connection to any team and one Stanford alum is not enough to get me interested. I'm guessing they can draft anyone they want but getting a signed contract is another question. I thought Kipp was planning to play in Europe where she will undoubtedly make more money.
From the link: "Pro Volleyball Federation is proud to be the first pro volleyball league in the United States to provide its players with a REAL living wage. In fact, our first-year base salaries are similar to those of current first-year WNBA players (a league that has been around for over 25 years)."
When they state REAL living wage rather than a dollar range I suspect the compensation is minimal.
Unfortunately I predict the league will be bankrupt within four years. While wvb has become wildly popular as a participation sport for young females it's not much of a spectator sport in the states other than at the college level.
From the link: "Pro Volleyball Federation is proud to be the first pro volleyball league in the United States to provide its players with a REAL living wage. In fact, our first-year base salaries are similar to those of current first-year WNBA players (a league that has been around for over 25 years)."
When they state REAL living wage rather than a dollar range I suspect the compensation is minimal.
Unfortunately I predict the league will be bankrupt within four years. While wvb has become wildly popular as a participation sport for young females it's not much of a spectator sport in the states other than at the college level.