Cathy George joins West Michigan Pro Volleyball
Cathy George has been selected as Coach and Director of Volleyball Operations for West Michigan’s first professional volleyball team. With 35 years coaching at the collegiate level, Cathy brings a wealth of knowledge to this role.
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The Rise on Thursday announced the first three player signings for their Pro Volleyball Federation franchise, securing outside hitter Claire Chaussee (CHAW-say), opposite Emiliya Dimitrova (eh-MEEL-yah dih-mih-TROH-vah), and middle blocker Alyssa Garvelink-Jensen (GAHR-veh-leenk).
The professional volleyball team that will begin play in 2024 will be known as the Grand Rapids Rise as it was announced on Friday.
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