GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Season three officially begins for the Grand Rapids Rise on Monday, Dec. 1, as the team will open training camp with a week of practices at MSA Fieldhouse (5435 28th St. Ct. SE).
The Rise will train for three weeks before breaking for Christmas, then resume for two additional weeks leading into the season opener on Jan. 9 at the defending Major League Volleyball champion Orlando Valkyries. After another road match at the Atlanta Vibe on Jan. 11, the Rise return to Van Andel Arena for their home opener against regional rival Columbus Fury on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
The Rise are scheduled to hold practices from 1-4 p.m. (including weightlifting and film sessions) each day next week.
The Rise currently have 13 signed players and four draft picks who are looking to make the 16-player active roster. Two spots on the roster are reserved for players who were selected in the 2025 MLV Draft held on Monday, Nov. 24.
All 13 signed players listed below are expected to report for Rise training camp, potentially joined by players who have been invited on tryouts. Drafted players are eligible to report to training camp following the completion of their 2025 college season.
Rise Signed Players (Alphabetical)
| # | Name | POS | HT | EXP | Hometown | Previous Team/University |
| 10 | Rhamat Alhassan | MB | 6-4 | 6 | Glenarden, Md. | Il Bisonte Firenze/Florida |
| 13 | Paige Briggs-Romine | OH | 5-10 | 3 | Ortonville, Mich. | Grand Rapids Rise/Western Kentucky |
| 1 | Camila Gómez | L | 5-2 | 8 | Cali, Colombia | Omaha Supernovas/Texas A&M |
| 3 | Elizabet Inneh | OPP | 6-3 | 11 | Oradea, Romania | Volero Le Cannet/Oradea |
| 11 | Lauren Jardine-Clark | OPP | 6-3 | 2 | Highland, Utah | Vegas Thrill/Utah |
| 17 | Alyssa Jensen | MB | 6-4 | 3 | Holland, Mich. | Grand Rapids Rise/Michigan State |
| 9 | Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres | S | 6-0 | 4 | Honolulu, Hawaii | LOVB Austin/Texas |
| 15 | Allison Mayfield | OH | 6-1 | 10 | Overland Park, Kan. | Vegas Thrill/Kansas |
| 7 | Leah Meyer | MB | 6-3 | 5 | Lancaster, N.Y. | Levallois Paris Saint-Cloud/Kentucky |
| 12 | Berkeley Oblad | MB | 6-4 | 6 | Henderson, Nev. | Vegas Thrill/Utah |
| 2 | Elena Oglivie | L | 5-10 | 2 | Honolulu, Hawaii | Grand Rapids Rise/Stanford |
| 4 | Carli Snyder | OH | 6-1 | 8 | Macomb, Mich. | Grand Rapids Rise/Florida |
| 22 | Camryn Turner | S | 6-0 | 2 | Topeka, Kan. | Grand Rapids Rise/Kansas |
Rise Drafted Players (In Round Order)
| # | Name | POS | HT | EXP | Hometown | University |
| 21 | Alexis Shelton | OH | 6-2 | R | Charlotte, N.C. | Oklahoma |
| 33 | Candela Alonso-Corcelles | OH | 6-2 | R | Madrid, Spain | No. 17 Indiana |
| 5 | Jordan Wilson | OH | 6-0 | R | Gilbert, Ariz. | Arizona |
| 20 | Hattie Bray | MB | 6-2 | R | Hancock, Wis. | Marquette |
Training camp practice sessions are closed to the public but are open to media. Any media planning to attend practice should notify Rise public and community relations coordinator Alex Eisen (aeisen@grrise.com) in advance.
Fans can purchase full-season, half-season, or group ticket packages by calling (616) 575-6500 or by clicking here. Single-match tickets are also available here.
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL
Major League Volleyball, entering its third season, is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States. Designed to elevate the sport through world class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance, MLV brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development, MLV serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT THE GRAND RAPIDS RISE
The Grand Rapids Rise made their debut in January 2024 and will play their third season in 2026 as members of Major League Volleyball. Led by longtime Michigan State and Western Michigan head coach Cathy George, the Rise reached the championship match during their inaugural season and rank among the top U.S. women’s pro volleyball teams in attendance. 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 Athletic Club Grand Rapids, which will begin play in MLS NEXT Pro in 2027. Visit grrise.com for more information.