(Omaha, Neb.) In cooperation with the Pro Volleyball Federation, Nebraska Pro Volleyball is bringing a women’s professional to Omaha. Today, the Omaha-based team, led by Head Coach Shelton Collier, announced the first two player signings, securing Sydney Hilley, a 6’0” setter who led Wisconsin to a national championship and Gina Mancuso-Prososki, a 6’1” outside hitter who was an All American with the Nebraska Huskers. Mancuso-Prososki, a native of Bellevue, Neb., is a renowned volleyball player and Nebraska Huskers alumna, Class of 2013, with 10 years of professional play and coaching experience. “Nebraska Pro Volleyball’s leadership made a wonderful decision designating Gina as Omaha’s first franchise player,” said Head Coach Collier. “Gina is coming off a strong season playing in the international professional league in Puerto Rico and will certainly add value to our Omaha team in many ways both on and off the court. She is the ideal player for this important position as a franchise player.”
The Omaha squad also signed NCAA National Championship Setter Sydney Hilley. Hilley was born and raised in Brooklyn Park, Minn., and was a setter for the University of Wisconsin, Class of 2021. She has been playing professionally since college graduation. While at University of Wisconsin, Hilley led the Badgers to 3 Big Ten Championships and their first program National Title. Hilley was the All Time Assist Leader at the University of Wisconsin. Hilley has an immense list of accolades including 5x AVCA All-American, three of which she was First team All-American. Hilley also earned Big Ten Setter of the Year three times, the Senior CLASS Award, and was a Sullivan Award Finalist. The Pro Volleyball Federation is expected to launch its first season in early 2024. Six of the markets have been announced: Omaha, Atlanta, San Diego, Orlando, Grand Rapids and Columbus.
