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The Grand Rapids Rise are a professional volleyball team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are a member of the Major League Volleyball.

Rise Sign Four More Players Through Free Agency

June 22, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise announced Monday the signing of Thailand national team setter Natthanicha Jaisaen (nat-tah-NEE-cha JAI-sen), Midwest middle blocker Kaley Rammelsberg, former Michigan State libero Nalani Iosia (nuh-LAW-knee yo-SEE-uh), and German 6-foot-3 outside hitter Iane Henke (YAH-nuh HEN-key). Additional details on the latest signings are below: Natthanicha Jaisaen, S The 5-foot-8 setter from Chainat Province, Thailand, joins the Rise after a decorated 11-season career across Thailan... Full Story

Mike Gawlik Promoted to Rise Head Coach

June 16, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Tuesday introduced Mike Gawlik as the second head coach in franchise history during a press conference at DP Fox headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids. Gawlik enters his third season with the Rise after serving as associate head coach the past two years under newly appointed president and general manager Cathy George. He succeeds George, who was promoted from coaching to focus on the organization's volleyball and business operations heading into Major League Volleyball's four... Full Story

Rise Bolster 2027 Roster with Three More Signings

June 15, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise announced Monday the signing of outside hitter Leah Hardeman, a back-to-back LOVB league champion; Slovenia international and six-year overseas professional Nika Markovic (NEE-kah MAR-koh-witz); and 6-foot-4 middle blocker Kara McGhee, who recently won the Puerto Rico league championship. Additional details on the latest signings are below: Leah Hardeman, OH The 5-foot-10 outside hitter from Clarkston, Georgia, joins the Rise after helping LOVB Austin win back-to-back leag... Full Story

Rise Name Cathy George President and General Manager

June 11, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Thursday named Cathy George the new president and general manager for the Major League Volleyball franchise. After serving as the team's head coach and vice president of volleyball operations during its first three seasons (2024-26), George is stepping down from more than four decades in coaching to oversee both business and volleyball operations for the Rise as they prepare for the 2027 campaign. "For more than four decades, coaching has been my life's work and passion. I ha... Full Story

• Rise Sign Four More Players Through Free Agency - June 22, 2026
  
• Mike Gawlik Promoted to Rise Head Coach - June 16, 2026
  
• Rise Bolster 2027 Roster with Three More Signings - June 15, 2026
  
• Rise Name Cathy George President and General Manager - June 11, 2026
  
• Rise Helped Raise over $160,000 for Charity During 2026 Season - June 9, 2026
  
• Rise Add Accomplished Trio in Madi Bugg, Carly DeHoog and Tessa Polder - June 8, 2026
  
• Rise Re-Sign Four Key Returners for 2027 Season - May 28, 2026
  
• Briggs-Romine Named to All-MLV Second Team - May 5, 2026
  
• Rise Fall to Mojo in Season Finale - May 1, 2026
  
• Rise Conclude 2026 Season in San Diego - April 28, 2026
  
• Grand Rapids' Franchise-Record Winning Streak Ends at Five with Home Finale Loss - April 25, 2026
  
• Rise End Vibe's Playoff Hopes with Franchise Record Fifth Straight Win - April 22, 2026
  
• Snyder Selected as MLV Player of the Week - April 21, 2026
  
• Rise Enter Final Two-Match Homestand with Playoff Hopes Alive - April 20, 2026
  
• Rise Earn Fourth Straight Win with Four-Set Triumph in Columbus - April 19, 2026
  
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Grand Rapids Rise middle blocker Alyssa Jensen (far court) vs. the San Diego Mojo (Linchpin Creative for San Diego Mojo)
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League: Major League Volleyball
Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: Volleyball
Website: Grand Rapids Rise site
Schedule: Full Grand Rapids Rise Schedule

Thu., Apr 30	L	Grand Rapids 0 at San Diego 3	Final
Sat., Apr 25	L	Orlando 3 at Grand Rapids 2	Final
Wed., Apr 22	W	Atlanta 2 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
Sun., Apr 19	W	Grand Rapids 3 at Columbus 1	Final
Fri., Apr 17	W	Indy 1 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
Sun., Apr 12	W	Columbus 2 at Grand Rapids 3	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Grand Rapids Rise:

• Battle Creek Battle Jacks (Northwoods) - Battle Creek, Michigan
  
• Grand Rapids Gold (G League) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Kalamazoo Growlers (Northwoods) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
  
• Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) - Kalamazoo, Michigan
  
• Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) - Muskegon, Michigan
  
• West Michigan Whitecaps (MWL) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  
• Athletic Club Grand Rapids (MLS NEXT Pro) - Grand Rapids, Michigan
  

• Mike Gawlik named head coach of the Grand Rapids Rise - MLV WOOD TV (June 17)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise re-sign Holland's Alyssa Garvelink Jensen for 2007 - MLV Holland Sentinel (May 29)
  
• Local Sports Report: Seals still alive in NLL playoffs; league comments on Mojo's announcement - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (May 1)
  
• Shannon Shields posts career night in Atlanta Vibe's 5-set loss - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (April 23)
  
• Indy Ignite falls to Grand Rapids Rise, narrowing lead atop MLV standings - MLV WTHR (April 18)
  
• Grand Rapids beats Omaha Supernovas, spoils Thomas Robson's coaching debut - MLV Omaha World-Herald (April 11)
  
• Omaha Supernovas beat Grand Rapids for 3rd consecutive win - MLV Omaha World-Herald (March 21)
  
• 'Tough loss' for Atlanta Vibe at home to Grand Rapids - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (March 14)
  
• Indy Ignite keep scorching streak alive with 7th straight win - MLV WTHR (March 9)
  
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