Player-run U.S. pro volleyball league set to debut in Dallas

Setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson (3) looks over as a teammate directs a question to coach Tayyiba Haneef-Park, center rear, after an afternoon volleyball practice in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Outside hitter Jordan Larson, a two-time Olympic medalist with Team USA, reaches out to make a pass during volleyball practice in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Right side hitter Karsta Lowe, left, watches as middle blocker Lauren Gibbemeyer, top left, makes a hit during volleyball practice in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. U.S. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Right side hitter Karsta Lowe participates in drills during volleyball practice in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Outside hitter Aury Cruz, top right, and teammates stretch following an afternoon volleyball practice in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Karsta Lowe reaches out to make a pass during volleyball practice in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. U.S. Olympian Lowe is playing competitive volleyball again for the first time since the pandemic had her scrambling to get home from a pro league in Italy a year ago. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Right side hitter Karsta Lowe, second from right, delivers a hit during volleyball practice in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. U.S. Olympian Lowe is playing competitive volleyball again for the first time since the pandemic had her scrambling to get home from a pro league in Italy a year ago. Lowe is part of a unique, player-run American venture first tried with softball near Chicago last summer. A five-week season that emphasizes individuals over teams starts this weekend. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Volleyball coach Joe Trinsey speaks as outside hitter Odina Aliyeva (90) and others listen during practice in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)