West Michigan Pro Volleyball hires longtime MSU coach Cathy George

March 13, 2023 1:30 pm

West Michigan Pro Volleyball hires longtime MSU coach Cathy George

West Michigan Pro Volleyball, a new women’s sports franchise set to debut in February 2024, introduced Cathy George as the team’s first head coach on Monday. George is Michigan State’s all-time winningest head volleyball coach, leading the team for 17 seasons. Her storied coaching career spans 35 years, which includes 11 seasons at Western Michigan.

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