THE FLATS – Ahead of Georgia Tech volleyball’s 2025 season, seven Yellow Jackets have earned their spots on national team rosters, including three of Tech’s returners from the 2024 season and five newcomers looking to make a name for themselves in White and Tech Gold.
“This summer will be a great opportunity for a lot of our players to compete at a World Level. I am excited for them and for our program as they continue to grow within the sport that they are so committed about,” said head coach Michelle Collier. “I am looking forward to keep up with their journey this summer, and proud that our program continues to attract these caliber athletes and can also play an important role in their development and their goals on the court.”
Junior setter Heloise Soares earned her spot on the U23 Brazilian National team and will play in the Pan American Games while junior right side Larissa Mendes while represent the green and gold’s U21 National team in the World Championships. Senior libero Sofia Velez is set to train with the Columbian Senior Team for the World Championships. Mendes, Soares, and Velez are set to return to The Flats in August in hopes of leading the Yellow Jackets back to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight season.
Five newcomers represent the bulk of Tech volleyball playing on national teams and are set to compete for Poland, Hungary, Argentina, and the United States. The Polish National Team will see two of Tech’s newest Jackets in the form of Gabriela Robinska, who will play on the U19 team, and Anna Fiedorowicz, who will play on the U21 team, both competing in the World Championships. Tech’s newest setter, Sara Toth will join the CEV Volleyball Golden European League Roster, representing Hungary. Incoming outside hitter Lameen Mambu will represent Tech on the United States U19 National Team in the World Championships.
Transfer Bianca Garibaldi will compete on the U21 Argentinian National Team in the World Championships while All-American alumni Bianca Bertolino (Class of 2025) will also represent Argentina on the World Championship Senior Team. One more Tech volleyball alumni is also set to compete on the national stage as Mariana Brambilla (Class of 2022) was selected to the U26 Brazilian National Team.
2025 SEASON TICKETS
2024 Georgia Tech volleyball season ticket holders can now renew their tickets for the upcoming 2025 season. Non-season ticket holders are able to join the waitlist to become a season ticket holder.
Renew your season tickets through your ticket account found at www.ramblinwreck.com/myaccount or by calling the Georgia Tech Ticket Office at 888.TECH.TIX. To join the waitlist for 2025 season tickets, click here. For more information about season tickets, visit ramblinwreck.com/volleyball-ticket-info/
Single game tickets are set to be available at a later date.
Full Steam Ahead
Full Steam Ahead is a $500 million fundraising initiative to achieve Georgia Tech athletics’ goal of competing for championships at the highest level in the next era of intercollegiate athletics. The initiative will fund transformative projects for Tech athletics, including renovations of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field (the historic home of Georgia Tech football), the Zelnak Basketball Center (the practice and training facility for Tech basketball) and O’Keefe Gymnasium (the venerable home of Yellow Jackets volleyball), as well as additional projects and initiatives to further advance Georgia Tech athletics through program wide-operational support. All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to visit atfund.org/FullSteamAhead for full details and renderings of the renovation projects, as well as to learn about opportunities to contribute online.
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