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Quezon City Gerflor Defenders

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

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

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   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) (1991-05-08) May 8, 1991 (age 33) UST
7   Menchie Tubiera Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1993-11-01) November 1, 1993 (age 30) AU
8   Danika Gendrauli Opposite Hitter 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-06-03) June 3, 1991 (age 33) SWU
12   Shyra Mae Umandal Middle Blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998 (age 26) UPSHD
13   Lhara Maye Clavano Setter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 25) UE
14   Katrina Racelis Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 28) 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) (1994-08-08) August 8, 1994 (age 29) HCDC
21   Jeanette Virginia Villareal Opposite Hitter (1998-07-21) July 21, 1998 (age 25) FEU
25   Bien Elaine Juanillo Opposite Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) LPU
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach   Sammy Acaylar
Assistant Coach 1   Michael Cariño Jr.
Assistant Coach 2   Marcelo Joaquin
Strength and Conditioning Coach   Monique Aglipay
Trainer  
Trainer  
Team Manager   Jordan Tolentino
Physical Therapist   Kristine May Plopenio
Invitational
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1   Janine Navarro Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 29) CSB
2   Mary Anne Esguerra Middle Blocker 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 30) AU
3   Andrea Marzan Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995 (age 29) AU
5   Mary Angelei Jingco Outside Hitter DLSU
6   Julia Angeles Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-06-27) June 27, 1998 (age 25) CSJL
7   Ivy Jisel Perez Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29) 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) (1997-02-13) February 13, 1997 (age 27) CSB
13   Justine Dorog (C) Outside Hitter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998 (age 26) UP
14   Rapril Aguilar Outside Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1990-04-26) April 26, 1990 (age 34) SWU
15   Shannen Palec Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-09-28) September 28, 1996 (age 27) UST
17   Fenela Risha Emnas Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 25) ADU
19   Pia Sarmiento Libero LPU
20   Carmina Aganon Digal Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 31) 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 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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