Quezon City Gerflor Defenders

Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Short nameQuezon City Gerflor
NicknameDefenders
Dissolved2023
OwnerGerflor Philippines / Quezon City Sports Management Services
LeaguePremier Volleyball League (2023)

The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders were a women's volleyball team in the Philippines which played in the Premier Volleyball League.

History[edit]

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] The team was effectively disbanded after the tournament.[12]

In January 2023, it was announced that the Strong Group Athletics would be taking over Gerflor's franchise. The group reportedly helped resolved the salary issue. It will be Strong Group's second PVL team, the first being the Farm Fresh Foxies.[13][14]

Rosters[edit]

2023
2nd All-Filipino
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Vhima Condada Libero UPSHD
2 Philippines Satriani Espiritu Middle Blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) SBU
3 Philippines Kimberly Grace Manzano Middle Blocker SBU
4 Philippines Jhona Rosal Outside Hitter UPSHD
5 Philippines Mary Angelei Jingco Outside Hitter DLSU
6 Philippines Sarah Jane Gonzales Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1991-05-08) May 8, 1991 (age 32) UST
7 Philippines Menchie Tubiera Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1993-11-01) November 1, 1993 (age 30) AU
8 Philippines Danika Gendrauli Opposite Hitter 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-06-03) June 3, 1991 (age 32) SWU
12 Philippines Shyra Mae Umandal Middle Blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998 (age 26) UPSHD
13 Philippines Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 24) UE
14 Philippines Katrina Racelis Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 28) MU
17 Philippines Jenny Gaviola Middle Blocker UPSHD
19 Philippines Pia Sarmiento (C) Libero LPU
20 Philippines Mary Grace Berte Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-08-08) August 8, 1994 (age 29) HCDC
21 Philippines Jeanette Virginia Villareal Opposite Hitter (1998-07-21) July 21, 1998 (age 25) FEU
25 Philippines Bien Elaine Juanillo Opposite Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) LPU
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Sammy Acaylar
Assistant Coach 1 Philippines Michael Cariño Jr.
Assistant Coach 2 Philippines Marcelo Joaquin
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Monique Aglipay
Trainer Philippines
Trainer Philippines
Team Manager Philippines Jordan Tolentino
Physical Therapist Philippines Kristine May Plopenio
Invitational
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Janine Navarro Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 29) CSB
2 Philippines Mary Anne Esguerra Middle Blocker 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 30) AU
3 Philippines Andrea Marzan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995 (age 29) AU
5 Philippines Mary Angelei Jingco Outside Hitter DLSU
6 Philippines Julia Angeles Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-06-27) June 27, 1998 (age 25) CSJL
7 Philippines Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29) NU
9 Philippines Ethan Lainne Arce Middle Blocker UP
10 Philippines Sarah Princess Verutiao Setter AU
12 Philippines Ranya Musa Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1997-02-13) February 13, 1997 (age 27) CSB
13 Philippines Justine Dorog (C) Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998 (age 26) UP
14 Philippines Rapril Aguilar Outside Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1990-04-26) April 26, 1990 (age 33) SWU
15 Philippines Shannen Palec Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-09-28) September 28, 1996 (age 27) UST
17 Philippines Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 25) ADU
19 Philippines Pia Sarmiento Libero LPU
20 Philippines Carmina Aganon Digal Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 30) NU
25 Philippines Alyssa Bertolano Opposite Hitter UP
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Edgar Barroga
Assistant Coach 1 Philippines Nelson Locquiao
Assistant Coach 2
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Monique Aglipay
Trainer
Team Manager Philippines Jordan Tolentino
Physical Therapist Philippines Kristine May Plopenio

Honors[edit]

Season Conference Title Source
2023 Invitational 12th place
Second All-Filipino 12th place

Team captains[edit]

Head coaches[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor 'working on immediate solution' on alleged non-compensation of players". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "PVL: Sarah Verutiao, Fhen Emnas to suit up for Gerflor". ABS-CBN News. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Payo, Jasmine (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor soldiers on as PVL probes players' alleged unpaid salaries". Rappler. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (May 24, 2023). "PVL welcomes two new teams with 'long term' commitment; Army skips Invitationals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  5. ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (June 19, 2023). "PVL gets commitment from 3 new teams". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Gerflor looks to inspire in PVL debut". Tiebreaker Times. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  7. ^ Garcia, John Mark (June 11, 2023). "PVL newcomers QC Gerflor Defenders reveal 16-woman roster". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "Quezon City Gerflor Defenders bubuhatin nina, Alyssa Bertolano". Abante (in Filipino). May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "PVL probes Gerflor over allegations of delayed salaries, mistreatment". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  10. ^ Times, Tiebreaker (November 9, 2023). "PVL puts Gerflor under investigation". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  11. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor team playing through low morale in PVL amid financial woes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  12. ^ Dukha, Angel III (December 31, 2023). "Acaylar, disbanded Gerflor squad await their fates". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Dannug, Jonash (January 13, 2024). "SGA takes over Gerflor in PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  14. ^ "Strong Group joins PVL, takes over Gerflor franchise". GMA News. January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
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