DURHAM, N.C. – Duke volleyball head coach Jolene Nagel and the program announced the signing of Bailey from Team IMPACT to the 2024 signing class. Bailey signed her national letter of intent in the presence of her family and new teammates.
Bailey, a native of Roxboro, N.C., plays volleyball and soccer as an eighth grader. She lives with a genetic condition called 22q Deletion Syndrome and is a die-hard Duke fan.
Prior to signing Bailey has participated in several team activities including team meals, a visit to Bull City Escape Room, attending practice and hosting the whole team for a birthday gathering at her family’s home in Roxboro.
“This is an awesome opportunity for Duke volleyball and we are honored to have Bailey join our team”, Nagel said. “I hope you have enjoyed getting to know some of our team so far, because we have truly enjoyed getting to know you and your family. We look forward to being here for you and having you here for us. We love having you as part of our team and helping us conquer the ACC.”
“We are so grateful you decided to join our team”, Rachel Richardson said. “We’re excited to work alongside you. We already know you’re a hard worker, you’re committed and you respect the grind and the process. All of those characteristics are exactly what Duke volleyball is. You are right at home here and we are so excited for the season with you.”
Bailey and the Blue Devils were connected through Team IMPACT, a Boston-headquartered national nonprofit that pairs children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams. Since 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 2,800 children with more than 750 colleges and universities in all 50 states, positively impacting more than 70,000 participating student-athletes.
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