GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Rise will host a Boys Volleyball Clinic on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Rise’s practice facility inside the MSA Fieldhouse in Cascade, Michigan. The clinic will run from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is open to boys entering grades 7 through 12.
Led by members of the Rise coaching staff and current professional players, the clinic is designed to help athletes grow through a blend of skill development and competitive play. Whether new to the sport or playing at a varsity level, each athlete will receive position-specific training and game-like reps in a high-energy environment.
The cost to attend is $50 per participant. Register online by clicking here.
The clinic staff:
- Cathy George – Head coach of the Rise with four decades of collegiate and professional experience, including 691 career wins and an NCAA Final Four appearance.
- Spencer Fredrick – Calvin University men’s volleyball head coach and former Division I player at UC Santa Barbara and professional athlete in Europe.
- Mike Gawlik – Rise associate head coach; has 20 years of NCAA coaching experience, including nine seasons as head coach at Central Michigan.
- Katie Gawlik – Rise assistant coach with nine years of NCAA coaching experience; former outside hitter at the University of Michigan and professional player in Switzerland.
- Carli Snyder – Rise outside hitter; NCAA All-American at Florida, PVF All-Star, and seven-year pro with multiple all-league honors in France.
- Paige Briggs-Romine – Rise outside hitter; two-time NCAA All-American at Western Kentucky and 2024 PVF champion.
- Alyssa Jensen (nee Garvelink) – Rise middle blocker; former NCAA Second Team All-American at Michigan State and two-year PVF veteran.
To see the latest list of summer volleyball camps the Rise are hosting or taking part in, click here for more details and registration info.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT THE GRAND RAPIDS RISE
Founded in December 2022 as the first Pro Volleyball Federation franchise, the Grand Rapids Rise made their debut at Van Andel Arena on Jan. 25, 2024. Led by longtime Michigan State and Western Michigan head coach Cathy George, the Rise reached the championship match during their inaugural season. The team is operated by DP Fox Sports & Entertainment and owned by Dan DeVos, who is also majority owner and CEO of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and minority owner of West Michigan Soccer, which will begin play in MLS NEXT Pro in 2027. Visit grrise.com for more information.