SAN FRANCISCO — The foundation for the University of San Francisco volleyball program's offense continues to get stronger, as head coach Frank Lavrisha announced the signing of one of the top Italian outside hitters in 6-foot, 1-inch Greta Corti from Varese, Italy.
 
Greta Corti | OH | 6-1 | Varese, Italy/Alessandro Manzoni Liceo
 
Corti has played for some of the best volleyball clubs in Northern Italy, including Orago Volley (U16, U18), Vero Volley Monza (U16 and U18) and Igor Volley Novara (U18). While with Orago Volley, she and her team earned a third-place showing in the national tournament. She helped lead Monza and Novara to runner-up finishes at the regional championships. Corti has also been chosen as one of the best players in her region. She was selected to participate in the Trofeo delle Regioni – a competition pitting each region's top athletes against each other – where she helped her region earn second place.
 
Corti has played volleyball at some of the highest levels in Italy. She competed with the Yamamay Busto Arsizio U18 squad, garnering a fifth-place finish. She has played as a teenager on the Italian Levels B1 and B2 with some of the best players in the country. During her time with the Novara club, she had the opportunity to train with two Italian national team players: Francesca Piccinini and Paola Egonu.
 
USF Head Coach Frank Lavrisha on Greta Corti
 
"Greta is a six rotation outside hitter who brings ball control and scoring to the Dons' lineup. Her experience and competitive spirit will help develop our team culture onto the next level. We look for Greta to adapt her talents to the challenges of the WCC."