MVP VIBE FEST Bridges Gap Between Athletics and
Cybersecurity
Top athletes to compete both on and off the track in a mix of track and field events and cyber games.
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February 8, 2023 - ASHBURN, VA - Led by MVP Track and Field in cooperation with US Cyber Games:tm:, the MVP VIBE FEST will take place February 18, 2023, at the Gately Park Track and
Field Center in Chicago, IL. The program will bridge the gap between athletics and technology
by exposing some of the top US track and field athletes to the world of cybersecurity and cyber
sports while competing for awards in their sport.
National Indoor Track Competition for Ages 10 to College Ready
MVP VIBE FEST will attract thousands of the best athletes in the nation, including college-
bound and nationally-ranked high schoolers. The track meet serves as a qualifier for the NIKE Indoor Nationals. Unique to this track meet is its ability to promote opportunities beyond
athletics to this top group of performers.
"We need to energize the track and field community and use it as a platform to open doors.
Our unique meet format and partnership with the US Cyber Games allows us to do just that,"
states Maurice Hutton, USATF Region 3 Coordinator | VA Youth Chair.
A Digital Twist on Careers Beyond Athletics
MVP VIBE FEST seeks to introduce cybersecurity and data analytics careers to high-performing
track and field athletes, coaches, and fans. Critical to national security and economic growth,
developing a workforce pipeline outside of traditional educational recruiting will help to close a
global cybersecurity workforce gap. Track and cyber athletes are used to operating in a digital
environment with precision-based metrics and also share many characteristics that will allow
them to successfully serve in roles such as security analysts, penetration testers, and digital
forensics investigators. All athletes are encouraged to sign up and try their hand in the Cyber
Exhibit Hall after completing their race - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
"Today's generation of track athletes possess high levels of perseverance and dedication,
understand the importance of agile thinking, and have the familiarity of using technology as a
means to achieving a goal", states Jessica Gulick, US Cyber Games Commissioner. "Track and
field athletics also present a similarity to cybersecurity teams given that their goals are
frequently both individual as well as team-based. Similar to the approach which global
cybersecurity practices necessitate today, these athletes present a great opportunity to recruit
and train as the cybersecurity business leaders of tomorrow."
As an added bonus, attendees of the event will have the opportunity to meet athletes of the
U.S. Cyber Team who will be representing the United States at the International Cybersecurity Championship and Conference (IC3) in San Diego this summer!
Sponsors of MVP Vibe Fest include MVP League, US Cyber Games, ASM Global, and the
National Scholastic Athletics Foundation (NSAF). Sponsorship, advertising, and exhibiting
opportunities are available. More information is available at https://www.mvpvibefest.com/.
About MVP League
The mission of the MVP League is to develop track and field and road running athletes of all
levels from elementary age to pro athletes. Through athletics, we provide positive images and
opportunities to demonstrate that we can achieve all we desire in life and sports through hard
work, dedication, and a competitive spirit.
About US Cyber Games
The US Cyber Games:tm: was founded by Katzcy in cooperation with the National Initiative for
Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST). Cybergames help foster industry awareness and skills development for rising talent
and upskilling/reskilling current professionals. The US Cyber Team:tm:, along with over 200+
cyber athletes from over 64 countries, will again be representing the United States in the
International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) held this year in San Diego, California, July
31--August 4, 2023.
About Katzcy
Katzcy is a social impact company committed to helping build a diverse and high-performing
tech and cybersecurity community through impactful marketing strategies for tech firms and
skill-oriented tech competitions for the workforce. As a certified Woman-Owned Small Business
(WOSB), Katzcy is dedicated to growth, innovation, and progress. Through our PlayCyber line of
business, Katzcy hosts epic life-changing games such as US Cyber Games, Wicked6, PlayCyber
Global League, and much more.