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Operation Cleveland! Team Tampa Bay Prepares for 2025 Women's Final Four
Joey Johnston Brings Fans Behind-the-Scenes as Team Tampa Bay Contingent Visits Cleveland on Future Host Planning Trip
April 08, 2024
Katie Kicklighter Tabbed to Lead Event Development Institute
Kicklighter Rejoins Tampa Bay Sports Commission After Stint at U.S. Ski & Snowboard
April 01, 2024
NCAA and Tampa Bay unveil logo for 2025 Women’s Final Four
The University of South Florida and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission will serve as co-hosts for the event at Amalie Arena, with two national semifinal contests played on April 4, while the national championship game will be played Sunday, April 6.
January 12, 2024
Replay Tampa Bay Teams with Fanatics, Gasparilla Bowl in Community Day Event
During Gasparilla Bowl week festivities, the TBSC and the Replay Tampa Bay initiative, teamed with the Bowl, Fanatics and WWE Global Ambassador, Titus O'Neil, to celebrate the Bowl's Community Day at Sligh Middle Magnet School. The #ReplayTampaBay distribution event helped put 200 new footballs back into the hands of our local youth as we continue to Help Keep Kids in the Game!
December 23, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston - History Served: Tampa Bay Garners Rave Reviews for Hosting Effort
NCAA President, Committee Chair, and Coaches talk about volleyball’s growth, record-breaking weekend, and Tampa Bay’s attention to detail.
December 18, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston: A Historic Championship Moment
Tampa Bay Prepares For A Game-Changing Championship Event
December 17, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston: Press Pass - Setting Up the Future!
How Tampa Bay's Media Mentoring Program is Providing a Big Opportunity and Helping Grow the Game
December 16, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take by Joey Johnston: A Record-Setting Night
Thursday Night’s National Semifinals Drew an NCAA indoor Volleyball Record Crowd of 19,598
December 15, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take by Joey Johnston: Tampa Bay's Warmest Welcome
NCAA Volleyball Teams Get Their First Taste of Tampa Bay
December 13, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take by Joey Johnston: Tampa Bay; A Transforming Community
Tampa Bay's Growth Since 2009's NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
December 11, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take by Joey Johnston - Title Time in Tampa Bay!
NCAA National Semifinals Are Set
December 10, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston - Regional Finals Are Set!
All Roads Lead to Tampa Bay
December 08, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston: Super 16 Have Sights Set on Tampa Bay!
The Yellow Jackets and Nittany Lions are each two victories from returning to Tampa for the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship.
December 04, 2023
The UCF Knights & Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Accept Invitations to Play in the 2023 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl on December 22
Tickets On Sale December 3 at 8pm
December 03, 2023
LSU to Meet Wisconsin in Reliaquest Bowl
The ReliaQuest Bowl will be played on Monday January 1st at 12:00 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium
December 03, 2023
Tampa Bay’s Pete Alonso Announces New Venue to Host 2nd Annual Youth Baseball/Softball Competition for Charity
Battle For The Bay Set for Armature Works in the Heights District, on Sunday, January 21st from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
December 01, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston - The Road to Tampa Bay is Set
64 Teams Vie For a Chance to Play in Tampa Bay
November 27, 2023
NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Committee Announces 2023 Championship Field
Championship to Take Place Dec. 14 & 17, 2023 at Amalie Arena
November 26, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston: Tampa Bay College Volleyball Shines
USF's Jolene Shepardson and Tampa's Chris Catanach Continue to Push Their Teams to New Heights
November 18, 2023
TBSC Newsletter: November 2023
The latest Team Tampa Bay's Take, a pair of incredible Podcasts, NCAA Volleyball updates and more!
November 17, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take: A Volleyball Town: Tampa Bay Teams Excel at FHSAA State Volleyball Championships
By Joey Johnston
November 13, 2023
Gameday. Every Day. Podcast Ep.19 featuring the Tampa Bay Sun FC
On Episode 19 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, introduce you to the newest member of Team Tampa Bay: The Tampa Bay Sun FC! Ryan and Rob welcome Sun FC President Christina Unkel and head coach Denise Schilte-Brown, the former USF Bulls head coach, to discuss how the league was formed, the theme behind the team's new logo and what the next 12 months will look like leading up to the inaugural season!
November 08, 2023
Gameday. Every Day. POD 18 featuring the TBSC's Jason Aughey
On Episode 18 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, discuss how Tampa Bay has become the epicenter of youth and amateur sporting events, spearheaded by our Senior Vice President for Sports Tourism Jason Aughey and Director of Sales and Events Tony Diaz, plus updates on NCAA Volleyball Championship and Royal Rumble tickets and Friday's Replay Tampa Bay drive across Hillsborough County!
October 30, 2023
Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon Registration Now Open!
Event Announces TampaWell Activated by Tampa General Hospital as Presenting Sponsor
October 26, 2023
Gameday. Every Day. POD 17 featuring the Savannah Bananas' Dan Oberst and AVCA's Jaime Gordon
On Episode 17 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, recap Rob's visit to Georgia for the Savannah Bananas 2024 World Tour Draft, where Tampa Bay was selected with the No. 1 overall pick! Rob chats with Bananas star and Pinellas County native Dan Oberst about his experience in Tampa Bay in 2023 and the excitement to return in 2024! Rob also chats about the plans for WWE's Royal Rumble in January 2024 and the plans around Gasparilla weekend! The crew also gives an update on the record demand for December's NCAA Volleyball Championships and chats with AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon
October 17, 2023
Tampa Bay to Kickoff the 2024 Banana Ball World Tour!
#TeamTampaBay had the incredible opportunity to travel to Savannah, Georgia to be with @TheSavannahBananas for the 2024 Banana Ball World Tour Draft Announcement on October 5, which saw Tampa Bay selected first overall to launch tour festivities next February 8-10 at George M. Steinbrenner Field!
October 06, 2023
The Savannah Bananas Announce 2024 Banana Ball World Tour Schedule; Tampa Bay to Launch Tour Festivities
Bananas also Announce New Golden Batter Rule; Firefighters Become the Newest Team
October 05, 2023
Tampa Bay area courting volleyball history as it prepares for NCAA Championship
Via Volleyball Magazine - Written by Joey Johnston
September 25, 2023
Team Tampa Bay Celebrates National Volleyball Day
Members of the Team Tampa Bay sports community came together to celebrate the sport of volleyball and December's 2023 DI Women's Volleyball Championship at Amalie Arena. #GoBucs #GoBolts #RaysUp #COYR #HornsUp
September 23, 2023
Tampa Bay to Host Royal Rumble®
Royal Rumble Heads to St. Petersburg-Clearwater on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Tropicana Field; Monday Night Raw to Take Place in Tampa on Jan. 29 at Amalie Arena
September 13, 2023
Road 2 Tampa Bay Volleyball Invitational Rewind
Take a look back at an exciting Road 2 Tampa Bay Volleyball Invitational featuring USF (#HornsUp), Florida (#GoGators), Georgia Tech (#PointTech) and Penn State (#WeAre) Volleyball programs. The incredible two-day Invite launched the 2023 NCAA Volleyball season which will begin and end in #TampaBay!
September 12, 2023
Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston - The Road 2 Tampa Bay is Underway
More than 13,000 Volleyball Fans Fill Amalie Arena and the Yuengling Center
August 28, 2023