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| Short name | Quezon City Gerflor |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Defenders |
| Head coach | Sammy Acaylar |
| Captain | Pia Sarmiento |
| League | Premier Volleyball League |
| 2023 Invitational | 12th place |
The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders is a women's volleyball team in the Philippines that will play in the Premier Volleyball League.
History
The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders, a private professional club[1] supported by the Quezon City Sports Management Services[2] and vinyl floor brand Gerflor,[3] joined the Premier Volleyball League debuting in the 2023 Invitational Conference.[4] They have committed to take part in the PVL for at least three years.[5] Prior to this, they have played in various other leagues and tournaments including the PNVF Champions League.[6][7] The team had Edgar Barroga as its inaugural head coach.[8]
On November 9, 2023, during the 2023 Second All-Filipino Conference, the Defenders were put under investigation by the league after some of its players posted on Reddit in regards to various internal problems including wage issues.[9][10][11]
Current roster
| Quezon City Gerflor Defenders | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School |
| 1 |  Vhima Condada | Libero | UPSHD | ||
| 2 | Satriani Espiritu | Middle Blocker | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | SBU | |
| 3 | Kimberly Grace Manzano | Middle Blocker | SBU | ||
| 4 | Jhona Rosal | Outside Hitter | UPSHD | ||
| 5 | Mary Angelei Jingco | Outside Hitter | DLSU | ||
| 6 | Sarah Jane Gonzales | Setter | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | May 8, 1991 | UST |
| 7 | Menchie Tubiera | Outside Hitter | AU | ||
| 8 | Danika Gendrauli | Opposite Hitter | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | June 3, 1991 | SWU |
| 12 | Shyra Mae Umandal | Middle Blocker | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | January 17, 1998 | UPSHD |
| 13 | Lhara Maye Clavano | Setter | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | May 13, 1999 | UE |
| 14 | Katrina Racelis | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | July 5, 1995 | MU |
| 17 | Jenny Gaviola | Middle Blocker | UPSHD | ||
| 19 | Pia Sarmiento (C) | Libero | LPU | ||
| 20 | Mary Grace Berte | Outside Hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | August 8, 1994 | HCDC |
| 21 | Jeanette Virginia Villareal | Opposite Hitter | July 21, 1998 | FEU | |
| 25 | Bien Elaine Juanillo | Opposite Hitter | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | LPU | |
| Coaching staff | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | |||
| Head Coach | Sifronio Acaylar | |||
| Assistant Coach 1 | Marcelo Joaquin Jr. | |||
| Assistant Coach 2 | Michael Cariño | |||
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Monique Aglipay | |||
| Trainer | | |||
| Trainer | | |||
| Team Manager | Jordan Tolentino | |||
| Physical Therapist | Kristine May Plopenio | |||
Previous roster
| Quezon City Gerflor Defenders | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School |
| 1 | Janine Navarro | Outside Hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | January 13, 1995 | CSB |
| 2 | Mary Anne Esguerra | Middle Blocker | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | October 15, 1993 | AU |
| 3 | Andrea Marzan | Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | January 10, 1995 | AU |
| 5 | Mary Angelei Jingco | Outside Hitter | DLSU | ||
| 6 | Julia Angeles | Libero | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | June 27, 1998 | CSJL |
| 7 | Ivy Jisel Perez |
Setter | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | February 13, 1995 | NU |
| 9 | Ethan Lainne Arce | Middle Blocker | UP | ||
| 10 | Sarah Princess Verutiao | Setter | AU | ||
| 12 | Ranya Musa | Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | February 13, 1997 | CSB |
| 13 | Justine Dorog (C) | Outside Hitter | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | March 13, 1998 | UP |
| 14 | Rapril Aguilar | Outside Hitter | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | April 26, 1990 | SWU |
| 15 | Shannen Palec | Opposite Hitter | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | September 28, 1996 | UST |
| 17 | Fenela Risha Emnas | Setter | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | August 16, 1998 | ADU |
| 19 | Pia Sarmiento | Libero | LPU | ||
| 20 | Carmina Aganon Digal | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | May 22, 1993 | NU |
| 25 | Alyssa Bertolano | Opposite Hitter | UP | ||
| Coaching staff | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | |||
| Head Coach | Edgar Barroga | |||
| Assistant Coach 1 | Nelson Locquiao | |||
| Assistant Coach 2 | ||||
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Monique Aglipay | |||
| Trainer | ||||
| Team Manager | Jordan Tolentino | |||
| Physical Therapist | Kristine May Plopenio | |||
Honors
| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Invitational | 12th place | |
| Second All-Filipino |
Team captains
- Justine Dorog (2023)
- Pia Sarmiento (2023 – present)
Coaches
- Edgar Barroga (2023)
- Sammy Acaylar (2023 – present)
References
- ↑ Masoy, Niel Victor (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor 'working on immediate solution' on alleged non-compensation of players". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ↑ "PVL: Sarah Verutiao, Fhen Emnas to suit up for Gerflor". ABS-CBN News. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ↑ Payo, Jasmine (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor soldiers on as PVL probes players' alleged unpaid salaries". Rappler. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (May 24, 2023). "PVL welcomes two new teams with 'long term' commitment; Army skips Invitationals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ↑ Masoy, Niel Victor (June 19, 2023). "PVL gets commitment from 3 new teams". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ↑ "Gerflor looks to inspire in PVL debut". Tiebreaker Times. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ↑ Garcia, John Mark (June 11, 2023). "PVL newcomers QC Gerflor Defenders reveal 16-woman roster". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Quezon City Gerflor Defenders bubuhatin nina, Alyssa Bertolano". Abante (in Filipino). May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ↑ "PVL probes Gerflor over allegations of delayed salaries, mistreatment". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ↑ Times, Tiebreaker (November 9, 2023). "PVL puts Gerflor under investigation". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor team playing through low morale in PVL amid financial woes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
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