Business of Sports: Kelsey Robinson-Cook, Founding Athlete of LOVB Atlanta Volleyball

Some of the volleyball action from the floor. (PHOTO: lovb.com)

You can feel the momentum. People are watching and I’m ready for that to happen to professional volleyball.

Kelsey Robinson-Cook

Find about tickets, schedule, community involvement and more about the League One Volleyball 

ATLANTA – Kelsey Robinson-Cook, 3-time Olympic medalist and founding athlete of LOVB Atlanta, joined Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino, to talk about the newest professional volleyball league coming to the US and Atlanta. The inaugural season starts January 8th.

She’ll also discuss what it’s like to perform at the Olympics. Get an insider’s perspective of playing competitive volleyball for the United States at the highest level!


Business of Sports: Trade Partners Charity Golf Tournament


Trade Partners Charity Golf Tournament Director and Founder Chet Mirabal joined Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino to talk about the charity work they do, the golf tournament they put on, and other items people can bid for and raise money for these two VERY worthy organizations:

HomeAid Atlanta is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 that builds new lives for families and individuals experiencing homelessness through housing and community outreach. HomeAid builds, renovates, and maintains facilities for nonprofits that serve people experiencing homelessness. HomeAid has completed over 140 projects at locations for victims of domestic violence, teen mothers, veterans and more, utilizing connections with building industry professionals and community organizations. HomeAid also provides essential items like diapers, wipes, and hygiene products to those affected by homelessness. HomeAid is the designated charity of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Learn more at www.homeaidatlanta.org

Camp Twin Lakes provides year-round, fully-adaptive, and deeply impactful camp experiences to nearly 10,000 of Georgia’s children and young adults, helping each camper grow in their confidence and experience the joys of childhood. Our intentionally-designed programs help campers overcome obstacles as they learn new skills to more independently manage their challenges. As they make memories with their peers, the isolation they often feel vanishes in the comfort of new friendships forged by the strongest of bonds—the challenges they have in common. Learn more at www.camptwinlakes.org.

Southern Company Business of Sports – Southern Company CEO Chris Womack on the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake

ATLANTA – Southern Company President and CEO Chris Womack joined Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino to talk about the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake, working on East Lake golf course, and the logistics involved in setting up the tournament for the week.

Get a better understanding of Atlanta’s unofficial “Major!” Hit “PLAY” and learn more!

The Business of Sports Minute is presented by Southern Company


Southern Company Business of Sports – Jenae Jenkins, Director of First Tee Atlanta

Experiences are our greatest teacher. First Tee believes in developing the ones that are just as fun as they are meaningful, where kids feel excited to grow, safe to fail, and better equipped for whatever comes their way next. Through our golf-based personal growth programs, we see kids build life and leadership skills that empower them in all areas of  life, including school, friendships and eventually careers.

ATLANTA – Executive Director of First Tee Metro Atlanta Jenae Jenkins joined Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino and talked about learning about life and helping kids with life lessons through golf. Find out more about the history of this fine organization, who they are helping in Atlanta, and why sports can be the perfect tool to help young people achieve their potential athletically and in life!

The Business of Sports Minute is presented by Southern Company.

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