West Michigan Pro Volleyball (WMPVB) is ready to make its mark and has chosen a Head Coach that is up to the challenge. In a Monday press conference, WMPVB named Cathy George as the team’s head coach and director of volleyball operations.
Former MSU coach chosen to lead West Michigan Pro Volleyball team | wzzm13.com
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.
West Michigan’s first major-league women’s sports team shared its new name Friday night at what will be home turf when the season begins next January.