Grand Rapids newest pro sports franchise now has a head coach. West Michigan Pro Volleyball announced Monday the hire of longtime Michigan State volleyball program leader Cathy George as the new team’s first head coach.
Former Michigan State, WMU coach to lead new Grand Rapids-based pro volleyball team – mlive.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.